Human rights organizations demand release of Egyptian activist Ibrahim Metwally

Renting a car comes with certain responsibilities and one of the lesser-known but potentially costly fees you may encounter after an accident or damage is the “loss of use” charge. This fee is assessed by rental car companies to cover the income they claim to lose while a damaged vehicle is out of service and undergoing repairs. In this article, we’ll explain what a loss of use charge is, when and why it’s applied, and how to protect yourself from being unfairly billed. What Is a “Loss of Use” Charge? “Loss of use” refers to the income a rental company claims it loses when a vehicle is unavailable for rental due to damage—even if you weren’t at fault. The company may charge you a daily rate for each day the car is out of commission, reflecting the theoretical revenue they would have earned had the vehicle remained in service. For example, if you damage a car and it takes five days to repair, you may be charged the…

Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news: L.A. PROTESTS RESPONSE  The Pentagon yesterday mobilized a battalion of 700 Marines and 2,000 additional California National Guard troops in what officials described as a limited mission to protect federal property and agents, escalating the federal response to the protests in Los Angeles. A Defense Department spokesperson said the decision to send the extra National Guard troops was made “at the order of the president.” David E. Sanger, Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt, and Laurel Rosenhall report for the New York Times. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to direct the military to detain or arrest “lawbreakers” in Los Angeles a day before the Trump administration deployed Marines to the area, according to a leaked letter obtained by the SF…

Has the Supreme Court closed one avenue of constitutional arguments against the structure of the Federal Reserve only to open up another? By labeling the Fed a “quasi-private” entity, parties aggrieved by the Federal Reserve’s actions may challenge them as violations of the private nondelegation doctrine. On May 22, the Court made major waves in a decision on an application for a stay in Trump v. Wilcox, a case that could serve as a vehicle to overturn Humphrey’s Executor and end a century of understanding about the constitutionality of for-cause removal protections enjoyed by the heads of a wide variety of federal agencies. Those agencies appeared to include the Federal Reserve—at least until last month, when the Court placed it safely outside the case’s potential blast radius. Because the Fed is a “uniquely structured, quasi-private entity that follows in the distinct historical tradition of the First and Second Banks of the United…

Overview of the Lawsuit California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a federal lawsuit on June 9, 2025, challenging President Trump’s decision to deploy California National Guard troops to Los Angeles without the state’s consent. The deployment was in response to immigration protests and was labeled by California officials as an “unprecedented power grab” and a violation of state sovereignty under the 10th Amendment. The lawsuit argues that the President’s action: • Violates the 10th Amendment by infringing on state sovereignty. • Contravenes 10 U.S.C. § 12406, which the state contends requires the President to issue orders through the governor and obtain their consent before federalizing the National Guard. • Deprives California of critical emergency response resources and escalated unrest rather than quelling it. Key Legal Points from the Complaint • The complaint asserts that President Trump and…

[The article describes how the two can be mutually reinforcing, building on lessons from previous episodes in constitutional history.] Today, the UnPopulist published my article on synergies between litigation and political action in resisting Trump 2.0's multi-faceted assaults on the Constitution. I explain how the two tracks can be mutually reinforcing. As I was writing the article,  it occurred to me that—with my role in the tariff case—I am directly involved in implementing these ideas; we are, of necessity, litigating this case in both the court of law and the court of public opinion. That kind of direct involvement in the subject of my own writings is not an accustomed role for an academic, at least not for me. Whether it gives me greater insight, reduces my objectivity or some combination of both, is for readers to judge. Here is an excerpt from the article: The Trump administration has launched a multi-faceted assault on many aspects of our…

The telecom community’s ears recently perked up when the Wall Street Journal reported that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to Charlie Ergen, Chairman of the Board of EchoStar Corporation, threatening to revoke a significant portion of the company’s spectrum licenses.  According to Carr, EchoStar is “warehousing” spectrum by failing to meet its buildout requirements.  On May 12, 2025, the Commission issued a notice inviting public comment on the question. Given the gravity of the Chairman’s accusation, let’s start with a bit of background for context. Over the years, EchoStar has purchased licenses for a significant amount of radio spectrum suitable for mobile wireless services both at auction and in the secondary market.  In 2019, as a condition of the government’s approval of the Sprint/T-Mobile merger, the merged entity agreed to spin-off Boost Mobile to DISH…

A tractor-trailer fire temporarily shut down southbound Interstate 81 near Cicero Monday evening, causing significant traffic disruptions for commuters. The incident occurred near Exit 102 (Bartel Road) in the town of Cicero, right at the line between Onondaga and Oswego counties. According to State Police reports, the commercial vehicle's tires suddenly began smoking, prompting the driver to pull over to the shoulder. Despite the quick response, the entire tractor-trailer became engulfed in flames. Emergency crews responded to the scene and worked to extinguish the blaze and clear the roadway. This incident highlights the potential dangers that commercial vehicle fires pose to highway safety and traffic flow. For more details on this developing story, you can reference the original news report. Common Causes of Commercial Vehicle Fires Tractor-trailer fires can occur for various reasons, and understanding these causes is crucial for prevention and legal…

