Fatal Crash In July on Colorado I-70 – Parked Semi Truck

Addressing problems in nursing homes should be a priority for families and caregivers. These facilities are meant to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our elderly loved ones, yet issues can arise that may deeply affect their well-being. Recognizing the signs of possible trouble and knowing when to seek legal help is crucial in protecting their rights. Many families depend on nursing homes to care for their elders, but they may face challenges that require legal intervention. Problems like neglect or abuse, whether due to undertrained staff or improper facilities, can have serious consequences on residents’ health and happiness. When such concerns surface, understanding the role of nursing homes attorneys can guide families in taking action and ensuring their loved ones receive the care they deserve. Signs You Should Seek Legal Assistance Identifying when to get legal help depends on recognizing common signs of abuse or neglect in nursing homes.…

By Parsa Zaheri While the intersections between the arts and the legal field can often seem nebulous or obscure, there is perhaps no clearer expression of the close relationship between art and the law than the art collections that are often found within legal institutions. Whether it be artistic collections in state and federal courts or art galleries in law schools, art finds its way into legal areas in fascinating ways that help illuminate the interplay between Kunstwollen or “the will to art,” as defined by art historian Aloïs Riegl, and the right to art. An analysis of the art of legal courts and schools not only reveals information about judicial philosophies or the common law system, but art found in these areas also express a great deal of artistic merit, innovative artistic techniques, and serve as a stimulus for introspection. This article will analyze the art within both Harvard Law School and the Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States…

According to reports, Maynarich doesn’t have any complaints pending against him. The recent competency hearing request was made after the lawyer filed a lawsuit against John Cotton, a longtime attorney, on June 27th. According to the complaint, Maynarich says Cotton may have been involved in a number of conspiracies against him throughout his legal career. According to Maynarich, the behavior began back in 2017 when Cotton allegedly attempted to steal his license plate. Later that same year, Cotton reportedly “tampered” with chicken belonging to Maynarich that was in a shared company refrigerator. Per the complaint, Maynarich is requesting a trial by jury. The complaint also included what Counsel Daniel Hooge is calling “veiled threats.” The complaint states that Maynarich can’t “beat up the old man” because he respects the elderly. John Cotton, who has been a licensed Nevada attorney since 1995, adamantly denies all the claims…

In Las Vegas, only some fireworks are considered legal. Under the law, only fireworks that are labeled “Safe and Sane” are permitted to be lit off, even on holidays like July 4th or January 1st. According to the law, only fireworks that stay on the ground and don’t explode are considered “Safe and Sane.” All others, including those that shoot into the air, move in an uncontrolled way, or explode, are considered illegal. This important law is in place for safety reasons. Clark County Fire Chief Thomas Touchstone recently held a news conference just before the July 4th holiday to remind residents and visitors about the law. Touchstone talked about how important it is to take heed of these laws because just one mistake when setting off illegal fireworks can devastate an entire neighborhood or even lead to a serious injury or fatality. To highlight this fact, Touchstone discussed an incident he responded to in the past. In the situation, a group of…

The Critical Importance of Clear Agreements in Child Custody Cases: Lessons from Recent Texas Court Decisions Divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences, and when children are involved, the stakes become even higher. As parents navigate the complex world of child custody, support, and visitation arrangements, the importance of having clear, detailed agreements cannot be overstated. A recent Texas Court of Appeals case, Interest of L.I.A-N., serves as a powerful reminder of what can go wrong when parenting agreements lack specificity—and why having an experienced Dallas child support lawyer by your side is essential. Understanding the Complexity of Modern Family Law Family law in Texas has evolved significantly over the past decades, with courts increasingly focused on the best interests of children while recognizing the rights of both parents. However, as this recent case demonstrates, even well-intentioned agreements can lead to costly litigation when…

More notes on cases and matters from before, during and after my holiday, in a frantic attempt to get up to date. More to come… The draft Awaab’s Law regulations – The Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 – have been published, but don’t appear to have confirmed yet (at least that I can find). One point of interest is that while a landlord has 10 working days to carry out an ‘investigation’ once they become aware of an issue of concern, it appears that this need not include an actual inspection. If the tenant asks for a physical inspection, there is a further 10 working days to carry out the physical inspection. So, depending on the timing of the tenant’s request, there may be a period of up to 20 working days for investigation and inspection. I think a post on what are likely to be the stress points (or points of significant contention) will follow in a while. AA, R (On the Application…

