A recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump, the American A.I. Initiative, directs federal agencies to prioritize A.I. investments, assist in building a workforce in the A.I. world and…
Avvo’s Lawyer Ratings Protected by the First Amendment, Judge Rules in False-Advertising Suit
In what may yet turn out to be a case with a controversial decision, U.S. District Judge Koeltl ruled that Avvo’s lawyer ratings are statements of opinion and are protected…
Apple Case Could Affect How Antitrust Cases Are Viewed in the Future
A pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling could force a radical change in the way manufacturers distribute their products to consumers via third parties. In Apple V. Pepper, a lower court…
Facebook’s Targeted Job Ads Allow Companies to Exclude Women, Says ACLU Lawsuit
Facebook is facing a gender discrimination lawsuit that accuses the company of allowing employers advertising on its platform to target employment ads exclusively to male candidates. The American Civil Liberties…
Law Firms Need to Be Cautious of Loopholes in Copyright Protections
Until recently, many believed that there was solid copyright protection for original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, photographic and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer…
A New (Again) Standard for Joint-Employer Liability
Earlier this year, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) tossed out its previous ruling concerning joint-employer liability due to a Trump appointee’s conflict of interest. The decision to vacate reinstates…