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DADE CITY, Fla. – A 75-year-old woman from Dade City died Monday afternoon after a vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer at the intersection of US-301 and the US-98 Bypass. Authorities say a northbound tractor-trailer was making a left turn at the intersection when it crossed into the path of a southbound Jeep Cherokee. The vehicles collided in the intersection. The driver of the Jeep Cherokee, identified as the Dade City woman, was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The surviving family deserves answers and justice Truckers must contend with blind spots, spatial reasoning, speed judgments, and navigating ongoing traffic when making left turns. This requires an attentive, experienced driver who can safely maneuver the truck and share the lanes with other motorists. Distracted, speeding, inexperienced, or negligent truck drivers can place motorists in dangerous and deadly situations, as seen here. The surviving family deserves…

A Friend in Need In case you’re hearing about it for the first time in this post, there is a proposed 10-year federal safe harbor moratorium on state and local AI regulation that is currently embedded in H.R. 1 aka the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).  Big Tech has been practicing on safe harbors for decades now to the great detriment of the rest of us and this one is so broad and vague that it could literally make major AI platforms unstoppable.  And I say “major AI platforms” because there really is no other kind given the capital costs involved—even before they try to lay off much of those costs onto the taxpayer in a way that would make even the Indianapolis Colts’ ownership blush. IAPP’s Cobun Zweifel-Keegan has a good rendering of the safe harbor in an extensive blog post: The language takes some effort to parse, especially as it includes double-negative nested exceptions to exceptions, but the end result…

It’s tough watching a parent change, especially when dementia enters the picture. Seeing that decline is heartbreaking, and frankly, scary. You worry about their safety, their money, their future.  Establishing guardianship is a serious legal step in Florida, designed to protect someone with dementia when they can no longer protect themselves. It puts someone trustworthy in charge of their decisions.  If you’re facing this difficult situation and need to figure out the next steps, talk to the team at Lulich & Attorneys. Call us at (772) 589-5500. How do you establish guardianship for a parent with dementia in Florida? Establishing guardianship for a parent with dementia is a legal step meant to protect them when they can no longer make safe decisions. Here’s how it works: Identify signs of incapacity: Look for issues like missed medications, unpaid bills, confusion, or unsafe behavior that suggest your parent can’t…

A nationwide recall has been issued for multiple child safety gates sold on Amazon.com due to serious safety hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the gates fail to comply with federal safety standards for expansion gates and expandable enclosures, posing risks of entrapment and falls. According to CPSC, the recalled gates allow a child’s torso to fit through certain openings and may fail to properly lock or resist push-out force, significantly increasing the risk of injury or death. The gates were imported by Yiwu Baili Import and Export and sold under various listings by third-party sellers on Amazon. All affected gates are made of steel and ABS plastic and were sold in black or white. They may be pressure-mounted, drill-mounted, and vary in size. Some models feature a secondary pet door. Recalled Models: Product Description Model No. / Tracking Info Seller Walk-Through Gate, “57.87-62.59″ Baby Gate” W046 (Black);…

PLANO, Texas – Toyota Motor North America has announced a safety recall affecting approximately 443,000 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid pickup trucks from the 2022 through 2025 model years. The recall addresses a defect in the vehicles’ reverse light assemblies that may lead to lighting failure and increased safety risks during reversing. According to Toyota, the issue involves water intrusion into the reverse light housing, which can cause the lights to malfunction. Over time, this moisture can also cause corrosion within the wiring harness. While the affected trucks are equipped with rearview cameras as required by federal law, the cameras depend on reverse lights to provide adequate visibility in low-light conditions. Without working lights, drivers may have reduced visibility behind the vehicle, potentially increasing the risk of collisions or injuries. Contact The Ammons Law Firm if You Were Injured in a Defective Vehicle If you or a loved one has been injured or…

Dentons has been recognised for the second consecutive year in the Best Law Firms in Australia accolades (2026 edition) by The Best Lawyers in AustraliaTM. Dentons was recognised across 13 areas of la

Photo by Erik Mclean on Pexels.com By: Esha Kher Epic’s Virtual Concerts  Epic Games has successfully defended itself against a $32.5 million patent infringement lawsuit over its groundbreaking Fortnite concerts featuring artists like Travis Scott and Ariana Grande.  On May 19, 2025, a federal jury in the Western District of Washington found that Epic did not infringe a patent held by Utherverse Gaming LLC, a company licensing technology for virtual environments. The verdict, delivered after over six hours of deliberation, ended a high-profile trial that raised critical questions about intellectual property in the metaverse. Epic Games revolutionized in-game experiences with Fortnite concerts—live events where real artists perform as digital avatars in evolving virtual environments. These concerts exemplify the metaverse’s core: a shared, persistent digital space for interactive, social experiences that go beyond traditional gaming. In…

British-Egyptian writer and human rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah is being unlawfully detained by the Egyptian government, according to an investigation by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. Following the 18-month investigation, the panel concluded that his arrest, prosecution, and imprisonment violated international human rights law and constituted a clear attempt to silence a prominent government critic. Abd el-Fattah, a central figure in Egypt’s 2011 revolution, has faced repeated arrests over the past decade. In his most recent case, he was sentenced to five years in 2021 for allegedly spreading false information through a Facebook post criticizing the state’s treatment of prisoners. The UN panel found that the charges stemmed from his exercise of freedom of expression and that the state failed to provide a legal basis for his detention, violating his rights under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The trial…

