Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation | TechCrunchBarcelona court allows indictment of NSO Group co-founders for alleged hacking case, marking a precedent in spyware accountability.
Kenya's President Wades Into Meta LawsuitsBig Tech companies could face legal accountability in Kenya for outsourcing labor violations.The ongoing lawsuits may influence the future of workers' rights in the tech industry in Kenya.
European court rules on cases seeking to force countries to meet climate goalsThe European Court of Human Rights ruled that member nations must protect citizens from climate change effects.The court's judgments will have a significant impact on future climate change-related lawsuits in the Council of Europe's member states.
Top Europe rights court to issue landmark climate verdictsThe European Court of Human Rights will rule on whether governments' climate change policies violate human rights.This could set a legal precedent and establish new fundamental rights regarding a stable climate.
Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation | TechCrunchBarcelona court allows indictment of NSO Group co-founders for alleged hacking case, marking a precedent in spyware accountability.
Kenya's President Wades Into Meta LawsuitsBig Tech companies could face legal accountability in Kenya for outsourcing labor violations.The ongoing lawsuits may influence the future of workers' rights in the tech industry in Kenya.
European court rules on cases seeking to force countries to meet climate goalsThe European Court of Human Rights ruled that member nations must protect citizens from climate change effects.The court's judgments will have a significant impact on future climate change-related lawsuits in the Council of Europe's member states.
Top Europe rights court to issue landmark climate verdictsThe European Court of Human Rights will rule on whether governments' climate change policies violate human rights.This could set a legal precedent and establish new fundamental rights regarding a stable climate.
Adverse appeals court ruling could kill GPL software licenseThe Ninth Circuit's ruling in Neo4j v. PureThink could fundamentally alter perceptions of copyleft licenses in open source software.
The True Story Behind the Environmental Poisoning Scandal in Netflix's Toxic Town'Toxic Town' dramatizes the impact of toxic exposure on children, revealing a stark reality from the English town of Corby.
Supreme Court could lower bar for white workers to sue for racial biasThe Supreme Court is considering a case that could allow heterosexual individuals to sue for job discrimination, reshaping discrimination laws.
Justice Thomas urges Supreme Court to reconsider free speech rules near abortion clinicsJustice Clarence Thomas criticized the Supreme Court's refusal to review free speech limitations near abortion clinics, indicating his desire to challenge established precedents.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Life Sentences for Juveniles in ArizonaThe Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from a juvenile offender in Arizona sentenced to life without parole, with potential implications for other cases.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Hawaii gun licensing rules for nowThe Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Hawaii case regarding gun rights, emphasizing the need for clearer Second Amendment protections.
First Transgender Attorney to Argue Before Supreme Court Will Argue Trans Healthcare Case WednesdayChase Strangio is the first trans attorney to argue a case before the Supreme Court, challenging a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for youth.
The First Out Trans Lawyer to Argue Before the Supreme Court Is Feeling the PressureThe Supreme Court case U.S. v. Skrmetti could set landmark legal precedents for LGBTQ rights, particularly for transgender youth access to care.
Supreme Court could lower bar for white workers to sue for racial biasThe Supreme Court is considering a case that could allow heterosexual individuals to sue for job discrimination, reshaping discrimination laws.
Justice Thomas urges Supreme Court to reconsider free speech rules near abortion clinicsJustice Clarence Thomas criticized the Supreme Court's refusal to review free speech limitations near abortion clinics, indicating his desire to challenge established precedents.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Life Sentences for Juveniles in ArizonaThe Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from a juvenile offender in Arizona sentenced to life without parole, with potential implications for other cases.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Hawaii gun licensing rules for nowThe Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Hawaii case regarding gun rights, emphasizing the need for clearer Second Amendment protections.
First Transgender Attorney to Argue Before Supreme Court Will Argue Trans Healthcare Case WednesdayChase Strangio is the first trans attorney to argue a case before the Supreme Court, challenging a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for youth.
The First Out Trans Lawyer to Argue Before the Supreme Court Is Feeling the PressureThe Supreme Court case U.S. v. Skrmetti could set landmark legal precedents for LGBTQ rights, particularly for transgender youth access to care.
Hermoso wants Rubiales conviction to set precedentHermoso believes Rubiales' conviction sets an important precedent for consent in sports and society.
Court Grants Immunity To DA Who Shared Nude Photos From A Searched Phone With Local Law Enforcement - Above the LawQualified immunity often protects law enforcement from accountability for rights violations unless explicitly addressed by legal precedent.
