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What are the Legal Definitions of Slander and Defamation?
Words matter — and that is never more true than in cases of slander or defamation, when one party’s negative, untrue words about another cause serious harm to their reputation or business. Cases of…
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Beasley v. O’Reilly Auto Parts: Case Decision
In a recent case called Beasley v. O’Reilly Auto Parts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit declared that to file a lawsuit for failure to accommodate under the Americans with…
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Does Publisher’s Clearing House Deceive Consumers?
Marketing professionals are constantly thinking of new ways to get new customers and motivate purchases. But at some point, those tactics can become deceiving and affect consumers. This is the case…
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SCOTUS – Ruling on Expressive Services
The delicate balance between religious freedom, free speech rights, and laws governing public accommodations has come to light as a result of the Supreme Court’s decision in 303 Creative, LLC v.…
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SCOTUS – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The Supreme Court of the United States recently struck down nearly all forms of affirmative action by colleges and universities as unlawful under the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth…
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SCOTUS Ruling on Religious Accommodation
In a groundbreaking unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court redefined an employer’s duty to accommodate religious beliefs and practices under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The case,…
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Online Harassment: What Constitutes a Credible Threat?
Everyone with access to the internet probably understands that it can be a very scary place. Hiding behind thin veils of anonymity, many users become emboldened to send threatening or harassing…
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FRAUD IN CARBON OFFSET MARKETS
By 1977, the United States recognized the need to encourage manufacturers and corporations to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. An increase in pollutants, acid rain, and greenhouse gases…
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WARHOL AND PRINCE IN THE SUPREME COURT OVER FAIR USE
This is the story of Andy Warhol and Prince in a copyright battle extraordinaire that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court to determine the idea of fair use in copyright. Most of the time, you…
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EEOC AND AI IN EMPLOYMENT
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere — even in the employment sector. Tools like ChatGPT have made the headlines, but countless other AI software is used on a daily basis by companies and…
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TIKTOK AND MONTANA
Montana recently became the first U.S. state to ban TikTok. Only two months after a federal bill was introduced to ban the social media app, the State of Montana officially banned it from operating…
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Greenwashing Lawsuits
Buying “green” or sustainable purchasing is a growing trend around the world. Young people want to know that their clothing, snacks, and other purchases are made in ways that cause the least damage…
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Social Media, Coppa, And Regulation
One of the biggest tasks of any parent is to protect their children from content that isn’t age-appropriate. While this was relatively easy when most media was consumed in magazines and large TVs,…
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AI REGULATIONS AND BUSINESS NEEDS
The recent buzz in business tech is artificial intelligence or AI. The advantages of AI for businesses are great, including automated workflow, increased speed of routine tasks, and improved…
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What is a Morality Clause, And Why Do Businesses Have Them
In recent months, half a dozen celebrities have been in assorted media outlets for violating their contracts. “Good Morning America” hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach were notoriously fired for having…
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PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a new federal law that will take effect on June 27, 2023. It provides new protections to pregnant women in the workplace. These protections include the right to…
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FTX, Cryptocurrency, and Securities Fraud
In 2009, a shadowy figure named “Satoshi Nakamoto” invented a decentralized Internet-based currency called Bitcoin. Since then, cryptocurrency has grown exponentially, and the cryptocurrency exchange…
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Laws Around the US are Catching Up with ChatGPT and Other AI Solutions
The rollout of ChatGPT in late 2022 caused a social media sensation. After launch, registrations for the service quickly climbed into the millions. Bloggers and financial analysts predicted a new…
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