Andrew Jacobus Lawsuit Investigation

Lubbock police are continuing to investigate a fatal collision between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle that occurred early Saturday morning in west Lubbock. The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. at the intersection of 82nd Street and Upland Avenue. When officers arrived, they found 24-year-old Michael Glover, the motorcyclist, deceased at the scene. The driver of the passenger vehicle, 59-year-old Robert Mitchell, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Covenant Medical Center. Because it’s not yet clear who had the right of way, it’s important that investigators gather and review all available evidence to determine how this crash occurred and whether any traffic laws were violated. What Questions Should Be Answered About the Intersection? When two vehicles collide at an intersection, the primary question is which driver had the legal right to proceed. Investigators will likely examine whether either party failed to stop at a red light or stop sign,…

By Hannah Gadway Art law is intriguing for those already invested in the realm of law, but can also be an educational tool that can help general museum visitors understand how museums function and the significance of certain pieces in art history. In this article, I will walk through how I specifically used my “Art and Law” Student Guide tour at the Harvard Art Museums to teach about how the law is used to protect art, artists, and art collectors. Please note that I was part of the Student Guide program at the Harvard Art Museums, which is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the individual perspectives of Harvard College students.[1] This overview of my tour is meant to reflect my individual interests, not a prescribed set of highlights. The law has a significant impact on the art world, as it interacts with issues such as taxation, theft, contracts, insurance, and more. The following is a look at three pieces at the Harvard Art Museums to explore art law,…

When an insurance company fails to uphold its end of the bargain, policyholders may have the right to file a bad faith claim. In Nevada, insurance bad faith occurs when an insurer unreasonably delays, denies, or underpays a legitimate claim without proper justification.   Bad faith cases don’t just hinge on whether the insurer was wrong, they depend on showing that the company acted without a reasonable basis. Proving this requires specific evidence demonstrating the insurer’s conduct crossed the line. The burden of proof falls on you (the claimant), and gathering solid documentation can make or break your case.   Understanding the kinds of evidence Nevada courts look for is the first step in holding an insurer accountable.  Bad Faith and Nevada Law  Nevada recognizes both first-party and third-party bad faith claims.   First-party claims are situations where an insurer has failed to deal fairly with its own policyholder, such…

Getty ImagesLet’s face it, most lawyers hate the word “sales.” But if you’re growing a law practice, you are selling, whether you realize it or not. In this episode of “Be That Lawyer,” I had a great conversation with Dan Lear, who heads up partnerships at InfoTrack, about how lawyers can embrace business development without feeling inauthentic or pushy. Here are a few key takeaways: There’s no room for manipulation when everyone has the same data Dan shared a story about negotiating for a car and doing the classic walkout move. Five days later, the dealer came back with a discount. Why? Because they knew exactly what that car was worth, and so did he. The same goes for legal services. Clients today can compare you with dozens of other lawyers. The modern buyer is informed, and your role is to be clear, trustworthy, and helpful, not salesy. Relationships beat résumés Dan shared how,…

Attempting to handle your own real estate documents in Florida may seem like a straightforward way to reduce costs. In a transaction involving your most valuable asset, however, errors in these foundational legal papers can lead to significant financial and legal consequences.  Recent and substantial changes to Florida’s real estate laws, especially concerning mandatory disclosures and procedural requirements, mean that standard templates or outdated advice are more dangerous than ever. Discover the inherent dangers of preparing legal documents yourself and learn how professional legal oversight safeguards your interests. As a firm with attorneys Board Certified in Real Estate Law, we are dedicated to safeguarding the interests of buyers and sellers in Florida. We understand the precise details required for a legally sound property transaction because we manage them every day.  If you are buying or selling property in Florida, call Lulich &…

Elias Neibart has posted The Rise of the All-Writs-Act-Putative-Class-Injunction? on SSRN. Here is the abstract: In Trump v. CASA, Inc., the Supreme Court killed off the universal injunction. In a standard universal-injunction case, a single plaintiff could sue the government for injunctive relief. If they won, the government couldn’t enforce the law against anyone. If that plaintiff lost, another plaintiff—who wasn’t a party to the first case—could just sue the government again over the same conduct. Such injunctions, then, gave relief to non-parties. To the Court, that offended traditional equitable practice. The Court emphasized, however, that Rule 23 injunctions were available to give relief to large groups of plaintiffs. These injunctions are kosher because class certification ostensibly brings the entire class before the court—even if they aren’t really there. This makes all class members parties to the case who are bound by the…

  Divorce is never easy, and the emotional toll can make it difficult to think clearly about the financial and legal implications of your decisions. When you’re going through one of the most challenging times in your life, the last thing you want is to discover that critical mistakes in property division have cost you thousands of dollars – or worse, your financial security. A recent Texas Court of Appeals case, Matter of Marriage of Liardon (2025), provides a stark reminder of why having an experienced Dallas divorce attorney is essential when substantial assets are at stake. This case demonstrates how failing to properly document and trace separate property can result in losing assets you believed were rightfully yours. If you’re facing divorce in Dallas, Irving, Garland, Richardson, Mesquite, DeSoto, Grand Prairie, or surrounding areas, understanding these property division principles could save you significant financial hardship down the road. Case…

According to the National Safety Council, approximately 62 million Americans sought medical treatment for preventable injuries in 2023. Unexpected accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, with consequences ranging from minor injuries to life-altering harm. In many cases, the immediate and long-term impact of an unexpected accident can extend into just about every facet of a person’s life and result in ongoing physical, mental and emotional stress. If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help offset the ramifications of your accident. But how exactly does a personal injury claim work? Whether you’re dealing with a car crash, slip and fall or other type of personal injury, it’s important to understand the legal process involved in fighting for compensation. Here’s a step-by-step overview of the personal injury claim process for accident victims in Chicago and the surrounding areas. What is a…

