Posted by Chris Widuta. Did you ever stop to notice how busy life can be? Either you’re on your way to your parents, maybe going to class that meets twice a week during rush hour, or off to the gym to see your friends. Life got busy really quickly for me and I am still …
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SCOTUS Dismissal of a Case Can Also Vacate an Underlying Opinion
The United States Supreme Court dismissed cases involving President Trump’s executive order blocking people traveling to the United States from certain countries. A September order replaced the March order expanding the restrictions. Since the March order expired, the cases pending before the High Court were moot. The Supreme Court also vacated the underlying Ninth Circuit …
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President Trump Blocks Broadcom-Qualcomm Merger
President Trump blocked the impending merger between Singapore-based, Broadcom, and U.S.-based, Qualcomm, over concerns that it would affect national security. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States investigated “the national security implications of the deal last week over concerns that it would hamper U.S. efforts to develop 5G wireless networks and other emerging technologies. …
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NFL May Have Violated the NJ Consumer Fraud Act
A case involving a fan who claims he was overcharged for tickets to the Seahawks-Broncos game is headed to the NJ Supreme Court. He paid $2000 each for two tickets worth no more than $800. NJ law protects plaintiff and consumers like him against inflated prices by requiring at least 95% of the tickets to be …
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So The Innocent May Not Suffer . . .
In class, we discuss the American legal system’s doctrinal foundation of presumption of innocence, based on Blackstone’s formulation, and even deeper, its Biblical roots. A Kansas man was recently released from prison for a crime he did not commit. His brother confessed to killing his niece and then committed suicide. Kansas has no law helping …
How Cryptocurrencies Are Valued
The craze over cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, calls into question as to how things are valued in this space. This article and video help shed some light on the issue as to whether Bitcoin is a bubble or something with real world value. Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanlewis/2017/12/07/what-is-the-fundamental-value-of-bitcoin/#6527eb19545a
Hasbro Trademarks the Scent of Play-Doh
In class, we discuss trademark and trade dress. Ever open a can of Play-Doh and smell that distinct scent? Well, now Hasbro has trademarked that scent. “‘The scent of Play-Doh compound has always been synonymous with childhood and fun,’” said Jonathan Berkowitz, a senior vice president of global marketing for the Play-Doh brand. “‘By officially …
Cellphone Use While Driving May Be Linked to Increased Fatality Rates
Distractions can cause auto accidents and smartphones have been identified as one. Many states have laws that limit the use of smartphones while driving. Lawyers generally do not pursue distraction cases if there is evidence of some other cause, such as speeding or reckless driving. There has been an increase in motor vehicle fatalities across …
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In February 2016, a jury awarded a woman $10 million in compensatory damages and $62 million in punitive damages in a suit against Johnson & Johnson for causing her cervical cancer. She died in 2015 after prolonged use of baby powder made by the company. In its ruling vacating the judgment, the appeals court cited …
Bill O’Reilly Files Defamation and IIED Charges Against Former Politician
In Torts, we discuss defamation and the strict limitations surrounding public figures when pursuing claims against people who say things that hurt their good reputation. Bill O’Reilly, a former prominent news commentator, filed a $5 million-dollar lawsuit against a former politician who posted statements on Facebook regarding his former girlfriend’s treatment by Fox News after …
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