Centropneus SRL Recalls Defective Michelin CrossClimate 2 Tires Due to Risk of Crash

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to immediately stop using tabletop fire pits and similar products that burn alcohol or other liquid fuels in open containers. These products, which are often marketed as fire pots, portable fireplaces, or miniature indoor fire pits, pose serious fire and burn risks—including flame jetting and uncontrolled fires—when fuel is ignited or refilled. The alert follows a string of incidents involving these devices, which have been linked to two deaths and at least 60 burn injuries since 2019. At the heart of the hazard is a common design flaw: users are instructed to pour isopropyl alcohol or similar fuels directly into an open reservoir and then ignite them in the same space. This method violates ASTM F3363-19, a voluntary safety standard intended to prevent flame jetting and pool fires, where flames race across the surface of spilled or pooled liquid fuel. Flame jetting can…

This post is part of our Frequently Asked Legal Questions series.  This year marks the 110th anniversary of the adoption of six laws on children’s rights in Norway, which became known as the “Castbergian Child Acts” (Castbergske barnelovene) and regulate the relationship between parent and child, in particular strengthening children’s rights over their unwed fathers. The laws are part of UNESCO ‘s Memory of the World. The laws are Act on Children when the Parents have not Married Each Other (Lov om barn hvis foreldre ikke har inngått ekteskap med hverandre (10 april 1915)) Act on Changes to the Inheritance Act (Lov om forandringer i arveloven  (10 april 1915)) Act on Changes to the Legal Status of Spouses (Lov om forandringer i formuesforholdet mellem egtefæller (10 april 1915)) Act on Changes to the Act on Access to Divorce (Lov om forandringer I lov om adgang til opløsning av egteskap (10 april 1915)) Act on Children…

Bedroom arrangements affect child custody decisions in several ways. For example, judges like setups that respect children’s needs for sleep, study, and personal space. Meanwhile, courts in Arlington Heights may be less likely to approve custody arrangements where teenage siblings of different genders share the same bedroom. Judges often consider children’s developmental appropriateness and emotional maturity. Even modest changes, such as privacy dividers, can show you are committed to your child’s well-being. Call The Law Offices of Roger W. Stelk at 847-506-7330 to discuss how your living situation could influence your custody case. Why Do Judges Consider Sleeping Arrangements in Custody Hearings? In Arlington Heights, there are about 2.41 persons per household, and children’s living conditions play a big role in their daily welfare. This is a major reason judges evaluate kids’ sleeping quarters and arrangements. Considerations include…

Shon Hopwood is a name that is often celebrated within the legal profession as a case of true criminal reform. In case you’re not familiar with him, Hopwood served more than a decade in federal prison for bank robbery but he went on to go to law school, and later became a professor at Georgetown Law, one of the most prestigious law schools in the country. Hopwood mentored Tiffany Trump during her time at Georgetown, and even assisted in the development of the First Step Act, a federal prison and sentencing reform bill that Trump signed into law during his first term, but things took a turn for him in 2023, when he was arrested and accused of some rather disturbing allegations of domestic violence. Hopwood — who is currently on leave from the law school — was recently convicted, and now stands to return to prison. The Washington Post has additional details: [Hopwood] was convicted Friday of assaulting his wife, ignoring a…

Key Takeaways: If you are injured as a result of the negligence of another person and pursue a claim or lawsuit for your injuries, your health insurance company may have a right to recover what they paid in health benefits from your settlement or verdict. In some instances, your attorney is required by law to hold the amount of a health insurance lien in escrow. Your final award may be reduced by the amount of the health insurance lien. Most people know that if you have suffered serious injuries because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a claim or a lawsuit and receive compensation. What many people don’t know, however, is that some, if not all, of the money you are awarded can be subject to a health insurance lien. What is a Health Insurance Lien? A health insurance lien in the context of a personal injury case is a security (financial) interest in your case held by your health insurance company. If a lien is placed on your case, it means that…

Dexcom has provided an update on its ongoing recall of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) receivers, which the FDA previously classified as Class I—the agency’s most serious recall category due to the risk of severe injury or death. The recall affects components of the Dexcom One, One+, G6, and G7 systems, including receivers used to alert patients when glucose levels are dangerously high or low. A defect involving the receiver’s speaker, attributed to faulty foam or assembly issues, may cause it to fail to sound alarms during critical glucose events. The FDA cited a nonconforming component as the root cause. Dexcom has received at least 112 complaints tied to the issue, with 56 reports of serious adverse events such as seizures, unconsciousness, and other symptoms possibly linked to missed alerts. Contact The Ammons Law Firm for Legal Help Involving Defective Products Contact The Ammons Law Firm today for a free consultation to discuss your case and learn…

