Chimps Not ‘Legal Persons,’ Court Rules
Summary: A New York judge has ruled that, for purposes of habeas corpus, chimpanzees are not legal persons. A New…
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Government Officials Concerned About Implications of Overturned Insider-Trading Convictions
Summary: The Second Circuit decision to overturn the 2012 convictions of two former hedge-fund traders has dangerous consequences for how…
Reed v. Town of Gilbert Supreme Court Ruling Affects Local Sign Codes
Summary: Many local governments and lawyers are discovering that the sign codes are borderline unconstitutional and need to be revised…
Locke Lord Inherited Problem Case from Edwards Wildman
Summary: Two former Edwards Wildman Palmer lawyers mishandled a case that was supposed to be a class-action that Locke Lord…
Deutsche Bank Paying for Their Role in the Financial Crisis
Summary: Deutsche Bank has yet to resolve several legal issues from their participation in the financial crisis, resulting in large…
Citizens United Required to Provide Donor Information
Summary: Despite their attempts, a federal judge ruled that the attorney general has the right to obtain information on donors…
Judge Dismisses Central Argument in Transgender Student Restroom Dispute
Summary: Gavin Grimm is fighting for his right to use the boys’ restroom at his high school. Grimm was born…
Nike Settles Class Action Against Their FuelBand
Summary: Nike apparently missed the mark with their wearable fitness tracker and has agreed to pay purchasers of the FuelBand…
California Bar Exam and Attorneys Exam Shortened By One Day Each
Summary: After over 25 years with no changes to the administration of the California bar exam, a change is planned…
Florida State Lawyers May Be Seeing a Jump in Members
Summary: The Florida State Bar is considering allowing reciprocity, despite a large vocal opposition from state lawyers. A proposal was…
Discovered Emails Between Opposing Lawyers May Ruin Settlement
Summary: Billion dollar settlements between merchants and major card companies MasterCard, Visa, and American Express are coming undone after communication…
Houston Discrimination Ordinance Must Be Repealed or Voted On
Summary: The Texas Supreme Court ruled that the city of Houston was required by their city charter to listen to…