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Streetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Hochul To Congestion Pricing Supporters: You Can't Sue Me For Something I Haven't 'Done' - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's 'pause' on congestion pricing cannot be legally challenged as it is not considered a final decision by her lawyers. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Does signing up for Disney+ waive your right to sue the entertainment company ever? | CBC News

Disney argues signing up for Disney+ waives rights to sue, but the family's lawyer contests that such a clause is unreasonable and overreaching. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Hochul To Congestion Pricing Supporters: You Can't Sue Me For Something I Haven't 'Done' - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's 'pause' on congestion pricing cannot be legally challenged as it is not considered a final decision by her lawyers. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Does signing up for Disney+ waive your right to sue the entertainment company ever? | CBC News

Disney argues signing up for Disney+ waives rights to sue, but the family's lawyer contests that such a clause is unreasonable and overreaching. [ more ]
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emptywheel
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Second Amendment, as Applied - emptywheel

The Second Amendment applies to modern firearms, influencing legal interpretations and the dismissal of gun possession charges. [ more ]
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

To 'Obtain' or Not to 'Obtain'? That is Still the Question

The Federal Circuit applies inconsistent interpretations of 'obtain' in patent and trademark contexts, leading to confusion regarding legal standards. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Germany news

From the river to the sea': six words that are testing freedom of speech in Germany | Peter Kuras

The legality of the phrase "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" hinges on intent, particularly regarding support for Hamas. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Law

Supreme Court Poised to Cut Back Scope of Anti-Corruption Law

The Supreme Court is considering limiting the scope of a federal statute on gifts and payments for influencing actions by state and local officials. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
6 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court unanimously rules to keep Trump on Colorado ballot

The five conservative justices took an expansive approach in their ruling on Section 3 of the case involving Donald Trump's ballot access. Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, Barrett, and Jackson chose not to address those key questions. [ more ]
The American Conservative
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Overturning Chevron May Prove Pyrrhic

The Supreme Court's most significant decision was overruling Chevron deference, reducing power given to administrative agencies and restoring balance in legal interpretations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Law

Supreme Court Poised to Cut Back Scope of Anti-Corruption Law

The Supreme Court is considering limiting the scope of a federal statute on gifts and payments for influencing actions by state and local officials. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
6 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court unanimously rules to keep Trump on Colorado ballot

The five conservative justices took an expansive approach in their ruling on Section 3 of the case involving Donald Trump's ballot access. Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, Barrett, and Jackson chose not to address those key questions. [ more ]
The American Conservative
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Overturning Chevron May Prove Pyrrhic

The Supreme Court's most significant decision was overruling Chevron deference, reducing power given to administrative agencies and restoring balance in legal interpretations. [ more ]
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Washington Post
2 months ago
US news

What is an 'official' act, and how will a judge interpret Trump's immunity?

The Supreme Court has ruled on presidential immunity in Trump's case, distinguishing official acts from private conduct for potential prosecution. [ more ]
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The Atlantic
3 months ago
Law

American Environmentalism Just Got Shoved Into Legal Purgatory

The Supreme Court's decision to overrule the Chevron doctrine may impact environmental progress negatively. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Law

Supreme Court rules in favor of Jan. 6 defendant in dispute over obstruction charge

The Supreme Court ruled against applying a felony obstruction charge to a former police officer in the U.S. Capitol attack case. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Era Ban on Gun Bump Stocks

The Supreme Court struck down the ban on bump stocks, ruling the Trump administration overstepped its authority, hindering efforts to tackle gun violence. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Law

American Environmentalism Just Got Shoved Into Legal Purgatory

The Supreme Court's decision to overrule the Chevron doctrine may impact environmental progress negatively. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Law

Supreme Court rules in favor of Jan. 6 defendant in dispute over obstruction charge

The Supreme Court ruled against applying a felony obstruction charge to a former police officer in the U.S. Capitol attack case. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Era Ban on Gun Bump Stocks

The Supreme Court struck down the ban on bump stocks, ruling the Trump administration overstepped its authority, hindering efforts to tackle gun violence. [ more ]
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Kqed
3 months ago
SF politics

Supreme Court Says Laws Criminalizing Homeless Camping Do Not Violate Constitution | KQED

Attorneys emphasized that camping bans create obstacles for the unhoused to access services, housing, and employment. [ more ]
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