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Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

One Threatened Supreme Court Precedent Ties the Fates of LGBTQ+ People and Immigrants Inextricably

Plyler v. Doe protects undocumented students' access to education, vital for individual and democratic development.
The case is under threat, with states advancing measures to restrict educational access for undocumented students.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Aftershocks of Supreme Court's Immunity Ruling Echo in New Trump Cases

The recent Supreme Court decision expands presidential power, impacting executive authority significantly.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

An Important Judicial Tool Mysteriously Goes Missing at the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently used a summary reversal, a previously common judicial tool that has significantly declined in usage over the years.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

One Threatened Supreme Court Precedent Ties the Fates of LGBTQ+ People and Immigrants Inextricably

Plyler v. Doe protects undocumented students' access to education, vital for individual and democratic development.
The case is under threat, with states advancing measures to restrict educational access for undocumented students.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

How the Supreme Court Could Gut Planned Parenthood

The outcome of the Supreme Court's case on Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood is uncertain despite clear legal precedents.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Aftershocks of Supreme Court's Immunity Ruling Echo in New Trump Cases

The recent Supreme Court decision expands presidential power, impacting executive authority significantly.
fromBay Area Real Estate Law Blog
2 years ago

Recent Appellate Decisions Hold COVID-19 Not Force Majeure Event for Nonpayment of Rent

The COVID-19 pandemic tested the application of legal theories, particularly the Force Majeure clause in commercial leases, as tenants sought to avoid rent obligations.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Dan Siegel, celebrated Bay Area civil rights lawyer who led People's Park protests, dies at 79

Dan Siegel, a civil rights attorney and activist, died on July 2 at 79, known for impactful legal cases and dedication to social justice.
#patent-law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago
Intellectual property law

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Patent Licensing Disputes: Misuse Counterclaim Creates CAFC Jurisdiction

fromPatently-O
2 months ago
Intellectual property law

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Patent Licensing Disputes: Misuse Counterclaim Creates CAFC Jurisdiction

Intellectual property law
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Judge Finds AI Training on Complete Books 'Reasonably Necessary' | HackerNoon

The amount and substantiality of the portion used in copying is judged by its reasonableness for transformative purposes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Mining firm withdraws plan for UK's first deep coalmine in 30 years

We're delighted this long-running saga has finally drawn to a close. Congratulations to all the brilliant local campaigners who fought so powerfully to stop this mine.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Teen jailed for eight years for murder of father-of-seven in Kerry graveyard

A teenager avoided a life sentence and received an eight-year prison term for an honor killing, reflecting changes in juvenile sentencing guidelines.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Appeals court rules Trump can fire board members of independent agencies

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that restrictions on presidential firings of independent agency members are unconstitutional.
US politics
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

How Trump's EPA hopes to avoid greenhouse gas regulations

The EPA's endangerment findings on greenhouse gases have led to no regulations, reflecting ongoing complexities in climate policy.
The Supreme Court's reluctance to overturn previous rulings on greenhouse gas regulations indicates a nuanced legal landscape.
Law
fromCallaborlaw
4 months ago

Employer Not Required To Initiate Arbitration Following Court-Ordered Arbitration

The California Court of Appeal clarified the responsibility to initiate arbitration lies with the plaintiffs, not the employer.
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Thomson Reuters wins AI copyright ruling over training data

Thomson Reuters won a partial judgment against Ross Intelligence, denying fair use for AI training on copyrighted material.
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