Those of you who heard Shira Perlmutter, the US Register of Copyright, on her Australian tour last year will recall the US Copyright Office had withdrawn and was considering the copyright registration for Zarya of the Dawn.[1] On 21 February 2023, the US Copyright Office announced the outcome of that review. While the Copyright Office […]
In this appeal, the Supreme Court is asked to decide whether the Jehovah’s Witness organization is vicariously liable for a rape committed by Mark Sewell, a former elder. In 1984, Mr and Mrs B began attending services of the Barry Congregation. There, they made friends with Mark Sewell, his wife Mary, and their children. The […]
In Muslim law, the wife can seek the dissolution of the marriage on the ground of lack of maintenance by her husband. Maintenance refers to the financial support that the husband is obligated to provide for his wife and children according to Muslim law. If in any situation the husband doesn’t provide the maintenance to […]
Lawyers made opening statements in E. Jean Carroll’s rape trial against Donald Trump. Trump’s lawyer asked jurors to dismiss the case even if they “hate” Trump. Judges are staying anonymous given the charged nature of the case. loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re […]
The California legislature is considering new legislation that proposes, among other things, penalties for an employer’s use of restrictive covenants as well as for attorneys who assist with their enforcement. Assembly Bill 747 was introduced in February 2023 and, if passed, would make the following changes: The existing exceptions for restrictive covenants that are part […]
From left Lakewood Village Mayor Randy Holcomb, Trustee Richard Fischer, and Trustee Ellen Barnes look over documents Monday at the village board meeting. PJ photo by Michael Zabrodsky LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood Village Board of Trustees approved Monday extending the short-term rental moratorium period for 180 days. Trustee Ben Troche was […]
ATLANTA — The father of a deceased University of Georgia football player is seeking $2 million in what may become the first civil action involving a fatal car crash that rocked the school’s champion football program. [–> In a legal notice sent to the university this month, offensive lineman Devin Willock’s father disputes much of […]
The continuing discussion on long-overdue reforms in the legal services industry is breaking the lethargy around the negotiations between India and the UK on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA). The legal community in the UK, especially institutional law firms, is urging India to liberalize the legal profession by lifting prohibitions on international attorneys practicing […]