Amnesty International: US foreign aid cuts threaten human rights globally

Getty ImagesHow many times have we sat at a conference, staring at our phones, thinking to ourselves, “This feels like law school all over again!” The monotony of continuous lectures can be mind-numbing. But what if you could create a CLE that not only educates but also engages and leaves a lasting impact? In this series, we’re going to tackle the essentials of writing, presenting, and following up on CLE presentations. Let’s start by laying the groundwork for a successful CLE that keeps your audience captivated from start to finish. In the world of legal education, creating a CLE program is akin to constructing a solid and enduring building. Just as any skilled architect begins with a strong foundation, so too must a CLE presenter start with careful planning and thoughtful selection of key elements. The groundwork laid at this stage will determine the overall success of your educational project, ensuring that it stands the test of time…

For more than three decades, Florida families have encountered a painful legal roadblock after losing a loved one to medical negligence. If your child was 25 or older, unmarried, and had no minor children, you had no right to seek pain and suffering damages for their wrongful death.  This legal loophole — known by critics as the “free kill” law — has left countless parents and adult children without justice, simply because of their loved one’s age or marital status. But that could soon change. With the recent passage of Florida House Bill 6017, lawmakers have taken a major step toward correcting what many have long called an unjust and harmful exception in the state’s wrongful death statute.  If signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, HB 6017 will allow many more grieving families to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable in court, not just for medical costs and lost wages, but for their personal pain, loss,…

If you’ve been injured in a Florida boating accident, you may be facing far more than just a painful recovery. Medical bills, lost income, insurance delays, and legal uncertainty can quickly compound your stress. You might be wondering: Do I really need a boating accident lawyer? The answer often becomes clear once you consider what’s truly at stake. Florida’s waterways—from Lake Okeechobee and Biscayne Bay to the bustling Intracoastal near Boca Raton—are among the busiest in the country.  Victims of boating accidents are often left wondering who’s liable, how to pursue compensation, and whether an insurance company’s offer can be trusted. In these situations, having an experienced Florida boating accident lawyer on your side can make all the difference in protecting your rights and securing the recovery you deserve. Understanding the Unique Legal Challenges of Florida Boat Accidents According to the Florida Fish and…

Across Florida’s roads and highways, one alarming trend has become harder to ignore: the rising number of drug-impaired drivers causing catastrophic collisions. These are not just statistics—they’re life-changing events for victims and families. A single moment of impaired judgment, whether caused by a prescription pill or an illicit substance, can lead to a crash that leaves someone permanently injured or grieving a loved one’s death. The legal and medical consequences of these crashes can be overwhelming. Victims may face painful recoveries, lost wages, long-term medical care, and emotional trauma. In the midst of that, questions about fault, insurance coverage, and legal rights often arise. That’s where a Florida drug-impaired driving accident lawyer becomes an essential resource. Whether the incident occurred on Glades Road in Boca Raton or the busy stretch of I-95 near Fort Lauderdale, impaired driving cases in South Florida present…

President Trump threw global trade into chaos when he unilaterally declared new tariffs on American trading partners on “Liberation Day,” with the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) invoked to justify the new, higher tariffs. The president’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs was called into question on May 29, when the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) voided Trump’s IEEPA tariffs. Here, Stanford Law’s Alan Sykes, an expert in trade policy and international economic relations, discusses Trump’s tariffs, the CIT ruling, and the administrations’ appeal. Stanford Law School Alan Sykes.Photography by: Christine BakerCan you explain the IEEPA and what the act authorizes? Following the declaration of a national emergency by the President, the act authorizes a wide range of measures to address the emergency.  These include the authority to “regulate” “importation,” which the…

Florida’s scenic waterways—whether it’s a slow cruise through the Boca Raton Intracoastal, a day of fishing on Lake Okeechobee, or navigating the busy Fort Lauderdale inlets—offer endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation. But when a day on the water ends in an unexpected accident, the consequences can be serious and life-altering. If you or someone close to you has been harmed due to another party’s negligence, contacting a skilled Florida boating accident lawyer early on can make a significant difference in how your case unfolds and how your rights are protected. In the days after the incident, you may find yourself dealing with more than just physical injuries. The initial shock gives way to mounting concerns regarding medical expenses, time away from work, damage to your boat, and the emotional toll of the experience. This is a critical time to protect your rights and take meaningful steps toward recovery; the decisions you make…

Professional courtesy is an incredibly important concept within the legal profession. Judicial resources are often stretched thin, so it is important for adversaries to work together on certain matters and make it easier for matters to be handled. This often includes tactics like agreeing to adjournments, emailing courtesy copies of documents, and other favors that do not impact the substance of a matter. Most lawyers want to be courteous since it is the right thing to do, and they know that they may need a courtesy later on. As a result, they are inclined to extend courtesies when they can. However, some lawyers try to pressure lawyers to waive substantive rights as an alleged matter of professional courtesy when professional courtesy is inapplicable to the matter. Earlier in my career, I filed a motion to dismiss several causes of action in a complaint that I believed should not have been pled in the first instance. The causes of action did not have factual support…

A friend in need I don’t really know Adam Thierer, but I did cross paths with him a couple times many years ago in DC.  Like so many of the tightly-wound libertarian triumphalists that are attracted to the anti-copyright crowd, my first impression of him was that he should have auditioned for The Accountant.  Surely he’d at least have gotten a table read. I probably thought that because he seemed very uneasy—which I attributed to an apprehension about getting caught when really it more likely was just that he was so much smarter than me.  But only one of us knew it. Quite naturally it seems, Mr. Thierer has recently found his way to the R Street policy laundry that is as close to Google as one is to 1.01.  Readers will recall that R Street was one of the braying hounds who went after then-Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood in a hateful display back in 2016. This was before Mr. T arrived, but was when…