People v. Superior Court of San Diego County (Cal. Ct. App., June 25, 2025, No. D085508) 2025 WL 1873313, at *1–2 Summary: in two similarly criminal cases, the People petitioned the court for writs of mandate directing the trial court to grant their peremptory challenges to Judge Cynthia Davis under Code of Civil Procedure section 170.6. This court issued orders to show case in each case and consolidated the petitions. Judge Davis was then the sole judge assigned to the San Diego County Behavioral Health Court (BHC), a collaborative court that provides means for defendants suffering from serious mental illness to receive court supervised treatment under formal supervised probation. Here, the trial judges referred real parties in interest to BHC for admission screening over the People’s objection. The People filed their section 170.6 peremptory challenges against Judge Davis immediately upon the referrals. Judge Davis denied the challenges, based on a conclusion that…

Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: I’m not writing this because I hate Trump. To the contrary, often I’ve written legal pieces defending his policies. And usually, to be blunt, Trump’s not wrong when it comes to how things should work legally. But law isn’t about what should be. It’s about what is. And when it comes … Read Full Post

US federal district judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong for the US District Court for the Central District of California, has ruled that race, language, and work location are not grounds for reasonable suspicion for a detentive stop.  She issued two temporary restraining orders (TRO) in the case, Perdomo, et al. v Noem, et al. The first TRO requires the federal government to allow legal visitation and confidential, unmonitored calls to legal representation for anyone held at the detention center. The second TRO orders the federal government to cease detaining people for possible immigration law violations without reasonable suspicion.  The basis for reasonable suspicion cannot include, alone or in combination, apparent race or ethnicity, speaking Spanish or English with an accent, presence at a particular location, or type of employment. These orders are preliminary injunctions, which are “an extraordinary and drastic remedy…” that requires the…

As the Federal Circuit considers the legality of President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, its under-the-radar decision in Oman Fasteners, LLC v. United States offers complications for the administration’s trade agenda. Oman Fasteners dealt with antidumping and countervailing duties, which the Department of Commerce imposes on foreign goods to combat perceived unfair trade practices. Antidumping duties are imposed on goods sold for less than fair value, and countervailing duties target goods that receive unfair subsidies from foreign governments. But Oman Fasteners makes tougher enforcement of these duties—one of the President’s priorities, dating back to his first term—more challenging by curtailing one of the easiest ways to impose steep antidumping and countervailing duties: adverse inferences against foreign producers. Even with lowered tariff rates, the United States still protects domestic industries from unfair foreign…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dearlomum retractable safety gates have been recalled following safety concerns that the product poses an entrapment hazard to young children. The recalled gates do not comply with federal safety requirements for expansion gates and enclosures. A child’s torso can pass through the gap between the bottom of the gate and the floor, creating a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment. The affected gates are retractable mesh designs available in black, gray, and white. Each gate includes a metal frame and measures approximately 33 inches tall, with a width adjustable up to 55 inches. The label on the side reads “Retractable Safety Gate” along with the model number “SH20.006D.” 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…

The recent decision of the Australian Administrative Review Tribunal in X Corp and Elston v eSafety Commissioner illustrates the complexities that can arise when the law tasks a regulator or platform to adjudge an online post. The decision grapples with a dilemma that is familiar, albeit under a very different legislative regime, from the UK’s Online Safety Act 2023. It is also features in the police takedown notice scheme for unlawful knives and other weapons content contained in the Crime and Policing Bill (currently making its way through Parliament). At a high level, the issue is how to achieve rapid removal of impugned user content (typically because it is illegal under the general law or defined as harmful in some way), while not affecting legitimate posts. The specific challenge is that the contents of the post alone are often insufficient to determine whether the legal line has been crossed. Contextual information, which may be off-platform and involve…

