Former Bryan Cave partner disbarred after guilty plea to sexting person he thought was 14 years old

Dentons Rodyk has once again been recognised by the India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) as one of the world’s top foreign law firms for India-related matters, marking the second consecutive year of this prestigious honour. Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies in Singapore, Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Singapore, ASEAN, Asia Pacific, Singapore

Disbarred lawyer sentenced in murder of art dealer, plot to steal his possessions

Earlier this evening, Columbia University announced an agreement with the Trump administration in which Columbia makes a host of concessions in order to restore its eligibility for federal funding. The agreement is already being described as “unprecedented,” “the first of its kind.” These descriptions are true but ambiguous, because the agreement breaks new ground on any number of levels. For instance, the agreement marks the first time that antisemitism and DEI have been invoked as the basis for a government-enforced restructuring of a private university. The agreement was engineered by a novel collaboration among the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, the General Services Administration, and the White House, which pooled their resources to ratchet up the pressure on Columbia (with some help on the side from the Department of Justice). The agreement is also the first to require a university to fork over money to the…

DoEd Press Release: "These investigations are based on complaints submitted to OCR by the Legal Insurrection Foundation’s Equal Protection Project, which seeks to ensure equal protection under the law and non-discrimination by the government in any form." The post Dept. Education Investigates Discrimination Against American-Born Students After Equal Protection Project Complaints first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

[Judge Bumatay objects on standing grounds, arguing that courts should not seek to offset narrowing one form of relief by expanding another: "That would be like squeezing one end of a balloon—it just pushes all the air to the other end."] A divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed a district court's nationwide injunction against enforcement of President Trump's birthright citizenship Executive Order, concluding that the E.O. is likely unlawful and that a nationwide injunction is necessary to provide complete relief to the plaintiff states. [As I said in today's Civitas Outlook column: "universal injunctions are dead, long live nationwide relief."] Judge Gould wrote for the panel in Washington v. Trump, joined by Judge Hawkins. Here is how he summarizes the opinion: Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon ("States") and individual expectant mothers ("Individual…

The Trump Administration, in collaboration with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council, has released further FAR sections as part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO): FAR Parts 6, 29, and 31.  Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Background As a reminder, the RFO stems from two Executive Orders in April of 2025, “Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts” and “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.”  Among the Administration’s stated goals were to make procurement cheaper and more efficient by purchasing more commercial goods and services and to streamline the regulations contained within the FAR. Each RFO FAR section has an accompanying “Practitioner Album,” explaining the changes made to the section and containing “smart accelerators,” or practical advice on each topic for agency contracting personnel.  Agencies will issue agency-specific deviations implementing…

A devastating head-on collision on U.S. Highway 101 north of Laytonville claimed one life on Monday afternoon, leading to the arrest of a 43-year-old driver on multiple serious charges, including vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence. The Crash Details The fatal accident occurred around 2:40 p.m. on Monday at mile marker 76 on Highway 101, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials. Investigators determined that the suspect was driving a Porsche northbound when he allowed his vehicle to cross over solid double yellow lines, resulting in a head-on collision with a southbound Honda. The Honda’s driver, who was the sole occupant of that vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not yet been released pending family notification. Charges and Arrest The Porsche driver faces serious criminal charges following the deadly crash: Vehicular manslaughter Driving under the influence (DUI) Child endangerment The suspect was…

A tragic DUI wrong-way crash on Highway 87 in San Jose has resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, highlighting the devastating consequences of impaired driving in Santa Clara County. The incident, which occurred during the early morning hours of Monday, July 21, 2025, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by drunk drivers on California highways. Details of the Highway 87 Collision The fatal crash took place at approximately 2:18 a.m. on the southbound lanes of Highway 87, just north of Taylor Street. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a 2017 Dodge Durango was traveling northbound in the wrong direction when it collided head-on with a southbound Nissan Altima. Both drivers attempted to avoid the collision in the moments before impact. The Nissan driver swerved left while the Dodge driver turned right, resulting in a devastating front-right-to-front-right collision between the two vehicles. Despite these evasive maneuvers, the crash proved…

‘Small and mighty in numbers,’ solo and small firm lawyers help challenge Trump administration agenda

(Originally published by Stanford Health Policy on July 22, 2025.) To help health care leaders and clinicians navigate the thorny terrain of using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their testing and care, SHP’s Michelle Mello and colleagues provide a framework for deciding what patients should be told about AI tools. Professor of Law and Health Policy Michelle MelloSurveys show that patients struggle with the idea of clinicians using AI in their care. To address this, Michelle Mello and Stanford colleagues developed a framework to guide providers on what patients should be told about AI tools. “Permeation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into health care tests traditional understandings of what patients should be told about their care,” writes Mello, JD, PhD, a professor of health policy and of law, in this JAMA Perspective. “Despite the general importance of informed consent, decision support tools (e.g., automatic…

