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We recently posted a piece about how local Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) has once again lobbied the Texas Legislature during its 2025 session to gut the Michael Morton Act—a 2013 act designed to prevent wrongful convictions—in a manner that would resurrect the kind of prosecutorial misconduct that made Texas one of the nation’s leaders in wrongful convictions secured through such misconduct. Not satisfied with this draconian law-and-order effort (a pro-victim/prosecution effort as she would call it), Huffman has joined forces with Gov. Gregg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and a cadre of her like-minded Republican colleagues to restrict bail constitutionally. At the opening of the 2025 Legislative session earlier this year, Abbott used his State of State Address to inform the legislature (58 percent of whom are Republicans) that his continued political assault on the constitutional right to bail would be an “emergency item” for lawmakers. Lt. Gov.…

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan pleaded not guilty Thursday in federal court to charges alleging she interfered with federal immigration enforcement by assisting a noncitizen avoiding arrest by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Judge Dugan is facing two federal charges, the first being concealing an individual to prevent arrest, and the second obstruction of justice. The charges stem from an April 18 incident in which she allegedly helped a man identified as Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, who is reportedly in the US without legal status, exit her courtroom through a back door to evade ICE agents waiting in the courthouse. The arraignment took place in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, where Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries scheduled a trial to begin on July 21. Dugan’s attorney, Steven Biskupic, stated the trial is expected to last approximately one week. Federal prosecutors allege that Dugan’s actions constituted active…

[The brief is on behalf of the Cato Institute and myself. ] Venezuelans fleeing the socialist regime of Nicolas Maduro. (NA)  On Friday, the Cato Institute and I filed a Supreme Court amicus brief in Noem v. Doe, a case where the Trump Administration is trying to terminate parole status for over 500,000 legal immigrants from four Latin American nations. The brief is available here. Here's a summary of the brief I prepared for the Cato website: In early 2023, the Department of Homeland Security established a program under which citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela ("CHNV") were eligible to request two years of humanitarian parole into the United States if someone lawfully present in the United States was willing to sponsor them and commit to providing financial and other support. The policy was based on the highly successful Uniting for Ukraine parole program and a more limited parole program for Venezuelan nationals, both of which began in…

Dentons Lee is pleased to welcome Senior Foreign Attorney Anna Jeewon Shin (Admitted to the New York and New Jersey Bars).

Global law firm Dentons, with a team led by Oliver Dreher, has again advised the German Finance Agency (Bundesrepublik Deutschland – Finanzagentur GmbH) on the successful syndication of a federa

We’re thrilled to announce that Dentons LuatViet has been honored in 8 practice areas at the Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) Vietnam Law Firm Awards 2025—doubling our previous recognition

We are pleased to announce that Senior Attorney Hailey Hye-in Jin has been appointed as Legal Advisor to Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province for a two-year term, effective May 15, 2025.

Dentons has become the first large law firm in Australia to announce they have achieved a 0% median gender gay gap, after just completing the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Compliance reporti

Warner Music Group just sued DSW for using 200+ hit songs in social media ads—without permission. Those TikToks could now cost $30M. On this episode of The Briefing, entertainment and IP attorneys Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down the legal firestorm and what every brand needs to know before hitting “post.” Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here. Subscribe to Podcast Subscribe on YouTube

Temporary vs. permanent layoffs are back in the spotlight across Ontario, as workers navigate job insecurity in an uncertain economy. According to a recent survey by the Toronto Region Board of Trade, nearly 40% of Toronto-area workers fear losing their jobs in the next 12 months. For younger workers under 35, that number climbs to nearly 50%. With major May 2025 layoff announcements from TD Bank, OpenText, and Alstom, employees across industries are left wondering what their rights are—and what they’re truly owed—whether their layoff is temporary or permanent. Understanding Temporary vs. Permanent Layoffs Ontario law treats temporary vs. permanent layoffs very differently. Knowing which category your situation falls into is crucial for protecting your legal rights, accessing severance, and ensuring continued benefits where applicable. A temporary layoff occurs when an employer suspends an employee’s work with the intention of recalling them…

Judge John Bates, appointed by George W. Bush, is overseeing the litigation filed by Jenner & Block against the Trump administration challenging the Executive Order targeting the firm. Bates quickly issued a temporary restraining order, barring the enforcement of the most pernicious provisions of the EO. And Jenner followed up with a motion for summary judgment. Now that’s been granted with Judge Bates writing the EO is “null and void.” “More subtle but perhaps more pernicious is the message the [executive order] sends to the lawyers whose unalloyed advocacy protects against governmental viewpoint becoming government-imposed orthodoxy,” Bates wrote. “This order, like the others, seeks to chill legal representation the administration doesn’t like, thereby insulating the Executive Branch from the judicial check fundamental to the separation of powers. It thus violates the Constitution and the Court will enjoin its operation in…

