Cody Chavous Killed in Austell, GA Apartment Complex Shooting. Security Negligence?

Dentons Lee participated in the Korea-Germany Medical Industry Cooperation Forum, held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Best Western Premier Gangnam Hotel in Seoul, delivering a presentation on key considerations for German medical companies entering the Korean market. Labor and Employment, Life Science and Health Care, Seoul

Jeannie Marie Paterson (University of Melbourne - Law School), Vivi Tan (RMIT; University of Melbourne - Melbourne Law School) & Julian Webb (University of Melbourne - Melbourne Law School) have posted Generative AI in Small Value Consumer Disputes: Reviving Not Resolving Challenges of Design and Governance in Online Dispute Resolution ((2025) 48(4) University of New South Wales Law Journal (Forthcoming)) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: This article examines the benefits and risks of generative AI use in an important domain that is currently under-serviced by the civil justice system: small value consumer claims, where generative AI has been proposed as a means of closing the access to justice gap. In the field of online dispute resolution ('ODR'), use has already been raised, and in some instances actioned, of digital tools such as expert systems and rules-based chatbots to assist potential litigants. Generative AI has considerable attractions in…

People take medicine to get better, not to end up in the ER, worse off than before. It happens more than you’d think. Drugs that were supposed to help end up hurting people because someone cut corners, didn’t speak up, or flat-out ignored warnings. When big pharma or a careless provider is at fault, regular people are left to clean up the mess. What Goes Wrong and How It Happens Not every bad reaction to a drug means someone’s liable. However, there’s a difference between an unlucky side effect and a drug that should’ve never been on the market, or one that wasn’t properly made, labeled, or prescribed. Some drugs are dangerous by design. They were never safe, and the company pushed them out anyway. Others are fine in theory, but something went wrong in the manufacturing process. Maybe a batch got contaminated, or the formula wasn’t mixed right. Either way, the result is a drug that shouldn’t be in your body. Then there’s…

The National Taxpayer Advocate has released her Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives Report to Congress, a statutorily-required annual report outlining the objectives of the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate for the upcoming fiscal year. While covering many topics, the report helpfully provides updated data regarding the status of the dwindling IRS workforce. Most critically, the Taxpayer Advocate reports that between Inauguration Day in January, and June 4, 2025, the number of IRS employees has been reduced from 102,113 to 75,702, a reduction of more than 25 percent. The bulk of this reduction was achieved through what the Taxpayer Advocate refers to as “employee departure incentives,” rather than layoffs. As we have previously covered, these incentive programs encourage IRS employees to voluntarily resign but continue receiving pay and benefits for a limited period of time. The Taxpayer Advocate’s report contains the following chart showing IRS personnel losses…

Over 30 human rights organizations and NGOs on Monday urged the United Nations and governments worldwide to hold Chinese officials to account for the continued systemic repression of human rights lawyers. The letter warned that as a result of the systemic crackdown on the legal profession, legal professionals’ and activists’ willingness to express their views has significantly declined, resulting in a chilling effect on opposition against government repression, crimes against humanity, and human rights violations. In the joint statement, Amnesty International, among others, urged governments to “heed” the call by UN experts to counter this development by establishing a “dedicated mechanism to monitor and report on the human rights situation in China.” Known as the “709 Crackdown,” dating back ten years, the Chinese government has arbitrarily repressed and prosecuted numerous legal practitioners and human rights activists,…

[If this is the best the law deans can muster, SCOTX should seriously reconsider what value the ABA provides. ] Last week, I submitted a comment to the Supreme Court of Texas. In short, I argued that SCOTX should discount the opinions of the law school deans, as they do not represent the public interest. I've now reviewed the letter signed by deans from eight law schools, including my own. With respect, I did not find this letter very persuasive. Indeed, if this is the best the law deans can muster, then SCOTX should seriously reconsider what value the ABA provides. By contrast, the letter from University of Texas Dean Bobby Chesney offers a candid and realistic assessment of the costs and benefits of the ABA. Let's walk through the primary letter, which I suspect was drafted by Dean Leonard Baynes at the University of Houston Law Center. (As a general rule, the lead signature usually belongs to the primary mover.) First, the letter states that the ABA provides a…

