The Supreme Court released several new decisions at the end of last week. While the most covered decision was probably where the Court ruled in favor of the photographer and against Andy Warhol, each decision offers a potentially helpful insight
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Last Week’s Supreme Court Decisions
The Supreme Court released several new decisions at the end of last week. While the most covered decision was probably where the Court ruled in favor of the photographer and against Andy Warhol, each decision offers a potentially helpful insight
A Brief Summary of the Five Supreme Court Opinions Released on May 11
The Supreme Court has been unusually slow this term, with fewer rulings compared to past years. However, the pace seems to be accelerating, with 19 opinions released recently, including five last Friday. Major rulings are anticipated in the coming months
Michigan Tribunal Rules Wayfair Does Not Create Nexus for Local Tax Based on Resident Agent
The 2018 Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair overturned the 1992 decision Quill Corp. v. North Dakota, which was a decision that strictly prohibited states from imposing sales taxes on vendors through mail order or internet businesses unless the vendor had
Federal Jurisdiction Barred: Tax Injunction Act Precludes Federal Court for Interest-Only State Tax Case (DeMartino v. New York, 2nd Cir.)
I had the chance to attend this oral argument at the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in the beginning of March. I had an open morning so I went to the court to see oral arguments, I didn’t have the
A Brief Review of April 2023 Illinois Supreme Court Opinions
Illinois Supreme Court Opinion Summary: PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS v. DION ADDISON
The Illinois Supreme Court only issued on written opinion in the month of April. In Justice Rochford’s opinion, she sided with the defendant Dion Addison. While
Seventh Circuit Affirms Decision Below in Favor of Blackstone in Ancestry Privacy Case
In Bridges and Cunningham v. Blackstone, Inc., the Seventh Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals recently issued a ruling in favor of Blackstone, the defendant-appellee. Plaintiffs Carolyn Bridges and Raymond Cunningham filed a class action against Blackstone, alleging
Tacking Doctrine, “Apple Music,” “Apple Jazz,” and a 1968 Beatles Trademark. Federal Circuit Rules Against Apple in Trademark Priority Case
In a recent case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the court reversed the tribunal which it dismissed a case that sought to challenge Apple’s
Tacking Doctrine, “Apple Music,” “Apple Jazz,” and a 1968 Beatles Trademark. Federal Circuit Rules Against Apple in Trademark Priority Case
Charles Bertini v. Apple Inc., No. 21-2301 (Fed. Cir. 2023)
In a recent case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the court reversed the tribunal which it dismissed a case that sought to challenge Apple’s
Undisclosed Cancer Diagnosis: Material Misrepresentation and Policy Rescission in Meier v. Pacific Life Insurance Co.
Meier v. Pacific Life Insurance Co., No. 22-1607 (7th Cir. 2023)
Ron Meier applied for a life insurance policy from Pacific Life Insurance Policy. After applying for the policy, but prior to being issued the policy, Ron was diagnosed