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Federal Appeals Court Says Famed Artist Warhol Infringed Photographer’s Copyright in Image of Pop Star Prince
Vanity Fair ran the Warhol image created based on Goldsmith’s photo in its Nov. 1984 edition. The magazine credited Goldsmith for the source photograph by including the statement “source photograph © 1984 by Lynn Goldsmith/LGI,” according to a federal district court opinion.
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Appellate Roundup: Recent Decisions by Federal Appeals Courts Address Abortion, Public Nudity, State Ban on Cooperation with U.S. Immigration Authorities
This roundup of some significant recent decisions from appeals courts around the nation highlights opinions on issues that may have national importance.
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Lee Confirmed to 2nd Circuit as Fourth Biden Appeals Court Judge
The nomination of Eunice Lee to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was approved by the Senate on a 50-47 vote.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Nomination of Voting Rights Advocate Pérez to Federal Appeals Court
A Senate panel ignored opposition to Myrna Pérez and sent her nomination as a judge of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to the floor.
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Biden Nominates Charlotte Sweeney to Federal Bench as Jackson’s Replacement
President Joe Biden has nominated Denver lawyer Charlotte Sweeney to a federal trial court seat in the state.
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Senate Committee Considers Nomination of Voting Rights Advocate Pérez to Federal Appeals Court
The appointment of voting rights lawyer, Myrna Pérez, for a federal appeals court vacancy in New York may presage debate.
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Senate Confirms Jackson, First Biden Appeals Court Choice
The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first U.S appellate court judge of President Joe Biden’s administration in a 53-46 vote.