Morning Docket: 11.20.24Prosecutors prepare for a defense that could make state crimes irrelevant if a convict wins a national election, raising significant legal implications.
Court Grants Immunity To DA Who Shared Nude Photos From A Searched Phone With Local Law Enforcement - Above the LawQualified immunity often protects law enforcement from accountability for rights violations unless explicitly addressed by legal precedent.
Morning Docket: 11.20.24Prosecutors prepare for a defense that could make state crimes irrelevant if a convict wins a national election, raising significant legal implications.
Eyes Wide Open: Lost Profits Are Available in the Absence of Acceptable Non-Infringing SubstitutesBausch & Lomb successfully navigated legal hurdles to advance their lost profits damages claim in a patent infringement case against SBH Holdings.
Federal Circuit Slices Through Patent Infringement Verdict: A Damage Apportionment PreviewThe Federal Circuit's decision emphasizes stricter evidentiary requirements for patent royalty determinations, potentially disadvantaging patent holders in future litigations.
Eyes Wide Open: Lost Profits Are Available in the Absence of Acceptable Non-Infringing SubstitutesBausch & Lomb successfully navigated legal hurdles to advance their lost profits damages claim in a patent infringement case against SBH Holdings.
Federal Circuit Slices Through Patent Infringement Verdict: A Damage Apportionment PreviewThe Federal Circuit's decision emphasizes stricter evidentiary requirements for patent royalty determinations, potentially disadvantaging patent holders in future litigations.
Federal Circuit Grants En Banc Rehearing in EcoFactor v. Google, Limiting Damages Expert TestimonyThe Federal Circuit is reevaluating expert testimony on patent damages, a significant case impacting the patent community and damages awards.The case could limit damages theories in patent cases, enhancing judicial control over jury-awarded damages.
CAFC Declines to Declare RDOE Subsumed by 1952 Patent Act Despite 'Compelling' ArgumentsCAFC reversed a noninfringement ruling, marking an important precedent regarding the reverse doctrine of equivalents in patent law.
Appellate Standing to Challenge ITC DismissalKoki advanced its legal position despite losing the appeal because Kyocera's promise not to sue forced clarification of patent rights.
Different Burdens of Proof Prevent IPR Estoppel from Extending to Non-Challenged ClaimsThe Federal Circuit limited IPR estoppel, allowing different claims from the same patent to be asserted in court despite previous invalidity findings.
The Federal Circuit's Blind Spot: ParkerVision and the Problem of Invisible ReasoningThe Federal Circuit's Rule 36 practice undermines accountability and violates statutory requirements for written opinions in patent case appeals.
In Win for Amazon, CAFC Okays Alice Step Two Inquiry at Alice Step OneThe CAFC affirms that certain patents related to metadata and video organization are abstract under the Alice framework.
Federal Circuit Grants En Banc Rehearing in EcoFactor v. Google, Limiting Damages Expert TestimonyThe Federal Circuit is reevaluating expert testimony on patent damages, a significant case impacting the patent community and damages awards.The case could limit damages theories in patent cases, enhancing judicial control over jury-awarded damages.
CAFC Declines to Declare RDOE Subsumed by 1952 Patent Act Despite 'Compelling' ArgumentsCAFC reversed a noninfringement ruling, marking an important precedent regarding the reverse doctrine of equivalents in patent law.
Appellate Standing to Challenge ITC DismissalKoki advanced its legal position despite losing the appeal because Kyocera's promise not to sue forced clarification of patent rights.
Different Burdens of Proof Prevent IPR Estoppel from Extending to Non-Challenged ClaimsThe Federal Circuit limited IPR estoppel, allowing different claims from the same patent to be asserted in court despite previous invalidity findings.
The Federal Circuit's Blind Spot: ParkerVision and the Problem of Invisible ReasoningThe Federal Circuit's Rule 36 practice undermines accountability and violates statutory requirements for written opinions in patent case appeals.
In Win for Amazon, CAFC Okays Alice Step Two Inquiry at Alice Step OneThe CAFC affirms that certain patents related to metadata and video organization are abstract under the Alice framework.
4th Circuit Shoots Down 'Unite The Right' Protester's Attempt To Turn The Consequences Of His Own Actions Into A Constitutional ViolationThe First Amendment does not protect speech during violent protests, and police are not obligated to uphold protester rights in such circumstances.
Opinion | Settlements With Trump Are Weakening Press FreedomsJudge Learned Hand's warning emphasizes that true liberty rests within individuals, not just legal institutions.
Porn Sites Need Age-Verification Systems in Texas, Court RulesTexas can enforce age-verification systems on porn websites while excluding health warnings provision.Appeals court found age-verification requirement legitimate in preventing minors' access to pornography, not violating the First Amendment.
