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Contemplating separation or divorce can be one of the most challenging and emotionally taxing experiences in life. If you find yourself at this crossroads, it’s vital to approach the situation with foresight and preparation. Bruce Provan, Managing Director of Page Provan Family & Fertility Lawyers, offers crucial insights and practical advice for anyone considering separation. This guide aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate this difficult transition with confidence, protecting your interests and well-being every step of the way. Understanding the Separation Process Separation often follows the breakdown of a relationship, but it doesn’t have to be a chaotic or rushed decision. Many people seek legal advice before officially announcing their intention to separate, which can make a significant difference in how smoothly the process unfolds. It’s important to understand that separation is not just about ending a relationship; it involves…

[The diversity and quality of the briefs opposing Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs speaks for itself. ] NAYesterday, the Liberty Justice Center and I  filed our appellate brief VOS Selections, Inc. v. Trump, the case challenging Trump's massive "Liberation Day" tariffs on behalf of five small businesses. We are working with Neal Katyal and Michael McConnell, both leading constitutional law scholars and appellate litigators. The case is before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, consolidated with a related case filed by 12 state governments, led by Oregon. We are defending a unanimous ruling in our favor by the US Court of International Trade. The key issue, as before, is that the government claims the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) grants the president unlimited power to impose tariffs on any nation, in any amount, for any reason, for any length of time. We contend IEEPA grants no such authority, and…

A consequential legislative proposal emerged from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), in June 2025, threatening to reform the inheritance of American public lands. Tucked into a broader budget reconciliation bill, Mike Lee’s proposal allows for the potential sale of over 250 million acres of land within the Western states of the U.S. managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Although marketed as a strategy to address housing shortages and reduce the federal budget deficit, critics contend that the bill prioritizes corporate interests and tax breaks for the wealthy over environmental protection, recreation, and Indigenous sovereignty.  What sets this bill apart from others developed before is not simply the acreage at stake but the sweeping authority it grants to federal Secretaries within federal entities the ability to select lands for sale without Congressional oversight or the…

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For many years, data brokers have existed in the shadows, exploiting gaps in privacy laws to harvest our information—all for their own profit. They sell our precise movements without our knowledge or meaningful consent to a variety of private and state actors, including law enforcement agencies. And they show no sign of stopping. This incentivizes other bad actors. If companies collect any kind of personal data and want to make a quick buck, there’s a data broker willing to buy it and sell it to the highest bidder–often law enforcement and intelligence agencies. One recent investigation by 404 Media revealed that the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), a data broker owned and operated by at least eight major U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, collected travelers’ domestic flight records and secretly sold access to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Despite selling passengers’ names, full flight itineraries, and…

Jack Kieffaber (Harvard University - Harvard Law School), Kimo Gandall (Harvard University, Harvard Law School), Steven M. Foster, Jr. (U.S. Army), & Kenny McLaren (Harvard University - Harvard Law School) have posted LLMs Are Bad Judges. So Use Our Classifier Instead on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Large Language Models suffer from prompt variance—meaning they'll give you totally different legal answers depending on how you phrase your question. Jonathan Choi demonstrated this recently when he asked ChatGPT five legal questions, each rephrased 2,000 times, and watched as the bot spat out different answers every time. When you tell somebody that AI is going to replace the judge, the lawyer, and the legal system in the next twenty years, Choi's article has become the go-to rebuttal; it's the crown jewel of the "AI bad" genre. Choi's absolutely right that LLM's are bad judges. And, if every AI was an LLM, your biglaw job…

Shortly before 6 a.m. on Thursday, a tractor-trailer reportedly collided with another vehicle on Route 45 near Agee Lane in Cumberland County, Virginia. Both lanes of the highway were shut down for several hours due to the crash, a fuel spill, and complications from the tractor-trailer’s cargo. The truck driver sustained minor injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have not yet released details about the cause of the crash. Whenever a crash involves a semi-truck and sends someone to the hospital, I want to understand exactly how and why it happened. Could Distraction or Fatigue Have Played a Role? Truck drivers often operate on tight schedules and long shifts, which can lead to fatigue and delayed reaction times. Even a few seconds of distraction, such as checking a GPS or using a phone, can make it impossible to avoid a crash. Investigators should examine the…

