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17 Jun 7:06 am
If you’ve been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey, one of the first questions you’re likely to ask is: “Will I lose my license?” The short answer is yes—but the details depend on several factors, including your blood alcohol content (BAC), prior convictions, and how your case is handled in court.
In New Jersey, license suspension for a DWI is a serious consequence, and the penalties become harsher with each offense. That’s why working with an experienced legal team can make a major difference.
First-Time DWI Offense in New… [read
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17 Jun 7:01 am
Fifteen years ago, to the month, South Africa hosted the FIFA World Cup Football tournament which also sparked a great deal of commentary on this blog on a number of intellectual property issues. Branding, sponsorships, counterfeiting, changes to legislation and the "World Cup effect" created by its spotlight on South Africa (and Africa generally) all became talking points, a much-needed boost for our economies and exposure for IP issues. Indeed, on a personal level, within hours of this blog post - The [arrest? of the] Beautiful [at the] Game, I became immersed in… [read
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17 Jun 7:00 am
Careers in agricultural and food law span the food system. They include a wide range of practice opportunities, representing farmers, farm workers, or farm and food businesses as practicianers or general counsel. Agricultural and food law opportunities can be found in government with local, state, and federal agencies. Compliance assurance for regulated businesses provides another avenue of career development that includes food labeling, food safety, environmental and health compliance. Public service with advocacy organizations provides meaningful work across the… [read
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17 Jun 7:00 am
Eminem’s Publisher Sues Meta for “Rampant” Copyright Infringement
Eminem’s longtime music publisher, Eight Mile Style LLC, filed a copyright lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. on May 31, accusing the tech giant of unlawfully storing and distributing the rapper’s songs across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Filed in Detroit federal court, the complaint alleges Meta knowingly encouraged billions of users to use Eminem’s music without proper licensing, resulting in widespread and “exponential” infringement.
The lawsuit claims Meta… [read
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17 Jun 6:55 am
Senate Republicans proposed deeper Medicaid cuts, including new work requirements for parents of teens in President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” [read
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17 Jun 6:55 am
Alexis, who works in the funeral industry, made a 24-minute video of herself filled with her best and “hottest” photos, set to emotional music. She showed it to her best friend Jasmine one night to make sure she’d be remembered... [read
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17 Jun 6:53 am
In a significant decision with implications for patent litigation practice, the Federal Circuit has vacated both infringement and damages judgments totaling $300 million in Optis Cellular Technology v. Apple Inc., finding multiple errors by the Eastern District of Texas that undermined the validity of the jury's verdict. Judge Prost's opinion identified four distinct areas of reversible error:
Improper verdict form construction that violated Apple's Seventh Amendment right to jury unanimity,
Incorrect patent eligibility analysis under 35 U.S.C. § 101,
Erroneous means-plus-function… [read
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17 Jun 6:51 am
The appearance of June signals the coming of summer and also an indication that we are now half-way through 2025! June celebrates Father’s Day (June 15th) and also National Men’s Health Week right beforehand (June 9th through 15th) — what better time than this month to provide a little extra love and support to the men (and those who identify as men) in our lives!
Now is a great time to start thinking about prioritizing whatever those dads in your life want to do on their special day! Maybe it’s a great brunch or barbecue, a sporting event outing, or just some… [read
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17 Jun 6:50 am
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit Consumer Protection; class action waiver: The district court erred when it held that Marriott engaged in conduct inconsistent with the class-action bar […] [read
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17 Jun 6:49 am
A federal judge ruled Monday it was illegal for the Trump administration to cancel several hundred research grants. [read
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17 Jun 6:49 am
PASCO COUNTY, FL – A motorcycle accident in Pasco County last week claimed the life of the rider, reports Pasco News Online.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the incident June 9 on Blanton Road just east of Lake Iola Road just before 2:25 a.m. The FHP’s initial investigation found that the motorcyclist was heading west and was not able to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The motorcycle overturned, went off the road, struck a street sign and a tree on the shoulder.
