Beverley Addison: The future, fertility law and same-sex adoption
To celebrate the end of Pride MonthBeverley AddisonA senior solicitor from the BTO's family team takes us on a journey through Scotland's history of family law for LGBTQ+ people. The third and final part of...
State Patrol Employee arrested in child sex sting operation
SEATTLE (AP) -- A Washington State Patrol worker was arrested in a sting operation after showing up in a hotel room where he expected to find two kids but was rather satisfied by a...
Ohio High Court’s Decision on Civil Service Defense Rules Sparks Controversy
The Ohio Supreme Court's recent decision in Ackman v. Mercy Health West Hospital has reignited the debate over civil service defense rules in medical malpractice lawsuits. The case, which involved the dismissal of a...
Biden’s Border Crisis Impact on Heartland America: Springfield, Ohio Case Study
In Springfield, Ohio, residents are feeling the impact of the border crisis that has been exacerbated under President Biden's administration. The influx of illegal immigrants crossing the border is not just a distant issue...
EU citizens looking for settled status are threatened and detained
European citizens are threatened with deportation and detained despite having applied to settled status, which is against the Brexit withdrawal agreement.TheHome OfficeEven though EU nationals could not prove that they had applied for settled...
Impact of Younger Jurors on Record-Breaking ‘Thermonuclear Verdicts’ in 2024
A record-breaking number of eight- and nine-figure jury verdicts are making waves in the legal world, and it seems like this trend is here to stay. According to the big boss over at Marathon...
In hundreds of FAIs into deaths while in custody, the Sheriffs did not make...
A new study found that almost 200 deaths related to fatal accidents were not investigated by the Sheriffs.The University of Glasgow examined 196 deaths in prisons between 2005 and 2019.The average time it took...
Key Moment for the Bar Exam: What You Need to Know
The bar exam is currently undergoing significant changes, with California creating its own exam, the ABA approving new pathways to licensure, and states lowering bar pass cut scores. This flurry of activity has experts...
Supreme Court Victory: Radical Agreement in Reverse-Discrimination Case
The U.S. Supreme Court made a groundbreaking decision on Wednesday that could have significant implications for cases of reverse discrimination. The case in question involves Marlean Ames, a straight white woman who alleged that...
Nike Faces Lawsuit from NFT Buyers for Crypto Fraud
Nike and RTFKT dropped the Dunk Genesis CryptoKick non-fungible token on the market in early 2022, catching the attention of a select group of shoppers. According to the RTFKT media kit, this collaboration aimed...
Google’s Monopoly on Search Engine Market, AI Decision Makers Call for Copyright Law Change,...
This week in the tech industry, there have been some significant developments that are worth noting. Here is a recap of some of the key events that took place:Google Found to Have Monopoly in...
Judge Accused of Gender Bias in Depo-Provera Case
U.S. District Judge Casey Rodgers of the Northern District of Florida is at the center of a controversy. Recently, a conservative judicial group known as the Article III Project lodged a judicial misconduct complaint...
Navigating Compliance Challenges: Dealing with Potential Whistleblowers
Navigating Compliance Challenges: Dealing with Potential WhistleblowersIn a recent interview, Barbara Barrett, the chief compliance officer of Reliant Care Management, highlighted the importance of asking critical questions when it comes to compliance challenges and...
Decline of Timing Requirement for POSITAs by CAFC
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) has made a significant decision regarding the qualifications required for offering expert testimony in patent cases. In a precedential ruling, the CAFC rejected the...
Can Your Manufacturing Business Be Impacted by PFAS?
PFAS is the environmental dilemma manufacturers across several sectors will need to pay attention to now. PFAS is an acronym for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. It is a family of chemicals used in several...
Monsanto Prevails in Recent Philadelphia Roundup Lawsuit
Monsanto has emerged victorious in the most recent Roundup lawsuit held in Philadelphia. The jury reached a defense verdict in the seventh Roundup trial at the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. The trial commenced...
CAFC Ruling: Vidal Recusal Avoided Due Process Violation in IPR
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently made a ruling in the case of Unification Technologies LLC v. Micron Technologies Inc. The court upheld the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's decisions...
