The legal world continues to witness a flux of events and developments worthy of attention. Here are some of the highlights for today.
California continues to implement its ammunition background check law, as the Ninth Circuit contemplates the constitutionality of the regulatory measure, first proposed by Chris Rock 25 years ago. You can understand the background of this regulation through a video in which Chris Rock outlines the regulation.
In a remarkable ruling, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has declared that Dartmouth basketball players are employees of the university, substantiating the view that those sustaining a team sitting at the bottom of Ivy League are indeed working hard. The full story can be found on Front Office Sports.
Meanwhile, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is requesting new documents from Ticketmaster amid allegations that the company is purposefully not cooperating with an ongoing investigation. Interestingly, this could lead to Ticketmaster incurring its own additional fees. You can read the details on Bloomberg Law News.
Looking to patent law, the Federal Circuit seems to be leaning towards upholding four decades’ worth of precedent, demonstrating to the Supreme Court that existing legal norms can indeed be maintained. Detailed coverage is available on Law360.
In other news, the American Bar Association (ABA) has raised its dues, insisting that it remains the “ultimate resource” for lawyers. More on this is revealed in the ABA Journal.
On a lighter note, the TV series “Suits,” which became popular years after its original airing due to the advent of streaming platforms, is set to have a spinoff. More on this entertaining development can be found on LegalCheek.
Lastly, a Kentucky prosecutor has been convicted for exchanging legal favors for sexual services, revealing the legal profession’s continued disdain for alternative fee arrangements. Detailed insights can be found in an article on Law.com.
Additional information regarding these cases can be found in the original article, written by Above the Law.