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You know that estate planning is important. You also know it is not something you want to get wrong. Whether you have a growing family, significant assets, or specific goals about how your legacy is handled, creating a legally sound plan matters. What you may not realize is how much smoother the process can be with the right legal guidance. Working with a licensed estate planning lawyer gives you the tools, structure, and clarity to create a plan that reflects your intentions and serves your family well. Here are five compelling reasons to consider working with an estate planning lawyer [Read more...] The post Top 5 Reasons to Engage an Estate Planning Lawyer appeared first on Augulis Law Firm.

Non-compete agreements can be a powerful business tool, but in Louisiana, they’re governed by some of the strictest laws in the country. Whether you’re an employer trying to protect your business interests or an employee being asked to sign one, understanding how non-compete agreements work in this state is crucial. […] The post Understanding Non-Compete Agreements in Louisiana: What You Need to Know appeared first on Bloom Legal Network.

Allied World Nat’l Assur. Co. v. NHC, Inc., 2025 WL 1852789, No. 22-00469 MWJS-WRP (D. Haw. Jul. 3, 2025) Nice to see good old-fashioned legal reasoning in these times. In the underlying lawsuit, class plaintiffs alleged that MNS falsely advertised coffee products labeled as “Kona” that contained little to nothing of the real thing, thus capturing a price premium. MNS ultimately settled the lawsuit for $12 million and sought indemnification from its umbrella insurers. Interpreting the relevant policy’s advertising injury coverage, the court found that an exclusion barred coverage and granted summary judgment for the insurers. The underlying lawsuit asserted Lanham Act violations. MNS and other named retailers sought the dismissal of the Lanham Act false advertising claim against them to the extent they had acted purely in their role as retailers. The court granted that motion, reasoning that a false advertising claim requires “a false statement…

After attorney work stoppage, some criminal defendants released over lack of representation in this state

Host Christopher T. Anderson and team are at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, a job candidate is a great cultural fit but doesn’t have the skills. And, what about an employe who doesn’t communicate like you? EPISODE NOTES:  In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: A law firm owner finds an associate candidate who seems like a good “culture” fit and has great qualities. There’s potential, but not the experience and skills for this position. Does the firm take a chance and invest, find another role for the candidate, or look for a more polished attorney? What to do with an employee who doesn’t fit the office culture and struggles to communicate with coworkers? Even worse, efforts to develop communication skills fall flat. Can this ever work out? Christopher’s insights will surprise you. Where do you stand on the old mantra “hire slow, fire fast?” The panel challenges…

Ontario’s employment laws are evolving again. As part of Bill 30 (Working for Workers Act, 2025), the province has introduced three new types of unpaid leaves under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) that are set to affect thousands of workers. Whether you’re facing a long-term illness, growing your family through adoption or surrogacy, or part of a large-scale termination, these changes are worth understanding. 1. Long-Term Sick Leave — In Force June 19, 2025 Starting June 19, 2025, Ontario workers will be entitled to 27 weeks of unpaid leave if they suffer from a serious medical condition, including: Chronic illnesses (e.g., autoimmune diseases) Episodic conditions (e.g., flare-ups of MS, migraines, or mental health issues) This new leave provides much-needed protection for workers whose medical issues go beyond the scope of regular sick days or short-term disability. While unpaid, the leave allows employees to focus on recovery without risking job loss.…

EvenUp, a legal technology company leveraging AI to transform personal injury law, today announced two new products that expand the capabilities of its platform for performing case analysis and for keeping in contact with clients: AI Playbooks and Voice Agent. It also announced major enhancements to the AI Drafts product suite it released two months […]

The 2025 state-wide Mark S. Cady Day of Public Service (Cady Day) will take place on Friday, Oct. 17. This will mark the 6th year that members of the Iowa legal community have come together to perform public service or pro bono work to honor the legacy of the late Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady. Cady’s career as a public servant spanned nearly four decades and was marked by his devotion to the pursuit of justice for all Iowans.  The Cady Day of Service brings together hundreds of volunteers who give back to their communities through legal clinics, service projects, and educational initiatives. These collective efforts have made a meaningful difference in the lives of tens of thousands of people across Iowa and beyond. “During the Cady Day of Service, we honor the legacy of Chief Justice Cady not only with words, but with action,” said Iowa State Bar Association President Kathy Law. “The Cady Day of Service reminds us that justice…

The plaintiff in this case sued the City of New York, challenging its policy against video-recording in police facilities, including stationhouse lobbies. He posts his interactions with the police on YouTube, but these videos have gotten him arrested. He claims these arrests violate the First Amendment. This case has reached the Second Circuit, which has determined the State Court of Appeals has to resolve whether New York State and City statutes allow people to make these video recordings. The State Court of Appeals will have to issue a definitive ruling.The case is Reyes v. City of New York, issued on June 18. The trial court said plaintiff was likely to win this case, entering an injunction in his favor. That ruling is now on hold while New York's highest court sorts out this issue. While an NYPD policy says people can film police activity, that right does not extend to the interior of police facilities. But state and city laws, which also allow non-arrestees to…