San Diego’s own Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers have joined the roster of proud sponsors of the San Diego Padres for the 2025 MLB season.  As a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of injury victims throughout Southern California, this partnership reflects their deep roots in the local community and unwavering commitment to standing up for San Diegans—on and off the field. Supporting San Diego Through Sports This season, Padres fans tuning into games on 97.3 The Fan, the team’s flagship station, will hear regular mentions of Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers. Their sponsorship includes: Live name mentions in both the opening and closing game billboards during every home and away broadcast. Radio commercials aired throughout all games, keeping their message front and center during pivotal moments. Exclusive branding during “Insurance Runs”, one of the most exciting in-game moments when the Padres extend…

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to the 2025 Legal Risk Index Report by Embroker, what percentage of legal professionals say they use AI in their day-to-day work? Hint: Last year only 22% said they use AI — what a difference a year makes. See the answer on the next page. The post Lawyers Hit Turning Point On AI appeared first on Above the Law.

So… everyone’s been talking about the Biglaw Biter. Not exclusively in Biglaw circles, or even just within the legal profession, but like Page Six is talking about the story that Above the Law broke. Hell, it’s even gone international. There’s been speculation about what the BB is up to now, since she’s been bounced from Sidley Austin. But if and when the most famous Biter in Biglaw gets a second bite at the apple, will she f it up again? You see, there’re rumors this isn’t the Biglaw Biter’s first vampire impression, with reports that this was even something she playfully mentioned during icebreakers at the start of the summer. (Which makes sense, it’d actually be weirder if she’d never bit anyone ever before and then busted out the move in Biglaw.) Alison Green of Ask A Manager has some advice for the Biglaw Biter in all her future professional endeavors: “Don’t bite anyone at work ever again!…

  Coverage Cracks in Demolition Claims. Second Department Rebuffs Excess Insurer’s Attempt to Dismiss     📖 Case Summary: Harco Construction, LLC v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.   This Second Department decision stems from a 2011 building collapse in Harlem during demolition work on a project managed by Harco Construction.   🚧 What Happened:   Subcontractor Disano Demolition cut into an elevator shaft, triggering the collapse. Harco sought coverage as an additional insured from: FMIC (Disano’s primary insurer), and Scottsdale (Disano’s excess insurer, whose policy followed form to FMIC).   📜 Prior Proceedings:   FMIC denied coverage based on a “work height” exclusion. Harco and the property owner sued FMIC, Scottsdale, and Disano. The trial court upheld FMIC’s disclaimer. But the Second Department reversed in part—ruling that FMIC’s denial to Harco was…

New York Appellate Division, Third Department  Holds Snow Contractor Must Face Negligence Claims in Butler v. Vestal Parkway Plaza, LLC 📖 Case Summary: Butler v. Vestal Parkway Plaza, LLC   In this premises liability action, a bank employee slipped on ice outside her workplace. The Appellate Division, Third Department upheld the denial of summary judgment to the snow removal contractors, finding that questions of fact exist under the Espinal doctrine regarding whether the plaintiff detrimentally relied on their services or if they assumed complete maintenance responsibility. ⚡️ What Happened: Plaintiff slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk outside her job at Citizens Bank. US Maintenance (USM) contracted with the bank to handle snow and ice removal. USM subcontracted to J.G. Maintenance (Gresham). Gresham last salted the site three days before the incident. Water runoff from the roof above the bank entrance formed clear ice, a known hazard.…

Suit challenging diversity efforts in Wisconsin bar programs fully resolved

Security Failure? Kardenai Anthony Hollis Shooting Fort Wayne.  We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Kardenai Anthony Hollis. Kardenai Anthony Hollis Killed in Fort Wayne, IN Apartment Complex Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Fort Wayne, IN – Gunfire rang out at an apartment complex early Saturday morning, July 19, 2025, leaving one teen dead. As reported by WANE.com, “[a]round 3 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to the shooting in the 1800 block of River Run Trail, at an apartment complex on the city’s northeast side.” According to the report, “[officers] found [the victim] suffering from gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at a hospital.”  The victim was reported to be a…

Anyone who suffered a 9/11-related injury or illness as a result of the WTC attacks or exposure to the harmful toxic dust cloud that hung over Lower Manhattan after the attacks can claim compensation from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). However, a 9/11 VCF claim is not the only way to receive financial assistance for 9/11-related losses. Legal action via a Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) lawsuit, for instance, has the potential to compensate many thousands of victims. How does JASTA lawsuit compensation impact a VCF claim? Let’s find out. Request A Free ConsultationWhat is a JASTA lawsuit?The Justice Against State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) was passed into law in 2016, despite a veto from President Obama, based on fears that it could put U.S. service members, diplomats, and taxpayers at “significant risk” should similar laws be adopted by other countries. JASTA essentially weakened the concept of “sovereign…