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Navigating the Nuances of Bullying Laws
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
The First Amendment rights of bullies, as well as adequate protections for victims, are at the heart of a raging debate about how to maintain constitutionally sound policy while also keeping children safe.
Read more...Liking a Firm on Facebook, Forfeit Your Right to Sue
General Mills has adopted a policy stating that consumers give up their right to sue the company when they do things such as “like” General Mills products on Facebook or use the company’s website to download coupons. So reports the New York Times.
Read more...Boston Bombing Victim Sues Glenn Beck Over Accusations He is a Co-Conspirator
- Big Law
- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Abdulrahman Alharbi went from victim to suspect to plaintiff in the year following to the Boston Marathon bombing.
Read more...Ruth Bader Ginsburg Needs to Retire Now: Law School Dean
- Big Law
- Written by PLP Editor
In an op-ed piece appearing in the Los Angeles Times earlier this month, the dean of the law school at the University of California at Irvine argues that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who recently turned 81, should retire in June. That's when the current Supreme Court term is finished.
Read more...Coping with the Emotional Side of Practicing Law
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
Lawyers often face-off against more than their legal opponents. Grappling with the emotional obstacles and stress of their cases can present significant challenges.
Read more...SCOTUS Rules Patent Holders Must Prove Infringement
- Big Law
- Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
In the first of six patent-related cases on the U.S. Supreme Court docket this term, the Supreme Court justices ruled 9-0 in favor of medical devices manufacturer Medtronic, Inc. in its patent infringement suit against privately-owned Mirowski Family Ventures, LLC.
Read more...Should Cop-Killer Defender Be Disqualified from DOJ Post?
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
President Barack Obama’s nomination of Debo Adegbile for assistant Attorney General at the Department of Justice sparked a slew of criticism and justification, serving as the impetus for American Bar Association President James R. Silkenat to pen a letter defending the move.
Read more...How Virtual Should Your Law Office Be?
- Big Law
- Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
The days of hanging up a shingle, sitting behind the same immobile desk and keeping office hours could virtually become a thing of the past if law practice management firms have their way.
Read more...Law Firms Prevent DWIs with Free NYE Cab Rides
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
The number of fatal car crashes due to alcohol related incidents has not seen much of a decline in recent years even though there are far fewer drunk drivers on the road, according to information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Read more...Retail Deliveries by Drones Raise Legal Concerns
- Big Law
- Written by Dan Sabbatino
Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos dropped a bombshell announcement during an interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes, saying that the retail giant is working toward delivering as much as 86% of its packages (those weighing five pounds or less) via unmanned aircraft commonly known as drones.
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