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2 Feb 12:13 pm
by Dennis Crouch
The Federal Circuit's decision in Range of Motion Products, LLC v. Armaid Company Inc., No. 2023-2427 (Fed. Cir. Feb. 2, 2026), affirms summary judgment of non-infringement in a design patent dispute involving body massaging devices. The most important part of the case is Chief Judge Moore's dissent, which offers an attack on how the Federal Circuit has been applying the "plainly dissimilar" standard for design patent infringement. Drawing on psychological research, empirical survey data from recent amicus briefs, and a children's puzzle from… [read
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2 Feb 12:04 pm
The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) first opened in June 2022. One of the first claims to be filed there (the twelfth according to the docket number) was the case of Benjamin Bronner vs. EssayZoo. I discussed the case in more detail when it was filed, but a quick summary is that Bronner is a university professor who …
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2 Feb 12:02 pm
The Indigenous Peoples’ Journal of Law, Culture & Resistance (IPJLCR) is currently accepting submissions for Volume 12, which has a target publication date of Spring 2027. Submissions are being accepted until Sun., March 15, 2026. Email submissions and any questions to: ipjlcr@lawnet.ucla.edu.
IPJLCR is an interdisciplinary law journal housed at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law that focuses on Indigenous legal issues and publishes scholarly articles, legal commentary, poetry, songs, stories, artwork, and other media. We are soliciting scholarly… [read
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2 Feb 12:01 pm
Going through a divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences. When you’re facing the end of a marriage in Texas, understanding how the legal process works can help you make informed decisions and feel more in control during an uncertain time. This guide covers the essential topics every person considering divorce should understand: grounds for divorce, how assets are divided, spousal support options, and custody arrangements.
Grounds for Divorce in Texas
Texas recognizes both no-fault and fault-based grounds for divorce. Understanding the difference can be… [read
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2 Feb 12:00 pm
Michael J. Bologna (Bloomberg Law): More States Cracking Down on Tax Losses From Montana LLCs
At least four states are developing tougher enforcement strategies against the “Montana loophole,” which encourages drivers to register expensive assets in other states to skirt their in-state sales tax and vehicle registration obligations.
Lawmakers in Indiana and Missouri are advancing legislation cracking down on residents abusing a tax sheltering strategy by which motorists set up Montana limited liability companies to purchase cars, boats, recreational vehicles,… [read
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2 Feb 11:56 am
Joint operating agreements are commonplace in the oil and gas industry, used to define parties’ obligations, liabilities, and costs. In a recent decision, CL III Funding Holding Company, LLC v. Steelhead Midstream Partners, LLC; Strategic Energy Income Fund III, LP; Eagleridge Energy II, LLC; and Eagleridge Midstream, LLC, the Second Court of Appeals held that CL III, a joint owner of property, did not violate its JOA when it settled with a lien holder, acquired the lien, and foreclosed on its own property to obtain repayment for its settlement payment to the lienholder.WBH… [read
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2 Feb 11:55 am
This week- Rep. Malliotakis Appeals Congressional District Map Ruling; NY Daily News Redistricting Explainer Column; Trump Administration Seeks State Voter Files; Governor Hochul Includes Census Funding in State Budget; Gianaris & Walker Seek to Limit Foreign Campaign Contributions; February 3rd Redistricting CLE; February 6 Census Webinar; Around the Nation- Maryland & Virginia
LITIGATION
Congressional Redistricting
Williams et. al v. New York State Board of Elections et. al
In a January 21 decision, Justice Jeffrey … <Read More>
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2 Feb 11:54 am
It’s that time of year again for certain California employers. The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has updated its pay data reporting resources. Covered employers should start thinking about their annual pay data reports — due May 13, 2026 — and take note of some changes to this year’s report.
California requires private employers with at least 100 employees and/or at least 100 workers hired through labor contractors to submit annual pay data reports to the CRD. Employers must report detailed information covering a snapshot period of the previous… [read
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2 Feb 11:53 am
Placing a loved one in a nursing home can be a difficult decision and one that is not made lightly. Families often research different facilities, ask the right questions, and evaluate the options before deciding on one that is best suited to their needs. Once there, they trust that their loved one will be well taken care of, but sadly, this is not always the case. When a loved one is seriously injured while in a nursing home, families want answers and accountability and one of the first questions they ask is: Do we have a legal case?