Once upon a time — say, exactly two months ago — Skadden thought it had outmaneuvered the Trump administration. To avoid the looming threat of an executive order stripping it of federal contracts and security clearances, the firm struck a deal: $100 million in vaguely defined pro bono legal services for causes that both the firm and Trump support. The agreement, announced like all good contracts via Truth Social post, didn’t exactly memorialize a meeting of the minds, with Trump publicly deputizing Skadden, along with the other settling firms, to do police brutality defense work for the Justice Department while Skadden assured agitated legislators that the deal “does not obligate the Firm or any Skadden attorneys to take on any specific representation.” Potato, pro-bono-a-toh. Alas, ambiguity breeds chaos. If the firms say the deal hasn’t given Trump the power to assign work, then his fans have decided that must give them the right to…

During a marriage, one or both spouses build assets. During a divorce, a court will split these assets. As you might imagine, disputes often arise over who gets what. Since Texas is one of the nine community property states, many people believe a court will split assets on a strict 50/50 basis. The truth is more complicated. Community property vs. separate property Community property belongs to the marital estate — both spouses. The general principle is that a court should split community property. Not all property, however, is community property. In almost every marriage, at least some property is separate — it belongs solely to one spouse or another. A rough generalization is that: Community property consists of assets acquired during the marriage. Separate property consists of whatever assets the respective spouses brought into the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance. Examples of separate property Below are some examples of various types of separate…

Recently, a federal district court in Texas vacated guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) related to gender identity harassment. But California employers need to be aware of their continuing legal obligations around gender identity and sexual orientation. Specifically, the court ruled that parts of the EEOC’s “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace,” which defined “sex” under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include gender identity and sexual orientation, and described unlawful harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation, were contrary to law and must be vacated (State of Texas and The Heritage Foundation v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, et al., No. 2:24-CV-173-Z (N.D. Tex. May 15, 2025)). Title VII, the EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance and Bostock A federal law, Title VII protects employees from workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex…

BigLaw firms defend pro bono deals with Trump as they handle influx of requests for legal help

How could a law student go about building peace? You could graduate and snag a Biglaw gig and funnel most of the money to direct action organizations that feed and help folks get out of poverty. You could host negotiation or mediation clinics that foster conflict resolution skills so communities can resolve issues without resorting to violence. You could even use ChatGPT! A law student made a recent contribution to peace negotiations by writing a book that will help children keep the peace. American has coverage: The children’s book idea first emerged during a Senior Research Associate (SRA) brainstorming session when Professor [Paul] Williams challenged the students to explore creative ways to engage with peacebuilding. “Half-joking but also a little serious, I suggested a children’s book,” recalled Sydney Robson. Though initially met with laughter, the idea took root as the SRAs saw it to thank Professor Williams for a transformative experience. …

Suffering a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence – whether in a car accident or a catastrophic truck collision – can be devastating. When those injuries lead to the need for spinal surgery, the stakes become immeasurably higher. Beyond the immediate pain and disruption, you face a future filled with medical bills, lost income, and a significantly altered quality of life. In such complex and high-stakes situations, the choice of your legal representation is paramount. At www.missourilawyers.com, we understand the profound impact a spinal injury can have. Benjamin Sansone, a seasoned personal injury lawyer with a proven track record, is dedicated to fighting for the maximum compensation our clients deserve. The Gravity of Spinal Injuries and the Need for Surgery Spinal injuries, particularly those requiring surgery, are among the most serious outcomes of accidents. These injuries can range from herniated discs and vertebral fractures to more severe…

The Supreme Court’s docket this term includes many of the complex issues American society is currently facing, including: immigration, free speech, religious liberty, LGBTQ rights and voting rights. The ACLU has served as counsel or filed friend-of-the-court briefs in all of the cases addressing these hot-button issues. In addition to its official docket, the court will also decide cases on its “shadow docket,” or emergency docket, that touch on contentious issues like immigration enforcement and birthright citizenship. Below, read more about key cases on the court’s main and emergency docket, including what they mean for the future of our civil liberties. LGBTQ RIGHTS U.S. v Skrmetti The Facts: The question in this case is whether Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming hormone therapies for transgender minors violates the Equal Protection Clause of the US Constitution. Our Argument: The ACLU argues…

Short pieces:50+ Venezuelans Imprisoned in El Salvador Came to US Legally, Never Violated Immigration Law (CATO At Liberty Blog, May 2025) [text]The Absence of "State Secrets" in US-El Salvador Agreement: On Removal and Imprisonment of Non-US Citizens (Just Security, May 2025) [text]Another Abrego Garcia, and the Administration’s "Contrivance" to Keep Him in El Salvador’s Prison (Just Security, May 2025) [text]- Focuses on the US.Breaking the Chains of Indefinite Detention: Application of Existing Legal Frameworks to Protect Refugee Rights in Thailand (RLI Blog, May 2025) [text][Detention and Deportation] (Border Criminologies Blog, May 2025) [access]- A series about "methodological reflections arising from a...thematic group workshop." Three posts are currently available, focusing on Greece, the US, and the UK, respectively.Greece: Growing Pressure to End Pushbacks and Prevent Abuses in Migrant Detention Sites (Immigration Detention…

Supreme Court will consider whether federal courts can reduce sentences based on innocence claim

Kim Kardashian completes legal studies—without attending law school