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NY City Council Challenger Pledges to be Responsive to Local Issues

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A new challenger for New York City Council District 29 may bring new hope of greater responsiveness for addressing the City's notoriously stringent and costly Local Law 11, as well as other...
Skyscraper Jail Debate Impacts 2021 New York City Elections

Government & Administration

Candidate for New York City Council, Donghui Zang, shares his thoughts on controversial borough based jails being inserted into residential areas.About - Department of Correction
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution? How does it Work?

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For adopting the quick procedure, here both parties will be required to utilize the alternate dispute resolution services that will help them settle their disputes in a most easy manner.
Trump Criticism of Judge Spurs Outrage in Legal Circles

Constitution & Civil Rights Law

Donald Trump's questioning a California federal court judge's impartiality as a result of his Hispanic heritage has drawn harsh criticism from the legal community.
Gawker Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Bankruptcy & Debt Law

Gawker Media filed for federal bankruptcy protection and may avoid payment of a $140 million jury verdict to Hulk Hogan.
Ed Sheeran Sued in Amazing Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Entertainment & Sports Law

Renowned pop music singer, Ed Sheeran, was hit with a $20 million copyright infringement lawsuit. Legitimate claim or copyright trolling?

Crime Documentary "Murder in the Park" Movie Review

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Documentary film "Murder in the Park" is one of the most fascinating and disturbing stories concerning an Illinois justice system failure where the guilty were freed and innocent convicted.

Jury Finds Google's Android Lawful Fair Use of Java API

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Internet & Computer Law

A jury in U.S. District Court in San Francisco concluded unanimously that Google made lawful "fair use" of Oracle's Java API in its Android operating system and is not liable for copyright...

Calorie Free "Zero" Trademark Decision Results in Answers and Questions

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Intellectual Property Law

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) ruled that Coca-Cola could register it's "zero" brand of calorie free soft drinks but had no exclusive right to its use.

AAA Study Concludes Marijuana DUI Limits are Unreliable

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Traffic & Motor Vehicles Law

An AAA study concluded that (1) DUI limits for marijuana (THC) are inherently unreliable with additional evidence; and (2) the number of fatalities involving drivers who recently used marijuana...