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In Massachusetts, nursing home… [read
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2 Feb 11:39 am
Although IPWatchdog has the word "Dog" in it's name and logo, the publication is in no way associated with dogs. However, Gene and I have a shared love of dogs and have SIX German shorthaired pointers (3 sets of male/female siblings) ranging in age from 11 months to 6 years old. We love dogs so much that when we posted our first job post in 2020, one of the job "requirements" was "must love dogs" (Plural). Today, the majority of our employees share this same love of dogs and most have dogs of their own.
The post Congratulations to the 2024 and 2025 IPWatchdog Dog of… [read
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2 Feb 11:30 am
Judge Fred Henry is the man! Our new favourite judge. Click here and read why. https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.txwd.1172886492/gov.uscourts.txwd.1172886492.9.0.pdfH/T David Markus. And like him we won’t spoil the order and just post this tidbit: With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike,It is so ORDERED. Gotta love this judge. We need more like him. And don’t forget to scroll down and read El Capitan’s post about county court. Site Feed [read
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2 Feb 11:28 am
Texas A&M University announced the elimination of its Women’s and Gender Studies degree program and the cancellation or revision of other courses.
University leadership said the decision responds to a newly adopted policy restricting how topics related to race and gender can be taught, and cited limited enrollment in the women’s and gender studies major and minor as part of the rationale. Under the change, the university will no longer enroll new students in the program, though current majors and minors may complete their degrees over the next few… [read
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2 Feb 11:27 am
El acuerdo amplía el acceso al programa de reinversión contributiva federal para pequeños y medianos productores, permitiendo su entrada al mercado de Estados Unidos. [read
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2 Feb 11:23 am
A prenuptial agreement is not just about planning for divorce. It is a proactive way to plan your marriage. It encourages honest conversations about assets, debts, spending habits, and financial management, helping couples start their marriage with clarity, transparency, and shared expectations.
Prenuptial Agreements Are About Marriage Planning
Many people assume a prenuptial or premarital agreement is only about preparing for divorce. In reality, a prenup can be much more about planning for your marriage. A prenup provides a framework for understanding each other’s… [read
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2 Feb 11:19 am
We learned last week that two panel decisions of the Sixth Circuit will receive another round of review. First, the Supreme Court granted certiorari to the Sixth Circuit in Salazar v. Paramount Global. Second, the Sixth Circuit granted rehearing en banc in Clippinger v. State Farm Auto Ins. Co. We preview both cases in a pair of posts.First, Salazar is an intriguing case of statutory interpretation arising under the Video Privacy Protection Act. The question presented is whether the Act’s phrase “goods or services from a video tape service… [read
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2 Feb 11:13 am
It is nearly five years since the winter storms caused blackouts across Texas, when over four million customers lost power as the ERCOT power grid nearly failed. And while the Texas grid weathered the most recent winter storm, what’s clear is that demand and weather conditions continue to put immense strain on the nation’s electric grid.
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2 Feb 11:02 am
Law school name changes can be a big deal. Donate to a prestigious school to get the name changed and you risk nobody taking it seriously. Sorry Penn Carey. If you really want to make the most of it, you’ve got to be there at the inception. When Serranus Clinton Hastings put down some cash to have a law school named after himself for the duration of forever, it seemed like a pretty good investment. And it was! For about 145 years. At that point UC Law School San Francisco decided to ditch its previous name to shake off being associated with indigenous genocide. Surviving Hastings… [read
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2 Feb 11:00 am
Voter ID is racist, you guys. Chuckie reminds everyone that Democrats want illegals to vote.
The post Schumer: ‘SAVE Act Would Impose Jim Crow Style Restrictions on Voting’ first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion. [read
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2 Feb 11:00 am
Vision Innovation Partners, an Annapolis-based eye care platform, announced its expansion after acquiring Ophthalmic Associates of Alexandria.
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2 Feb 10:58 am
The Epstein files released by the Department of Justice on Friday included at least a few dozen unredacted nude photos and names of at least 43 victims, according to news reports.
The DOJ missed a December 19 deadline set by the Epstein Files Transparency Act by more than a month, but still released the files without fully redacting nude photos and names of Jeffrey Epstein's victims. The New York Times reported yesterday that it found "nearly 40 unredacted images that appeared to be part of a personal photo collection, showing both nude bodies and the faces of the people… [read
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