A tragic motorcycle accident in Fresno County has claimed the life of a 42-year-old Visalia resident, highlighting the ongoing safety challenges faced by motorcyclists on California’s mountain highways. The fatal crash occurred on State Route 180 near Hume Road in the Sequoia National Forest on Saturday evening, June 8, 2025. Details of the Sequoia National Forest Motorcycle Crash According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the fatal accident took place at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Saturday. The motorcyclist was traveling westbound on his black Suzuki motorcycle when tragedy struck on a section of highway known for its winding mountain curves. Preliminary investigations revealed that the rider failed to successfully navigate a slight left curve in the roadway, approximately 2.5 miles east of Hume Road. The motorcycle subsequently veered off the roadway and collided with the mountainside, resulting in critical injuries to the operator. Despite wearing a helmet at…

[“The AR–15 is the most popular rifle in the country.”] On June 5, in an unanimous decision by Justice Elena Kagan, the Supreme Court ruled in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos that Mexico failed plausibly to plead that the American firearm industry aided and abetted unlawful sales routing guns to Mexican drug cartels.  The decision not only adds teeth to the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), it also recognizes that semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 are in wide use by Americans, verifying that they meet Heller's common-use test. While the Court does not expressly mention that PLCAA reaffirms Second Amendment rights, it does reference the preamble of the law, which explicitly set forth one primary purpose of PLCAA is to protect the Second Amendment rights of Americans.  The Court then explained how the law protects the firearm industry from civil lawsuits blaming the industry for crimes and torts…

Dentons corporate partner Nik Colbridge will be relocating from London to the firm's Dubai office to expand its equity capital markets (ECM) practice in the Middle East. Corporate, Equity Capital Markets, Middle East, Dubai, United Kingdom, London

On May 29, Attorneys Seul-Ah Kim and David K. S. Oh of Dentons Lee were featured speakers at the K-Beauty Global Growth Strategy Seminar, co-hosted by Dentons Lee and Jangup Newspaper at COEX. Mergers & Acquisitions , Overseas Investment, Life Science and Health Care, Seoul

Global law firm Dentons has advised FinanzRitter GmbH on a Series A financing round led by Family Office Skybrain GmbH, along with Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator as well as other new and existing investors. Corporate, Corporate in Germany, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mergers and Acquisitions in Germany, Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies, Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies in Europe, Insurtech, Germany, Frankfurt

The 2025 edition of IP Stars, the leading specialist guide to intellectual property (IP) law firms and practitioners worldwide published by Managing IP, has recognized 42 Dentons lawyers from across 20 jurisdictions around the world. The ranking highlights outstanding lawyers in the area of IP law, including trademarks and patents.

Global law firm Dentons has advised the note creditors of BayWa AG in connection with the company's restructuring proceedings under the German Act on the Stabilization and Restructuring Framework for Companies (StaRUG). Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy, Restructuring in Germany, Germany, Berlin

Times Are Changing At Debevoise: If there’s a partner on your case, make sure to clarify which kind they are. Paul Weiss Is Bleeding Talent Over Kneeling To Trump: Dunn Isaacson Rhee is making the most of it! Low Approval Runs In The Family: Brad Bondi loses D.C. race by an order of magnitude. Pete Hegseth Targets RBG And Thurgood Marshall’s Legacies: File this in “Not Surprising But Still Newsworthy”. Law Review Grapples With Future Of AI-Influenced Legal Scholarship: The good news is that writing will still suck enough for it to net you prestige. Harvard Receives Overwhelming Support As It Sues For Federal Funding: Cornell and Columbia were not among the ranks. The post Another One Bites The Salaried Partner Tier — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.

On Sunday afternoon, a bicyclist was killed in a collision with a semi-truck at the intersection of St. John Avenue and North Topping Avenue in northeast Kansas City. Police say the crash occurred just before 1 p.m. as the cyclist was riding southbound on Topping and collided with the side of a semi-truck that was heading east on St. John Ave. The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported, and the investigation remains ongoing. This intersection is signal-controlled, but authorities have not yet released information about the status of the traffic light at the time of the crash. That fact alone makes it especially important to hold off on assumptions and focus on the evidence needed to determine how the collision occurred. Who Had Right-of-Way? With the semi-truck traveling on St. John Avenue and the bicyclist crossing from Topping Avenue, investigators will need to determine which direction had the right-of-way. That hinges on whether…

In the early hours of May 16, 2025, a woman was struck and killed while crossing Florence Avenue at Towne Avenue. The car – a dark-colored Dodge sedan – launched her body onto the street and fled the scene westbound, toward the 110 Freeway. The driver never stopped to call for help.  The LAPD is calling it what it is: a felony hit-and-run. For the woman’s family, the legal terminology means little right now. What matters most is the loss and the silence that followed.  “The worst part of a hit-and-run isn’t always the impact,” says J&Y Senior Trial Attorney Alex Boris. “It’s what happens after. The silence and unanswered questions as well as the aching feeling that someone out there thinks they can just drive away from a human life.”  Is fleeing the scene a criminal act? Absolutely. In California, Vehicle Code 20001 makes it a felony to leave the scene of an accident that causes injury or death.…

Liberty Square Apartments Shooting Fayetteville: Legal Claim for Family? 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 the victim of the Liberty Square Apartments shooting. Person Dies After Shooting at Liberty Square Apartments in Fayetteville, NC. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Fayetteville, NC NEWS – Gunfire rang out at an apartment complex early Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, leaving one person dead. As reported by CBS17.com, “officers were called to a shooting around 3:30 a.m. on the 3600 block of Dornoch Drive at the Liberty Square Apartments.” WRAL.com is reporting, “[a] person with a gunshot wound was found dead at the scene.” The investigation is ongoing. Potential Legal Claims for Family of the Victim of…