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Limiting the Kinship Preference in Foster to Adopt Situations

An unknown author said that "family is a little world created by love." Does this comport with the old adage that "blood is thicker than water"?.. Read More

Rick Pitino's Lawsuit Against Louisville Could Set New Precedent on Contract Law

On November 30, 2017, Rick Pitino filed a lawsuit against the University of Louisville Athletic Association (the "ULAA"). Pitino filed the lawsuit.. Read More

Class Certification Proving Challenging in Data Breach Actions

A trio of decisions illustrates the challenge of obtaining class certification in class actions based on data breaches. Relatively few courts have.. Read More

DOJ TO ACADEMY: DON'T CANCEL NETFLIX

The Netflix-produced film Roma won a number of categories at the Academy Awards (commonly known as the Oscars) this year, although it fell short of.. Read More

Seventh Circuit Invokes Carpenter v. United States to Reject Third-Party Doctrine Argument

A recent Seventh Circuit case will provide privacy enthusiasts optimism for how well our courts evolve traditional legal principles to address the.. Read More

The Return of Brian Wright, Partner

After leaving Faruki+ in 2016 to serve as General Counsel and Vice President of Innovation for Henny Penny Corporation, Brian Wright is returning to.. Read More

Corruption Trial of Governor Cuomo's Former Aide Tests New Definition of "Official Act"

The trial of a former aide to New York governor Andrew Cuomo is the first in a series of high-profile cases that will apply the Supreme Court's.. Read More

Can Customs and Border Protection Agents Forensically Search Your Smartphone Without a Warrant?

Case Overview According to the one court of appeals, the answer is yes. Last week, a divided panel of judges from the Eleventh Circuit Court of.. Read More

Russia Investigation: Did Campaign Members Promise an "Official Act" under Federal Anti-Corruption Statutes?

The special counsel’s investigation into Russia’s alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election has already brought significant national.. Read More

Ohio Supreme Court Rules Criminal Statute Requiring Disclosure of HIV Status Does Not Violate the First Amendment

In August, the Ohio Supreme Court decided an issue of first impression on the constitutionality of a statute proscribing a person who knows they are.. Read More
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