Navigation The court kicks off Term 2022 with arguments next month in the Andy Warhol fair-use case. Multiple life science companies are also asking the court to take up their patent cases, while a case on trademark extraterritoriality appears destined for certiorari. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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Unwed Biological Father's Due Process Rights Violated for Denying Paternity Petition, High Court Holds
“As the Court explained in Lehr, where a relationship is established between father and child that ‘demonstrates a full commitment to the responsibilities of parenthood’ the Constitution protects that relationship,” Justice Robyn Brody wrote for the unanimous panel. “‘But the mere existence of a biological link does not merit equivalent constitutional protection.’” Click Here […]
3rd Circ. Sides With American Airlines Over Firing of Employee for Racially Insensitive Facebook Posts
“As Koslosky points to no evidence of pretext, we are thus left with one conclusion: American fired her because her racially insensitive social media posts violated its policies and generated an outcry from employees and customers alike,” stated Judge Thomas L. Ambro. “Because this is a legitimate justification for her ouster, we are not persuaded […]
Early Decision Programs Pose Risks to Applicants and Law Schools Alike
“If admitted, you will get early confirmation of where you will be going to law school,” said Dave Killoran, chief executive officer of PowerScore Test Preparation, “but is that really all that valuable?” Click Here To Read The Full Article
State Bar Confirms Investigation Into Two Prominent Trial Lawyers
The state bar said it’s disclosing a probe of Mark Geragos and Brian Kabateck “for protection of the public.” Geragos accused the bar of “deflecting” from recent legislative criticism of the agency’s priorities. Click Here To Read The Full Article