Foreign Aid Groups Seek Release of $2 Billion USAID Funds
Foreign Aid Groups Advocate for Release of $2 Billion USAID FundsIn a compelling plea to the United States Supreme Court, foreign aid organizations are fervently advocating for the release of approximately $2 billion in...
Montana Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Youths’ Right to Clean Environment: A Monumental...
Montana Supreme Court Ruling Paves the Way for Youths' Environmental RightsIn a groundbreaking decision that could set a precedent for environmental advocacy across the nation, the Montana Supreme Court has ruled in...
Delaware Way: Tulane Conference Speakers Discuss Senate Bill Impact
Delaware Supreme Court Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. recently expressed his concerns about the legislature moving faster than the court in resolving issues related to corporate litigation in the state. This statement came amidst...
Amy Coney Barrett criticizes Clarence Thomas: Here’s why
Amy Coney Barrett recently expressed her disagreement with Clarence Thomas's approach to cherry-picking cases. It's refreshing to hear a different perspective from her. Thomas, on the other hand, commended the skill involved in using...
Steve Bannon Trial for Defrauding ‘We Build The Wall’ Donors Set for December
Steve Bannon, the former White House chief strategist, is set to stand trial in December for allegedly defrauding donors of the "We Build The Wall" campaign. Bannon, along with three others, was charged with...
COUNTERPUNCH: Here Is What the Plaintiff’s Tavern is Saying About Why Facebook May Not...
The flurry of activity continues now following the significant Facebook judgment and I wanted to ensure you had the benefit of events on the ground.Since TCPA defendants begin creating their victory lap I've already...
Abbott Infant Formula Trial Commences in Missouri: Legal Proceedings Update
Abbott Laboratories Inc. is facing legal action in Missouri over their Similac brand infant formula. The trial, which started on Tuesday, focuses on a case involving a premature baby who developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)...
Federal Judge Avoids Discipline for Banning Female Prosecutor
A federal judge from the Southern District of Texas named Lynn Hughes was recently involved in a controversy where he banned a female prosecutor from his courtroom and made disparaging remarks about female attorneys....
Federal Judge Allows Title IX Investigation to Proceed Against Former GMU Law Professor
Former GMU Law Professor Faces Title IX InvestigationA federal judge in Virginia has ruled that the Title IX investigation against former George Mason University law professor Joshua Wright can proceed. The investigation revolves around...
Court rules lawyer cannot receive whistleblower award for reporting suspected wrongdoing
In a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, an in-house lawyer was denied a whistleblower award for reporting suspected wrongdoing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange...
Law Graduate Settles First Amendment Lawsuit Over Repurposed Skeleton Displays
A Tennessee woman named Alexis Luttrell recently reached a settlement in her First Amendment lawsuit against Germantown, Tennessee. Germantown tried to give her a citation for keeping up her Halloween skeletons for longer than...
Conquesting Strategy in Marketing: Ninth Circuit Ruling Impact on Customer Acquisition
Conquesting Strategy in Marketing: Ninth Circuit Ruling Impact on Customer AcquisitionIn a recent groundbreaking decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit tackled the complex issue of whether the practice of "conquesting"...
New Title: Winner of North Carolina top court election and state court jurisdiction
In a tight race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, Justice Allison Riggs, the Democratic incumbent, emerged as the winner with a lead of 734 votes over her Republican challenger, Judge...
White House Misleads on Murders by Illegal Aliens: Missing Key Fact Exposed
The White House recently made statements about alleged murders of Americans by illegal aliens, but they left out a key fact that has now been exposed. This omission has caused controversy and raised questions...
Understanding the SEC Wells Notice Sent to OpenSea and Its Implications for Attorneys
OpenSea, the largest nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace, found itself at the center of a controversy after receiving a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The notice alleged that the digital...
Duff & Phelps launches PS25m action against Crown Office
Duff & PhelpsA PS25 million lawsuit has been initiated against theCrown Office and Procurator Fiscal ServiceOver the scandal of malicious prosecutionNew York-based multinational said it suffered earnings loss after two of its employees were...
