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Federal Courts Immoral and Vulgar Trademarks Get the SCOTUS Seal of Approval

Immoral and Vulgar Trademarks Get the SCOTUS Seal of Approval

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on

The High Court recently upheld the lower federal appellate court decision holding that the Lanham Act's prohibition on immoral and scandalous trademarks is...

Federal Courts Court: Tennessee Liquor Law Violates Commerce Clause

Court: Tennessee Liquor Law Violates Commerce Clause

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Tennessee law that required retailers to have two years' residency before they could get a license to sell liquor in the...

Federal Courts Did the Ninth Circuit Just Pave the Way for Trump to Defund Planned Parenthood?

Did the Ninth Circuit Just Pave the Way for Trump to Defund Planned Parenthood?

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on

A recent ruling from a conservative panel of judges on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is making big headlines over what it could mean for Planned...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Overturns Property Rights Case -- More to Come?

SCOTUS Overturns Property Rights Case -- More to Come?

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on

Near the end of the new majority's term, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled property owners may go directly to federal court with claims that state or local...

Federal Courts Justice Thomas Dissents Over Race-Based Juror Selection in Death Penalty Case

Justice Thomas Dissents Over Race-Based Juror Selection in Death Penalty Case

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on

The recent Flowers v. Mississippi case is an odd one. The appellant in the case, Curtis Flowers, was charged with a quadruple murder and has been tried six...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Denies Flint Officials' Appeal

SCOTUS Denies Flint Officials' Appeal

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on

The U.S. Supreme Court turned away officials from Flint, Michigan, who are facing civil suits for their part in contaminating the water supply there. The...

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