In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, unmanned drones became critical tools for rescue teams in Texas. Described as a “landmark in the evolution of drone usage” by FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, pro-pilots of the small, camera-enabled flying-machines aided the National Guard in creating maps to identify the locations of survivors, show landscape changes, and …
“TC Heartland changed the venue landscape. For the first time in 27 years, a defendant may argue credibly that venue is improper in a judicial district where it is subject to a court’s personal jurisdiction but where it is not incorporated and has no regular and established place of business.” Westech Aerosol Corp. v. 3M …
Background The debate over gun rights has been re-sparked this month after the deadliest mass shooting in American history. Gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire on a crowd of 22,000 fans at a Las Vegas music festival from the 32nd floor of a nearby hotel, using a rapid-fire weapon. 59 people were killed and 527 were …
When one thinks of online entertainment, many domains, such as Hulu, Netflix, and Buzzfeed come to mind. However, few websites have as much clout, recognition, and daily traffic as does YouTube. YouTube, whose users watch nearly 1 billion hours of video per day, has become a staple in the online presence of billions of users …
In the wake of the Las Vegas Massacre, advocates on both sides of the political spectrum have sought solutions for avoiding future tragedies caused by gun violence. While much of the debate has focused on banning “bump stock” attachments and implementing tighter ownership restrictions, one company has taken a different approach to preventing such catastrophes, …
“Sharing economy” businesses, like Airbnb and Uber, typically function by facilitating peer-to-peer transactions and then taking a cut of the exchange. These corporations have been criticized, for years, for using business models that are largely based on evading regulations and taxation. However, others advocate for the businesses because they create new services that consumers enjoy, …
Picture yourself as a new litigator, set to try an important case before an unknown judge. What if you could access, in advance of trial, a trove of helpful information about this judge? What if you could find out whether she leans plaintiff or defendant, how she usually rules on summary judgement motions, or how …
A recent movement within the electricity sector focuses on the potential threat of intermittent renewable resources rapidly tying into the grid. Renewable resources, like solar and wind, are considered “intermittent” because electric power flow from these resources is subject to potentially significant variations throughout the day, the week, and the year. Imagine a partly cloudy …
On October 2, 2017, the Supreme Court of the United States began their 2017-2018 term, once again operating at full capacity with nine justices after the confirmation of Justice Neil Gorsuch earlier this year. The Court certainly needs all its strength as it sits down to a docket addressing freedom of religion, the definition of …
United States Magistrate Judge Ellen Carmody recently ordered two Michigan lawmakers to turn over to Tesla Motors communications with “nonlegislative third parties” in Tesla Motors Inc. v. Johnson, et al. Tesla issued subpoenas for the two members of the Michigan legislature to turn over any emails and all other communications with third parties during the …
