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2nd Circuit Upholds Congress' Power to Pass Anti-Bootlegging Law
A law that criminalizes the bootlegging of live performances was a valid exercise of congressional power under the Commerce Clause, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. Rejecting arguments that Congress exceeded its authority under the Copyright Clause, the 2nd Circuit said the anti-bootlegging law "differs significantly" from the Copyright Act and was therefore "not enacted under the Copyright Clause."Inmate Loses Bid to Upset Conviction Based on DNA Tests
A defendant imprisoned for 30 years for rape and murder has lost his bid to overturn his conviction on the basis of what he claimed was newly discovered evidence. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice James A. Yates held that recent DNA test results on three hairs recovered at the crime scene and fingernail scrapings obtained from the murder victim failed to "establish or even create an inference beyond speculation" that some person other than Clifford Jones committed the crime.Could You Survive a Social Media Background Check?
Some legal experts warn employers that if they turn to social media sites to find out more about potential employees, it could lead to inadvertent discrimination based on characteristics that, by law, should not be considered as part of the hiring process.View more book results for the query "*"
Coca-Cola buys stake in Innocent drinks maker
LONDON AP - Innocent Drinks, the British fruit and smoothie drinks maker set up with a strong ethical ethos by student friends, said Tuesday it is selling a minority stake to Coca-Cola Co. for 30 million pounds $44 million to fund its expansion across Europe.The deal leaves Coca-Cola, which has been criticised by health campaigners for its sugary soft drinks, with around 10 to 20 percent of the company.The Change Agenda: Market Force
In 2007 Australia's Slater & Gordon became the first law firm in the world to go public. Others have been slow to follow, but as a regulator says, "Once you allow it, it's pretty hard to put it back in the box."Orrick Lawyers Plotting Bright Future for BrightSource Energy
Judicial Conference on Evidence Rule Changes Set for Sept. 3
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