In a unanimous decision on February 21, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that choice-of-law clauses within marine insurance contracts are generally binding under federal maritime law. The Court emphasized that such clauses should be upheld unless they violate a federal statute or maritime policy, or if the contracting parties cannot provide a reasonable … Read Article
In Westlake Village, California, Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, was found guilty of second-degree murder and additional charges stemming from a tragic crash in 2020. The incident, which occurred in Westlake Village, resulted in the deaths of two young brothers. After deliberating for about nine hours over two days, a jury composed … Read Article
The district filed a lawsuit asserting that George’s tied and twisted locs, worn atop his head, infringe upon its dress code, as they extend beyond the limits specified by the policy when let down. Despite the district’s acknowledgment that other students with locs comply with the length regulation, George has been subjected to in-school … Read Article
Restitution in criminal cases serves as a crucial aspect of the justice system, aiming to compensate victims for their losses resulting from the offender’s actions. It’s a legal mechanism designed to restore victims to the position they were in before the crime occurred, to the extent possible. This blog post provides an overview of restitution … Read Article
Two prominent champions of the “Call of Duty” gaming franchise have initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, alleging that the company holds an “unlawful monopoly” over leagues and tournaments, to the detriment of gamers. In a 44-page complaint filed by Hector “H3cz” Rodriguez and Seth “Scump” Abner, it is asserted that Activision Blizzard has … Read Article
Russia is reportedly developing a space-based capability to attack satellites using nuclear weapons, raising concerns among U.S. national security officials and lawmakers. While the White House confirms the development of an antisatellite capability by Russia, it emphasizes that the system is not currently active, and there’s no immediate threat to human safety or physical destruction … Read Article
In the realm of legal proceedings, setting trial dates is a crucial aspect that determines the pace and direction of a case. The process of scheduling trial dates involves various considerations, including the complexity of the case, the availability of parties involved, and the court’s docket. Additionally, scheduling orders play a significant role in outlining … Read Article
Since the recent guilty verdict given to Jennifer Crumley, wherein she was found guilty of four counts of involuntay manslaughter as a result of her teenage son’s deadly shooting spree at his school, we have been hearing the word “precendent” and “landmark” – what exactly does this mean? In the realm of law, precedent plays … Read Article
Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson, US District Court for the Northern District of California has ruled that Reddit is not obligated to comply with a subpoena requesting the login information of users who anonymously discussed movie piracy on the platform. The decision came amidst claims filed by film companies, such as Voltage Holdings LLC and … Read Article