Category: Legal Pulse

Should All Knowledge Be Free?: The Landmark Copyright Battle Between Major Book Publishers and the Internet Archive

Written By: Alexis Gilman A copyright case that is said to be a “landmark copyright battle” was recently heard before a New York federal judge. This case stems from the… Read more »

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Merger: Legal Turbulence Ahead for JetBlue’s Acquisition

Written by: Michael C. Mayor JetBlue Airways Corporation, one of the largest airlines in the United States, recently announced its plan to acquire Spirit Airlines, Inc. for $3.8 billion. The… Read more »

Missing Chief: Why New York has Gone Over Six Months Without a Chief Justice to Preside Over its High Court

Written By: Todd M. Jones On August 31, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore stepped down from the New York State Court of Appeals (New York’s high court). Chief Judge DiFiore resigned… Read more »

Jamesville Correctional Facility to Merge with Justice Center Downtown Amid Concern and Disapproval

Written By: Brandon Coombs Onondaga County Legislature Split Over MergerThe Onondaga County Legislature in a vote Tuesday, February 9, 2023, approved a necessary step to begin merging Jamesville Correctional Facility… Read more »

Alec Baldwin is Formally Charged in Fatal Film Set Shooting

Written By: Kaitlyn Keane Overview On January 31, 2023, the District Attorney’s office of Santa Fe, New Mexico, formally filed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah… Read more »

Eighth Circuit Hears Case That Could Dramatically Change the Voting Rights Landscape

Written By: Tom Sheffield A recent case making its way through the lower federal courts could effect a significant change in the voting rights landscape. The Voting Rights Act of… Read more »

FTC Proposes Rule Banning and Invalidating Non-compete Clauses in Labor Contracts Nationally

Written By: Joe Schuler The Proposed FTC Rule:On January 5th the Federal Trade Commission released a notice proposing a new rule banning the use of covenants not to compete, colloquially… Read more »