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Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye’s Copyright Infringement Ruling Upheld on Appeal Updated: Published by:

On October 8, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld summary judgment entered in favor of singer Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye. The summary judgment entered in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, concerned a copyright infringement claim alleging that The Weeknd's song A Lonely…

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of Texas Abortion Law Updated: Published by:

On Wednesday, a U.S. judge temporarily blocked enforcement of a recent Texas law that bans most abortions. The law, known as S.B. 8, allows private citizens to sue anyone who provides an abortion or aids and abets or intends to aid and abet an abortion.

Video Game Company Settles Claims of Sexual Harassment and Employment Discrimination Updated: Published by:

Activision Blizzard agreed to pay a settlement to alleged victims of discrimination and harassment in its workforce, while improving its culture by changing its policies and practices.

Texas Social Media Law Challenged in Federal Court Updated: Published by:

Two internet trade organizations have challenged a Texas law regulating social media companies’ ability to remove users from their platforms. The law, House Bill 20, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott earlier this month.

Former Apple Employee Alleges Workplace Violations and Wrongful Termination Updated: Published by:

The National Labor Relations Board and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating complaints against the tech giant, which also may face a wrongful termination lawsuit by a former senior manager.

DoorDash Files Lawsuit Against New York City Over Law Requiring Data Sharing With Restaurants Updated: Published by:

On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, DoorDash filed a lawsuit against New York City in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, concerning a law that requires delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants. The law, set to take effect in December, requires companies like DoorDash to provide…

California Supreme Court Holds That Unanimity and Reasonable Doubt Do Not Apply to Death Penalty Sentencing Updated: Published by:

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, the Supreme Court of California issued a ruling in People v. McDaniel, establishing precedent that jury unanimity and reasonable doubt do not apply to the sentencing phase in California criminal law cases where the death penalty is warranted.