On the morning of July 8, 2025, a crash involving a semi-truck and a white pickup truck occurred on westbound Highway 58 at Bealeville Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, the semi-truck reportedly overturned, and one of the vehicles went down an embankment. Authorities reported the incident as a major injury crash, though it’s unclear who was injured. When I see a report like this, especially one involving an overturned semi, I want to understand whether something went wrong beyond driver error. Could a Mechanical Defect or Maintenance Issue Be Involved? Any time a semi-truck rolls over during a collision, it raises concerns about possible mechanical failures. Tire blowouts, brake failures, and suspension issues can all compromise a truck's ability to maintain stability, especially during evasive maneuvers or collisions. If a component failure contributed to this crash, the manufacturer or maintenance provider could share some responsibility. …

The Trump administration notched another victory this week when U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington granted a motion to dismiss a case brought by five organizations to stop the cancellation of more than 360 grant awards by the Justice Department. However, in reaching this relatively straightforward conclusion, Judge Mehta opted to follow a pattern set by other judges in adding his own personal commentary on the wisdom of the policy change. Judge Mehta easily found that he lacked jurisdiction over such questions. However, he then vented his own personal views on the policy: “Defendants’ rescinding of these awards is shameful. It is likely to harm communities and individuals vulnerable to crime and violence. But displeasure and sympathy are not enough in a court of law.” Actually, neither the court’s displeasure nor sympathy should be part of the decision of a court of law. With all due respect to Judge Mehta, some of us find it shameful that…

Justice for Family? Shabrya Hudson Shooting Alton.  We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Shabrya L. Hudson. Innocent Bystander Shabrya L. Hudson Killed in Alton, IL Apartment Complex Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Alton, IL – Gunfire rang out at an apartment complex early Friday morning, July 4, 2025, leaving one teen girl dead. As reported by KSDK.com, “[t]he Alton Police Department said the shooting happened at around 2 a.m. in the 900 block of Oakwood Avenue. Officers arrived and began first aid until firefighters arrived and took over. The girl was rushed to a local hospital and then airlifted to a hospital in St. Louis, where she later died of her injuries.” KSDK.com is reporting, “Shabrya Hudson, a…

Security Failure? Cameron Lollis Shooting Laurel.  We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Cameron Lollis. Cameron Lollis Killed in Laurel, MS Apartment Complex Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Laurel, MS – Gunfire rang out at an apartment complex early Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025, leaving one young man dead. As reported by DarkHorsePressNews.com, “[t]he Jones County Sheriff’s Department responded to an overnight shooting call at [apartments] located at 395 Hoy Road in the Hoy community that left a 19-year-old male dead.” WDAM.com is reporting, “JCSD deputies responded to reports of a shooting shortly after midnight Tuesday at the apartments. Jones County Coroner…identified the victim as Cameron…

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Company is recalling 171 SUVs from its Ford and Lincoln lines over a defect that could cause the passenger-side airbag to deploy with excessive force, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall affects select 2025 model-year vehicles, specifically certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. According to documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue stems from airbag inflators that a supplier improperly manufactured. The defect may cause the airbag to deploy with greater force than intended. Contact The Ammons Law Firm if You Were Injured in a Defective Vehicle If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a vehicle accident, the Ammons Law Firm is here to help. Our dedicated, experienced vehicle defect attorneys understand the devastating impact of these tragic accidents on families, and we have a proven track record of holding automotive…

Photo Credit: The Degrees Initiative/Sasika Wegner (CC BY 4.0)I post periodically about developments in the debate over solar geoengineering (SRM) and its potential role in response to climate change. News accounts may suggest that this debate moves fast, but it has three enduring, large-scale themes. First, SRM presents high stakes for climate risks and response – which most governments thus far have been reluctant to acknowledge. Second, it is crucial to build effective and legitimate capacity for global governance of these capabilities, including how they may interact with efforts to cut emissions and adapt to climate change. And third, nations of the Global South are likely to play an influential, perhaps crucial, role in developing this governance, for both politically pragmatic reasons and moral ones. Touching on all these themes, a recent meeting in South Africa – the Degrees Global Forum, held in Cape Town from May 12 to 16 – was a crucial landmark in…

