Posted by Katherine Gurski. The Supreme Court had spent an hour debating when a design of clothing becomes eligible to be copyrighted, and this issue is particularly a problem in the cheerleading uniform industry. Varsity Brands Inc., which is a leading producer of cheerleader uniforms, claims that its designs are unique and original to the …
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Posted by Shalin Thomas. The article that caught my attention and that I will be discussing is titled, “Companies Face Lawsuits Over Website Accessibility For Blind Users” by Sara Randazzo. Various world famous companies are being sued for not having accessibility on their websites for disabled users, specifically the blind. This means that website does not …
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In a recent NJ.com article, expert lawyers in DUI laws revealed how they attack drunk driving charges. Normally, defense lawyers rely on plea bargaining when a client is charged with a crime. Plea bargaining involves an agreement between a prosecutor and defendant where the defendant will plead to a lesser charge in return for dismissal …
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Posted by Sheyenne Hurt-Lewis. Customer reviews are extremely important to the reputation of a business. In today’s technological era, it is becoming imperative for businesses to manage their online reputation though social media and other outlets. Reviewing sites such as Yelp, Twitter, and Facebook can be used as means of reforming and promoting businesses. Dan Simons, …
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Healthcare providers, small business, and individuals have filed antitrust lawsuits against Blue Cross and Blue Shield. They allege the 37 independently-owned companies that make up the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association are colluding to avoid competition, raise prices on premiums, and clamp down on payments to providers. Plaintiffs are seeking class action status. Blue Cross …
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Posted by Kirsten T. Rewekant. A somewhat recent case, Ellis Vs. Cartoon Network, Inc. shows how old statutes can be in conflict with the new and always updating technology. Ellis uses the Cartoon Network app on his android device to watch popular television shows that Cartoon Network airs. This is a free service, which you …
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Posted by Deena Khalil. There are two sides of every story. According to Kelly Wallace who works for CNN, “It’s a case of she said versus they said.” Rachael Cunnings, a young girl from New Jersey, accused her parents of throwing her out of their house when she turned eighteen. They refused to pay for …
Posted by Daniel Lamas. Just recently, on May 12 in Philadelphia, an Amtrak train derailed and killed eight people and sent over 200 to the hospital. A question everyone is asking is why the train was going that fast and why it curved. Brandon Bostian, who was the engineer, has agreed to be interviewed and many …
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Posted by Sara Firnstein. Everybody knows that General Motors, or “GM,” has had its fair share of issues throughout the years. Many recalls have been raised based on multiple different issues. In 2014, GM came out and recalled over 3.4 million cars because of an ignition switch issue on top of the already 2.6 million …
Posted by Aliyah Ponton. A former executive, Andrew Caspersen, at a New York investment bank admitted swindling investors of more than $38 Million. As a result, he was sentenced to four years in prison. During court he told the U.S. District Judge, Jed Rakoff, “I chose gambling over everything.” The Judge cited his gambling as …
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