Former Justice Breyer Speaks At Harvard Panel On Legal Interpretation - Above the LawLegal interpretation involves much more than reading laws; it requires understanding historical context and case law, as emphasized in a recent Harvard panel.
The Last Word: ParkerVision's Reply Brief Makes Final Push for Supreme Court Review of Rule 36The Supreme Court may review R.36 cases questioning the Federal Circuit's one-word judgments without explanation.
Publications Before Publishing and the Federal Circuit's Temporal GymnasticsThe Federal Circuit's ruling confirms that published patent applications are prior art from their filing date, impacting patent cancellation cases.
To 'Obtain' or Not to 'Obtain'? That is Still the QuestionThe Federal Circuit applies inconsistent interpretations of 'obtain' in patent and trademark contexts, leading to confusion regarding legal standards.
The Last Word: ParkerVision's Reply Brief Makes Final Push for Supreme Court Review of Rule 36The Supreme Court may review R.36 cases questioning the Federal Circuit's one-word judgments without explanation.
Publications Before Publishing and the Federal Circuit's Temporal GymnasticsThe Federal Circuit's ruling confirms that published patent applications are prior art from their filing date, impacting patent cancellation cases.
To 'Obtain' or Not to 'Obtain'? That is Still the QuestionThe Federal Circuit applies inconsistent interpretations of 'obtain' in patent and trademark contexts, leading to confusion regarding legal standards.
Is that Legal?Law is subjective and shaped by individual and cultural interpretations.Determining the 'correct' legal theory is inherently problematic and subjective.Conflicts in legal interpretation often arise from differing beliefs and intentions.
Living in Constitutional MomentsThe article highlights the philosophical complexities surrounding legal interpretation and the challenges of adapting laws to societal changes.
Is that Legal?Law is subjective and shaped by individual and cultural interpretations.Determining the 'correct' legal theory is inherently problematic and subjective.Conflicts in legal interpretation often arise from differing beliefs and intentions.
Living in Constitutional MomentsThe article highlights the philosophical complexities surrounding legal interpretation and the challenges of adapting laws to societal changes.
Executive order declares independent US agencies aren't independent anymoreTrump's new executive order shifts power to interpret laws from independent agencies to the White House, prioritizing conflict-free executive interpretations.
NYT Opinion Piece Argues Trump Might Have A Case' On Birthright CitizenshipTrump's order on birthright citizenship raises complex legal challenges regarding the 14th Amendment.Scholars suggest the interpretation of citizenship may involve the parents' social contract with the U.S.
Executive order declares independent US agencies aren't independent anymoreTrump's new executive order shifts power to interpret laws from independent agencies to the White House, prioritizing conflict-free executive interpretations.
NYT Opinion Piece Argues Trump Might Have A Case' On Birthright CitizenshipTrump's order on birthright citizenship raises complex legal challenges regarding the 14th Amendment.Scholars suggest the interpretation of citizenship may involve the parents' social contract with the U.S.
After his executive order on sex, is Trump legally the first female president?Trump's executive order complicates gender definitions by suggesting all individuals are female from conception.
We The People: Cruel and Unusual PunishmentThe Eighth Amendment's definition of cruel and unusual punishment is evolving, influenced by societal norms and human rights considerations.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Era Ban on Gun Bump StocksThe Supreme Court struck down the ban on bump stocks, ruling the Trump administration overstepped its authority, hindering efforts to tackle gun violence.
Trump Judge Rules Guns Are Sort Of Like Airbags. Nice, Murderous Airbags.Republican judges often dismiss crucial gun regulations, misinterpreting the Second Amendment, despite evident societal risks involved in widespread weapon ownership.
A Court Called Out Clarence Thomas' Gun Extremism. He Didn't Take It Well.The Hawaii Supreme Court criticized SCOTUS's gun-rights rulings as flawed and unworkable, highlighting a legal rift in Second Amendment interpretation.
The Second Amendment, as Applied - emptywheelThe Second Amendment applies to modern firearms, influencing legal interpretations and the dismissal of gun possession charges.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Era Ban on Gun Bump StocksThe Supreme Court struck down the ban on bump stocks, ruling the Trump administration overstepped its authority, hindering efforts to tackle gun violence.
Trump Judge Rules Guns Are Sort Of Like Airbags. Nice, Murderous Airbags.Republican judges often dismiss crucial gun regulations, misinterpreting the Second Amendment, despite evident societal risks involved in widespread weapon ownership.
A Court Called Out Clarence Thomas' Gun Extremism. He Didn't Take It Well.The Hawaii Supreme Court criticized SCOTUS's gun-rights rulings as flawed and unworkable, highlighting a legal rift in Second Amendment interpretation.
The Second Amendment, as Applied - emptywheelThe Second Amendment applies to modern firearms, influencing legal interpretations and the dismissal of gun possession charges.
Is it against the law for Trump to use the military to deport illegal migrants? Maybe notThe Posse Comitatus Act may not prevent military involvement in deportations, challenging conventional interpretations of its application.
Wisconsin supreme court seems hostile to 1849 abortion ban in oral argumentsWisconsin Supreme Court may find 1849 abortion ban unenforceable amid changing judicial landscape and ongoing legal contests.
