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The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. Five years ago, the Supreme […]

Bad Bunny’s ex-girlfriend, Carliz de la Cruz Hernandez, is seeking $40 million in damages for “inventing” and recording the phrase “Bad Bunny, baby,” which the rapper used in several songs without […]

The four families claim that a state law prohibiting gender-affirming care could impact their children’s physical health and mental well-being.

The Iron Mountain officer claims that she was sexually assaulted and regularly harassed by her male colleagues.

Boston, MA—Boston law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Scott McConchie as a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department. A civil litigator with extensive […]

NAPLES, FL—The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Chelsea Hunter has joined the firm as an associate in the Estate, Trust & Wealth Preservation practice. Based in the […]

It might be fairly said that in recent decades venue in criminal cases has not been the hottest topic on the court’s docket. Nevertheless, as the briefs in Smith v. United States emphasize, the […]

ELM Solutions’ Nathan Cemenska shares data and insights from the company’s most recent LegalVIEW Insights report.

BOSTON, MA—Joshua I. Rudawitz, Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Boston office, presented at the Boston Bar Association (BBA)’s […]

The penalties for your DUI arrest will depend on many factors such as your criminal history.

ORLANDO, FL—Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group is pleased to announce it has partnered with the Women’s Council of Realtors Florida, Premier Home Funding, and Serving Out of Love to create and […]

Probable witnesses include drivers and passengers of other vehicles on the road when the accident took place.

For four years, Helaman Hansen falsely promised undocumented immigrants that they could, for a substantial fee, become U.S. citizens through “adult adoption.” Although Hansen persuaded more than […]

ChatGPT-4 has been making headlines in recent days as the newest breakthrough innovation in artificial intelligence (AI). This latest iteration of OpenAI’s language model has showcased its […]

Florida voters may have the opportunity to legalize adult-use cannabis during the next general elections. First, though, the Florida Supreme Court must okay the language on the ballot initiative, in […]

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: The Secret Joke at the Heart of the […]

Asthma, ADHD, and flu medications are all in short supply, experts warn.

Psychiatrists are concerned that the popularity of a diabetes drugs will lead to poor body image, eating disorders.

The culture wars are winnable if we take them seriously, starting by producing independent and documentary films.

Not only does a politicized religion fail to carry with it the virtues of the genuine article, it actively encourages the opposite vices.

The lawsuit alleges that managers at Maurice’s Piggie Park, a South Carolina-based business once known for its support of segregation, sexually harassed and discriminated against Black employees.

The Supreme Court found most of Lake’s claims frivolous and legally untenable.

DALLAS, TX—Five attorneys with Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, have been recognized as rising stars in family law and named by Texas Super Lawyers among the state’s top young […]

DENVER, CO—After the opening of its 11th office in Denver of November of last year, Buchalter continues its expansion in Colorado with the addition of two Shareholders – Betty Arkell joins the […]

There are more than 20 cruise lines that berth ships in Port Miami and Port Everglades, and millions of passengers embark on cruises from Miami and Fort Lauderdale throughout each year. Sadly, […]

No one embarks on a cruise planning to be the victim of a sexual assault or other crime, but the unfortunate reality is that it happens. If you’ve been the victim of a crime or sexual assault while […]

As expected, Wednesday’s argument in Jack Daniel’s Properties v VIP Products showcased the justices grappling with line-drawing. At issue in the case was how First Amendment trademark principles […]

In my conversations with attorneys, I often have to break down the different marketing opportunities available to them and the impact they make. Not every approach works for all law firms, and, […]

BIRMINGHAM, AL—Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Marc James Ayers and Michael J. Bentley have been elected Fellows of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers (AAAL) and […]

Two pharmaceutical giants head to the Supreme Court on Monday in a dispute over a patent covering cholesterol-lowering antibodies. In Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi, the justices will consider whether […]

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. The Supreme Court disposed of […]

As Minnesota approaches the legalization of marijuana, the Minnesota Supreme Court has just ruled on a case we covered in September 2021.  The case involves the difference between hemp and marijuana […]

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: A Chew Toy for Dogs Provokes a Spirited […]

As a professor and as a justice, Felix Frankfurter combined judicial restraint with lifelong activism in the political process.

Private philanthropic foundations like Ford and Rockefeller played an instrumental role in changing the practice and values of political science.

If anything is clear after Tuesday’s argument in Coinbase v. Bielski, it is that the justices are not going to agree on the answer. The case asks what a trial court should do if it denies a […]

As New York moves steadily closer to a fully rolled out adult-use cannabis industry, two New York state legislators recently proposed legislation that would significantly simplify the tax structure […]

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Supreme Court rules for deaf student […]

In West Virginia v. US Department of the Treasury, the Eleventh Circuit ruled against the American Rescue Plan Act in favor of state sovereignty.

Medical students, like all humans, are meaning-seeking creatures. But you wouldn’t know that from medical education.

Register HERE to attend a free panel of experts directing cannabis operators on how to best combat the forces of recent movements from the IRS. IRS enforcement is increasing and cannabis businesses […]

An asset manager considers the real consequences of socially conscious investing.

The kind of feminism championed by Sheryl Sandberg doesn’t particularly value the choices women make for themselves when they are genuinely empowered.