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Fed. Dist. Court in ND Says No Preliminary Injunction to Prohibit Fargo from Excluding Adult Toy Store Downtown
This post is authored by Andrew LW Peters originally appeared on the Rocky Mountain Sign Law Blog and is reposted with permission. The Federal District Court for the District of North Dakota denied a request for a preliminary injunction that would have forced the City of Fargo to allow a “premier adult toy retailer” to […]
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Social media law: What effect will new legislation have on social media platforms?
Often the rights of the individual are in direct opposition to the rights of the public. This issue was recently explored in the blog about Australian Prison surveillance. The further we delve into the question of what’s right, the more confusing this becomes, as what might be right legally may not be right from a […]
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Jalla and another v Shell International Trading and Shipping Company and another [2023] UKSC 16 – UKSC Blog
This appeal concerns the tort of private nuisance (a civil wrong) in the context of a major oil spill. The question at issue is whether there is a continuing private nuisance and hence a continuing cause of action. This is an important question because it affects when the limitation period for the bringing of claims […]
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NBA Star Zion Williamson Secures Wins on the Basketball Court and in the Courtroom, After Defeating Claims of Trade Secret Misappropriation
NBA star Zion Williamson has more to celebrate than his recently announced five-year maximum rookie contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, worth up to $239 million. Williamson was also victorious in a lawsuit he filed against his former agent Gina Ford, and her agency Prime Sports Marketing LLC (“Prime Sports”). The case is Williamson […]
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What To Know & Do Upon Separation
Some of the problems that commonly arise relating to finances upon separation include: Hiding of assets Bank accounts being drained Selling off property Bills not being paid (eg mortgages, loans, credit cards) Lack of access to financial resources; or Lack of knowledge about current financial position When it comes time to finalize how you are […]
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Who Moves Out When You Separate?
If the property is in your name only, it is sometimes the belief that the other person should be the one to leave. However there are circumstances, in particular if you have children, where you may be wise to think differently. In instances where, for example, the other parent has no means to pay rent […]
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Morgan and others v Ministry of Justice (Northern Ireland) [2023] UKSC 14 – UKSC Blog
The respondents in this appeal were convicted of terrorism offences. On 13 November 2020, they were sentenced to determine custodial sentences by Colton J. In accordance with the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (the ‘2008 Order’), the judge specified a “custodial period” of half of the term of their sentences which gave rise to […]
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OH Appeals Court Dismisses Claims Challenging Ordinance Restricting Short-Term Rentals
This post was authored by Matthew Loescher, Esq. Appellants, Douglass Ebner, 2253 Cedar Point LLC, and 2243 Cedar Point LLC appealed the judgment of the Erie County Court of Common Pleas, which granted summary judgment in favor of appellee, the City of Sandusky, on Ebner’s counterclaims that Sandusky Ordinance Nos. 12-107 and 17-088 were invalidly […]
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Introduction: The Power of Legal Literacy
“`html How to Master Law News in 43 Days Introduction: The Power of Legal Literacy In an era where legal precedents shift with the speed of a news cycle, staying informed isn’t just a benefit—it is a necessity. Whether you are a law student, a practicing attorney, or an informed citizen, the ability to digest, […]
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The Defend Trade Secrets Act and How it Differs from State Trade Secret Laws
The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) was enacted in 2016. The DTSA allows an owner of a trade secret to sue in federal court when seeking relief for trade secret misappropriation related to a product or service in interstate or foreign commerce, and does not preempt any state law. A goal of the DTSA is […]