Navigating a personal injury claim can be daunting, and selecting the right attorney is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make. Often, injury victims are confronted with two options: a local personal injury attorney or a larger, well-known national firm. While national firms often attract attention due to their extensive marketing budgets, hiring a skilled local attorney can offer unique and compelling benefits tailored to your case.   This post explores the advantages of hiring a local personal injury attorney like Freddy Saavedra of Saavedra Law Firm. From personalized attention to deep community ties, you’ll discover why choosing local is often the most innovative legal strategy.   Deep Understanding of Local Laws and Courts Knowledge of Local Legal Requirements One of the key advantages of hiring a local attorney is their thorough understanding of state and local laws. Each state has its own rules and regulations for personal injury…

In-custody police interviews are high-pressure situations, especially if you don’t fully understand your rights. At The Sims Law Firm in Ridgeland, Mississippi, we know how quickly these encounters can lead to damaging statements or even serious charges. Whether you’ve been arrested or formally charged, or simply asked to come in for questioning, knowing how and when to assert your constitutional rights is critical to protecting your future. What Does the Sixth Amendment Guarantee? The Sixth Amendment protects criminal defendants by guaranteeing a public trial without delay, an impartial jury, the right to a lawyer, and the right to cross-examine your accusers and the charges against you. This right to counsel applies during all “critical stages” of prosecution—but only after formal charges are filed (by indictment, arraignment, or complaint). As clarified in Texas v. Cobb, the right is “offense-specific,” meaning it only applies to the…

[Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc. follows in the ignoble tradition of NFIB, King, and California.] For more than a decade, it seems that different rules apply to Obamacare cases. In NFIB v. Sebelius (2012), a penalty was rewritten into a tax, and a mandatory Medicaid expansion was rewritten into a voluntary program. In King v. Burwell (2014), "established by the State" was rewritten as "established by the federal government." In California v. Texas (2021), the Court found that the plaintiffs waived a standing argument that was clearly invoked. And so on. When health care is at issue, all the usual rules go out the window. The latest ACA case continues the trend. Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc. is an Appointments Clause case. Yet, the Court resolves this dispute based on a theory not developed below. Justice Thomas's dissent explains what happened: This case concerns the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force, a body that issues legally binding…

I'll forthrightly state that, at the outset, I was dubious about this Ninth Circuit holding. But, in the end, the opinion by Judge Lasnik -- sitting by designation from the Western District of Washington -- probably persuades me.There's a personal jurisdiction fight between the parties and the general counsel of the defendant submits an affidavit that contains misleading or inaccurate facts that says that the defendant has no contacts with the forum state. After some discovery, the plaintiffs figure this out and file a Rule 11 motion, which in turn results in the defendant withdrawing the affidavit. Since that withdrawal was within the 21-day safe harbor period, no sanctions under Rule 11 are permitted.But the plaintiffs then ask for sanctions under 28 U.S.C. § 1927, which permits sanctions against “[a]ny attorney or other person admitted to conduct cases in any court of the United States or any Territory thereof who so multiplies the proceedings in…

While high-conflict family law trials are not the norm, they continue to overwhelm the justice system in numbers that seem to be escalating. JP v. KS 2025 BCCA 112 is such a case.  The litigation began in September 2018  when the police were called by the parties’ 6-year-old daughter, who together with her brother, witnessed their father violently assault their mother.  JP was arrested and removed from the home, while KS was admitted to hospital, an event that resulted in civil, criminal, and family law proceedings. The Ministry of Family and Child Services was also involved with the family.  The criminal trial for assault concluded in November 2020 with a guilty plea and an absolute discharge. After 4 adjournment applications were brought by JP, the civil trial commenced peremptory on JP in April 2021, where KS sought damages, resulting in a pecuniary damages award to her of $100,000 and non-pecuniary damages of $695,000. This was not…

Harvey customers will benefit from LexisNexis generative AI technology and exclusive legal content including U.S. case law, statutes, and Shepard’s® Citations and jointly developed legal workflows.