The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man from Dade City, was pronounced dead at the… [read
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17 Jun 6:46 am
After several days of an intensifying Israel-Iran war, the death toll and destruction is mounting. Hundreds of Israeli strikes across Iran, beginning with a surprise attack on June 13, are targeting not just Iran’s nuclear sites and scientists but also its military leadership and critical energy and communications infrastructure, including state television facilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statements urging the Iranian people to stand up to the “evil and repressive regime,” as well as its expanding range of targets, suggest that… [read
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17 Jun 6:45 am
Lawyers who handle civil rights case on behalf of plaintiffs know two things: first, their client don't have much money, if any. Second, if you win the case, the losing side pays your attorneys' fees, sort of like a second judgment against the losing defendant. This is how plaintiff-side lawyers pay the bills. But winners do not always recover fees. And that is an unpleasant fact.The case is Knights v. City University of New York, a summary order issued on June 17. Plaintiff was a contract employee at CUNY, where he was accused on sexual harassment. A CUNY investigator substantiated… [read
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17 Jun 6:44 am
Generative AI tools can summarize court decisions, draft legal memos, and even engage in natural-sounding conversation. It’s tempting to imagine a future where much of a lawyer’s client-facing work is handled by machines. Intake forms become chatbots. Follow-up emails are automated. The tone sounds just right. It’s efficient, scalable, and consistent. But is it wise?
While automation has its place, especially in back-office and document-heavy tasks, the essence of client service lies in what AI lacks: empathy, judgment, trust-building, and accountability. Lawyers who… [read
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17 Jun 6:42 am
Key Takeaways
The Protect Our Workers, Enforce Rights Act (POWER Act) went into effect on May 27.
The POWER Act provides strong retaliation protections for employees who exercise their rights.
Violations of the POWER Act can result in steep penalties, liquidated damages and public listing in a “Bad Actors” database with potential loss of licenses and city contracts.
On May 27, Philadelphia enacted the POWER Act, which introduces sweeping changes to the city’s labor laws. Several provisions stand out for their immediate impact on Philadelphia… [read
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17 Jun 6:38 am
"I always thought about that line because on one level, I understood it. It’s probably not your job to educate anyone. But if you’re in politics, if what you’re trying to do is political change, I always found that line to be almost antipolitical. That if what you want to do is change a law, change a society, change a heart, and you’re the one who wants to do it — well then, whose job is it? And who are you expecting to do it?"Said Ezra Klein, interviewing Sarah McBride , in "How to Beat Back Trump on Trans Rights — and Much Else/Representative Sarah… [read
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17 Jun 6:37 am
Editor’s Note: This article explores how Generative AI is redefining the boundaries of authorship, responsibility, and liability in legal practice. Drawing from the European Commission’s Generative AI Outlook Report – Exploring the Intersection of Technology, Society and Policy (JRC142598), it examines the legal and ethical questions emerging as AI tools increasingly generate content that influences decisions in litigation, compliance, and client representation.
From the courtroom to the back-office platform, GenAI introduces profound uncertainty around who—or… [read
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17 Jun 6:36 am
Caught on camera: NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani losing it as he tries to force his way to Tom Homan.If this is how he acts now, imagine the disaster if he ever held office.Unfit. Unhinged. Unbelievable.Thoughts? ⬇️ 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/m1vvTgJNIF— Tony Lane 🇺🇸 (@TonyLaneNV) June 17, 2025
Speaking of Mamdani, there's also this tweet of his from 2020, during the George Floyd rioting:
If this doesn't scream "mayor material," nothing does. https://t.co/aUd9KSV7mx— Scott Greenfield (@ScottGreenfield) June 17, 2025 [read
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17 Jun 6:32 am
Date: Monday 7th July 2025 Time: 10am – 5pm BST Location: Lewis Silkin Office, London Cost: £325 (non-member); £215 (LES members); £150 (student) 10% discount for CIPA membersLink: Register here
Registration is now open for the Licencing Executives Society’s (LES) annual LES100 Training Course.
This is the introductory course in the LES Intellectual Asset Management Series, designed for those who are relatively new to licensing.
The course will provide an overview of intellectual property and licensing, divided into five modules, with… [read
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17 Jun 6:31 am
Daniel B. Rice has posted “The Moral Complacency of Federal Indian Law,” forthcoming from the Minnesota Law Review, on SSRN.
Here is the abstract:
For all its association with historical tragedy, federal Indian law remains thoroughly amoral. The field draws little distinction between horrific and laudable traditions. In sharp contrast with the Court’s equality doctrines, Indian law continues to rest on explicit structural subordination. Its core precepts tolerate the worst forms of historical treachery and cultural annihilation, treating such practices as… [read
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