Tag: Court ruling
Federal Judge Blocks New Title IX Rules in Louisiana and Surrounding States
A federal judge in Louisiana has put a stop to the new Title IX rules that were set to go into effect in several states. The Biden administration's updated Title IX rule aimed to...
Exploring the Application of Discovery Rule for Social Media in MA High Court Ruling
In a recent ruling by the Massachusetts High Court, the application of the discovery rule for social media in legal cases has been explored. The justices emphasized that in social media-related suits, courts must...
High Court Rejects Bid for Clarity on Trademark ConfusionTitle: High Court Denies Request for...
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to clarify trademark confusion in the case of Relish Labs v. GrubHub, Inc. The case involved a dispute between Home Chef and Grubhub over the use...
Amazon Faces $122M Patent Infringement Verdict in Waco Federal Court
Amazon, the e-commerce giant, has been hit with a significant patent infringement verdict in a Waco federal court. The verdict requires Amazon to pay $122 million due to the infringement. This legal battle highlights...
Ninth Circuit Rejects Anti-Vaxxer’s Lawsuit Against YouTube: Account Termination Upheld Keyword: YouTube Anti-Vaxxer Lawsuit
Lawsuits against platforms like YouTube by anti-vaxxers rarely succeed, as demonstrated by a recent case in the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court. In this specific case, Dr. Joseph Mercola, a well-known anti-vaxxer, filed a lawsuit...
Federal Court Rejects Nationwide Injunction on Task Force’s Insurer Mandates
A recent ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has brought to light concerns regarding the authority of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in issuing preventive care mandates for insurance companies...
Chancery Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Suit Governed by Entire Fairness | Legal Insights
The Chancery Court recently made a significant decision by granting a rare motion to dismiss a suit governed by entire fairness. This decision, as highlighted in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance,...
Google’s Monopoly Ruling, AI Copyright Law Survey, RIAA Supports Music Publishers – Barks &...
This week's Barks & Bites features some interesting developments in the tech and intellectual property world. Let's dive into the key highlights:In a recent survey conducted by Collibra and Harris Poll, over 300 AI...
AMC Theatres Settlement: Delaware Court Focuses on Dilution Language
So, like, there’s this whole thing going on with AMC Theatres in Baltimore, MD, right? Apparently, there’s a lawsuit happening because some people feel like their shares got all messed up during a stock...
Beasley Allen Should Not Be Disqualified from Talc Leadership in Judge’s Ruling
A recent ruling by Judge John Porto of the Atlantic County Superior Court has denied Johnson & Johnson's request to disqualify Beasley Allen from leading the talcum powder litigation. This decision comes just a...
Conviction overturned due to allegations of witchcraft and drug use
The New Mexico Supreme Court recently made a groundbreaking decision to overturn Desiree Lensegrav's 2022 murder conviction and prevent a retrial due to severe prosecutorial misconduct and a lackluster defense. The court's ruling highlighted...
State Appeals Court Overturns Expert Witness Ruling
In a recent court case involving a medical malpractice lawsuit, the Tennessee Court of Appeals made a significant ruling that overturned a lower court's decision to exclude a plaintiff's expert witness. The case revolved...
Judge apologizes for dismissing charges against district attorney in Ahmaud Arbery case
In a recent turn of events surrounding the tragic case of Ahmaud Arbery, a Georgia judge made a controversial decision to dismiss charges against former Brunswick District Attorney Jackie Johnson. Johnson had been accused...
Iowa Illegal Reentry Law Blocked by 8th Circuit
Iowa Illegal Reentry Law Blocked by 8th CircuitIn a recent ruling, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at St. Louis has made a significant decision regarding Iowa's immigration law. The court affirmed a...
Skinny Labeling: Impact of GSK v. Teva on Regulatory Compliance and Generics Market
Congress enacted the Hatch-Waxman Act to strike a balance between promoting generic competition and encouraging pharmaceutical innovation. The Act requires innovators to disclose patents to the FDA for listing in the Orange Book, while...
Preliminary Injunction Against FTC’s Non-Compete Ban: Key Victory for Opponents
Last week, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas issued a memorandum opinion supporting a preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule banning non-compete provisions in U.S....
Will the Supreme Court Continue to Protect Domestic Violence Victims? – Law.com
The Supreme Court made a surprising decision this term by putting the rights of domestic violence victims above gun rights. This was a relief for many, including family law attorneys who work on these...
Mandatory Repatriation Tax Upheld by Supreme Court: What You Need to Know
The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutionality of the mandatory repatriation tax, known as the MRT, which was implemented in 2017 under section 965 of the Internal Revenue Code. This decision came after...
Organizing vs. Destruction of Exculpatory Evidence: What You Need to Know
Exculpatory evidence is crucial in the legal system as it can prove a defendant's innocence. However, there are instances where this evidence is either organized or destroyed, leading to serious consequences in court cases.When...
Upheld SCOTUS Ruling on Restraining-Order Gun Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a decision to uphold a federal law that prohibits individuals who are under domestic-violence restraining orders from possessing guns. This ruling was supported by Chief Justice John Roberts,...
Police Officer Awarded $100k After Son Exposed to Pulitzer Prize Winner’s ArtSEO Title: Police...
A family recently won a $100,000 settlement after their son was exposed to a music video featuring Kendrick Lamar at school. The lawsuit claimed that the child, who is the son of a police...