On Friday, September 25, 2020, U.S. District Court Judge Nancy D. Freudenthal granted Google's motion to dismiss in a privacy lawsuit concerning Google's G Suite for Education. The court dismissed state law claims on the basis of declining to exercise jurisdiction, but granted Google's motion to dismiss as to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act claim brought by the State of New Mexico.
TikTok Avoids US Ban (For Now)
Despite the Trump administration's attempt to ban the app in the United States, TikTok has been partially granted a request for a temporary injunction.
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Constitutional Law
California Permanently Adopts Court Procedures Devised for COVID-19
During the coronavirus pandemic, California joined many other states in adjusting court procedures to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Now, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will make some of these reforms permanent. The law takes effect immediately. Depositions now may be taken remotely rather than in…
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California State Law, Civil Procedure
Honoring the Late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
US Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 87 due to complications of metastatic cancer of the pancreas. Serving on the nation’s highest court for 27 years, she was known for her role in advancing equality and legal rights related to gender.
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US Supreme Court
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US Supreme Court
Law School Graduates With Disabilities File Discrimination Lawsuit Against State Bar of California Over Remote Bar Exam
On Monday, September 14, 2020, three law school graduates with disabilities filed a lawsuit against the State Bar of California and the National Conference of Board Examiners alleging disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Unruh Act. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and concerns the State Bar of California's remote administration of the bar exam during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Disability Rights, Discrimination
Google Removing Autocomplete Suggestions for Candidates and Voting
In anticipation of the upcoming US presidential election, Google is removing certain autocomplete search suggestions.
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Election Law, Voting Rights
Kanye West Facing Lawsuit Based on Alleged Theft of Services and Technology
A video and e-commerce technology company has sued the rapper for breaching an oral partnership and a non-disclosure agreement.
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Business and Corporate Law, Intellectual Property
Judge Rules on Epic Games, Inc.’s Request for Temporary Restraining Order Against Apple Inc.
On Thursday, August 24, 2020, U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers issued a ruling on Epic Games, Inc.'s request for temporary restraining order against Apple Inc. The order grants Epic Games' request for a temporary restraining order against Apple from restricting, suspending, or terminating any affiliate of Epic Games from Apple's Developer Program. However, the order denies Epic Games' request for a temporary restraining order against Apple's ban of Epic Games' videogame, Fortnite, from Apple's App Store.
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Antitrust, California State Law
Service of Process in Texas Now Permitted Through Social Media and Email
The Texas Supreme Court recently announced that it will allow service of process in civil cases through social media or email if the usual methods of serving in-person or through the mail fail.
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Civil Procedure, US Courts
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service of process, social media
ASU Sues Facebook Over Instagram Account Promoting “COVID-19 Parties” on Campus
The Arizona Board of Regents is suing in federal court to shut down an Instagram account that uses ASU trademarks in spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.