Neck and Back Pain After a Car Accident: Could It Be a Herniated Disc? Neck and back pain are some of the most common complaints after a car accident. While some soreness is expected after a crash, especially in rear-end or side-impact collisions, persistent pain may signal something more serious—like a herniated disc. Unfortunately, many car accident victims ignore the signs or don’t realize how severe a disc injury can be until it’s too late. At Anderson Franco Law, we’ve helped countless accident victims in San Francisco and across California get compensation for spinal injuries, including herniated discs. If you’re dealing with ongoing pain after a car crash, this guide explains what a herniated disc is, how to spot it, and what legal steps to take to protect your health and your rights. What Is a Herniated Disc? Your spine is made up of small bones called vertebrae. Between each vertebra is a cushion-like disc that acts as a shock…

No, not quite. Frequent readers of my Truth on the Market posts (and I hope that the plural form is not self-delusion) may recall my March musings about “What Changes Might, and Should, a New FTC Majority Bring?” I wondered whether a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) majority might drop, among other things, the rushed and ill-considered Robinson Patman Act (RPA) case against Pepsi. Just remember, you read it here first. As I noted at the time: Ferguson and Holyoak were none too pleased with the circulation. Writing his dissent in his last days as a minority commissioner, Ferguson was clear that the presented case seemed nowhere near the enforcement margin:  The gaping holes in the evidence that Commission staff collected in its limited investigation make it impossible to determine whether the defendant, PepsiCo, Inc. (“Pepsi”), has broken the law. The Commission majority sues Pepsi nonetheless. The paucity of evidence is not a problem for the…

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world.  It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments  in the field. “If First Amendment freedoms are compromised, our democracy will be compromised, too,” argues a collective letter published this week by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University. “We fear that if major institutions continue to submit rather than stand on their rights, the freedoms of speech and the press will be seriously and perhaps irrecoverably weakened.” Responding to President Trump’s multi-frontal assault on free speech, the signatories – ACLU, the Committee to Protect Journalists, FIRE, the Freedom of the Press Foundation, Reporters…

Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership with our friends at MothersEsquire. Welcome Sonya L. Sigler back to our pages. Click here if you’d like to donate to MothersEsquire. In the first three articles of this series, we explored how noticing your energy, shifting your mindset, and aligning your choices with your true values are critical foundations for sustainable self-care. Now we move from foundation to daily function — because no matter how strong your intentions are, your daily habits shape your reality. When your daily life supports you — when your routines and small choices reinforce your energy and priorities — everything else flows more easily. Home life runs smoother, work becomes more manageable, and stress feels less overwhelming. And when your day-to-day life is chaotic or misaligned, it often spills over into your professional world too. Over time,…

Divorce can be a complicated and emotionally draining process. If you have decided to divorce, or if you are even considering it, you need to understand the grounds for divorce under the Texas Family Code. There is no such thing as being unable to secure a divorce if you want one — even over your spouse’s objections. Nevertheless, Texas recognizes three fault-based and four no-fault grounds for divorce. If you are a spouse seeking a divorce, contact a San Antonio divorce lawyer to help you decide which of these options is right for you. Preliminary: Texas residence requirements Texas requires either you or your spouse to have accumulated at least six months of residency in Texas and 90 days of residence in the county where the divorce was filed. There are exceptions for military families. Your sworn statement might be enough to prove residency. You don’t have to live in Texas to file for divorce there, as long as your spouse meets residency requirements.…

Global law firm Dentons has advised Grupa Pracuj - the leader in HR Tech in Central and Eastern Europe - on a series of transactions to increase its stake in two leading Ukrainian recruitment platform

In a case involving a fatal car accident, the Appellate Division addressed whether a driver who admitted to falling asleep at the wheel could be found negligent as a matter of law. The lower court denied the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment, but the appellate court reversed. The case clarified the legal standards for holding drivers responsible when they fall asleep while operating a vehicle. Background FactsThe plaintiffs brought a lawsuit after their son died in a car accident. He had been a passenger in a vehicle driven by defendant Timothy M. Heyward. According to the evidence, Heyward fell asleep while driving. As a result, the car left the roadway and went down an embankment, causing the death of the passenger. In support of their motion for summary judgment, the plaintiffs presented evidence showing that Heyward had admitted to falling asleep at the wheel. The defendants did not offer any evidence to dispute that admission. However, the Supreme Court denied…