Nov 06, 2024
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Testimony Via Technology Does Not Preclude Changes of Venue

There is little doubt that COVID-19 changed the courts. Motivated by health and safety concerns, California legislators enacted a statute that authorized testimony via remote technology. Now, judges have to grapple with the legal implications of the new law and new technologies. The petitioner in a recent case involving the... Read More »

A performance from "The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical" featuring four singers on stage in a theatrical setting.
Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Is Officially Sued by Netflix

Musical Creators Face David Vs. Goliath Legal Battle with Giant Streamer Netflix is suing the lyricist and composer of the musical “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,” claiming the duo infringed on its TV mega-hit show’s intellectual property. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. Netflix sued... Read More »

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Federal Court Lets Class Action Against People Search Websites Proceed

The internet era serves as a constant reminder of our diminishing expectation of privacy. Earlier this year, operators of several “people search” websites were targeted in a class action lawsuit. These websites allow individuals to search for a name and, with little effort, discover a wealth of background information about... Read More »

Protesters holding signs related to a lawsuit against Linn-Mar School District's gender identity policy.
Parent Group Sues Linn-Mar School District Over Gender Identity Policy

Eastern Iowa’s Linn-Mar Community School District is at the center of a hot-button lawsuit that challenges the district’s transgender and gender identity policy through the district's newly-adopted Gender Support Plan. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court by a conservative parent group called Parents Defending Education. This parent group... Read More »