Fired California bar executive director should get 30-day suspension, panel says, citing ‘duty to be truthful’

Here is your chance to “Ask the Experts” at State and Federal Communications, Inc. Send your questions to experts@stateandfed.com. (Of course, we have always been available to answer questions from clients that are specific to your needs, and we encourage you to continue to call or email us with questions about your particular company or organization. As always, we will confidentially and directly provide answers or information you need.) Our replies are not legal advice, but rather our analysis of laws, rules, and regulations. Q.   Our company is a federal registrant, and we’ve been working with an executive branch employee who is currently on paid administrative leave after accepting a “deferred resignation” offer from the Trump administration. She is now focused on starting a new consulting business and has no involvement with her former office or any decision-making responsibilities. We would like to offer her a complimentary…

Israel announced in May that it was launching Operation “Gideon’s Chariots,” a new extensive ground operation in Gaza. Haaretz reported on the final plans for the operation, which were presented to the senior commanders who would lead the campaign. The plans outlined several goals, including “defeating Hamas,” demobilizing the area, and returning Israeli hostages, a goal relegated to the last place on the list. But another distinct aim was also articulated: “concentrating and moving the population.” This objective is not about temporary concentration and evacuation to minimize harm to non-combatants during the execution of the purported goal of “defeating Hamas,” but rather concentration and evacuation as an objective in and of itself. It is a measure of control that may even create conditions for “voluntary” migration. Following the publication of the military’s plans,  Moshe “Bogy”…

Key Takeaways: President Donald Trump signed wide-ranging tax legislation, P.L. 119-21 (the Legislation) on July 4, 2025. The Legislation includes net tax cuts of $4.5 trillion and spending cuts of $1.2 trillion, for a cost compared with current law of approximately $3.3 trillion over the 10-year budget window. The Legislation will affect nearly every sector of the economy and every type of taxpayer, including individuals, corporations, pass-through entities and tax-exempt organizations. The race to remake portions of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and to prevent expiration of certain Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions reached completion with Legislation signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The Legislation combines spending and policy priorities from 11 congressional committees and will reshape federal policy across nearly every sector of the U.S. economy. With respect to taxes, notable provisions include the following: The Legislation makes permanent…

In Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, 605 U.S. ____ (2025), the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Mexican government can’t hold gun manufacturers liable for aiding and abetting gun trafficking and drug cartels that have injured Mexico. According to the unanimous Court, because Mexico’s complaint did not plausibly allege that the gun manufacturers aided and abetted gun dealers’ unlawful sales of firearms to Mexican traffickers, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act barred the suit. Facts of the Case The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) bars certain lawsuits against manufacturers and sellers of firearms. The statute provides that a “qualified civil liability action . . . may not be brought in any Federal or State court,” and defines that term to include a “civil action or proceeding” against a firearms manufacturer or seller stemming from “the criminal or unlawful misuse” of a…

July 8, 2025 |  By: George Reilly   While Warren Zevon’s classic 1978 song did not actually involve issues with a Trustee, a recent court battle in the Estate of the late great Jimmy Buffett brought this song to mind. Jimmy used to occasionally cover “Lawyers, Guns and Money” in concert, and at least two of those three things are now playing out in dueling lawsuits in separate courthouses in Florida and California as Jimmy’s widow Jane is seeking the removal of Jimmy’s former business manager as Co-Trustee of an irrevocable Trust established after his death. The man with the self-proclaimed “best summer job in the world” did pretty well for himself, with estimates of the value of the assets in this Trust alone said to be in the $275 million range, so money and lawyers are definitely involved. Likely no guns needed, fortunately!   According to documents filed in the two courts, this marital Trust was intended to benefit…

“Referral barred based on training relationship with law firm” — “A nonprofit that maintains a legal training relationship with a law firm may not refer prospective clients to that firm unless affected prospective clients give informed written consent, the Rhode Island Supreme Court Ethics Advisory Panel has found.” “The panel decided the issue in response to an inquiry from a staff attorney for the nonprofit, which provides pro bono legal representation primarily to domestic violence victims. The inquiring attorney’s employer maintains a business relationship with a law firm, under which the firm’s attorneys have trained the inquiring lawyer for a fee.” “The inquiring attorney’s employer intends to craft a referral list of law firms to which prospective clients presenting a conflict of interest may be referred. The inquiring attorney wishes to add the firm to the referral list but is unsure whether doing so…

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture July 8, 2025 Fast facts: Water markets...