When watching and reading coverage of the George Zimmerman trial, it is useful to keep in mind exactly what the prosecution must prove, and what the defendant must show concerning his self defense claim. As pointed out by the Jacksonville …
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Today the Supreme Court issued a divided 5-4 opinion in the highly controversial Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case, U.S. v. Windsor, 570 U.S. ____ (2013). The majority, led by Justice Kennedy, struck down DOMA, which defines marriage as between …
The WSJ Law Blog recently posted on a proposed Amtrak “critter car” law – a bill introduced in the House by Rep. Jeff Denham (R., Cal.) that would allow dogs and cats on designated train cars. Pets can fly, so …
The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, commonly referred to as the DSM-5, is a standard reference source that classifies mental disorders. The DSM-5 is the update to the DSM-IV, which was last revised …
Disney-Pixar recently attempted to trademark the phrase “Dia de los Muertos” for an upcoming film it is creating that centers on the Mexican holiday of the same name. For now, it seems that the corporation will not succeed in its …
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