Eric Goldman
MAY 17, 2024
A Brief Recap on Contract Preemption To appreciate the significance of this opinion, let’s revisit the law of copyright preemption. 301(a) , which preempts state laws “equivalent” to copyright. If a contract does that, it should not be enforceable as a matter of federal law. In 2022, in ML Genius v.
Kevin O'Keefe
JANUARY 25, 2023
I imagined I was an Iowa lawyer looking to develop a niche in agricultural law. I asked “What are good ideas for a niche legal blog on agriculture law in Iowa?” Overviews of Iowa’s state laws and regulations related to farming and agriculture, including those pertaining to zoning, land use, and conservation.
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Eric Goldman
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The plaintiff claimed that federal law didn’t preempt his state law claim, but the court breezily rejects that. (I Because the removal of content is a traditional editorial function, Section 230(c)(1) bars plaintiff’s lawsuit.” ” The court cites Force v. ” Motion to dismiss granted.
Eric Goldman
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Since we affirm the district court’s rulings on the state law claims, we need not resolve the federal law cross appeal.” That was an obviously problematic conclusion. Nevertheless, the Tenth Circuit dodges it: “We need not reach this issue.
Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Federal laws and regulations provide specific protections to people with disabilities. This federal law covers not only people with disabilities but also people who are perceived as having disabilities and people who have relationships or associations with people with disabilities.
Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog
APRIL 5, 2023
These cover personal taxes , business taxes , tax debts when someone falls behind on their obligations, and tax audits when the IRS checks to make sure that a taxpayer followed the law. The Tax Law Center also covers topics such as property tax , estate tax , and sales tax more briefly.
Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog
APRIL 23, 2024
A driver can refuse a chemical test , but they should know about implied consent laws. These provide that a driver automatically consents to chemical testing in certain situations defined by state law, such as a DUI arrest. All states have met this condition. What Does “Zero Tolerance” Mean for Underage DUI? 02 or higher.
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