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — One person is dead and another is injured following a collision involving a dump truck and pedestrians near Syracuse University. The incident happened on Wednesday morning near the intersection of East Adams Street and University Avenue. Onondaga County 911 dispatchers confirmed that first responders arrived to find one person deceased at the scene. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim or additional details about the crash. Thoughts on Accidents with Large Trucks and Pedestrians Cars driving, trucks turning, people crossing, are daily interactions at an intersection. These busy areas demand heightened vigilance from all vehicles (especially commercial trucks) to keep everyone safe, especially the most vulnerable on our roads: pedestrians. Something went terribly wrong at this crossroads. Why was the truck driver unable to avoid striking two pedestrians? Were they distracted? Speeding? Or is the reason something out of their control?…

Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 850,000 vehicles across the U.S. due to a defect in the low-pressure fuel pump that could lead to engine failure and increase the risk of a crash. The issue involves a faulty fuel pump that may reduce or cut off fuel supply to the engine, potentially causing a stall while driving. NHTSA has received at least six consumer reports citing loss of power linked to this defect. Drivers may experience early warning signs before a failure, including rough engine operation, misfiring, reduced power, or an illuminated check engine light. The problem is more likely to occur in hot weather or when the fuel level is low. The recall affects specific models of Ford vehicles, including the F-150 pickup, Mustang, and Lincoln Aviator. NHTSA estimates that about 10% of the recalled vehicles may carry the defect. 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,…

In Sloan v. Allen, 323 A.3d 439 (D.C. 2024), the D.C. Court of Appeals considered, inter alia, whether a loan agreement “contained an unlawful usurious interest rate.” Id. at 441. The Court held that it did and thus the lender was precluded from recovering any interest pursuant to the agreement. However, the lender nonetheless was entitled to post-judgment interest. By way of background, “in the District, parties cannot agree to interest rates ‘exceeding 24% per annum.'” Id. at 441 (quoting D.C. Code § 28-3301). A contract is considered “usury” if it contains a higher interest rate and “when a contract is tainted with usury, all of the interest charged by the creditor is forfeited.” Id. (internal quotation marks omitted). However, “the usurious rate does not destroy the obligation to repay the principal.” Id. (internal quotation marks omitted). The loan agreement in this case provided for a loan…

The doctrine of “reasonable expectations” does NOT apply to insurance policies.  Catalina West Homeowners Association, Inc. v. First Community Ins. Co., 50 Fla.L.Weekly D1318a (Fla. 3d DCA 2025).  ” ‘Under this doctrine, the insured’s expectations as to the scope of coverage is upheld provided that such expectations are objectively reasonable.’   The insured is entitled to all the coverage he or she may have reasonably expected — without due regard to the actual language provided by that policy or the risk underwritten.” See id. (internal citations omitted). However, in Florida, this doctrine of reasonable expectations has been rejected by Florida’s Supreme Court when it comes to interpreting insurance policies. See, supra, Catalina West Homeowners Association. “Instead, Florida courts must focus on the plain language of the insurance policy and give effect to those express terms.  The…

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The FCC announced that comments and reply comments are due August 4 and August 22, respectively, responding to its Public Notice released last month seeking to refresh the record in the National Television Multiple Ownership Rule proceeding.  In December 2017, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on whether to retain, modify, or eliminate the national television ownership cap (prohibiting attributable ownership interests in broadcast TV stations that reach more than 39% of the TV households nationwide), and the UHF discount (a 50% discount for UHF stations in calculating compliance with the 39% cap).  On our Broadcast Law Blog, we took a closer look at the Public Notice and how it related to other potential changes to the FCC’s…

In this day and age, you would be forgiven to assume that most people, if not everyone, understand the facts (at least the basics) about mesothelioma and asbestos, especially given the decades of research and awareness. However, this is not the case. In 2025, many people still fall for myths and misconceptions about mesothelioma and asbestos. These myths can put lives at risk, delay diagnosis, and hinder legal action. In this article, we look at five of the biggest myths about mesothelioma and asbestos in 2025. Asbestos is No Longer an Issue One of the most dangerous myths in 2025 about asbestos is that this substance is no longer an issue. This is farthest from the truth. While the U.S. has made progress, including the recent ban on chrysotile asbestos, legacy asbestos remains a major issue across the nation. These are asbestos-containing materials that remain in buildings and products from past use. While asbestos is generally safe if left undisturbed, renovating or…