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Court Says No Trademark Infringement for Copying Karaoke Files
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
When a day-jobber gets up and belts out a rendition of "New York, New York," at the local karaoke club, does anyone actually think they are hearing Frank...
No Immunity for Lying Social Workers
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
In an icy rebuke to Orange County social workers, a federal appeals court said they are not entitled to immunity for lying in a child custody case. The Ninth...
Apple Gets Legal Setback at the App Store: Antitrust Suit Revived
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit against Apple that alleges the company monopolizes the market for apps that run on its products. The Ninth...
Will Trump Reshape the 9th Circuit?
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The Supreme Court isn't the only federal court with a longstanding empty seat. There are currently 114 outstanding federal judicial vacancies, including 17 on...
Law Firm Loses $1 Million Tax Deduction for Standby Airplane
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
To the lawyer who wanted a standby deduction for his aircraft, the Ninth Circuit said, "Oh no, that's not gonna fly." At least, that's the gist of what the...
9th Circuit Will Rehear Case on the 'Right to Buy Arms'
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The Second Amendment, a Ninth Circuit panel ruled in a 2-1 decision last May, protects not just the right to bear arms for self-defense, but the "right to...
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