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Sentencing Law and Policy
“Obama on Drugs: Should reformers dare to hope?”
Main November 12, 2008"Obama on Drugs: Should reformers dare to hope?"The title of this post is the title of this piece by Jacob Solum at Reason. It is mainly focused…
The IP Law Blog
Grand Theft Auto: Trademark Infringement and the First Amendment
In Grand Theft Auto trademark infringement case is the 1st Amendment a devense to a claim of trademark infringement involving a virtual strip club?
Nonprofit Law Prof Blog
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Constitutionality of Idaho’s Voluntary Contributions Act
The U.S. Supreme Court last week heard arguments regarding the constitutionality of an Idaho law that prohibits school districts and other local governments from using their payroll systems to let…
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer
The First Amendment According to Sarah Palin
"If [the media] convince enough voters that that is negative campaigning, for me to call Barack Obama out on his associations, then I don't know what the future of our…
Labor Law Prof Blog
More on Public Unions and the First Amendment at the Supreme Court Today
Apparently, the Supreme Court loves it some union disputes and the First Amendment. The Court recently decided Davenport in 2007 and heard oral argument in Karass just last month. Now,…
CommLawBlog
Palin, the First Amendment and the Media – Need for Concern?
Sarah Palin and the First Amendment - something to keep our eyes on? A remark made by the GOP VP candidate raises questions about what might be in store for…
Mass Tort Litigation Blog
Philip Morris Brings First Amendment Challenge Against San Francisco Ban on Selling Cigarettes in Drug Stores
By joetort
Article in AmLaw Daily -- Munger Reps Philip Morris in Unprecedented Tobacco Sales Ban Case, by Zach Lowe. Here's an excerpt:In 2001 the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right of…
Real Lawyers Have Blogs
Legal News – LexBlogosphere: 10/3/08
I try to keep these roundups as fresh as possible by varying the blogs and authors I feature; however, some of the mainstays keep getting stronger and stronger. Today, ACSBlog…
Labor Law Prof Blog
Exciting Term Ahead at Supreme Court for Labor and Employment Law
Not quite as many case as last year, but 2008-2009 could be a blockbuster year for Supreme Court labor and employment law cases.BNA Daily Labor Report provides some context:The U.S.…
Media Law Prof Blog
What the Public Knows About the First Amendment
Over at BLT, The Blog of Legal Times, Tony Mauro reports on a recent survey that measured the public's awareness concerning the meaning of the First Amendment. Results: mixed. A…