[Ilya Somin] Federal Circuit Appellate Brief Filed in Our Tariff Case

The height of summer is nearly upon us, but law students have their future careers on their minds. With so many things to take into account when considering their livelihoods, how can law students create meaningful distinction between firms? Perhaps they can take a look at the firms’ pro bono numbers — which at some firms, has become a battle over money versus morals. Pro bono work has taken on a different hue now that Trump is in the White House, with some firms afraid to take on work that may be frowned upon, and others pledging hundreds of millons of dollars’ worth of pro bono payola to conservative causes. But over the course of the last year, before pro bono work became a controversial topic, members of the legal profession sprang into action to deal with crisis after crisis after crisis, offering their services without cost to those in need. From immigration and asylum work to racial justice initiatives to protecting reproductive rights in…

Civics Education: A teachable moment about the meaning of ‘rule of law’

Potential Legal Claims? Ar’mon Covington Shooting Akron.  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 Ar’mon R. Covington. Ar’mon R. Covington Killed in Gas Station Shooting in Akron, OH. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Akron, OH – Gunfire rang out at a gas station early Sunday morning, July 6, 2025, leaving one man dead. As reported by BeaconJournal.com, “Akron police responded to [a gas station] at 778 Grant Street for reports of a shooting at about 4:14 a.m.” WKYC.com is reporting, “[u]pon their arrival, they found Ar’mon R. Covington, 26, on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds…He was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:31 a.m. after officers attempted emergency first aid.”…

Last week, I presented Part I of my written interview with a product manager and researcher at Free Law Project (FLP), Stephanie Taube. That column presented her answer to the first of my three questions and focused on FLP’s newest offering, RECAP Search Alerts for PACER. What follows are Stephanie’s answers to my remaining two questions. As usual, I have added some brief commentary to her answers below, but have otherwise presented her answers as she provided them. Gaston Kroub: For younger lawyers and even those in law school, what can they do to increase their facility with FLP’s various tools? Stephanie Taube: CourtListener is an open source legal research platform that lawyers and law students can use to access our immense collection of case law, federal court documents and dockets, judges and their financial disclosures, and oral arguments. CourtListener supports highly advanced Boolean queries, allowing users to build complex searches. Users can…

Security Negligence? Martin Street Plaza Apartments Shooting Atlanta. Our firm has over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across Georgia, and we have secured nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the victims of the shooting at Martin Street Plaza Apartments. Four People Injured in Shooting at Martin Street Plaza Apartments in Atlanta, GA. (AtlantaNewsFirst.com) Atlanta, GA – Gunfire rang out at an apartment complex early Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, leaving four people injured. As reported by AtlantaNewsFirst.com, “[t]he shooting happened just after midnight at the Martin Street Plaza Apartments – located at 600 Martin Street SE near Georgia Avenue.” According to the report, “[w]hen officers arrived to the scene, they found three women and a man with gunshot wounds. Grady EMS came to the scene to took the victims to the…

Seyfarth Synopsis: The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division just scrapped its policy of seeking liquidated damages (double damages) in FLSA investigations. Why? Because it probably didn’t have the statutory authority in the first place, and doing so slowed down resolutions. Going forward WHD investigators are no longer allowed to demand liquidated damages in administrative settlements. The U.S. DOL‘s Wage and Hour Division is the administrative division responsible for enforcing the FLSA’s minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor provisions. The Division employs just over 600 investigators—about 25% less than a few years ago—to oversee and enforce the compliance of more than 6.2 million U.S. employers. By the numbers alone, the investigators have their work cut out for them. Of course, doing more with less has been a well-known focus of the Trump Administration. That focus is shared—whether out of philosophy, necessity, or…

August 18-21 – Dallas, Texas! ​PODCAST MOVEMENT​ I'm pleased to be asked back for the 10th year of this premier podcasting community event! I'm scheduled for two sessions: First, I'll be joined by my fellow podcast-attorney, Lindsay Bowen for: Two Truths and a Lie: Podcasting Legal & Business Myths Busted (live, interactive game-show) and I'll also be Presenting: Your Podcast Legal Toolkit: Copyrights, Trademarks, and Contracts Made Simple I hope you to see you there! ​Learn More and Register here​ August 21-24 – Atlanta, GA! ​VIDFEST EXPO​ I'm delighted to be among over 40 speakers and industry experts on the BEST ways to grow and monetize your Youtube Channel. My talk is entitled: “4 Things Creators Need To Do To Legally Protect Their Channels and Content (Without Hiring Expensive Lawyers)” The event is for anyone interested in: How to Use A.I.…

Potential Legal Claims? Gabriel King Shooting Jackson.  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 Gabriel King. Gabriel King Killed in Jackson, MS Gas Station Shooting. (WAPT.com) Jackson, MS – Gunfire rang out at a gas station Friday night, July 4, 2025, leaving one man dead. As reported by WAPT.com, “[l]ate Friday night, police say 23-year-old Gabriel King was shot multiple times at a gas station near Cooper Road and Rainey in South Jackson.” WJTV.com is reporting, “the victim, 23-year-old Gabriel King, was pronounced deceased at the scene.” The investigation is ongoing. Legal Options Available to Family of Gabriel King? OUR LEGAL TAKE FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends…

