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SolarCity Mistake Escapes Class-Action Burn
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals spared Solar City an embarrassing loss, but also said it was a "mismanaged organization in need of closer financial...
'Stairway to Heaven' Lawsuit Plays Out in Ninth Circuit
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Randy California may have made it to heaven, but his lawsuit over the song "Stairway to Heaven" is stuck in federal court. California, the late guitarist,...
Naked Violinist Appeals to the Ninth Circuit
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Matthew Mglej is not your ordinary street musician. One fine day in Portland, Oregon, Mglej went to play his violin outside the federal courthouse. Before...
Youth Win 9th Circuit Ruling in Climate Change Case
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
There is a change in the weather, and it goes beyond climate change. In a setback to an older generation, young people won a round in their lawsuit against the...
Sodomy Without Consent Is Rape
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Sometimes the law is technical and cruel, and sometimes the law is technical and correct. Most people will probably come down on the latter side of that when...
Court: Photographer Can't Copyright Michael Jordan's 'Jumpman' Pose
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
For all his fame, Michael Jordan is best known to basketball fans for his signature flight to the hoop. "I Believe I Can Fly," the song, comes in a close...
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