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Nike vs. Lululemon: The Battle Over Flyknit Technology

Brett Trout

Nikes Flyknit technology revolutionized the sneaker industry when it debuted in 2012 with the Flyknit Racer. Skechers (2016) Nike took Skechers to court for allegedly infringing eight Nike patents, including patents covering the Flyknit technology. What is Flyknit Technology? The case was settled in 2022.

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How to Solve Unmet Legal Needs and Restore Public Trust – A Justice Blueprint

Colin S. Levy

Public opinion of the nations judicial system and courts fell to a record-low in 2024, according to the latest Gallup poll. in 2012 to extend the duty of competence to include an obligation to keep abreast with changes in technology, it should craft a similar revision to encompass innovation. Litigation.

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Like a Bad Penny, Congressional Attempts to Legalize Site-Blocking Have Returned

Brett Trout

2012 moment marked a powerful public rejection of government-mandated internet censorship. History Shows Weve Been Here Before In 2012, the internet community rose up against SOPA and PIPA. Giving courts and corporations the power to block websiteseven foreign onessets a precedent that can, and will, be expanded, abused, and exported.

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What If I Don’t Want to Litigate? Law Degree Alternatives: Exploring Unconventional Career Paths

The Barrister

9 Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) : For those uninterested in litigation, ADR roles such as mediation and arbitration offer opportunities to resolve conflicts outside of court. 10 Legal Technology and Innovation : The rise of legal tech has created roles for lawyers in product management, legal operations, and tech.

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What is the Stored Communications Act? Understanding the SCA & Subpoena Compliance

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2012) (Noting that companies can be both ECS and RCS providers). Civil Subpoenas: These are issued by courts upon the request of parties involved in civil litigation. ”) Governmental Requests (Law Enforcement/Administrative) and Court Orders: These are issued by government agencies, including law enforcement (e.g.,

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2024 Internet Law Year-in-Review

Eric Goldman

9) Supreme Court Tamps Down on Jawboning and Government Social Media Lawsuits. The Supreme Court is taking a steady stream of Internet Law cases, a trend that will continue for some time. Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear the TikTok ban, and Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear Free Speech Coalition v.

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Essential Family Law Statistics You Should Know in 2025

Clio

We’ve analyzed the latest family law statistics to uncover key trends in divorce outcomes, custody arrangements, and court decisions that impact your daily practice. Family courts are handling diverse caseloads. Of the 66 million cases handled by state courts each year, nearly 3.8 per 1,000 in 2012 to 7.1

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