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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
SF politics

Oklahoma Doesn't Get The OK On Opening A Religious Charter School - Above the Law

Carson v. Makin reshapes church-state separation by requiring taxpayer funding for religious schools, questioning future state support for religious education.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
4 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.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
4 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.
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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
1 month 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.
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fromPatently-O
3 months ago
Intellectual property law

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

fromPatently-O
3 months ago
Intellectual property law

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

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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.
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