The widespread use of AI has hit higher ed hard. First the teachers complained about students using ChatGPT on their assignments. Then the punishments came. Plagiarism software was updated to account for its use and students could face serious consequences for outsourcing their thinking to AI. It didn’t take long for the tables to turn: students began to complain about how often teachers were using AI! Some teachers are transparent with the process — Ithaca’s Diane Gayeski runs her student’s papers through ChatGPT for suggestions on how they should be graded and she suggests that students do the same to their work as a way to proofread. But are these fringe uses or signs of how ubiquitous AI usage will be in the classroom. The University of Michigan Law School is interested in that answer and they want applicants to get some contributions from AI when they answer it. ABA Journal was able to grab the text of a new question on the application, here it is: …

The following is a guest post by foreign law intern, Yuri Rattanaboonsen. Yuri works with Foreign Law Specialist, Sayuri Umeda, in the Global Legal Research Directorate in the Law Library of Congress.  In Thailand, surnames are generally unique to family lines, and more often than not, we rarely meet a stranger who has the same surname if he or she is not a distant relative. Before the enactment of the Thai Nationality Act in 1913, which is also known as the Surname Act, surnames were uncommon for the general public. This law required all Thai citizens and permanent residents to register a family surname for the first time. As a result, many families had to create a new surname. One important feature of the law was that each family’s surname had to be unique. (Thai Nationality Act sec.12(5).) If a name was already registered, the family would have to register a different one. Currently, the Person’s Name Act B.E. 2505 (1962), as amended by…

On June 3, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed HB 2008 into law to amend the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act,[1] the state’s comprehensive data privacy law. Among other items, effective January 1, 2026, the “sale” of two categories of personal data will be prohibited Precise geolocation information that can pinpoint an individual or device with a 1,750-foot radius, absent some specific communications or utility-related exceptions Personal data of anyone under sixteen years of age, provided that the data controller “has actual knowledge that, or willfully disregards whether, the consumer is under 16 years of age”[2] The location data provision echoes a similar prohibition that was passed in Maryland last year.[3]  Location data is considered “sensitive” because it can be readily collected from mobile devices or web browsing activities and can reveal a great deal about an individual’s habits, interests and movements.…

Legal professionals are struggling to evaluate the rapidly evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence tools for legal research, according to experts who spoke at a panel discussion during the American Association of Law Libraries annual conference in Portland, Ore., this week. The panel, titled “AI in Legal Research: Measuring What Matters with Benchmarks and Rubrics,” […]

Truck and motorcycle accidents in Missouri can cause serious injuries and complex legal situations. These cases often involve multiple parties and require in-depth knowledge of both traffic laws and personal injury regulations. A skilled truck motorcycle crash lawyer in Missouri can help injured victims fight for fair compensation and protect their legal rights after an accident. Many factors make truck and motorcycle crashes different from other accidents, such as the size of trucks and the vulnerability of motorcyclists. The right attorney understands these details and can guide victims through the process of filing claims, dealing with insurance companies, and pursuing maximum compensation. This support is crucial in a state where serious injuries and fatalities often result from these crashes. Knowing what to do immediately after an accident and working with experienced legal counsel can make a big difference in the outcome of a case. Victims should act quickly to protect…

Understanding Louisiana Estate Law with Bloom Legal Network When a loved one passes away in Louisiana, their assets don’t automatically transfer to family members. Instead, those assets go through a legal process called a succession, what many other states refer to as “probate.”  If you live in New Orleans, Metairie, […] The post What Is a Succession and How Does It Work? appeared first on Bloom Legal Network.

Supreme Court of Canada Decision: R. v. I.M. [Criminal law]

We just witnessed the untimely death of a 57-year-old American institution that has made life better for just about everyone. President Lyndon Johnson announced the creation of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in 1967 to “assist stations and producers who aim for the best in broadcasting good music, in broadcasting exciting plays, and in broadcasting reports on the whole fascinating range of human activity.” This new organization, Johnson told the country, would “try to prove that what educates can also be exciting.” This would help create Sesame Street, Mister Rogers, Reading Rainbow, primetime documentaries on Frontline, NPR news magazine shows, advancements in captioning and other media accessibility technologies. President Johnson went on to say that CPB would “get part of its support from our Government… but it will be carefully guarded from Government or from party control. It will be free, and it will be independent-and it will…

On 31 July 2024, the German Higher Regional Court of Munich (OLG München) delivered a judgment providing key insights into the repercussions board members may encounter for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Although the primary legal question centered around the legality of an executive’s dismissal under German corporate and employment law, the court’s decision was heavily influenced by its determination that the executive had prompted the company to engage in unlawful data processing, thereby breaching the GDPR. This blog post highlights the essential facts of the case and the court’s findings regarding the data protection issues involved. Background The case involved a board member of a German corporation who, over several months, systematically forwarded internal business emails to his private email account by adding his personal address in the CC field. These emails contained personal data and confidential information…

LAUREL, Md. — A young boy is in critical condition following a townhouse fire Monday afternoon that was started by an indoor s’mores kit. The incident happened in the 8500 block of Crooked Tree Lane, where flames had engulfed the second floor of a three-story townhouse. The fire left a 9-year-old boy with severe burns to his face. He was transported by ambulance to the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Burn Center in Baltimore with life-threatening injuries. One of the child’s parents also sustained burns to their hands but was treated at the scene and did not require hospitalization. The fire was traced to a home-use s’mores kit, designed to roast marshmallows indoors. Families affected by dangerous tabletop fire pits deserve answers and justice How devastating. A device meant to create sweet family moments turned into a source of tragedy in an instant. Even more troubling is that these indoor fire kits continue to make their way into homes, where families trust…