Current Legal Issue: Muhammad Ali Sues Fox
On June 3, 2016, boxing legend Muhammad Ali passed away from sepsis in an Arizona hospital, after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease.[1] Ali was known…
Two NC Law Schools Send Moot Court Teams To National Finals
Moot court teams from two North Carolina law schools continued their successful seasons with strong showings at the 68th Annual National Moot Court…
In re Janssen: Continued Evolution Of the Obviousness-Type Double Patenting Doctrine
On Jan. 23, 2018, the Federal Circuit in In re Janssen held that a patent issuing from a continuation-in-part (CIP) application is not eligible for 35 USC §…
Of Interest: A Win For Dr. Seuss, Ruling On ‘Empire,’ Tax Cut Repercussions
Members of the Sports & Entertainment Law Section found the following recent third-party articles to be of potential interest to the Section. Dr. Seuss…
MacCord’s List: IP News & Notices From Art MacCord
Art MacCord is a patent attorney with 38 years of experience. He keeps an eye on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office for new…
Coming Soon To a Street Near You: 50-Foot Wireless Cell Phone Towers
With the adoption of H.B. 310 (S.L. 2017-159), all municipalities and the N.C. Department of Transportation must allow the location of “small wireless…
How I Emerged Refined: My Moot Court Experience
This was a serious project, and I resolved to do my best on my individual assignments and as part of the team to ensure that we were successful. Upon receipt…
What Happens Next With Raise the Age In North Carolina?
On Thursday, Jan. 11, the N.C. Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee (JJAC) met for its second meeting since the passage of the Juvenile Justice…
Vince Lombardi, ‘Groundhog Day’ and the Pursuit of Perfection
What, pray tell, does legendary football coach Vince Lombardi have in common with the comedic actor Bill Murray? The pursuit of perfection. “Perfection,”…
Proposed Pattern Jury Instructions, Comment Requested
The Insurance Law Section Council prepared and approved last spring four proposed Pattern Jury Instructions relating to insurance litigation. Those proposed…