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1 week ago

A tree falls. A lawsuit follows. A legal expert explains why

A man was criminally charged for cutting down his neighbors' trees to improve the views from his own property, representing one form of timber trespass.
Environment
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

RFK Jr. Has Been Handed a Very Dangerous Weapon

A Texas physician's anti-LGBTQ+ agenda threatens access to critical health services and showcases the intersection of radical politics and public health.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ottawa weighs plans on AI, copyright as OpenAI fights Ontario court jurisdiction | CBC News

Canada's AI minister monitors court cases to shape AI regulatory strategy, focusing on copyright protection and cultural sovereignty.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Blackheath man fined 750 for car damage in Lewisham

Recent cases involve penalties for criminal damage, harassment, drug possession, and driving under the influence.
Several defendants received fines and conditional discharges with required compensation payments.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, father Thaksin face legal peril

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a legal petition for dismissal over alleged ethical breaches.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Music promoter pleads guilty in two pharmaceutical drug cases in Miami

Arencibia and Rivera owned part of a Texas wholesale distributor, Eclipse Meds, LLC. They bought pharmaceutical drugs and forged documents to hide the illegitimacy.
Miami Marlins
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

Dangerous Curves Ahead: Evolving Landscape of Patent Eligibility After Contour IP Holding

In Contour IP Holding, a patented video streaming technology was initially struck down in the district courts as ineligible, only to be revived by the Federal Circuit in a rare 101 reversal.
Intellectual property law
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Inside the legal fight over the telehealth clinics that help women defy abortion bans

Telehealth clinics using shield laws enable women to access abortion medication, but legal challenges and debates over their validity persist.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Orpington man with baton and Beckenham Tesco assault among latest Bromley cases

Recent cases from Bromley Magistrates' Court highlight sentencing for drug possession, assault, and driving offenses.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Recent Decision Should Guide Athletes, Institutions and the NCAA | amNewYork

In Chalmers, plaintiffs argued the NCAA's restrictions on NIL violated antitrust laws, asserting former athletes were unjustly deprived of lucrative compensation.
National Basketball Association
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Ex-surgeon jailed for sex attacks on 299 victims in largest French child abuse trial

Former surgeon sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing 299 child patients, marking France's largest child abuse trial.
#supreme-court
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Supreme Court blocks creation of religious charter school in Oklahoma

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Oklahoma's first religious charter school, reinforcing the constitutional separation of church and state.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Digital life

Death Penalty, Nuclear Waste and More: Supreme Court Rounds Out Coming Term

The Supreme Court will hear cases involving DNA evidence for exoneration, federal agency authority, and police use of force, shaping key legal precedents.
fromSlate Magazine
10 months ago
US Elections

Judge Merchan Had a Surprisingly Good Reason to Delay Trump's Sentencing

The Supreme Court's presidential immunity decision is significantly impacting Trump's state-level legal challenges, particularly his Hush Money conviction.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Supreme Court blocks creation of religious charter school in Oklahoma

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Oklahoma's first religious charter school, reinforcing the constitutional separation of church and state.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
10 months ago

Judge Merchan Had a Surprisingly Good Reason to Delay Trump's Sentencing

The Supreme Court's presidential immunity decision is significantly impacting Trump's state-level legal challenges, particularly his Hush Money conviction.
Cannabis
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Retired Marine Corps officer caught with cocaine after plane emergency on California highway sent to prison

A retired Marine was sentenced to 30 months in prison for cocaine possession after a plane emergency forced his arrest.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

San Jose: Two men plead guilty to withholding employees' income taxes from IRS

The two men misappropriated $3.6 million in employee taxes meant for the IRS, instead using the funds for their personal luxuries, like hockey tickets and country club memberships.
San Jose Sharks
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Mister Softee hires $900-an-hour lawyers to go after alleged copycat in the Bronx

Mister Softee aggressively protects its trademarks against competitors, impacting rivals like Jesus Ramos Valdes.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

May 9: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The case of the United States versus the Press Publishing Company was docketed in the Supreme Court today, alleging libel involving critical figures during the Panama Canal purchase.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Beer Aboard a Flight to a Dry Alaska Town Costs a Pilot His $95,000 Plane

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that Kenneth J. Jouppi must forfeit his $95,000 plane for attempting to fly alcohol into a dry community.
Beer
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

3 Texas teachers allegedly taped hands of student with Down syndrome and forced him to walk in circles for hours

Three staff members were arrested for allegedly abusing a student with Down syndrome by taping his hands and forcing him to walk in circles.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

San Francisco sex worker found guilty of killing man who wanted refund

‘After an altercation, you’ll see a shot fired, and it’s the actions following that gunshot that will influence the final verdict. The context is crucial for understanding.’
San Francisco
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Biglaw Suits Against Trump Both Reassigned To New Judges - Above the Law

Trump administration's executive orders represent political retaliation against law firms for their client representation.
Judge Howell avoids public drama by returning cases for reassignment.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

My DNA test revealed a family secret that seemed too shocking - now we will never be the same

Hill, a crestfallen mom of two from Connecticut, explained on the UK's ITV "This Morning" show. "The mind-boggling thing about it was as he sent me the screenshot, I had the notification from my phone on 23andMe that you have a new half-sibling."
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Her sexual abuser was safely locked away in a California prison. But then the calls started coming in, feds say

Nathaniel Diaz is facing new federal charges for exploiting a minor, despite being incarcerated for similar offenses.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

The Last Time Pro-Palestinian Activists Faced Deportation

The L.A. Eight's case highlights the consequences of political activism and immigration laws from the Cold War era.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Appeals Court: 'Plain View' Also Includes Using iPhone Camera Options To See Through Tinted Car Windows - Above the Law

Legal advancements influenced by technology critically affect Fourth Amendment interpretations, raising questions on privacy rights during law enforcement activities.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

The CFPB drops its lawsuit against Capital One, marking a major reversal

CFPB dropped significant legal cases, indicating a notable shift in its approach toward financial institutions under the current administration.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Trump's allies find signs of respite from scrutiny at the Justice Department

The Justice Department appears to be favoring those loyal to President Trump.
Alarming patterns in DOJ actions raise concerns about politicization.
#copyright-law
fromPatently-O
6 months ago
Intellectual property law

Discovery, Injury, and Diligence: Reconciling Subjective and Objective Copyright Limitations Standards Post-Warner Chappell

fromPatently-O
6 months ago
Intellectual property law

Discovery, Injury, and Diligence: Reconciling Subjective and Objective Copyright Limitations Standards Post-Warner Chappell

fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Adopted wild boar Rillette' can stay with owner, court rules

Rillette, the wild boar adopted by Elodie Cappe, has become a beloved member of her horse farm, after a court ruled she could remain with her owner.
France news
#trump
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case

Special Counsel Jack Smith seeks time to evaluate Trump's presidential victory on legal cases.
The government has paused its appeal on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.
fromSlate Magazine
8 months ago

The Next Frontline in the Fight for Reproductive Rights

The Adkins v. Idaho trial highlights the serious implications of strict abortion laws for patients and healthcare providers.
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward

According to lawyer Dean Armstrong, over 400 alleged victims have already reached out to the legal team, leading to serious claims of abuse against Al Fayed's estate.
London
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