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Walmart Argues That it is Shielded From Yeezy, Kanye West Lookalike Shoe Case by Section 230

The Fashion Law

Walmart argues that a demurrer is also warranted because West and Yeezy’s claims are barred by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which “preempts the cause of action to the extent that [West and Yeezy are] seeking to hold Walmart liable for the conduct of the seller” of the imitation footwear.

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Forecasting the Forecasters: Upcoming Trends in Judicial Analytics

Attorney at Work

Judicial analytics remains one of the last frontiers of Big Data, a field poised to fundamentally transform the way attorneys practice the law by quantifying the unquantifiable to unimaginable ends. Get really good ideas every day for your law practice: Subscribe to the Daily Dispatch (it’s free). But things are starting to change.

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LawProse Lesson #436: What is Law French?

Law Prose

The Oxford English Dictionary defines Law French (also written law-French ) as “the corrupt variety of Norman French used in English lawbooks.” After the Norman Conquest, the language spoken by the Norman invaders (the newly installed upper class) became the official language of government, diplomacy, and law.

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The Historical Roots of Patent Injunctions: Revisiting Horton v. Maltby (1783)

Patently O

Maltby requested immediate dismissal via demurrer, arguing that Horton should first establish his right at law before seeking equitable relief. Lord Ashurst, wrote the primary opinion rejecting the demurrer.

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Can I Oppose My Divorce?

Livesay&Myers

For example, in the event that you fail to respond within 21 days to the Complaint for Divorce by filing responsive pleadings (an Answer, Demurrer or Counterclaim), the court will begin to set dates that apply to your divorce case, such as discovery deadlines and hearing dates. Additionally, your refusal to answer may cost you.

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New Volume of the Japan Commercial Arbitration Journal – Vol. 5 [2024]

Conflict of Laws

By offering comprehensive analysis and updates on arbitration, mediation and litigation practices in Japan, the journal helps bridge the knowledge gap for those working in international commercial law. Takanori Abe Patent royalty claim dismissed due to a demurrer, admitting the reach of an arbitration agreement ?Defendants’

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Supreme Court will decide parole eligibility issue for young-adult offenders

At the Lectern

Division One said, “as with any other stipulation, the court must make its own determination of whether the matter to which the parties have stipulated is consistent with the law.” Justices Joshua Groban and Martin Jenkins recorded dissenting votes from the denial of review in Salazar v. Walmart, Inc.

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