Bratz dolls are facing removal from all shops after a US federal court banned parent company MGA Entertainment from making the Barbie-rival. The court issued the order after Barbie-maker Mattel, won a landmark copyright-infringementcase against MGA...
An attorney for a half dozen gay couples challenging Iowa’s same-sex marriage ban argued today before the state supreme court that the law violates his clients’ constitutional rights. Scott Drake talks with Howard Law Prof. Aderson Francois who...
According to Douglas Woodwell, “Last week’s attack on India’s financial center has broad implications for global stability, nuclear proliferation and security against terrorism.” He says the Mumbai siege – in which well-trained gunmen arriving by...
In this edition of Voices of the Law, host Scott Drake talks with noted environmental attorney Jan Schlichtmann about his recent work in the Danversport, MA explosion settlement. This was another example of the innovative techniquespioneered by the...
Judge Eugene M. Hyman is a judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara (San Jose) where, for 17 years, he has presided over cases in the criminal, civil, probate, family, and delinquency divisions of the court.Scott Drake and...
A disturbing trend is developing. More people are acting as their own lawyers, even in complex cases. Family law judge Sue Talia talks about the pitfalls and opportunities for small firms to service this market.
The Scores strip clubs have been smacked with a federal lawsuit for skimping on tips paid in "Diamond Dollars" - phony cash that patrons buy with a credit card and use for everything from drinks to gratuities to lap dances. Scott Drake...
This coming November 15, the United States will host a summit of the G-20 leaders to discuss the underlying causes of the credit crisis and begin developing principles of reform for financial regulators and institutions. But as representatives such...