What a Georgia Judge's Decision to Strike Down Six-Week Abortion Ban MeansA Georgia judge's ruling against the six-week abortion ban highlights increasing judicial support for reproductive rights and may indicate broader changes nationwide.
Wisconsin supreme court seems hostile to 1849 abortion ban in oral argumentsWisconsin Supreme Court may find 1849 abortion ban unenforceable amid changing judicial landscape and ongoing legal contests.
What a Georgia Judge's Decision to Strike Down Six-Week Abortion Ban MeansA Georgia judge's ruling against the six-week abortion ban highlights increasing judicial support for reproductive rights and may indicate broader changes nationwide.
Shooting from the Hip: The CAFC'S Sua Sponte Interpretation of ETSI's IPR Licensing DeclarationThe CAFC ruling emphasizes the necessity of good faith negotiations under ETSI licensing prior to injunctions.
Overturning Chevron May Prove PyrrhicThe Supreme Court's most significant decision was overruling Chevron deference, reducing power given to administrative agencies and restoring balance in legal interpretations.
FCC and the broadband industry argue net neutrality's futureThe Supreme Court's recent decisions complicate the FCC's authority to enforce net neutrality, making its future uncertain.
Feldman: The Supreme Court ghost gun arguments were cringeworthyGhost guns should be classified as firearms under federal law to enhance public safety.
A Writer Sees Leniency in the Supreme Court's Approach to Public CorruptionThe Supreme Court's recent rulings suggest a leniency towards politicians involved in public corruption, emphasizing a narrow interpretation of federal law.
How The Newest Supreme Court Justices Compare: A Look At Each Of Their Respective First Two Years On The CourtRecent Supreme Court appointments have significant implications for legal interpretations and civil liberties, highlighting a division between conservative and progressive ideologies.
The Sky Is Not Falling for the ITC in a Post-Loper WorldThe Loper Bright decision challenges agency interpretations but may not significantly affect ITC Section 337 investigations due to their established legal framework.
Overturning Chevron May Prove PyrrhicThe Supreme Court's most significant decision was overruling Chevron deference, reducing power given to administrative agencies and restoring balance in legal interpretations.
FCC and the broadband industry argue net neutrality's futureThe Supreme Court's recent decisions complicate the FCC's authority to enforce net neutrality, making its future uncertain.
Feldman: The Supreme Court ghost gun arguments were cringeworthyGhost guns should be classified as firearms under federal law to enhance public safety.
A Writer Sees Leniency in the Supreme Court's Approach to Public CorruptionThe Supreme Court's recent rulings suggest a leniency towards politicians involved in public corruption, emphasizing a narrow interpretation of federal law.
How The Newest Supreme Court Justices Compare: A Look At Each Of Their Respective First Two Years On The CourtRecent Supreme Court appointments have significant implications for legal interpretations and civil liberties, highlighting a division between conservative and progressive ideologies.
The Sky Is Not Falling for the ITC in a Post-Loper WorldThe Loper Bright decision challenges agency interpretations but may not significantly affect ITC Section 337 investigations due to their established legal framework.
True Respect for Textualism Requires Patent Eligibility ReformThe discussion on patent eligibility highlights the tension between textualism and judicial activism, particularly in how courts interpret patent laws.
Supreme Court Candidate Calls Out Opponent's Busted TextualismOhio's Supreme Court races feature significant competition that could change the court's philosophical balance, highlighted by the case of 'boneless wings'.
Does signing up for Disney+ waive your right to sue the entertainment company ever? | CBC NewsDisney argues signing up for Disney+ waives rights to sue, but the family's lawyer contests that such a clause is unreasonable and overreaching.
Hochul To Congestion Pricing Supporters: You Can't Sue Me For Something I Haven't 'Done' - Streetsblog New York CityGov. Hochul's 'pause' on congestion pricing cannot be legally challenged as it is not considered a final decision by her lawyers.
Does signing up for Disney+ waive your right to sue the entertainment company ever? | CBC NewsDisney argues signing up for Disney+ waives rights to sue, but the family's lawyer contests that such a clause is unreasonable and overreaching.
Hochul To Congestion Pricing Supporters: You Can't Sue Me For Something I Haven't 'Done' - Streetsblog New York CityGov. Hochul's 'pause' on congestion pricing cannot be legally challenged as it is not considered a final decision by her lawyers.
From the river to the sea': six words that are testing freedom of speech in Germany | Peter KurasThe legality of the phrase "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" hinges on intent, particularly regarding support for Hamas.
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.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Jan. 6 defendant in dispute over obstruction chargeThe Supreme Court ruled against applying a felony obstruction charge to a former police officer in the U.S. Capitol attack case.
American Environmentalism Just Got Shoved Into Legal PurgatoryThe Supreme Court's decision to overrule the Chevron doctrine may impact environmental progress negatively.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Jan. 6 defendant in dispute over obstruction chargeThe Supreme Court ruled against applying a felony obstruction charge to a former police officer in the U.S. Capitol attack case.
American Environmentalism Just Got Shoved Into Legal PurgatoryThe Supreme Court's decision to overrule the Chevron doctrine may impact environmental progress negatively.
Supreme Court Says Laws Criminalizing Homeless Camping Do Not Violate Constitution | KQEDAttorneys emphasized that camping bans create obstacles for the unhoused to access services, housing, and employment.