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Vermont Can't Shut Down Nuclear Power Plant, says 2nd Circuit
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
The Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station ("Vermont Yankee") has been a source of controversy -- and litigation -- since 1978. In the latest court battle,...
NYC Stop-and-Frisk Ruling Leaves City Potentially Liable
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
New York City's stop-and-frisk practice is going to end up costing the city unless the decision reached by a federal district court on Monday is successfully...
Bang! Boom! Pow! Marvel Defeats Heirs' Copyright Claims
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Marvel Comics has experienced a renaissance of sorts over the last few years, with comic book characters hitting the big screen and raking in millions. So who...
Second Circuit Goes All In, Holds Poker Falls Under IGBA
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Lawrence DiCristina hosted Texas Hold'em poker games, in the back room of his business, twice a week from December 2010 to May 2011. He was charged with, and...
Please Keep Your Porn Away From My Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Ben & Jerry's has long been known for its playful ice cream flavor names. Names like Cherry Garcia, Phish Food and Late Night Snack all pay homage to pop...
Call Your Web Designers, Dropdown Menus Not Enough for DPPA
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Privacy. So highly regarded, yet so easily disregarded. Today, the Second Circuit handed down a decision giving a clear warning to companies reselling...
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