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Is A Painting Based On A Photo Of Prince Fair Use Or Copyright Infringement? SCOTUS Will Decide
By Dove Barbanel | Last updated on
The case derives from a photograph of the musician Prince that photographer Lynn Goldsmith licensed to Vanity Fair in 1984. The magazine had permission to...
Supreme Court Issues Significant Clarification About Malicious Prosecution Claims
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Thompson v. Clark arose when the father of a newborn was arrested and criminally charged for events stemming from his child's diaper rash. The father, Larry...
Federal Court Finds Trump Most Likely Committed a Felony Following 2020 Election
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
Self-described "activist law professor" John Eastman filed a complaint seeking declaratory judgment after being subpoenaed by the House Select Committee...
How Ginni Thomas's Texts About the 2020 Election Could Impact the Supreme Court
By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on
There are rules in place governing the vast majority of federal judges (and states have their own codes based on ABA guidelines). However, unlike other federal...
Fourth Circuit Rules in Favor of Abortion Providers Suing South Carolina AG for "Fetal Heartbeat" Act—But State Asks for Rehearing En Banc
By Camila Laval, J.D. | Last updated on
South Carolina passed a law banning abortions after a heartbeat is detected—generally after six weeks of pregnancy and before many people know that they are...
Biden Administration Can Measure "Social Cost of Carbon" for Economically Significant Regulations
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
As you might expect, not every politician agrees with using SCC when determining the economic impact of new federal regulations. But it was still surprising...
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