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The case of the doctor who denied that he suffered from narcissistic personality disorder

May 26, 2011 By: Westlaw Insider

Doctor who denied that he suffered from narcissistic personality disorder could not assert ADA psychiatric impairment claim based on that disorder, even

EastLaw: Korematsu and Japanese Internment

May 25, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

Korematsu v. U.S. ruled Japanese Internment during World War II constitutional. But could internment happen again?

Westlaw tip: Finding definitions within case law

May 25, 2011 By: West Reference Attorneys

Westlaw allows you to search for definitions of terms within case law

For the want of a kiss good-night

May 25, 2011 By: Westlaw Insider

In a prosecution for seduction, evidence that the prosecutrix allowed men to kiss her good-night and hug her does not indicate a

LinkedIn’s IPO: Headed for boom or bust?

May 24, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

LinkedIn’s massive IPO success has raised fears of another tech bubble. However, there are more than a few differences this time around.

Westlaw Jury Verdict of the Week: Business Founder Breaches Duties

May 24, 2011 By: Jury Verdicts

Resort Dev. Latin America v. Barton (Tex. Dist. Ct.) Jury awards plaintiffs $10M for fiduciary breach, tortious interference claims 2011 WL 1036487

It is common knowledge that boy 17 years of age does not possess discretion and judgment

May 24, 2011 By: Westlaw Insider

It is common knowledge that boy 17 years of age does not possess discretion and judgment and appreciate dangers of employment as

A tenuous grasp of the English language is insufficient to render a putative class representative inadequate.

May 23, 2011 By: Westlaw Insider

A tenuous grasp of the English language is insufficient to render a putative class representative inadequate. Nawrocki v. Proto Const. & Dev.

Chuck E. Cheese’s sued for illegal gambling

May 20, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

A California mother is suing Chuck E. Cheese’s for operating gambling machines illegally.

Today in 1996: Romer v. Evans is decided

May 20, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

Today in 1996, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Romer v. Evans, a case significant for several reasons. To constitutional law buffs, the

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