Twin daughters of BigLaw couple among Texas flood victims; ‘we are devastated,’ family says

Justice for Family? Remerton Parking Lot Shooting. 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 Berry Tyree Benton. Teenager Shot, Killed in Remerton, GA Parking Lot. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Remerton, GA – One teen is dead after a shooting at a parking early Saturday morning, July 5, 2025.   As reported by WCTV.tv, “[t]he shooting happened near the 1900 block of Baytree Place just after midnight Saturday. Officials said many of the bars were still open, but there was also a large crowd in the parking lot.” According to the report, “[t]he GBI reported a “dispute” happening between multiple people before gunshots rang out. The 16-year old was taken to the hospital, but he did not survive.” The…

Sun Pointe Park Apartments Shooting Albuquerque: 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 Albuquerque apartment complex shooting. Young Man Killed After Shooting at Sun Pointe Park Apartments in Albuquerque, NM. (KRQE.com) Albuquerque, NM NEWS – Gunfire rang out at an apartment complex early Sunday morning, July 6, 2025, leaving one young man dead. As reported by ABQJournal.com, “[s]hortly before 4 a.m., the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a call of a shooting at the Sun Pointe Park Apartments in the 4000 block of Montgomery, near Morningside and Carlisle NE.” KRQE.com is reporting, “[p]olice found an 18-year-old shooting victim at the apartment complex. Rescue personnel…

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) has emerged as one of the most consequential pieces of digital regulation in recent years. While officially presented as pro-competition legislation designed to ensure fair and open digital markets, mounting evidence suggests the DMA functions as a de facto digital tax on American technology companies. This analysis draws on insights from recent DMA workshops with the companies designated as “gatekeepers” by the EU Commission (detailed analysis available here) to reveal how the staggering gap between initial regulatory cost estimates and actual compliance burdens, combined with enforcement threats that go far beyond monetary fines, creates a regulatory regime that operates as a tax on and a protectionist industrial policy against successful U.S. companies. The Reality Check: When Millions Become Billions The European Commission’s original impact assessment for the DMA projected modest compliance…

[Yes, argues the Brandeis Center in a letter to Microsoft.] UPDATE 7/8/2025: The Brandeis Center sent out a press release, stating: The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law today commended Microsoft on its decision to equalize its treatment of its Jewish employee network, "Jews at Microsoft" (JAMS), alongside other recognized and funded ethnicity-based employee networks …. Microsoft's nine top-tier employee networks, designated as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), were company-recognized, sponsored, and supported organizations of employees within Microsoft based around a particular identifying characteristic, such as ethnicity, that afforded members of that ethnic group extra opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and the ability to collectively oppose discrimination in the workplace. Microsoft hadn't recognized religion as a category of identity permitted to establish an ERG, and refused to recognize the ethnic…

Lawyer for ABA, foreign-aid recipients tells DC Circuit US must spend appropriated ‘pots of money’

You know that estate planning is important. You also know it is not something you want to get wrong. Whether you have a growing family, significant assets, or specific goals about how your legacy is handled, creating a legally sound plan matters. What you may not realize is how much smoother the process can be with the right legal guidance. Working with a licensed estate planning lawyer gives you the tools, structure, and clarity to create a plan that reflects your intentions and serves your family well. Here are five compelling reasons to consider working with an estate planning lawyer [Read more...] The post Top 5 Reasons to Engage an Estate Planning Lawyer appeared first on Augulis Law Firm.

Non-compete agreements can be a powerful business tool, but in Louisiana, they’re governed by some of the strictest laws in the country. Whether you’re an employer trying to protect your business interests or an employee being asked to sign one, understanding how non-compete agreements work in this state is crucial. […] The post Understanding Non-Compete Agreements in Louisiana: What You Need to Know appeared first on Bloom Legal Network.

Allied World Nat’l Assur. Co. v. NHC, Inc., 2025 WL 1852789, No. 22-00469 MWJS-WRP (D. Haw. Jul. 3, 2025) Nice to see good old-fashioned legal reasoning in these times. In the underlying lawsuit, class plaintiffs alleged that MNS falsely advertised coffee products labeled as “Kona” that contained little to nothing of the real thing, thus capturing a price premium. MNS ultimately settled the lawsuit for $12 million and sought indemnification from its umbrella insurers. Interpreting the relevant policy’s advertising injury coverage, the court found that an exclusion barred coverage and granted summary judgment for the insurers. The underlying lawsuit asserted Lanham Act violations. MNS and other named retailers sought the dismissal of the Lanham Act false advertising claim against them to the extent they had acted purely in their role as retailers. The court granted that motion, reasoning that a false advertising claim requires “a false statement…

After attorney work stoppage, some criminal defendants released over lack of representation in this state