4th Circuit Shoots Down 'Unite The Right' Protester's Attempt To Turn The Consequences Of His Own Actions Into A Constitutional ViolationThe First Amendment does not protect speech during violent protests, and police are not obligated to uphold protester rights in such circumstances.
Opinion | Settlements With Trump Are Weakening Press FreedomsJudge Learned Hand's warning emphasizes that true liberty rests within individuals, not just legal institutions.
Porn Sites Need Age-Verification Systems in Texas, Court RulesTexas can enforce age-verification systems on porn websites while excluding health warnings provision.Appeals court found age-verification requirement legitimate in preventing minors' access to pornography, not violating the First Amendment.
PA judge decides reverse mortgage gets first-priority in foreclosure disputeThe Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed Reverse Mortgage Funding's senior lien status in a foreclosure case, emphasizing the complexities of lien priorities.
Trump Fires NLRB General Counsel and One Board MemberTrump's termination of NLRB officials raises constitutional questions regarding presidential authority and the limits imposed on NLRB Board members.
North Dakota Judge Strikes Down the State's Abortion BanThe North Dakota judge's ruling reaffirms the right to access abortion before fetal viability, despite existing state laws and clinic availability.
Judge Slams 'Outdated Precedent,' Awards Big Payday To Plaintiff's AttorneysJudge Frederic Block criticized outdated attorney fee standards, establishing new rates that resulted in a substantial award for the plaintiff's attorneys.
North Dakota Judge Strikes Down the State's Abortion BanThe North Dakota judge's ruling reaffirms the right to access abortion before fetal viability, despite existing state laws and clinic availability.
Judge Slams 'Outdated Precedent,' Awards Big Payday To Plaintiff's AttorneysJudge Frederic Block criticized outdated attorney fee standards, establishing new rates that resulted in a substantial award for the plaintiff's attorneys.
UK man gets 18 years in prison for using AI to generate CSAMHugh Nelson received an 18-year prison sentence for creating AI-manipulated child sexual abuse material, marking a significant legal precedent in the UK.
Wests Midlands teacher was forced into hiding' after doctored video alleged she made racist slurFalse allegations through manipulated footage can severely impact individuals' lives and careers.Legal action can serve as a precedent against technology-fueled defamation and misinformation.
UK man gets 18 years in prison for using AI to generate CSAMHugh Nelson received an 18-year prison sentence for creating AI-manipulated child sexual abuse material, marking a significant legal precedent in the UK.
Wests Midlands teacher was forced into hiding' after doctored video alleged she made racist slurFalse allegations through manipulated footage can severely impact individuals' lives and careers.Legal action can serve as a precedent against technology-fueled defamation and misinformation.
Trump Sentenced by New York Court After Supreme Court Denies Effort to Block Court HearingDonald Trump was sentenced for hush money payments, with the court reinforcing that presidential immunity does not permit overturning a jury verdict.
US: No punishment, save conviction, in Trump hush money case DW 01/10/2025Donald Trump received a criminal conviction without jail time or fines related to hush money paid to Stormy Daniels, marking a historic legal precedent.
Trump Sentenced by New York Court After Supreme Court Denies Effort to Block Court HearingDonald Trump was sentenced for hush money payments, with the court reinforcing that presidential immunity does not permit overturning a jury verdict.
US: No punishment, save conviction, in Trump hush money case DW 01/10/2025Donald Trump received a criminal conviction without jail time or fines related to hush money paid to Stormy Daniels, marking a historic legal precedent.
Crunch Time in DOJ v. Google: An Ad Tech Market Definition Cluster?The DOJ's ability to prove Google's monopoly power depends on defining the relevant ad tech markets appropriately.
New York Times Takes European Commission to Court Over Covid Vaccine DealThe New York Times is suing the European Commission for access to text messages related to the Covid-19 vaccine deal negotiations with Pfizer.
Ex-fiancee must return $70K ring after failed engagement, court saysThe Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court established that engagement rings must be returned to the buyer if the wedding falls through, regardless of fault.
Montanans vote to codify abortion access in the state constitutionMontanans have enshrined reproductive rights in their constitution, a significant development amidst ongoing national debates on abortion access.
'Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild'A couple in India won the right to access their deceased son's frozen semen for surrogacy, allowing them to continue his legacy.
Montanans vote to codify abortion access in the state constitutionMontanans have enshrined reproductive rights in their constitution, a significant development amidst ongoing national debates on abortion access.
'Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild'A couple in India won the right to access their deceased son's frozen semen for surrogacy, allowing them to continue his legacy.
Man Imprisoned for 18 Years for Using AI to Do Disgusting Thing to Photos of ChildrenA man was sentenced to 20 years for creating AI-generated child sexual abuse images, setting a legal precedent in the UK.
In legal first, Japan convicts man of abusing AI to generate ransomwareRyuki Hayashi is the first person in Japan convicted for crimes involving generative AI, receiving a suspended sentence for creating a computer virus.
Ontario's top court to release decision in landmark youth-led climate case | CBC NewsOntario's top court could define youth-led climate litigation, impacting future policies on climate action and constitutional rights.
Europe's top rights court to rule on landmark climate change casesThe European Court of Human Rights is set to rule on whether governments' climate change policies violate the European Convention on Human Rights.The court's ruling on these cases could potentially set a crucial legal precedent and establish new fundamental rights related to climate stability.
Ontario's top court to release decision in landmark youth-led climate case | CBC NewsOntario's top court could define youth-led climate litigation, impacting future policies on climate action and constitutional rights.
Europe's top rights court to rule on landmark climate change casesThe European Court of Human Rights is set to rule on whether governments' climate change policies violate the European Convention on Human Rights.The court's ruling on these cases could potentially set a crucial legal precedent and establish new fundamental rights related to climate stability.
Australia: Man convicted for performing outlawed Nazi salute DW 10/08/2024Jacob Hersant becomes the first person convicted for performing an illegal Nazi salute in Victoria, showcasing laws against hate symbols in Australia.
Treading Carefully: Federal Circuit Expands "Absolute Litigation Privilege" and Affirms Trade Dress Invalidity in Toyo Tire v. Atturo TireThe Federal Circuit emphasized the importance of 'absolute litigation privilege' in defamation cases related to court statements.The decision reiterates that trade dress protection is limited to non-functional design elements.
This is who should get the engagement ring after a breakup, readers sayThe engagement ring ownership dispute highlights a legal precedent and ongoing debate on commitment and financial aspects in relationships.
Parents of teen driver who killed girl in high-speed crash are sentenced for manslaughterParents sentenced after son's fatal crash; legal precedent set.
Parental liability questioned after father of Georgia shooter arrestedGrowing accountability for parents in school shootings may lead to stricter legal repercussions for negligence regarding children's access to firearms.
Parents of teen driver who killed girl in high-speed crash are sentenced for manslaughterParents sentenced after son's fatal crash; legal precedent set.
Parental liability questioned after father of Georgia shooter arrestedGrowing accountability for parents in school shootings may lead to stricter legal repercussions for negligence regarding children's access to firearms.
Georgia Tests a Novel Tactic in School Shootings: Putting Parents on TrialThe prosecution of parents in mass shootings aims to hold them accountable and reduce youth gun violence.
In historic case, father of 14-year-old school shooting suspect charged with murderFather charged with second-degree murder for son's school shooting, a historic legal move.There were multiple warning signs regarding the son's mental health and access to firearms.
Georgia Tests a Novel Tactic in School Shootings: Putting Parents on TrialThe prosecution of parents in mass shootings aims to hold them accountable and reduce youth gun violence.
In historic case, father of 14-year-old school shooting suspect charged with murderFather charged with second-degree murder for son's school shooting, a historic legal move.There were multiple warning signs regarding the son's mental health and access to firearms.
Ending Birthright Citizenship Is Harder Than It SoundsTrump proposes ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, planning to sign an executive order on his first day in office.
Transgender woman Roxanne Tickle wins discrimination case after being banned from women-only Giggle for Girls appA transgender woman won a landmark gender discrimination case against a women-only app, establishing that sex is changeable under the law.
11th Circuit Rules Trans Health Insurance Exclusions Violate Civil Rights ActA significant precedent is being set to protect trans employees from health insurance restrictions.
Federal Judge Rules FL Teacher No Longer Has to Be Referred to by Wrong PronounsA federal judge ruled in favor of a transgender teacher's right to use her preferred pronouns in the classroom.The decision sets a precedent for similar cases and challenges against laws restricting pronoun usage based on gender identity.
Transgender woman Roxanne Tickle wins discrimination case after being banned from women-only Giggle for Girls appA transgender woman won a landmark gender discrimination case against a women-only app, establishing that sex is changeable under the law.
11th Circuit Rules Trans Health Insurance Exclusions Violate Civil Rights ActA significant precedent is being set to protect trans employees from health insurance restrictions.
