Online posts lead to real-life arrests
Social media users may be arrested for making threatening posts. [...]
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Fear of Lawsuits May Chill Artists’ Creativity
The number of music copyright infringement cases has significantly increased in the last decade. [...]
Using Medical Science to Reform the Heat of Passion Defense
A defendant's unique brain structure and circumstances should be examined before arguing for the application of the "heat of passion" defense to homicide. [...]
Can a post on your wall lead to walking papers?
Employees working for private companies have limited options for pursuing their employers over Facebook-related firings. [...]
Same Old Song and Dance
Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke are not the first musicians to get into legal trouble for copying another artist's work, whether intentionally or unintentionally. [...]
UPDATE: Discrimination Against Pregnant Workers Can Be Inferred
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Young v. UPS on March 25, 2015. [...]
Hey driver, do you even work here?
In an ongoing class action lawsuit, Uber drivers challenge the line between employee and independent contractor. [...]
How free is free speech for government employees?
Two employees who were fired by the City of Charlotte for Facebook posts may have First Amendment claims. [...]
No LSAT Required: The New Trend?
High achieving students who meet certain other requirements will soon have the option to apply to law school without taking the Law School Admission Test. [...]
The Blurred Lines of Copyright Infringement
Sometimes imitation is no longer a form of flattery. [...]
In the best interest of the child?
The Children In Families First Act (CHIFF) fails to adequately adhere to existing international law or protect the interests of unparented children abroad. [...]
Campbell Law Observer Law and Medicine Writing Contest
Enter an article in the Campbell Law Observer Law and Medicine Writing Contest for a chance to win the $1,000 top prize. [...]
Where can sex offenders live?
The Supreme Court of California has struck down a blanket ban on sex offenders living near schools, which effectively barred them from living in large cities. [...]
Legal Friction: European Union Supremacy versus National Sovereignty
The Treaty of Lisbon requires EU member states to allow the free movement of goods and services between them. [...]
Arbitration, Mediation, or Walking Away: Alternatives to International Litigation
Smaller businesses looking to avoid the time and expense of international litigation have several options to choose from. [...]