The U.S. Supreme Court rules on a pivotal intellectual property case between a textbook publisher and a college student. Google may be facing yet another IP lawsuit launched by the European Commission. The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

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Textbook Copyright Issue, Google Unfair Practices & Supreme Court Review of Voting Rights Act – News Center Podcast

Will the law ever draw a line in the sand for the limits of protected speech? Do juries often use jury nullification? Where is the President going to go with Simpson-Bowles, if anywhere?

Limits of Protected Speech, Jury Nullification and Simpson-Bowles is Back – News Center Podcast

In vitro fertilization was a success in 1978. Today the legal definition of “parent” is debatable. There are more than two candidates running for President. Who are they? Patent trolls take after Amazon, LinkedIn and Facebook – again.

In Vitro Fertilization, Presidential Candidates and Patent Trolls Strike Again – News Center Podcast

Samsung got stung with a $1.05 billion damage payout for infringing on six of Apple’s patents. Sports fan violence is on the rise. What are the liability issues involved? Mitt Romney accepted the nomination for President of the United States, despite internal dissent over a perceived attack on the middle class.

Samsung Copyright Infringement, Sport Fan Violence, Republican Convention Dissent – News Center Podcast

Three stories on tap: Glocks v. Docs, the violation of doctor’s First Amendment Rights, International Trade Commission Facing Changes and Restrictions on Voting Rights for Felons. Hot button topics to capture your attention.

Glocks v. Docs, ITC and Restrictions on Voting – News Center Podcast

Weeks after upholding the Affordble Care Act, Congress and the Department of Justice is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on the issue of same-sex marriage, something they have not addressed yet.

Gay Marriage Shaping Up To Be The Supreme Court Blockbuster For The Coming Term – News Center Podcast

The International Trade Commission has ruled that two patents at the root of Overland Storage’s seven patent infringement lawsuits are valid. Whether or not this is a grab for cash, remains to be seen.

Slowly Dying Technology Goes for Gold with Patent Infringement Lawsuit – News Center Podcast

Governor Rick Scott of Florida is conducting a controversial purge of the ranks of voters, less than five months before the Presidential election. His motive? To eliminate voter fraud. Some think he wants to suppress the vote.

Florida’s Voter Purge Part of Long History – News Center Podcast

The NFL has been sidelined with a class action lawsuit alleging they misled players about concussions leading to long-term brain damage, and the Supreme Court has declined to hear Guantanamo Bay prisoner appeals.

Former NFL Players Filing Lawsuit Against League & Supreme Court Declines to Hear Guantanamo Bay Prisoner Appeals – News Center Podcast

Patent trolls have struck again, this time suing Apple for their complete line of touch products. The troll stands to gain a lot of money, should they win their case.

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