Integra LifeSciences has issued a recall of its Codman cranial perforators after a product defect was linked to multiple patient injuries, according to a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall was prompted by reports that the devices may break during procedures, potentially leaving fragments lodged in the skull or causing damage to brain tissue. The FDA stated that the malfunction has led to complications, including surgical delays, difficulty retrieving broken pieces, and bleeding. Ten injuries have been reported to be associated with the defect so far. Contact The Ammons Law Firm for Legal Help Involving Defective Products Contact The Ammons Law Firm today for a free consultation to discuss your case and learn more about your legal options. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages caused by this defective product.   The post Integra LifeSciences Recalls Defective Cranial…

Authored by Boyi Wei Most frontier models today undergo some form of safety testing, including whether they can help adversaries launch costly cyberattacks. But many of these assessments overlook a critical factor: adversaries can adapt and modify models in ways that expand the risk far beyond the perceived safety profile that static evaluations capture.  At Princeton’s POLARIS Lab, we’ve studied how easily open-source or fine-tunable models can be manipulated to bypass safeguards. This flexibility means that model safety isn’t fixed: there is a “bubble” of risk defined by the degrees of freedom an adversary has to improve an agent. If a model provider offers fine-tuning APIs or allows repeated queries, it dramatically increases the attack surface. This is especially true when evaluating AI systems for risks related to their use in offensive cybersecurity attacks. In our recent research, Dynamic Risk Assessments for Offensive…

SUGAR LAND, Texas – According to Sugar Land police, two individuals were transported to a hospital following an 18-wheeler overturning. The semi-truck lost its load in the process. The incident took place at Crabb River Road near the Grand Parkway. The current conditions of the injured and the extent of their involvement in the incident have not been released. No further information is currently available. Those affected by this crash deserve answers and accountability from those at fault Although not enough details about this incident have been released to draw definitive conclusions, it is known that most roadway accidents are entirely avoidable. Yet, these preventable accidents continue to happen. To determine all the factors that contributed to this incident, we must look beyond the initial police report. Dashcam footage and the truck’s speed and braking data from the black box will provide important information about the events leading up to the crash.…

INDIANAPOLIS —  A deadly crash involving a box truck and a bicyclist on the southwest side of the city occurred Friday afternoon. The incident happened at the intersection of Miller Street and South Lynhurst Drive. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the crash was fatal. Details about the cause of the crash and the identity of the victim have not yet been released. Thoughts on Bicyclist and Semi-truck Accidents While we do not have enough information to draw any conclusions regarding this accident, one thing is for sure — pedal-cyclist deaths are on the rise. In 2021, 966 pedal cyclists were killed in traffic crashes compared to 738 in 2017 (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Trained professionals must investigate this accident to determine if any wrongdoing occurred. Commercial trucks are responsible for being vigilant on the roadways for smaller vehicles and bicyclists. This means no distractions, obeying all speed limits, and adhering to all road…

["Malicious prosecution," which covers the bringing of civil and administrative quasi-judicial complaints and not just criminal complaints, becomes especially relevant given a recent Colorado Supreme Court decision limiting defamation claims.] Say Devon goes to some government body and accuses Pat of committing a crime: maybe rape, or theft, or fraud, or whatever else. Pat wants to sue Devon, claiming these allegations are factually false. It turns out there are two possible tort theories for Pat to use, each with its own constraints. The most well-known is defamation, the theory being that Devon said something about Pat that was false. But the other is "malicious prosecution," the theory being that Devon brought about a government action against Pat, based on something false. Confusingly, the term extends both to bringing about criminal proceedings (what we normally view as "prosecution") and bringing about civil proceedings. (Sometimes, the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 700,000 vehicles due to a defect that could lead to engine fires, according to a safety alert issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects select 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport and 2020–2022 Ford Escape SUVs. According to Ford, the fuel injectors in these vehicles may develop cracks, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak into the engine compartment. If fuel comes into contact with a hot surface under the hood, there is a risk of ignition, which could lead to a vehicle fire. 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 manufacturers…

If generative AI was the biggest story in legal tech in 2023 and 2024, agentic AI is proving to be the most talked-about topic of 2025. Spurring this, at least in part, has been Thomson Reuters’ announcement of its forthcoming release of a new agentic version of CoCounsel, its AI legal assistant, that will be able to plan, reason and execute complex multi-step workflows for legal professionals. On this episode of LawNext, we will dive deep into this next generation of AI legal assistants with two guests who are at the forefront of this field, leading the development of CoCounsel’s next generation: Emily Colbert and Rawia Ashraf. Both joined Thomson Reuters back in 2013 through its acquisition of Practical Law, where they cut their teeth building practice-focused products for lawyers. Now, they are leading the charge on the evolution of CoCounsel into a new generation of agentic workflows, with Colbert overseeing CoCounsel’s litigation portfolio, while Rawia…

As a Social Security disability attorney, Lyme disease cases represent a complex, frustrating, and often misunderstood type of disabling chronic illness. While the acute phase of Lyme disease is widely recognized and typically responsive to antibiotics, a subset of individuals develop long-lasting symptoms—often referred to as “chronic Lyme disease” or “Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome” (PTLDS). These cases are challenging both medically and legally, particularly when pursuing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. In this blog post I will discuss winning strategies that I have used over the past few years to develop a compelling case for benefits based on Lyme disease. Lyme Disease – the Basics Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted by ticks. While early-stage Lyme disease is well understood, PTLDS is still gaining wider medical acceptance. A…

Legally, you can date during a divorce in DuPage County, but that does not mean you should. Many aspects of dating could affect the split, perhaps prolonging the process, complicating custody talks, and stressing you financially. A divorce lawyer in Illinois can help you be proactive about dating and divorce and your responsibilities as a parent or spouse. Call Erlich Law Office at (630) 538-5331 for advice. Can Dating During Divorce Impact Child Custody and Support? Dating during divorce can affect child custody and support. That does not mean it always does. Illinois family courts focus on the best interests of the child. While dating alone is not necessarily a negative factor, the circumstances of your dating life may raise concerns. The following variables related to dating could be harmful: A new partner with a questionable background (examples: undermining the child’s relationship with the other parent, a criminal history, substance abuse issues,…

Swen Werner, My Digital Truth, has published The Physics Of Law. Here is the abstract. This paper interrogates the structural preconditions of lawful decision-making by showing that law is a symbolic system grounded in logical coherence, semantic stability, and operational consistency. It argues that contemporary legal interpretation increasingly abandons these foundational requirements, leading to a form of institutional dysfunction where law devolves into a belief system. Drawing from Roman legal architecture, computational logic, and legal theory, the paper reframes rights not as normative entitlements but as structurally necessary constraints within a rule-based system. It proposes a non-normative justification for private property as a logical gate enabling coherent legal action among actors with equal rights and no default duties. Through critical analysis of machine adjudication, AI unreliability, and copyright enforcement, it illustrates how legal coherence is…

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Five Recent Decisions Featured in CSC’s 2025 Annotated Edition Five full-text cases covering recent legal developments—ranging from LLC ownership and foreign corporations to taxation of pass-through entities, successor liability, and the formation of unintentional partnerships—are now included in the 2025 edition of Virginia Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated , published by CSC . These new cases, along with more than a dozen additional case notes added since the 2024 edition, offer essential insights into how Virginia courts are interpreting the state’s business entity laws. For quick reference, the Table of New Annotations lists all new case notes, which are also flagged with gray bars throughout the text. Updated Statutes and Legislation from the 2025 Assembly Session The 2025 edition includes the full text of key Virginia statutes affecting business entities: Securities Act Stock Corporation Law Limited Liability…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A 38-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning after his motorcycle collided with a semi-truck on Southern Boulevard near Lang Road. According to reports, Francisco Renta was riding a 2005 Suzuki GSXR 1000 at the time of the crash when a semi-truck was making a left turn from westbound Southern Boulevard onto Lang Road when the motorcycle, traveling eastbound in the center lane, struck the rear axle area of the trailer. Paramedics arrived to find the motorcyclist unresponsive. Renta was pronounced dead at the scene. Commercial trucks have a responsibility to adhere to safety rules Truck drivers must always keep in mind that they share the roadways with smaller vehicles (such as motorcycles). This is why they must be careful not to misjudge distance, be aware of blind spots, avoid distractions during driving, and maintain a safe speed. Semi-trucks have a responsibility to follow road safety rules. When they fail to do this, and someone is seriously or…