Oral arguments are slated to be heard [were heard] in the case of Christie v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, which hinges on the question of whether a federal ban on states’ ability to legalize sports betting is unconstitutional.

Radio Law Talk Segment Katy Perry and L.A. Archdiocese awarded $5 million in suit over convent   INTRO:   On Nov. 17, a jury found that two nuns that resided at a Los Feliz convent did not have the authority to circumvent the Archdiocese and Vatican in selling that property to Dana Hollister. The jury […]

Joshua Harmon filed a False Claims Act against Trinity Industries Inc., a company involved in the manufacture of a highway guardrail system, alleging that the company defrauded the United States government in regards to its highway guardrail system.

Radio Law Talk Segment Are the Chemicals in Your Furniture Protecting or Hurting You?   INTRO: Rhode Island recently passed a law that bans flame retardants in furniture after environmental, health, and firefighter advocates voiced concerns that the chemicals in flame retardants contribute to increased cancer risks and other health issues.   FACTS (brief, 6 […]

Radio Law Talk Segment Emotional Distress Suit in the Wake of Las Vegas Shooting  INTRO: Three people who witnessed the Las Vegas mass shooting this month filed a would-be class action lawsuit alleging emotional distress against the makers and sellers of “bump stocks.” Bump stocks are and was the device the Las Vegas gunman used […]

Radio Law Talk Segment Blurring the Lines with Substantial Similarity INTRO: An ongoing legal battle involving copyright infringement between songs may have a significant impact on the music industry. The copyright infringement claim between Marvin Gaye’s heirs and Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams raises the question what is the difference between being inspired by another […]