Legal

What is Missouri's castle doctrine?

Missouri’s “castle doctrine” is in the spotlight following a confrontation between protesters and gun-toting St. Louis homeowners that was shared in viral videos.

Supreme Court rules generic URLs can become trademarks

The ruling comes after a dispute dating back to 2011 between the Booking.com, a company that provides travel services, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) over whether "Booking.com" can be trademarked.

Las Vegas workers sue casinos over COVID-19 safety

Las Vegas Strip hospitality workers filed a lawsuit against casino operators on Monday accusing the companies of failing to protect employees from Covid-19, one of the first efforts to hold employers legally responsible for infections as cases in the U.S. surge.

Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law

SCOTUS struck down a Louisiana law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, ruling that it violates abortion rights the court first announced in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973.

CHOP lawsuits pile up for Seattle mayor

Washington attorney Jacob Bozeman filed a suit against Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee over their handling of the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest.