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In 2023, the State of Washington enacted one of the strongest consumer data privacy laws in recent years: the “my health my data” act (HB 1155). EFF commends the civil rights, data privacy, and reproductive justice advocates who worked to pass this law. This post suggests ways for legislators and advocates in other states to build on the Washington law and draft one with even stronger protections. This post will separately address the law’s scope (such as who is protected); its safeguards (such as consent and minimization); and its enforcement (such as a private right of action). While the law only applies to one category of personal data – our health information – its structure could be used to protect all manner of data. Scope of Protection Authors of every consumer data privacy law must make three decisions about scope: What kind of data is protected? Whose data is protected? And who is regulated? The Washington law protects “consumer…

Child support payments are meant to provide for a child’s well-being, covering necessities like housing, food, and education. Yet, it’s not uncommon for these payments to be delayed, causing stress and financial strain for the custodial parent. Understanding and addressing these delays is important for preserving the child’s quality of life and ensuring that both parents fulfill their responsibilities. When child support payments are late or inconsistent, the implications can extend beyond immediate financial hardship. Unpaid support impacts the child’s overall environment and can even lead to legal complications. For many, seeking the right legal assistance becomes necessary to navigate these challenges effectively. Making sure payments arrive on time requires proactive steps and a clear understanding of the available legal options. Understanding the Reasons for Delays Delays in child support payments can happen for various reasons. Recognizing…

When transitioning into a nursing home, knowing your rights can make the shift smoother and less stressful. These rights are designed to protect residents and ensure they receive the care and respect they deserve. However, handling these transitions can pose challenges for both residents and their families. Understanding the intricacies of the process is crucial for a positive experience. Families often face tough decisions and logistical hurdles during these changes. Concerns about the quality of care, resident well-being, and the emotional toll of moving to a new environment are common. By gaining a clear understanding of resident rights and the transition process, families can better advocate for their loved ones and address any issues that arise along the way. Let’s explore what these transitions involve and how you can prepare for them. What to Know About Nursing Home Evictions Nursing home evictions are sometimes necessary but can be complex and…

Security Failure? 33Ninety 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 victim’s family of the shooting at the 33Ninety Apartments. Adult Teen Killed in Shooting at 33Ninety Apartments in Atlanta, GA. (Fox5Atlanta.com) Atlanta, GA – Gunfire rang out at an apartment complex Monday night, June 30, 2025, leaving one young man dead. As reported by WSBtv.com, “[the shooting] happened after 9 p.m. at 3390 Fairburn Road SW. The address appears to be the 33Ninety apartments.” Fox5Atlanta.com is reporting, “[o]fficers said they responded to reports of a shooting around 9:15 p.m. and found the victim, identified as an 18-year-old male, shot at least once. Paramedics rushed the teen to a local hospital in critical condition. He…

Security Failure? Zauntravious Davis Shooting Shreveport.  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 Zauntravious Davis. Zauntravious Davis Killed in Shreveport, LA Apartment Complex Shooting. (KLAX-tv.com) Shreveport, LA – Gunfire rang out at an apartment complex Saturday night, June 28, 2025, leaving one young man dead. As reported by KSLA.com, “[o]ne person is dead and two others were injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in Shreveport Saturday night…The shooting happened around 8:45 p.m. Saturday night in the 4200 block of Lakeshore Drive.” KLAX-tv.com is reporting, “[i]nvestigators say gunfire erupted during a crowded pool party at the [apartments].” According to the report, “Zauntravious…

Police arrived in the 7300 block of West Centennial Parkway and immediately found two critically injured individuals. The two individuals were both treated at the scene before being quickly transported to the nearby UMC with stab wounds. Both were listed in critical condition according to the police department. Detectives were able to communicate with the injured individuals and determined that one of the individuals was the perpetrator, and he willingly remained at the scene until the police and medical responders arrived. The suspect is currently in custody as the stabbing incident remains under investigation. Is It a Good Idea to Turn Yourself In? One of the most shocking twists of this recent story is the suspect’s willingness to stay at the scene and admit responsibility. This isn’t always the case after such a serious crime, but staying at the scene provided several benefits for the offender. For one, the suspect received prompt medical attention, which…