Challenges Faced by German Law Firms Due to Gen Z’s Digital Demands
Generation Z lawyers are making waves in the German legal industry, bringing with them a tech-savvy approach that is challenging traditional norms. With their demands for modern leadership, flexible work arrangements, and a desire...
Accusations Against Municipal Judge for Inappropriate Behavior at Party and Social Media Posts
A formal complaint was recently filed by the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct against a municipal court judge from Elizabeth. The complaint accuses Judge Richard Obuch of inappropriate behavior towards three female employees of...
Hannah Dugan Arrest: Experts Analyze Impact and Future Prospects
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is causing quite a stir as her hearing approaches. People in the legal field, including litigators, judges, and academics, are buzzing about the potential impact of her case...
Jonathan Bremner, QC, a tax lawyer joins Axiom advocates
Tax lawyerJonathan Bremner, QCHas joinedAdvocates for AxiomAfter calling the Scottish bar earlier in the year.In 2005, Mr Bremner was called to the English Bar and appointed Queen's Counsel in England & Wales in 2018. He...
Dean Bao Joins Jones Day’s Financial Markets Practice in Sydney: Expertise and Experience in...
Dean Bao has recently joined Jones Day's Financial Markets Practice as of counsel in Sydney. With his expertise in financial law, he will be advising financial institutions, sponsors, and corporates on various finance transactions,...
UN commission reclassifies cannabis, Nevertheless still considered Detrimental
Even the 53 Member States of the CND, the UN's central medication policy-making body, voted to eliminate cannabis from this Program -- in which it was put for 59 years -- to which the...
Miami Heat redefines VIP at Covid Age: Vaccinated Significant Men and Women
Some primo seats have been earmarked for inoculated lovers at Heat home games.The Miami Heat is launching a new brand of VIP seats for a selection of enthusiasts who wish to see the team...
Challenges and Regulations in the Future of Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency has been a hot topic in recent years, with many people investing in digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, as the industry continues to grow, so do the challenges and regulations that...
Unlocking Opportunities: EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act and Telecom Sector Deregulation
The Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA) was recently approved by the European Parliament and Council, replacing Directive 2014/61/EU. This new regulation aims to promote the rollout of very high capacity networks (VHCNs) by encouraging the...
Bar council Seat criticises’BAME’ Tag
The seat of the Bar Council has contested the legal profession's tendency to set Asian, black and minority ethnic attorneys collectively, stating the BAME tag may'conceal the reality that there is enormous under-representation of...
Chiara Pieri, paralegal and SYLA president, on seizing the opportunities
SolicitorChiara PieriScottish Legal News speaks to her about her career path, from being a paralegal to becoming a solicitor and then becoming the president of The Scottish Young Lawyers Association.Chiara Pieri graduated in 2014...
High Court: Medical negligence claim arising from IVF treatment Refused
The plaintiff had alleged that the defendants had failed to correctly recognize a fibroid in her uterus, which caused a number of ineffective and painful IVF procedures.Giving the decision in the case, Mr Justice...
The Impact of Biden-Harris Policies on Afghan Parole Program: Analysis and Implications
The Biden-Harris administration's policies have had a significant impact on the Afghan Parole Program, leading to a disastrous outcome. The prohibition on issuing Notices to Appear has created a loophole that human smugglers are...
Client convicted for murdering Tiananmen Square ‘hero’ lawyer in China
A New York woman was found guilty of murdering her immigration lawyer, Jim Li, in a shocking and tragic incident that unfolded in March 2022. Xiaoning Zhang, a 27-year-old resident of Queens in New...
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Updates Administered Arbitration Rules: Key Insights
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has recently announced the release of its 2024 Administered Arbitration Rules, which aim to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the arbitral process. These new rules came...
New global hub to Examine Variables Forcing radicalization and violent extremism
The International Hub on Behavioural Insights into Counter Terrorism will utilize cognitive psychology, behavioural economics and social sciences to enhance understanding about these continuing threats to international peace and safety."Implementing a behavioural lens into...
The Negative Impact of Uncontrolled Mass Migration on Migrants
Mass migration has become a hot topic in recent years, with many people debating its impact on both the migrants themselves and the countries they move to. While some argue that open borders are...