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[Eugene Volokh] S. Ct. Decides: "True Threats" Exception Requires Showing that Speaker Was "Reckless," i.e.,

27 Jun 2023, 2:14 pm by Eugene Volokh

(I oversimplify here slightly.) [read post]

The Volokh Conspiracy - http://www.volokh.com/

There is No “Floor” for “Garden-Variety” Emotional Distress Arising from Discrimination Says Court

27 Jun 2023, 12:03 pm by Daniel Schwartz

I’ve actually talked about this before; back in 2021, the Appellate Court was asked to decide this very question in a case that was now just decided by the Supreme Court. [read post]

Connecticut Employment Law Blog - http://www.ctemploymentlawblog.com/

Texas Advance Directives Act - New Amendments Constrain Medical Futility Decisions

27 Jun 2023, 8:42 am by Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD

Section 166.046 also specifies procedures for attempting to transfer the patient to another facility.But I and many others have argued that Section 166.046 did not sufficiently protect patients, regarding life-sustaining care. [read post]

Medical Futility - https://medicalfutility.blogspot.com/

Arkansas Appellate Court Provides Clarity on Meaning of “Due and Payable” Under LHWCA

27 Jun 2023, 7:52 am by Katie Fox

§§ 23-81-704(3) and 28-81-707(e). [read post]

LHWCA, DBA & WHCA - https://mblb.com/lhwca-dba-whca/

Arkansas Appellate Court Provides Clarity on Meaning of “Due and Payable” Under LHWCA

27 Jun 2023, 7:52 am by Katie Fox

§§ 23-81-704(3) and 28-81-707(e). [read post]

LHWCA, DBA & WHCA - https://mblb.com/lhwca-dba-whca/

The Supreme Court issues its "true threats" case.

27 Jun 2023, 7:45 am

Thus, as I have previously noted, “[w]e should reconsider our jurisprudence in thi [read post]

Althouse - https://althouse.blogspot.com

"What happens after the Supreme Court ends affirmative action, as is anticipated this week?"

27 Jun 2023, 7:07 am

See, e. g., Steinberg, Using Synonyms for Race, College Strives for Diversity, N. [read post]

Althouse - https://althouse.blogspot.com

Hunter Biden’s 7% Solution: Using Addiction to Excuse Corruption

27 Jun 2023, 3:11 am by jonathanturley

According to testimony made public last week, IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley told the House Ways and Means Committee in May: “[W]e obtained a July 30th, 2017, WhatsApp message from Hunter Biden to Henry Zhao, where Hunter Biden wrote: ‘I am sitting here with my father and we would like to understand why the commitment made has not been fulfilled. [read post]

Jonathan Turley - https://jonathanturley.org/

[Guest Post] Long walk to copyright reform #6: South Africa’s National Council of Provinces participate in the long walk

26 Jun 2023, 11:00 pm by Chijioke Okorie

Next stepsThe CLSO will, on 25 July 2023 present the complete list of amendments that were passed (the ‘E-list’). [read post]

IPKat - http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/

California versus the Constitution – who can regulate internet accessibility?

26 Jun 2023, 8:30 pm by Richard Hunt

¹ The bill is a disaster in many ways, but rather than look at its many individual flaws I think it is useful to ask whether the entire law is invalid as an improper attempt to regulate interstate commerce. [read post]

Accessibility Defense - http://accessdefense.com

SCOTUS Passes on Scope of IPR Estoppel – Joinder Scope Remains Uncertain

26 Jun 2023, 1:41 pm by Scott McKeown

I am guessing we have not heard the last of the joinder estoppel debate given today’s development. [read post]

Patents Post-Grant - http://www.patentspostgrant.com

SCOTUS Passes on Scope of IPR Estoppel – Joinder Scope Remains Uncertain

26 Jun 2023, 1:41 pm by Scott McKeown

I am guessing we have not heard the last of the joinder estoppel debate given today’s development. [read post]

Patents Post-Grant - http://www.patentspostgrant.com

GAO: Each JV Partner’s Experience Must Be Considered

26 Jun 2023, 1:08 pm by Gregory Weber

§ 125.8(e). [read post]