Brett TroutThe artificial intelligence boom isn’t just reshaping tech—it’s fueling a full-scale land grab for power and infrastructure. The latest move in this high-stakes game? CoreWeave’s $9 billion all-stock acquisition of Core Scientific, one of the country’s largest crypto-era power holders turned AI infrastructure play. This is not your average merger. It’s a warning shot—and a roadmap—for anyone building in AI. Why It Matters The power behind AI doesn’t come from software alone. It needs electricity. A lot of it. Training and running models like ChatGPT or Midjourney requires massive data centers and high-power GPUs—equipment that cannot run on scraps of energy or slow cooling systems. CoreWeave just bought a huge chunk of both: over 1.3 gigawatts of gross power capacity and more than 500 megawatts of data center infrastructure across the U.S.. These are not your…

While the recent trend across the country has been to restrict noncompete agreements, Florida has just made it easier for employers to enforce noncompete agreements against employees. The Florida Legislature passed HB 1219, also known as the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act (CHOICE or “the Act”), which took effect on July 1, 2025.[1] Importantly, CHOICE does not apply to health care practitioners and keeps Florida’s other noncompete statute (Fla. Stat. § 542.335) — which already was one of the more employer-friendly noncompete statues across the country — in place.[2]  As we’ve reported on extensively over the last few years, states across the country have continued to enact measures restricting employment noncompete agreements, including many states that have enacted outright bans. In some ways, Florida’s CHOICE Act appears to resemble the laws in many other states. The…

The president has done yet another thing that will have massive effects on legal education. No, this is not about how I must overhaul my Consumer Finance syllabus. Granted, the poor saps who teach Constitutional Law have it worse, but they knew what they signed up for. If you have not dug into the details of H.R. 1, An Act to Provide for Reconciliation Pursuant to Title II of H. Con. Res. 14, there are some biggies for those who care about how legal education is funded and administered. Known in some circles as the "Big, Beautiful Bill," this law massively overhauls federal student loan programs. Jeff Robledo at USA Today has a good summary of what the changes mean for borrowers generally. For law schools, there is a biggie. Section 81001 of the law eliminates Direct PLUS loans as an option for graduate and professional students. Originally designed for parents to borrow to help with the cost of undergraduate education, Direct PLUS loans expanded in 2006 to allow…

It’s not surprising that Jenner & Block is adding to its appellate practice. The firm is well known for its top notch appellate work, so naturally, its always on the lookout for lateral talent that will bolster their roster. And Jenner & Block’s litigation prowess has been in the news ever since Donald Trump went after the firm, targeting them with an Executive Order designed to extract a financial penalty for pissing off the president. Unlike *some* in Biglaw, Jenner & Block fought the EO and quickly notched victories against the unconstitutional orders. So, against this backdrop, Jenner’s announcement that they’ve added partner Peter Davis to their ranks is notable. As Co-Managing Partners Ishan Bhabha and Randy Mehrberg said, “Peter’s arrival reflects our continued investment in building the nation’s premier appellate practice that fiercely advocates for our clients.” And Ian Heath Gershengorn, Co-Chair of Jenner…

Judge tells court callers their concerns can be addressed by ‘cracking open Moore’s Federal Practice’

Most in-house legal teams talk about contracts in terms of risk. They focus on fallbacks, approval workflows, and redlines. Rarely do they talk about contracts in terms of data. And that’s where the real opportunity is hiding. In a recent episode of Notes to My (Legal) Self, legal tech leader Colin Levy offered a perspective that should make every in-house lawyer stop and think. “Contracts really are how businesses run,” he said. “They’re the lifeblood of a business — and they contain a lot of valuable data that often goes unnoticed or not tracked or not acted upon.” It’s the kind of comment that sounds obvious once you hear it. Of course, contracts are full of valuable information. But if we’re honest, most legal departments still treat them like static documents — PDFs to be negotiated, signed, and filed away. We don’t treat them like data sources. We should. Watch the full conversation here: …