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9th Circuit: Privacy Breach Lawsuit Against Facebook Can Move Forward
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
A class action on behalf of all Facebook users active between May 27, 2010 and September 26, 2011, alleges that Facebook violated federal and state privacy...
Federal Judge Blocks California Law Requiring Background Checks for Ammunition Sales
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez granted a preliminary injunction this week requested by the California Rifle and Pistol Association - halting enforcement of...
9th Circuit: NCAA Cannot Cap Education-Related Payments to Student Athletes
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) cannot cap compensation for athletes' educational expenses, according to the Ninth Circuit Court of...
Ex-Players Can Sue NFL Over Prescription Painkiller Use
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
The opioid crisis continues to kill Americans at an alarming rate. Experts trace the rise in addiction and subsequent health issues, including overdose...
Ninth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Ashley Judd's Sexual Harassment Case Against Harvey Weinstein
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
Actress Ashley Judd has another chance to prove her sexual harassment claim against producer Harvey Weinstein, thanks to a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court...
Ninth Circuit Lifts Order Protecting Journalists and Legal Observers in Portland
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently rolled back an order from a federal judge in Oregon that granted protection for journalists and legal observers...