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U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin One petition for certiorari was filed on 7/7/25: Stitt v. City of Tulsa (25-30) (State Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country) Federal Courts Bulletin Patterson v. Harpe (Criminal Jurisdiction) Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation v. United States Department of the Interior (Breach of Trust) Cherokee Nation v. United States Department of the Interior (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act; Administrative Procedure Act) U.S. Legislation - 119th Congress Bulletin S.2272 - A bill to provide access to reliable, clean, and drinkable water on Tribal lands, and for other purposes. H.R.4345 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the definition of critical access hospital under the Medicare program to include certain hospitals on Indian reservations. H.R.4377 - To provide access to reliable, clean, and drinkable water on Tribal lands, and for other purposes. U.S.…

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Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) is proud to announce the promotion of Jim Ross to partner, effective July 1, 2025. Jim brings to this new leadership role more than three decades of public sector legal experience, including 27 years in county counsel offices. Jim’s connection to RPLG grew during the opioid litigation, where he worked closely with Founding Partner Louise Renne. Since formally joining the firm, Jim has helped to significantly expand RPLG’s representation of counties, helped to secure new clients and served as the interim county counsel for Mendocino County during its recruitment process. Throughout his distinguished career, Jim served in county counsel offices in three counties, Ventura, Sonoma and most notably Shasta, where he rose through the ranks to become county counsel. He advised almost every department in the County including the clerk/registrar of Voters, Sheriff, Public Works Department, Health and Human Services Agency, Risk Management…

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“Tip creep” has been a pervasive issue in American culture for some time now. Many businesses, faced with rising costs or insurmountable greed, have increasingly turned to tip encouragement as a means of underpaying their employees while simultaneously being reasonably assured malnutrition will not sap worker productivity. Personally, when faced with a new tip line on the receipt where formerly there was none, sometimes I don’t mind at all, and sometimes I do. A tip for the woman at my local bakery who indulges me as I point out the most desirable Bismarcks behind the glass? Absolutely. She is always nice. On the other hand, a tip for assembling the take-and-bake pizza that I ordered online and already have to cook myself? Boy, that seems like a bit of a stretch. From a tax perspective, it is a better time than ever to be a tipped worker. The “Big, Beautiful Bill” exempts the first $25,000 of a qualifying worker’s annual tips from…

Join us for our newest Justia Webinar, where you’ll get expert analysis on some of the most consequential cases of the Term, as well as the questions the Court has left unanswered. From executive authority and free speech to healthcare and immigration, this Justia Webinar explores the legal shifts reshaping America’s judicial and political landscapes. Professors Amar and Dorf will offer insight into the legal reasoning, ideological divides, and broader impacts of cases that made headlines and those that should have. Some of the cases that we’ll be covering include: How this Term redefined presidential power in Trump v. Wilcox How the Court is (or isn’t) handling controversial cases via the shadow docket Implications for LGBTQ+ rights in U.S. v. Skrmetti And more. Whether you’re following the Court for policy, advocacy, or academic purposes, this Justia Webinar will deepen your understanding of how the highest court in the land is shaping the…

As soon as Donald Trump took office, he made it loud and clear that he was going to go bigly on immigration enforcement. Stephen Miller, Trump’s deputy chief of staff, demanded a daily quota of 3,000 immigration-related arrests. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have increased their social media activity. They have switched from posting occasional public service messages to posting arrest numbers and dire warnings of the consequences of illegal entry or overstay on a daily basis. Watching the videos posted on ICE’s social media accounts is like watching an episode of “Cops.” And unlike other government agencies which are getting staff and budget cuts, the Department of Homeland Security is getting $165 billion of additional funding thanks to the recent passage of the Big, Beautiful Bill. The funding will be used to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, build new detention centers, and post…

Criminal defendants expect the legal system to deliver fairness. Our courts are designed to deliver legal compliance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, our state constitution, and the US Constitution, not necessarily fair results or what some facing criminal charges might believe is just or true “justice.” A prosecutor can legally offer a favorable plea to one defendant while demanding jail time for another charged with a very similar offense. Absent obvious discrimination based on protected characteristics or clear constitutional violations, prosecutorial discretion is substantial. Judges can sentence different defendants to vastly different outcomes based on judicial and sentencing philosophy, the timing of the case, or simply how the Court (the Judge) interprets the factual recitation. They, too, possess substantial discretion in entering a judgment and sentencing someone to jail or prison. Continue reading The post Legal But Unfair: Why some people…

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A motorcyclist lost their life in a crash involving a parked truck along S Kirkman Road near Universal Boulevard. The crash occurred when a motorcycle traveling southbound left the roadway and struck the rear of a stationary 2004 Freightliner truck parked on the northbound shoulder. Emergency responders arrived on the scene and pronounced the motorcyclist dead. No additional information is currently available. Public roadways are not where trucks should be parked When we hear about crashes like this one involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck, many people’s first reaction is to think the fault lies solely with the motorcyclist. But this is not always so. Accident reports often place blame on the driver who strikes a parked semi-truck, but in my experience, these cases require closer investigation. The key question is whether the truck should have been parked on the roadside at all. A semi-truck parked in the wrong place can create a serious and…

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a cement truck Friday morning at the intersection of Conklin Street and Main Street. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and provided aid to the pedestrian, who sustained injuries described as serious but not life-threatening. No further information is currently available. Thoughts on Accidents with Large Trucks and Pedestrians According to the National Safety Council (NSC), around 4,600 pedestrians and bicyclists (vehicle nonoccupants) sustained injuries in large-truck crashes in 2023. This high number serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities of truck drivers, particularly in areas such as intersections where pedestrians frequently walk. 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…