Sparks Parking Lot Shooting: One Adult Teen Dead. 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 victim’s family of the parking lot shooting. Adult Teen Killed in Sparks, NV Parking Lot Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Sparks, NV News – One young man is dead after a parking lot shooting late Friday night, June 27, 2025. As reported by MyNews4.com, “[a] 19-year-old man from Reno was fatally shot late Friday night in Sparks. The Sparks Police Department reported receiving calls about gunfire around 11:25 p.m. near 440 Greenbrae Drive.” RGJ.com is reporting, “[p]olice said a group had gathered in a parking lot when a fight broke out between the victim and a suspect. The suspect fired multiple rounds, police said. The victim was…

[Once again, Justice Thomas raises questions the other Justices simply do not wish to answer.] I continue to make my way through the final decisions of the term. Next up is Gutierrez v. Saenz. At first blush, this is the sort of case you might skip over. Can a convicted murderer sue the District Attorney under Section 1983 to force him to test potentially exonerating DNA evidence? This dispute turns, in part, on whether the District Attorney's refusal to test the DNA deprives the defendant of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. To be clear, the Defendant was afforded more the process he was due at the criminal trial, through the appellate process, and through collateral review. The constitutional question presented here is whether the refusal to test the DNA violates the Due Process Clause. The Fifth Circuit panel did not reach the merits. Rather, the panel found that the Defendant lacked standing to bring the Section 1983 claim. The Supreme Court,…

The holiday was lovely, thank you. A couple of degrees hotter than the UK, but with a) the sea 45 seconds from my bed, and b) air conditioned rooms. But it left quite a lot to catch up on of previous backlog and ‘while away’ things – so, a first instalment of some quick post holiday notes. MHCLG have opened a consultation “Strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services: consultation“, on proposals for regulations bringing into force the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 changes for England and Wales on service charges and litigation costs. It is wide ranging and all good stuff. MHCLG have also opened a “Consultation on a reformed Decent Homes Standard for social and privately rented homes“. In the future, for social landlords, this will be enforceable by the Social Housing Regulator, and for private landlords by local authorities. It will not be directly enforceable by tenants. The main proposed changes are:…

[It is time, I suggest, to give what-about-ism a well-deserved burial.] Co-blogger Josh Blackman here acknowledges that he hasn't been following the legal developments in the TikTok case too closely, and that his reaction to the Attorney General's claim that the President had "nullified the legal effects of a statute passed by large bipartisan majorities in 2024" is "schaudenfreude." For more than a decade, I've written about how the Obama Administration nullified the Affordable Care Act's mandates, as well as immigration law through policies like DAPA and DACA. I'm sure smart lawyers can draw distinctions between the Obama orders and Trump's orders. But I'm not sure those distinctions matter. President Obama found ways to disregard laws he didn't like through hyper-creative means, but since those laws accomplished "positive" goals, everyone looked the other way. I haven't followed the developments too…

How Skeels v. Friedman, Suder & Cooke, P.C. Could Impact LLC Shares in a Texas Divorce Introduction Divorce in Texas, a community property state, involves equitably dividing marital assets, including ownership interests in closely held businesses like limited liability companies (LLCs). LLC shares, often significant marital assets, pose unique challenges due to their restricted transferability, lack of a public market, and complex valuation processes. The 2025 Texas Court of Appeals case Skeels v. Friedman, Suder & Cooke, P.C. addresses share redemption and transfer in a professional corporation, offering legal principles that could influence how LLC shares are handled in divorce proceedings. This article explores the implications of Skeels for LLC share valuation and division in Texas divorces, focusing on redemption, transfer restrictions, and valuation methodologies. Overview of Skeels v. Friedman, Suder & Cooke, P.C. The Skeels case involved a dispute between…