A devastating DUI crash on Highway 41 in Madera County has left two people dead and serves as a stark reminder of the deadly consequences of impaired driving. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating the Tuesday afternoon collision that occurred near Yosemite RV Park, south of Coarsegold. Details of the Madera County Fatal Crash The tragic incident unfolded just after 4 p.m. on Tuesday when officers received reports of a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 41. According to CHP’s preliminary investigation, the sequence of events began with a man in his 30s driving a white utility truck northbound at dangerously excessive speeds. Witnesses reported that the utility truck was traveling at speeds exceeding 100 mph when it approached a curve in the roadway. The driver lost control of the vehicle, causing the truck to begin rotating on its axis as it careened out of control. The Chain Reaction That Led to Tragedy At the critical moment, a juvenile was driving a black…

Filing a Successful NYPD Appeal involves critical components from gathering evidence to structuring your arguments. Utilizing the expertise of Kevin Sheerin and his knowledgeable legal team is an excellent first step, as hiring a seasoned professional will certainly make your appeal stand out. 80+ Google Reviews for the  Law Firm of Kevin P. Sheerin Filing an NYPD Disqualification Appeal… If you have been Psychologically  Disqualified by the NYPD for the position of Police Officer, Correction Officer, Firefighter or any other civil service job, you should begin your appeal immediately, as you only have 30 days to start the process. Although you can Appeal your Disqualification on your own, a more prudent choice is to hire experts familiar with the civil service appeals process, who have extensive knowledge and experience appealing Psychological Disqualifications. Regardless of whether you were psychologically disqualified for anxiety,…

Dentons is pleased to announce the successful completion of a US$200 million financing for the International Bank of Azerbaijan. Dentons provided legal counsel to 12 syndicated lenders led by Mashreq

Joe McIntyre (University of South Australia - School of Law) has posted Pareidolic Illusions of Meaning: ChatGPT, Pseudolaw and the Triumph of Form over Substance on SSRN. Here is the abstract: The early 2020's has seen the rise of two strange, and potentially quite impactful social phenomena: pseudolaw (where users rely upon pseudolegal arguments that mimic the form and ritual of legal argumentation but fundamentally distort the content of law), and generative AI/LLMs (which generate content that uses probabilistic calculations to create outputs that look like human generated text). This article argues that the juxtaposition of the two phenomena helps to reveal that they both share two fundamental traits: both elevate form and appearance over substance and content, and users of both routinely mistake the form for the substance. In drawing upon legal theory, computer science, linguistics and cognitive psychology, the article argues that both phenomena rely upon…

Being sent home from the hospital too soon can have devastating consequences — from delayed recovery to life-threatening complications. In Pennsylvania, premature hospital discharge is not just a healthcare issue; it can also become a legal one if it violates established standards of care. This article explores what constitutes early hospital discharge, whether it qualifies as medical malpractice under Pennsylvania law, and what steps you can take if you or a loved one has been affected.   What Is Premature Hospital Discharge? Premature hospital discharge refers to a situation in which a patient is released from medical care before they are clinically ready to leave. This can include cases where symptoms are unresolved, vital signs are unstable, necessary tests have not been completed, or there is no discharge plan or follow-up care in place. Patients may be discharged early due to administrative pressures, insurance constraints, or misjudgments by medical staff.…

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Jeffrey v Teevan (2025) EWCC 24 This is the County Court appeal of an order setting aside default judgment and a default costs order. There is a big ‘twist in the tale’, as the Circuit Judge puts it, and, because I do like a bit of dramatic tension, you’ll have to wait for it until later on in the post. Mr Jeffrey had brought a claim for unlawful eviction (including apparently an injunction for re-entry, although he never got re-entry) in July 2020, following the alleged unlawful eviction in June 2020. There were initially three defendants, the landlord, Mr Teevan, the managing agents, Reel Estates, and a Mr Hurst as an agent for the landlord. The second and third defendant were later dropped from the claim. Mr Teevan did not respond to the claim, and in January 2021, Mr J obtained an order for judgment with damages to be assessed. There were various other orders made, but we (and the appeal court) don’t know what they were. In December 2021, there was…

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 four articles of this series, we explored how noticing your energy, shifting your mindset, aligning your choices, and building intentional daily practices create a strong foundation for self-care. Now, we turn to the ultimate act of self-care: owning your time. Time is your most precious, non-renewable resource. Protecting it isn’t optional—it’s essential. Without boundaries around your time, even the best self-care intentions collapse under the weight of other people’s expectations, endless client demands, or your own internal pressure to do more. Time is of the Essence Over the last few years, after losing several close friends and family members, I’ve come to…

 Pix credit here The winds of change, and the winds of reaction, appear to be blowing strongly in the U.S. These winds are being generated by the officials of the political and appointed branches of the apparatus, with strong supporting roles by the institutionalized consultation and influencing elements of the unofficial apparatus, each wrapped in the legalities of rule of law narratives that suit them in general, that can be  used as instruments with respect to their status in the apparatus (political(social/institutional) hierarchy to which they belong or serve, and which can be advanced to serve their interests as holders of particular places within those hierarchies.  None of this is new.  Most political systems find ways of dressing this up in appropriately soothing terms which permit enough of a base for stability and the ordering of "play." Norms are both the objectives and pathways; the ordering of social relations especially…

Trump nominates his lawyer Emil Bove to 3rd Circuit