Hot Docs: Occupy Cleveland sues over overnight assembly ban

Nov 3, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

Occupy Cleveland – an extension of the Occupy Wall Street movement – is suing the city, claiming its ordinance prohibiting overnight assemblies is unconstitutional.

Trends in Family Law: Interstate same-sex adoption

Nov 2, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear Adar v. Smith’s appeal creates an extra hurdle for same-sex couples adopting interstate. How can this be mitigated?

Trick or treat or…conviction?

Oct 28, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

Holidays typically find people engaged in “interesting” activities, and Halloween is no exception. Check out these criminal cases involving Halloween!

Today in 1998: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act becomes law

Oct 28, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

13 years ago today, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act – arguably the most significant piece of copyright legislation in U.S. history – became law.

A review of the “Black’s Law Dictionary” App

Oct 27, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

The Black’s Law Dictionary App for iOS and now for Android is the fastest and easiest way to use the dictionary. Nearly all legal professionals will find it very useful.

Hot Docs: Lawsuit claims Frontline Plus ineffective at killing fleas

Oct 27, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

One of the bigger fears for pet owners is fleas. Although the little critters normally don’t present a life-threatening risk to the

Dodd-Frank: Shareholders’ new “say” on executive “pay”

Oct 26, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

In January 2011, Dodd-Frank’s “say on pay” went into effect, allowing shareholders a non-binding resolution on the pay of company executives. Has it had the impact everyone hoped or feared it would?

Why any Internet sales tax is a bad idea

Oct 24, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

Several bills allowing states to force online retailers to collect sales tax have appeared in Congress. Given the state of the economy, though, these are a bad idea.

Today in 1996: SCOTUS refuses first challenge to “don’t ask, don’t tell”

Oct 21, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

15 years ago today, the Supreme Court denied certiorari to Thomasson v. Perry, the first case challenging “don’t ask, don’t tell” to arrive at the high court.

Hot Docs: Woman sues drug company over botched birth control packaging

Oct 20, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

A Georgia woman is suing a pharmaceutical company over an error in birth control packaging that caused ineffective contraception and led to her getting pregnant.

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