Introduction At some point in the introductory class in contract law, students are likely to encounter a very powerful idea--the distinction between "default rules" and "mandatory rules."  The basic distinction is easy to grasp.  Some rules of contract law supply default terms that are subject to contractual override; other rules of contract law are mandatory--they can't be modified by the contract.  Lurking in the background of this distinction is a theoretical construct--the complete contract, an idealized contract that would include explicit terms covering every possible contingency.  Once you understand the distinction between default rules and mandatory rules, additional questions arise: as a matter of normative contract theory, which rules should be default rules and which rules should be mandatory?  And what normative principles should guide the design of default rules? As always, this post in the "Legal Theory…

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After a pedestrian accident, the world can feel like a blur. One moment, you were simply crossing a street or waiting for a light to change. The next, your life was violently interrupted by a collision with a vehicle.  Seeking compensation for your medical bills and other losses is challenging enough when you’re also trying to recover from your injuries. But when the vehicle that hit you was operated by a rideshare driver, you may be left with more questions than answers: Who is responsible? How will you pay for your medical care? What happens if you can’t work? This guide is for you. Whether it’s been a few hours, a few days, or even a couple of weeks since your pedestrian accident involving a rideshare vehicle, there are concrete things you can do now to protect yourself, your health, and your future. An experienced Indianapolis pedestrian accident lawyer can help you take the proper legal steps and ensure your rights are protected throughout the…

Burial records This week there have been two cases which have demonstrated the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of interment. Re An Exhumation [2025] ECC Por 1, reported here, centred on the rector distinguishing between “the Correct Plot” and “the Incorrect Plot” for the deposit of cremation ashes, (to use the terminology of Summers Ch) and the opinions of the the verger and members of the family concerned. After a query from a member of the family, the ashes of the deceased were first buried first in the Correct Plot (rather than the prepared plot), then moved to the Incorrect Plot after a query by the verger, until the rector transferred them back to the Correct Plot but without faculty authorization or informing the Archdeacon – all within the space of a few days. The circumstances in Re A Burial [and in re AB on behalf of XY] [2025] ECC Bri 1 related to the burial of ST in the plot which had been assumed to…

A multi-vehicle collision occurred on the northbound lanes of US101 near Hellyer Avenue in San Jose on the evening of July 5, 2025. The incident, which took place at approximately 8:05 PM, involved a black BMW SUV, a white Ford SUV, and a dark blue Lexus sedan, all of which sustained significant front-end damage. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene, and traffic lanes were temporarily blocked to facilitate the response. The collision resulted in significant traffic disruptions, with lanes 2 through 4 initially blocked, causing delays for commuters. Tow trucks were called to remove the damaged vehicles, and all lanes were reopened by 9:50 PM. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, although one individual was transferred to San Jose Fire for precautionary evaluation. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area, as residual delays may persist. Authorities remind drivers to maintain safe distances and adhere to speed…

For too long, dominant tech platforms have hidden behind Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, claiming immunity for any harm caused by third-party content they host or promote. But as platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Google have long ago moved beyond passive hosting into highly personalized, behavior-shaping recommendation systems, the legal landscape is shifting in the personal injury context. A new theory of liability is emerging—one grounded not in speech, but in conduct. And it begins with a simple premise: the duty comes from the data. Surveillance-Based Personalization Creates Foreseeable Risk Modern platforms know more about their users than most doctors, priests, or therapists. Through relentless behavioral surveillance, they collect real-time information about users’ moods, vulnerabilities, preferences, financial stress, and even mental health crises. This data is not inert or passive. It is used to drive engagement by pushing users…

I'll admit, I have not followed all of the legal developments in Trump 2.0 carefully. During the first administration, I closely tracked nearly every policy and district court ruling. It was exhausting. This time around, I've triaged. If I've written about something, it means I am following the issue. If I haven't written about it, that means I am not following the issue. Please do not take my silence on an issue as a reflection on whether I agree or disagree with any particular position. One such issue that I've let go is TikTok. I wrote about the Supreme Court's (quickly forgotten) decision, President Biden's outgoing order, and President Trump's incoming order. But since then, I haven't tracked the issue. Recently, Charlie Savage published an article in the Times titled "Trump Claims Sweeping Power to Nullify Laws, Letters on TikTok Ban Show." Attorney General Pam Bondi told tech companies that they could lawfully…