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Technology
February 15, 2018
A drone flying at sunset.

Researching Drone Laws

With the increased popularity of drones across all aspects of society, it is important to examine the laws and regulations regarding commercial, government, and recreational drone use. The American Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute have published resources to help you navigate...
HeinOnline
February 13, 2018
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Bitcoin Doesn’t Grow on Trees

This article is republished with permission by W.S. Hein. View the original article here. Although bitcoin was invented in 2009 and picked up speed in 2015, its biggest growth spurt occurred in 2017, and its popularity continues to rise. Recently, bitcoin prices have dipped due to a warning from...
Law Journal Press
February 9, 2018
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Education Law

Education Law , by Charles J. Russo and Ralph D. Mawdsley, provides an introduction to various aspects of education and school-related law. Chapters include "School Governance", "Student Rights", "Special Education and Services for Students with Disabilities", and "Sports Law". The appendices also...
HeinOnline
February 6, 2018
Pills, vials, and needles

Anti-Vaccination Movement and the Flu

This article is republished with permission by W.S. Hein. View the original article here. It is officially flu season. The dominant strain this season is the H3N2 strain, known to cause more hospitalizations and deaths than other strains. Although the flu shot’s effectiveness cannot yet be...
Westlaw
February 1, 2018

American Law Reports

American Law Reports (ALR) are a familiar staple to many legal researchers. They provide in-depth analysis on a variety of topics and include case citations across all jurisdictions. From the publisher, Thomson Reuters , "Every article is a complete research brief that summarizes all caselaw...
Caselaw & the Courts
January 25, 2018

Videos on Public Access Policy for Court Case Records

Check out the video series the Pennsylvania Courts released on the new Appellate and Trial Court Case Records Policy . These videos help attorneys and other interested parties understand how to file confidential documents, how to protect confidential information such as social security numbers, and...
HeinOnline
January 23, 2018
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Now We Got Bad Blood: Taylor Swift & Copyright Law

This article is republished with permission by W.S. Hein. View the original article here. Haters Gonna Hate Recently, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has had to shake off claims that she stole her lyrics for her famous 2014 hit single “Shake It Off.” Call it what you want, but Swift has caused some...
News & Events
January 19, 2018

"Don't Say Velcro" - Creative Trademark Enforcement

Velcro Companies , creators of the original VELCRO® brand hook and loop fasteners, recently won a major jury verdict against YKK Corporation in a patent case from the Middle District of Georgia. It was the first patent jury verdict in the district since 2001, according to a press release from...
vLex/Fastcase
January 16, 2018

Fastcase Acquires Docket Alarm

On January 10, Fastcase announced that it had acquired Docket Alarm . This acquisition should allow Fastcase to expand its services into docket alerts and provide users with sophisticated data analytics. Docket Alarm is known for predicting litigation outcomes and providing analytical profiles of...
West Academic Digital Library
January 12, 2018

Principles of Bankruptcy Law

Are you looking for a primer on bankruptcy law? Then check out Principles of Bankruptcy Law on West Academic Digital Library. It has information on both business and consumer bankruptcy. Basic bankruptcy concepts are explained in order to make code provisions understandable. Both the latest edition...