Recent Updates
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Software re-sale restricted by US Court of Appeals
Intellectual Property 08/23/2013Software company Autodesk can stop a man from re-selling second-hand copies of its software because the programs are licensed to users, not owned by them, a US appeals court has ruled. Software producers who clearly impose restrictions on buyers and ...
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France ponders removing risky breast implants
Consumer Rights 08/23/2013Emmanuelle Maria's breasts were burning and globules of silicone gel were protruding into her armpits. Her implants had exploded inside her. Yet her doctors, she says, told her nothing was wrong. Now, she wants the French government to tell 30,000 wo...
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DUI offenders in Indiana
DUI Law 08/23/2013Indiana First Offender You are OWI in Indiana if you had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or greater. The limit is 04% for commercial drivers license (CDL) holders and .02% for those under 21. The first offense is a misdemeanor. Legal limit is ....
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Supreme Court upholds copyright law
Intellectual Property 02/23/2013The Supreme Court upheld a law Wednesday that extended U.S. copyright protection to books, musical compositions and other works by foreign artists that had been available without paying royalties. The justices said in a 6-2 decision Wednesday that Co...
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Consumer watchdog blasts FDA delay on recall
Consumer Rights 09/09/2012A consumer watchdog group scolded the Food and Drug Administration Thursday for taking weeks to evaluate the latest problem with Baxter's drug pumps, which have been plagued by safety issues for years. In January, Baxter International sent a warning ...
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LimeWire settles out of court with major record labels
Intellectual Property 08/23/2012File-sharing software company LimeWire, which shut down last year after being barred from allowing people to share copyright-protected files online, reached a $105 million out-of-court settlement with the major record labels Thursday, the labels said...
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1 spank isn't domestic violence, Fla. court says
Family Law 08/23/2012An appeals court says a single spank doesn't qualify as domestic violence. A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal on Friday quashed an injunction for protection against domestic violence. It cited common law and a 2002 Florida Suprem...
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Southern California Law Review
Law Reviews 08/23/2012Established in 1927, the Southern California Law Review is an independent and autonomous entity. Each year the Law Review publishes one volume, which is produced in six separate issues. Each issue normally contains several articles written by outside...
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Massachusetts DUI Laws
DUI Law 08/23/2012Drunk driving―or operating under the influence (OUI)―is a serious crime in Massachusetts. You will not only face penalties from the courts but you will also face penalties by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Between the two, you could face license sus...
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Kansas DUI Information and Laws
DUI Law 08/23/2012Kansas First Offender You are DUI in Kansas if your blood alcohol level (BAC) is above .08%. Dui First Offense Penalties: Jail 48 consecutive hours up to a maximum six (6) months imprisonment, or 100 hours of community service. Fine/Fees $500.00 to $...
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Idaho DUI laws and information
DUI Law 08/23/2012Idaho First Offender You are DUI if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is over .08%. Any individual who has a .08 or higher BAC result on the breathalyzer may receive a notice of suspension and have his or her driver's license seized on the spot by the...
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DUI laws and information for Georgia
DUI Law 08/23/2012There are two types of DUI in Georgia: "less safe driver," based on your appearance, demeanor, and driving at arrest, and "per se" dui, based on your blood alcohol level (BAC). Two types: 1. DUI by being "Less Safe" (impaired) driver by alcohol (or d...