Federal Judge Rules FL Teacher No Longer Has to Be Referred to by Wrong PronounsA federal judge ruled in favor of a transgender teacher's right to use her preferred pronouns in the classroom.The decision sets a precedent for similar cases and challenges against laws restricting pronoun usage based on gender identity.
Chrystul Kizer sentenced to 11 years for killing her sex traffickerKenosha judge sentences Chrystul Kizer, a sex trafficking survivor, to 11 years in prison for killing her trafficker, testing legal defenses for similar cases.
What a Dubai Court Ordering a Company to Pay Its Employee in Crypto MeansDubai court legitimizes salary payment in crypto via employment contract, but details remain unclear regarding broader applicability.
The police can't track your cellphone without a warrant, judge rulesThe use of StingRay technology without a warrant is unconstitutional, as ruled by a Manhattan federal judge, highlighting privacy concerns in surveillance.
Government drops appeal over climate activist who held sign outside UK courtJurors' right to acquit based on conscience has been formally recognized, vital for a functioning democracy.
No Showing of Prejudice Required to Argue Waiver of Right to ArbitrationRecent California Supreme Court ruling favors employees in arbitration disputes, especially when employers delay enforcing agreements.
The Google Antitrust Ruling Could Influence Tech CompetitionA landmark ruling in a Google antitrust case, akin to the Microsoft case in 2000, may shape new rules for the tech industry, impacting giants like Google, Apple, Amazon, and Meta.
Tech Industry Braces as Google Antitrust Trial ClosesThe U.S. vs. Google antitrust trial will impact the tech giant's operations and potentially set a legal precedent for other tech companies.
The Google Antitrust Ruling Could Influence Tech CompetitionA landmark ruling in a Google antitrust case, akin to the Microsoft case in 2000, may shape new rules for the tech industry, impacting giants like Google, Apple, Amazon, and Meta.
Tech Industry Braces as Google Antitrust Trial ClosesThe U.S. vs. Google antitrust trial will impact the tech giant's operations and potentially set a legal precedent for other tech companies.
Delaware Judge Questions Tesla About Vote on Elon Musk's Tesla PayDelaware judge questions legality of Tesla's vote on Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package post rejection.
Merrick Garland Thinks He's Way Smarter Than Aileen CannonReferring to Merrick Garland as Justice Garland highlights his expertise and contrast with less experienced judges.
The DOJ makes its first known arrest for AI-generated CSAMCSAM generated by AI is illegal and punishable under the law.
During Watergate, the Supreme Court spoke with one voice. Can it do the same in Trump's case?The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in 1974 that the president is not above the law, setting a precedent for accountability and justice in the White House.
Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Idaho's Near-Total Abortion BanThe U.S. Supreme Court is to rule on whether Idaho's near-total abortion ban conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
During Watergate, the Supreme Court spoke with one voice. Can it do the same in Trump's case?The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in 1974 that the president is not above the law, setting a precedent for accountability and justice in the White House.
Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Idaho's Near-Total Abortion BanThe U.S. Supreme Court is to rule on whether Idaho's near-total abortion ban conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
How Mark Scarsi Post Hoc Dismantled Abbe Lowell's Juicy Timeline - emptywheelJudge Mark Scarsi's denials of Hunter Biden's motions were in line with precedent and expectations.Scarsi's rulings indicate a cautious and precedent-based approach to legal decisions.
Miami-Dade police facing excessive force, wrongful death accusationsMiami-Dade police officers facing allegations in excessive force and wrongful death lawsuit from 2014 tasing incident.Federal appeals court overturned summary judgment, allowing pursuit of claims against officers.Court highlights the importance of considering evidence collectively while evaluating excessive force allegations.
Rutgers unions sued over strike; case seeks national impactRutgers student sues unions for week of education lost due to strikeLawsuit seeks $150 million in damages and national impact on union strikes in higher education.
EFF to Ninth Circuit: There's No Software Exception to Traditional Copyright LimitsCourts should not expand the reach of copyright unnecessarily, as this can hinder adversarial interoperability.The ruling in Oracle v. Rimini sets a dangerous precedent for considering software as derivative work based on interoperability alone.
Opinion: Past victories to protect queer kids at school aren't enoughPat Logue's legal work at Lambda Legal was crucial in advancing LGBTQ+ rights.Nabozny vs. Podlesny in 1996 set a precedent for challenging antigay violence in schools.
Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official acts in Jan. 6 caseThe U.S. Supreme Court grants ex-presidents immunity for certain in-office actions, rejecting judicial denial of Trump's protection from criminal charges regarding his 2020 election-related actions.