Today in 1954: The Supreme Court decides Brown v. Board of Education

May 17, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided Brown v. Board of Education, holding that separate facilities are inherently unequal.

Hot Docs: Class action lawsuit alleges Apple knew about “latent defect” in iPhone power button

May 16, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

A new lawsuit claims that Apple’s iPhone 4 contains a latent defect causing its power button to stop functioning after 18 months, and that Apple knew about this all along.

Effective management of client expectations ensures happier clients

May 15, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

With some effective management of expectations, even in the face of an adverse outcome for your client, it’s possible for the client to come away from the experience with a positive impression of the job that you’ve done.

SCOTUS rules that farmers can’t plant any patented seeds without permission

May 14, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

This week, the Supreme Court ruled in Bowman v. Monsanto that farmers cannot buy patented seeds from a grain elevator and use them for growing crops.

Today in 1893: The Supreme Court rules that tomatoes are vegetables, not fruits

May 10, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

On May 10, 1893, the Supreme Court ruled in Nix v. Hedden tomatoes are considered a vegetable, not a fruit.

Hot Docs: Court upholds kidnapping lawsuit of whistleblower executive against billionaire Koch

May 9, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

In response to a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss, a court has ruled ruled to uphold a former executive’s kidnapping allegations against billionaire Bill Koch.

Connecting with clients through your website

May 8, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

Your law firm’s website has the potential to not only demonstrate your legal competency, but to also connect with clients on a more personal level — which can be more effective at gaining new clients.

Kansas’ new “Second Amendment Protection” law: Is it constitutional?

May 7, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

Kansas recently passed a law that prohibits federal enforcement of gun regulations of firearms manufactured and owned within the state. Is it constitutional?

Who are the three classmates of the Boston bombing suspect, and what did they do?

May 3, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

Earlier this week, the FBI arrested three suspects accused of aiding Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Who are they, and what did they do?

Today in 1954: The Supreme Court rules that “race” doesn’t only mean “black” and “white”

May 3, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

On May 3, 1954, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution’s use of “race” doesn’t apply to only “black” and “white” for equal protection purposes.

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