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  • Apple Asks Appeals Court To Reverse Apple Watch Import Ban

    Apple is appealing a decision by a U.S. trade tribunal to ban imports of certain Apple Watches in a patent dispute with medical technology company Masimo. Apple argues that the tribunal’s decision was based on flawed patent rulings and that Masimo failed to demonstrate investment in competing U.S. products justifying the ban. Masimo, based in…

  • Why Minority Students Need to Start Early on Law School Applications

    The relative scarcity of minority legal professionals is still a concern despite the accelerating changes over the decade. According to the 2021 NALP report on diversity, 10.75% of firm partners were lawyers of color, with 46% being Asian Americans, 31% Hispanic, and 24% Black. This disparity stems from the application process, with factors like lack of…

  • Boeing Pays Alaska Air In Excess Of $160M After Blowout

    Boeing has compensated Alaska Air with a payment of $160 million to cover losses incurred after a severe mid-air incident in January. This payment aims to address the profits lost by Alaska Air in the first quarter of the year, with expectations of further payouts in the coming months. The incident led to the temporary…

  • Google Drags Alleged Scammers To Court Over Fake Crypto Investment Apps

    On Thursday, Google filed a lawsuit against two Chinese individuals in a New York federal court, alleging their exploitation of the Google Play app store to perpetrate scams involving fake cryptocurrency investment applications. Yunfeng Sun, based in Shenzhen, and Hongnam Cheung, located in Hong Kong, are accused of orchestrating a scheme that defrauded thousands of…

  • Trump Suffers Twin Setbacks As Judges Reject Pleas To Dismiss Charges

    On Thursday, Donald Trump faced two significant legal setbacks as judges rejected his attempts to dismiss criminal charges related to his actions following the 2020 election and his retention of classified documents after leaving office.

  • Massachusetts Top Court Considers Allowing Website Tracking Class Actions

    Massachusetts’ Supreme Court recently entertained the notion that a law dating back to the 1960s, originally intended to prevent eavesdropping on phone calls and telegraphs, might also encompass the collection of users’ browsing data by website operators without their explicit consent. This potential interpretation emerged during oral arguments as the court considered two proposed class…

  • Florida Supreme Court Ruling Makes State New Epicenter In US Abortion Battle

    The Florida Supreme Court recently issued two significant rulings regarding abortion, causing contrasting reactions and igniting intense political debates. Firstly, the court upheld the state’s authority to enact a six-week abortion ban, which is poised to become effective on May 1st. This decision is celebrated by anti-abortion activists nationwide, who view the six-week ban as…

  • Navigating Law School Deposits: Etiquette and Strategies for Decision Making

    Congratulations on your acceptance to law school! This marks the beginning of an exciting journey towards your legal career. As you embark on this path, it’s crucial to navigate the process of law school deposits with confidence and clarity. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve deeper into the nuances of deposit etiquette, explore strategies for…

  • Trump Ally Files Complaint On Judge Who Criticized Trump Attacks On Judiciary

    A conservative ally of Donald Trump has filed a formal complaint against U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton, following a rare television interview where Walton criticized Trump’s verbal attacks on the New York judge overseeing his impending criminal trial. Mike Davis, the founder of the conservative legal advocacy group, the Article III Project, expressed concerns that…

  • Making Law School Affordable: Scholarships To Apply To In April 2024

    In the realm of financial assistance, myriad organizations extend their support to current and prospective law school students. Seizing the chance to apply for these scholarships broadens the horizons of financial aid available to you. With that in mind, we’ve meticulously compiled a catalog of scholarships offering financial assistance specifically with deadlines in April and…