HOUSTON, Texas – An 89-year-old man has died from injuries sustained in a crash on the Katy Freeway service road, according to Houston police. The crash happened when a silver Toyota Sienna traveling westbound in the 14200 block suffered a tire blowout. The driver, a 59-year-old man, lost control of the vehicle. Both the driver and the elderly passenger were transported to nearby hospitals. The passenger died weeks later at Ben Taub Hospital. No further information is currently available. The van’s tire must be examined for possible defects We all trust that the vehicles we drive are safe. We use them to run errands, visit loved ones, and get where we need to go every day. Every part—engine, transmission, tires—should function properly and safely. But what happens when a hidden defect makes a vehicle unsafe, and someone is seriously injured or killed? Unfortunately, we see this happen far too often. Not all tire blowouts are due to poor maintenance or…

As generative AI tools become embedded into consumer search habits, the digital playing field for lawyers is shifting fast. AI assistants like ChatGPT and Google Gemini increasingly recommend attorneys based on a mix of online profiles, website content, and reputation signals. Join Justia CEO Tim Stanley in this exclusive CLE webinar to learn how to align your digital presence with the criteria these AI models use, so you and your law firm are more likely to be surfaced in search results and client-facing responses. Register now for this CLE webinar → What You’ll Learn In this session, you’ll gain actionable insight into how AI models assess and surface law firm content, and what specific steps you can take to optimize your presence across key platforms. Topics include: Optimizing Law Firm Profiles Learn how to update and align your law firm’s listings across directories (Justia, Avvo, Yelp, etc.), business pages, and social platforms to increase your…

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. – Two men were killed and three others injured when a semi-truck veered into oncoming traffic on Interstate 10 near Date Palm Drive, crashing into multiple vehicles. The crash happened on Thursday morning. The victims have been identified as Francisco Sicairos Leon, 58, of Desert Hot Springs, and Miguel Macias, 49, of Santa Ana. Authorities confirmed both men died at the scene. California Highway Patrol reported that three other people sustained major injuries in the collision. The surviving families and the injured deserve answers, justice, and accountability It’s deeply distressing when an accident results in fatalities, especially multiple deaths. Head-on collisions are particularly devastating because they leave innocent drivers with little time to react, drastically reducing their chances of survival. Sadly, these incidents are often preventable and stem from driver errors, such as distraction, fatigue, or mechanical failures like…

CATHEDRAL CITY, California – Dos hombres murieron y tres personas más resultaron heridas cuando un tráiler se desvió hacia el tráfico en sentido contrario en la Interestatal 10, cerca de Date Palm Drive, y chocó con varios vehículos. El accidente ocurrió la mañana del jueves. Las víctimas fueron identificadas como Francisco Sicairos Leon, de 58 años y residente de Desert Hot Springs, y Miguel Macias, de 49 años y originario de Santa Ana. Las autoridades confirmaron que ambos hombres murieron en el lugar del accidente. La Patrulla de Caminos de California informó que tres personas más sufrieron lesiones graves en la colisión. Las familias sobrevivientes y los heridos merecen respuestas, justicia y rendición de cuentas Es muy doloroso cuando un accidente termina en muertes, especialmente cuando hay varias víctimas. Los choques frontales son especialmente graves…

Investor Lawsuit Investigation – Dean S. Dellas The White Law Group is investigating potential securities fraud claims involving Dean Speros Dellas (CRD#: 5596286), following a civil complaint filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) alleging a fraudulent scheme involving more than $690,000 in client funds. According to his BrokerCheck report, Dellas was previously affiliated with T3 Trading Group, LLC, Pinnacle Investments, LLC, and Merrill Lynch. He has two disclosures on his record, including a pending civil action and a past employment separation involving failure to disclose a reportable event. CFTC Fraud Allegations – Misappropriation of Client Funds In May 2025, the CFTC filed a civil complaint alleging that from February 2021 to November 2023, Dean Dellas and his advisory firm DSD Capital Management LLC misappropriated more than $690,000 from two clients: a 61-year-old man and his 91-year-old mother. Dellas reportedly convinced the son to…

Security Failure? Michael Freeman Shooting Greenville.  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 Michael Freeman. Michael Freeman Greenville, SC Apartment Complex Shooting. (FoxCarolina.com) Greenville, SC – Gunfire rang out at an apartment complex early Saturday morning, July 12, 2025, leaving one man dead. As reported by FoxCarolina.com, “[d]eputies responded to a call from [apartments] on Furman Hall Road around 2 a.m. Saturday morning.” WJCL.com is reporting, “[w]hen deputies arrived, they found a man in the roadway who had been shot. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Michael Maurice Freeman.” This complex has seen it share of violent activity according to FoxCarolina.com,…

Press Release: San Bernardino, CA – July 1, 2025 — In a major legal victory for consumers, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, has officially certified a class action lawsuit against National General Insurance Company. This ruling paves the way for potentially thousands of policyholders to seek justice over what plaintiffs allege were systemic bad faith insurance practices. The lawsuit, originally filed by the Law Offices of Justin H. King, accuses National General of using a flawed digital application process to retroactively deny auto insurance claims. According to the complaint, the insurer rescinded coverage by asserting that policyholders failed to disclose all household members over the age of 14, despite the fact that applicants were allegedly blocked from entering such information into the company’s broker-controlled, automated system. “This is a huge win for consumers who were misled, mistreated, and…