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Presumption of Parentage

by Lauren Marciano

Family law lawyer Lauren Marciano discusses a pending landmark Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma that will impact LGBTQIA+ couples seeking assisted reproduction.

Biden’s History-Making SCOTUS Nominees

by Gregory Sirico

The promise of the first Black female Supreme Court Justice in history is on the verge of reality as the top three candidates for the most recent vacant seat are announced.

Victory for The Slants and Redskins

by Carol Steinour Young and Emily Hart

On June 19, 2017, the United States Supreme Court settled the issue of whether an offensive name—in this case, an Asian-American rock band called “The Slants”—can properly be registered as a trademark.

D.C. Circuit Court Questions Constitutionality of FINRA

by Gregory Sirico

Over the summer, a D.C. Circuit Court was quick to stop the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) from expelling a Utah-based brokerage firm.

French Court Relies On an Untraditional Colleague

by Rebecca Blackwell

A rural court in France is helping victims face their assailants with a surprising emotional support companion.

Funds and Fiduciaries

by Scott Burnett Smith

Early in 2022, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in a key case dealing with pension funds’ obligations to their participants. The decision established two guardrails that govern how fund managers do their job.

What Is Probate Court: A Complete Guide

by Best Lawyers

This complete guide to probate court covers everything you need to know about the legal process of distributing a deceased person's assets.

The Impact of Duran on the Certification Process in Wage and Hour Class Actions

by Tim Freudenberger and Nancy Lubrano

In May 2014, class action defense attorney Tim Freudenberger from Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, obtained a very favorable decision from the California Supreme Court in Duran v. U.S. Bank Nat. Assn., 59 Cal. 4th 1 (2014).

Eliminating Court of Appeals Seats in North Carolina

by F. William Powers

F. William Powers urges against cutting Court of Appeals seats amid increasing caseload and calls for judicial funding based on data-driven need.

California Court Rules Against Westlands Water District

by Gregory Sirico

The Fresno County Superior Court of Appeals filed its ruling over a case involving the Westlands Water District, a major U.S.-based agricultural water company.

Spears' Court Appearance May Help Curb ‘Toxic’ Conservatorships

by Justin Smulison

Best Lawyers listed lawyer Rebecca Doane helps us understand conservatorships and guardianships in wake of Britney Spears' appearance in court.

New Legislation and Court Judgments

by Brenda Pontiff

When do you create a new service line?

California Appeals Court Reverses Workplace Arbitration Decision

by Greg Sirico

Labor Code 432.6, a newly proposed set of legislation in California, was recently met with a successful ruling, but state officials are now reversing that decision.

Federal Court Dismisses Domino’s Website Accessibility Lawsuit Citing Regulatory Uncertainty

by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Federal court critiques DOJ’s lack of clear web accessibility rules while dismissing lawsuit, urging regulatory clarity to benefit both businesses and disabled users.

Pennsylvania Court Ruling Could Close School Funding Gap

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers highlights the current legislative battle to close the Pennsylvania school funding gap.

Restrictive Covenants in Michigan: A Cent, a Peppercorn, or Continued At-Will Employment

by Martin C. Brook

The Michigan Supreme Court, in a 2002 case, has commented that a “cent or a pepper corn, in legal estimation, would constitute a valuable consideration.” Essentially, this means that courts refrain from evaluating the quality of the deal, i.e., whether it was good or bad for one party.