Transgender girl can stay on team, for now, after SCOTUS denial; action comes as US proposes new Title IX rule

Home Daily News Transgender girl can stay on team, for now,… U.S. Supreme Court Transgender girl can stay on team, for now, after SCOTUS denial; action comes as US proposes new Title IX rule By Debra Cassens Weiss April 7, 2023, 9:17 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday refused to … Read more

‘Gruyere’ is generic description of cheese that isn’t eligible for certification mark, appeals court says

Home Daily News ‘Gruyere’ is generic description of cheese… Trademark Law ‘Gruyere’ is generic description of cheese that isn’t eligible for certification mark, appeals court says By Debra Cassens Weiss March 9, 2023, 8:59 am CST The term “gruyere” is a generic description of cheese and can’t be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark … Read more

South Carolina laws that prosecute kids for ‘disorderly’ conduct are unconstitutional, 4th Circuit says

Home Daily News South Carolina laws that prosecute kids for… Juvenile Justice South Carolina laws that prosecute kids for ‘disorderly’ conduct are unconstitutional, 4th Circuit says By Amanda Robert February 23, 2023, 3:22 pm CST Image from Shutterstock. A federal appeals court on Wednesday struck down two South Carolina laws that punish elementary and secondary … Read more

State law criminalizing derogatory campaign speech is likely unconstitutional, 4th Circuit rules

Home Daily News State law criminalizing derogatory campaign… First Amendment State law criminalizing derogatory campaign speech is likely unconstitutional, 4th Circuit rules By Debra Cassens Weiss February 9, 2023, 1:44 pm CST A federal appeals court has ruled that a law that bans derogatory speech about political candidates is likely unconstitutional, providing a win for … Read more

Passenger had First Amendment right to livestream traffic stop, but officer is protected, 4th Circuit rules

Home Daily News Passenger had First Amendment right to livestream… First Amendment Passenger had First Amendment right to livestream traffic stop, but officer is protected, 4th Circuit rules By Debra Cassens Weiss February 9, 2023, 10:51 am CST Image from Shutterstock. A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that a car passenger had a First Amendment … Read more