Darion Pharr Shooting Stonecrest. Justice for Family? Our firm has over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across Georgia, and we have secured nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Darion Phar. Darion Pharr Killed in Stonecrest, GA Apartment Complex Shooting. (11Alive.com) Stonecrest, GA – Gunfire rang out in the vicinity of an apartment complex Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 2025, leaving one man dead. As reported by AtlantaNewsFirst.com, “DeKalb County Police are investigating who gunned down 22-year-old Darion Phar in Stonecrest on Wednesday.” 11Alive.com is reporting, “officers responded to the 30 block of Tree View Drive…around 12:20 p.m.” According to the report, “[w]hen officers arrived, they said they found a man who had been shot multiple times. He died from his injuries.” Fox5.com has…

Ho Chi Minh City (or “Saigon” as many of the locals still call it) has its own rhythms. Walkable in a way that doesn’t exist stateside, an American can stroll for hours in the oppressive afternoon heat. One might make it only two or three blocks at a time, drawn in to a local bar to punctuate each short jaunt with an ice-cold beer that can be had for the equivalent of a fistful of pennies. The non-suicidal Westerner will necessarily get around mostly on foot. Vietnam is worth visiting for the traffic alone. The streets buzz day and night with the whine of little 100cc and 125cc motorcycles. I have my motorcycle license endorsement, and I rode bikes – mainly big, American-made cruisers – for a decade. I wouldn’t dare to enter the stream of traffic in Saigon on a motorcycle. As a pedestrian, the American style of street-crossing (to wait for the directions of a traffic light or to pause until a sufficient gap in the traffic presents…

Understanding the “Interest of R.O.M.” Case: Key Insights for Dallas Custody Disputes Navigating child custody disputes can be emotionally and legally complex, especially when modifications to existing arrangements are sought. The 2024 Texas appellate case, In the Interest of R.O.M., M.C.M., and E.S.M., provides critical insights into how courts prioritize the best interests of children when modifying parent-child relationships. This case, decided by the Dallas Court of Appeals, underscores the discretion trial courts have in custody matters and the importance of sufficient evidence in supporting modifications. As a Dallas custody lawyer at the Law Office of Michael P. Granata, I’ll break down the case’s key elements, its implications for custody disputes, and what parents in similar situations should consider when seeking legal representation. Case Overview The Interest of R.O.M. case arose from a father’s appeal of a trial court’s June 8,…

WARD COUNTY, N.D. – A 51-year-old Minot man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Friday morning along U.S. Highway 2. The incident occurred when the driver heading east in a Chevrolet Silverado left the roadway, entered the ditch, and overturned. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Did the vehicle protect the motorist from serious injury? When a rollover accident occurs, it is natural to focus on what caused the crash. But we also need to ask an even more critical question: Did the vehicle provide adequate protection? Rollovers can happen for many reasons – road conditions, weather, or driver actions. But once a rollover starts, the vehicle should protect its occupants. This doesn’t always happen. Some vehicles have design flaws that make rollovers more dangerous than they should be. Weak roof structures can collapse, failing to maintain a survivable space inside. Seatbelts might not hold people securely, or airbags could fail to deploy. These…

Justice for Family? Jaykavion Gary Shooting Remerton. We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Jaykavion Gary. Jaykavion Gary Killed in Remerton, GA Parking Lot Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Remerton, GA – One teen is dead after a shooting at a parking early Saturday morning, July 5, 2025.   As reported by WCTV.tv, “[t]he shooting happened near the 1900 block of Baytree Place just after midnight Saturday. Officials said many of the bars were still open, but there was also a large crowd in the parking lot.” According to the report, “[t]he GBI reported a ‘dispute’ happening between multiple people before gunshots rang out. The 16-year old was taken to the hospital, but he [sadly] did not…