#legal-precedents

#legal-precedents

The Supreme Court recently used a summary reversal, a previously common judicial tool that has significantly declined in usage over the years.

Impartiality is crucial in the legal system; Alito is criticized for lacking it, especially in the case of Roe v. Wade.

Old, unenforced laws can resurface if legal precedents are overturned, as seen with the enforcement of a 1864 abortion ban in Arizona.

Thomson Reuters won a partial judgment against Ross Intelligence, denying fair use for AI training on copyrighted material.

Copyright law is struggling to keep pace with AI-generated works, resulting in denials of copyright protection for non-human creators.

American constitutional history is characterized by disruption and evolution rather than a linear, idealized process of progress.

The Trump administration questioned birthright citizenship for Indigenous people using outdated legal precedents.

The Federal Circuit's case outputs show 44% Non-Precedential Opinions, indicating limited precedential impact compared to 18% that are Precedential.

Sun Pharma's en banc petition contests a controversial Federal Circuit decision regarding obviousness-type double patenting and written description support.

The Allergan decision may set problematic precedents for patent families and disclosure requirements.

Standing requirements for patent infringement remain complex and can depend heavily on the specifics of rights assignment and licensing.

The Intellectual Tech v. Zebra decision adds clarity to confusing standing issues in patent law, particularly regarding third-party rights.

Morena Herrera's advocacy for abortion rights faces challenges from misinformation and a restrictive legal environment in El Salvador.

The New Mexico Supreme Court struck down local ordinances aimed at limiting abortion pill distribution, affirming state legislative authority over reproductive healthcare regulations.

Judge Aileen M. Cannon maintains her impartiality amidst scrutiny regarding her prior rulings in favor of former President Trump in separate cases.

Jack Smith urges reinstatement of Trump's classified documents case, asserting Judge Cannon's dismissal contradicts legal precedents and undermines federal governance.