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Justia Legal Resources: Traffic Tickets Legal Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

A judge would need to approve any proposed settlement, but they usually do. Drivers in most states do not have a right to a jury in traffic court. In a state that makes a jury trial available, though, this option may work in the driver’s favor. Can I Ask for a Jury in a Traffic Case? This type of appeal rarely succeeds.

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Justia Legal Resources: Elder Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

In addition, some state laws require a certain standard of care. Violating one of these laws would be strong evidence of liability. Plaintiffs bringing nursing home abuse cases often present expert testimony on the appropriate standard of care in the circumstances. How Can I Recognize Financial Abuse?

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In Case of ‘Real Lawyers Against A Robot Lawyer,’ Federal Court Dismisses Law Firm’s Suit Against DoNotPay for Unauthorized Law Practice

Above the Law - Technology

In March, the Illinois law firm, MillerKing brought the putative class action against DoNotPay on behalf of “all law firms in the United States,” alleging false association and false advertising under the federal Lanham Act and Illinois state law. District Chief Judge Nancy Rosenstengel.

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X Corp. v. Bright Data is the Decision We’ve Been Waiting For (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

A Brief Recap on Contract Preemption To appreciate the significance of this opinion, let’s revisit the law of copyright preemption. 301(a) , which preempts state laws “equivalent” to copyright. If a contract does that, it should not be enforceable as a matter of federal law. In 2022, in ML Genius v.

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Justia Legal Guides: International Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

The International Law Center at Justia explains this membership process and describes each of the major organs in the UN, such as the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Secretariat. The Court consists of 15 judges, who are elected to nine-year terms by the General Assembly and the Security Council.

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Photos in a Similar Style Aren’t Copyright-Infringing–Woodland v. Lil Nas X

Eric Goldman

But I’m pretty sure getting 8-75 likes at Instagram, especially for posts that might be considered thirst traps, isn’t impressive, and I think the court is silently judging that. Note how the court seems to be validating the editorial curation and discovery functions of “platforms.”

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Lessons Learned from 2024 and the Year Ahead in AI Litigation

Debevoise Data Blog

There are also likely to be fundamental disagreements among judges as to the strength of core defenses like fair use, which in the past have split appellate courts and even the Supreme Court. Earlier cases will reach new phases, bringing discovery disputes and class certification challenges.