Justice Amy Coney Barrett, one of the three Supreme Court justices appointed by former President Donald Trump, has been garnering notable attention for her judicial prowess. A recent tweet by Law Professor Anthony Michael Kreis underscored her distinct strengths, highlighting her as the most serious thinker among Trump’s appointees. Kreis noted that her writing talent…
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have expressed severe criticism towards Lebanon’s treatment of Syrian refugees. In a joint statement, these groups have called upon Lebanese authorities to cease unlawful practices such as torture, unlawful deportations, and other forms of ill-treatment that violate international obligations. More details can be found in the JURIST news article….
In a significant decision for the legal education sector, Purdue Global Law School has obtained approval from California regulators to expand their offerings with a full-time online JD program scheduled to commence in January 2025. Recognized as the oldest entirely online law school, Purdue Global’s latest initiative comes on the heels of the successful operation…
On Nov. 10, 2015, Preet Bharara, then the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, stepped behind a podium in the lobby of 1 Saint Andrew’s Plaza in Manhattan and made a significant announcement. Flanked by agents from the FBI and the US Secret Service, he revealed the takedown of “one of the…
The Federal Circuit has affirmed a U.S. Court of Federal Claims decision, determining that HID Global Corp. will not be awarded attorney fees following its release from patent litigation initiated by Giesecke & Devrient. However, the appeals court arrived at its conclusion on different grounds. This development underscores the complexity involved in awarding legal fees…
The Federal Circuit has affirmed a U.S. Court of Federal Claims decision that HID Global Corp. is not entitled to attorney fees following its dismissal from patent litigation initiated by Giesecke & Devrient. However, the appellate court reached its decision using different legal reasoning. This development marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing intellectual property…
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the spotlight as it promises significant advancements in productivity and creativity. However, the rise of AI technologies is presenting new challenges to established legal frameworks, particularly the fair use doctrine. As courts grapple with applying existing copyright principles to digital contexts, the evolving capabilities of AI are testing the…
Last June, a federal jury in Camden, New Jersey awarded $25.6 million to a white Starbucks manager who was deemed to have been scapegoated following a racially charged incident. The former employee’s successful claim for reverse discrimination underscores a shifting legal landscape for such cases. Significantly, this ruling included $25 million in punitive damages. This…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit intended to restrict the government’s communications with social media firms regarding content moderation policies. In a 6-3 decision, the court concluded that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to pursue their case. Writing for the majority, Justice Amy Coney Barrett highlighted the absence of a “concrete link”…
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a giant in the luxury goods market, will have to wait to receive nearly $490,000 awarded to it in a previous arbitration dispute with a former in-house attorney. The delay comes following a ruling by New York Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Schecter, who put the award on hold pending the…
House Republicans are positioning themselves for a potential landmark shift in administrative law, as the U.S. Supreme Court may soon overturn Chevron deference. This decades-old precedent requires courts to defer to federal agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous statutes. If overturned, this change could serve as a significant opportunity for the GOP to curtail the Biden administration’s…
House Republicans are preparing for the U.S. Supreme Court to potentially overturn the long-standing Chevron deference, a judicial doctrine that instructs courts to defer to federal agencies’ interpretation of ambiguous statutes. The GOP sees this potential change as a strategic opportunity to challenge and potentially reverse policies implemented by the Biden administration, thus reasserting Congressional…
A California federal magistrate judge has mandated that a group of authors accusing OpenAI of copyright infringement must disclose their pre-suit testing data of the company’s AI bot, ChatGPT. The ruling follows the authors’ decision to include some test results within their lawsuit, leading the court to determine that they waived their ability to claim…
Many law students are drawn to legal studies with the hope of influencing public policy, but opportunities to conduct impactful legal research are often scarce. A group of Stanford Law School students, however, experienced firsthand the intersection of law and global policy through their involvement in the Policy Practicum: Regulating Legal Enablers of Russia’s War…
The Texas Supreme Court has revealed plans to adopt a new bar examination starting in July 2028. The decision follows a period of public commentary and consideration. This move was officially announced on Tuesday, June 26, 2024, marking a significant shift in Texas’ approach to legal licensure. The new bar exam aims to better evaluate…
The chair of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce has issued a request for detailed information from George Mason University and its law school’s dean about how the institution has handled sexual misconduct allegations against former professor Joshua Wright. Wright, who previously served as a commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission, has…
Buffeted by higher law firm fees, general counsel are continuing a three-year trend of shifting more legal work in-house, according to a recent legal department survey. The financial pressures exerted by escalating costs have prompted many corporate legal departments to reevaluate their reliance on external counsel and invest in building robust internal teams. The trend…
In a recent legal battle, eight newspapers have criticized Microsoft Corp. and OpenAI Inc.’s attempts to dismiss a copyright lawsuit in New York federal court. The newspapers accuse the tech giants of infringing upon their copyrights by using their articles to train chatbots. OpenAI’s legal motion was disparaged as reading “like a press release” rather…
Five individuals in Minnesota have been indicted for allegedly attempting to bribe a juror in the extensive “Feeding Our Future” pandemic fraud case. The indictment centers around a Hallmark gift bag containing $120,000 in cash, delivered in an unsuccessful effort to sway the first trial. This trial, related to a $250 million fraud, recently culminated…
Denmark has reached a significant agreement to introduce a carbon dioxide tax on agriculture beginning in 2030. The agreement, finalized on Monday, involves multiple stakeholders including Agriculture & Food, Denmark’s Nature Conservation Association, Food Federation NNF, Dansk Metal, Dansk Industry, and KL, aiming to make Denmark a pioneer in taxing agricultural CO2 emissions in Europe….
Venus Williams will take the stage at the upcoming Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) conference to discuss her journey towards self-empowerment and how she has inspired change both on and off the tennis court. The event promises to be an intimate conversation covering Williams’ resilience, determination, and her emphasis on celebrating individuality as…
The legal community mourns the passing of The Honorable Robert H. Piestewa Ames, a distinguished figure whose career spanned decades and touched many lives. Ames, the first Native American to graduate from Stanford Law School, passed away on December 5, 2023, at the age of 94 in his home in Salinas, California. His legacy includes…
Anita Siegel and Randi Siegel Weniger have joined Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. as principals in the trusts and estate practice at the firm’s Florham Park, NJ, office. This move comes as part of the firm’s broader strategy to enhance its expertise in taxation and estate planning. Siegel brings a focus on taxation, estate planning,…
Amid Sluggish Growth and ‘Significant Leaks’ in the Pipeline, Top Firms Invest in Women Associates and Partners Alike Amid sluggish growth and challenges in retaining talent, top law firms are allocating significant resources to bolster diversity, particularly enhancing the representation of women associates and partners. According to this year’s data from 247 firms, there is…
The end of March marks a critical period for Michigan homeowners who are delinquent on property taxes. If arrears and penalties are not settled by March 31, they risk foreclosure starting April 1. In response, Detroit-area non-profits, such as Michigan Legal Services (MLS) and the United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC), are intensifying their efforts to…