Oppose STOP CSAM: Protecting Kids Shouldn’t Mean Breaking the Tools That Keep Us Safe

 Pix credit here As the wheel turns, combating factions tend to use and abandon tools and principles they once condemned when asserted by opponents. There was a time when progressive forces viewed the narratives of state's rights as anathema, and the deployment of federalized military essential to the enforcement of federal constitutional rights against the forces that sought to resist the lawful exercise of authority as enforced by the Administration and supported by the courts. That certainly wad the case during the early days of desegregation and into the time on integration policies and its violence--where rioters threatened civil order and were met by a n elegant and sophisticated administrative-judicial set of principles and approaches that narrowed the ambit of state sovereign authority and found in the federalization of state forces a quite useful means to advance their normative agendas. But with the return of a political faction with quite distinct…

A hit-and-run incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Rockville, leaving the pedestrian injured. The incident took place at approximately 3:50 PM at the intersection of Rockville Road and Lozano. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene following reports of the collision. According to initial details, the vehicle involved fled the scene after striking the pedestrian. Emergency responders arrived at the location shortly after the incident was reported, with units being assigned and en route by 3:53 PM. The pedestrian was attended to by medical personnel, though the extent of their injuries has not been disclosed at this time. Authorities are actively investigating the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The community is reminded to exercise caution when traveling in the area and to report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement. Our thoughts are with the victim and their family…

A multi-vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 80 westbound near the San Pablo Dam Road offramp in San Pablo, California, on June 10, 2025, at approximately 2:42 PM. The incident involved several vehicles, including a blue SUV, a silver sedan, and a gray pickup truck, resulting in the blockage of multiple lanes and causing significant traffic delays. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where airbags had deployed in the involved vehicles. Initial reports indicated that one individual sustained a large gash on the forehead, while others were assessed for minor injuries. Tow services were requested to clear the vehicles from the roadway, and efforts were made to reopen the affected lanes as quickly as possible. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and consider alternative routes while traveling through the area. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Our thoughts are with those affected by…

When you’re pulled over by law enforcement in San Diego, the interaction can feel intimidating—especially if you’re asked whether the officer can search your vehicle. Understanding your legal rights in this situation is essential. If you feel that your rights have been violated during a traffic stop or vehicle search in San Diego, get expert legal advice on vehicle searches. Call Sevens Legal at (619) 430-2355 for a free legal consultation. Key Takeaways • Refusing a vehicle search is your legal right under the Fourth Amendment. • Law enforcement needs consent, probable cause, or another valid reason to search your vehicle. • Stay calm and be respectful when asserting your rights during a traffic stop. • If an illegal search occurs, document the details and consult a criminal defense lawyer. • Evidence obtained from an illegal search may be inadmissible in court. • An experienced criminal defense attorney can challenge…

Dentons Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Maureen Migliazzo has received the Australian Financial Review 2025 Women in Leadership Award in the Professional Services category.  Australasia, Australia

Global law firm Dentons provided legal advice to CA Immo on the successful sale of the Visionary office building located in Prague 7 - Holešovice. Real Estate, Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Prague

Global law firm Dentons provided legal advice to CA Immo on the successful sale of the Visionary office building located in Prague 7 - Holešovice. Real Estate, Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Prague

As most will recall, the Supreme Court has spent the last several years reinventing statutory interpretation in agency cases. That project has now been pithily summarized in the recent opinion in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County: “As a general matter, when an agency interprets a statute, judicial review of the agency’s interpretation is de novo.” The Court cites to its own 2024 decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, but even that opinion did not so clearly specify the standard of review as the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition opinion does. The Court’s statement in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition therefore seems like a remarkably clear distillation of the prevailing anti-deference mood—except that the rest of the opinion goes on to explain why deference is the watchword when it comes to cases brought under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Like so many of the Court’s recent decisions,…

A tragic accident occurred on June 10, 2025, at approximately 12:45 PM on Interstate 80 West near the UC Davis off-ramp in Davis, California. A male driver was found slumped over the steering wheel of a white tractor with a black trailer after the vehicle collided with an exit sign. Emergency services, including the Davis Police Department and Yolo County medical personnel, were promptly dispatched to the scene. Despite the swift response, the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Yolo County Coroner’s Office has taken custody of the deceased. The incident led to the temporary closure of the westbound off-ramp to UC Davis, causing significant traffic disruptions in the area. The off-ramp has since been reopened, and traffic is gradually returning to normal. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, and the vehicle involved has been cleared from the scene. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while traveling through the area and to…

Marc Greendorfer (Zachor Legal Institute) & Vanessa Hites (Zachor Legal Institute) has posted When Words Wound: Pure Speech Meets Federal Antidiscrimination Law on SSRN. Here is the abstract: This article is a timely critique of First Amendment litigation relating to campus protests regarding the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. Much of the litigation in this space is based on claims that certain campus protest activity violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and in one recent decision, a federal judge opined that there may be conflict between Title VI enforcement and the First Amendment. While the judge’s comments were dicta, they have already started an intense dialogue as to the limits of federal antidiscrimination laws and will likely become an important counterargument by those who support campus protest activity. This article examines the judge’s comments and compares them to First Amendment precedent and exceptions to the “pure…

What to Expect If You Owe Back Taxes You’ve received a notice from the IRS, filed a tax return showing that you owe taxes, or discovered a tax liability on your IRS account online—now what? What happens if you owe taxes to the IRS? Well, the IRS has a thorough collections process that it follows in an attempt to recover unpaid taxes. Even if you cannot afford to pay your tax liability, you should still file timely to avoid hefty late-filing penalties. To avoid IRS collections, you should be proactive. If you can’t pay in full, other payment options can help you stay in good standing with the IRS, including installment agreements, offers in compromise, and currently not collectible status. But if you don’t make arrangements, you will face the agency’s collection process as detailed throughout this post. Key Takeaways IRS Collections – If you owe taxes, the IRS will attempt to collect using the Automated Collection System, a third-party…

Like Corto Maltese charting forgotten seas, the UK now sails through uncertain waters in the shifting landscape of European patent litigation. Brexit did not bring about a complete rupture but rather a complex reconfiguration of balances and strategies. Caught between aspirations for strengthened judicial sovereignty and a European reality structured without it, the UK is striving to redefine its place. As the taciturn sailor once said, “it’s not the paths we choose that shape us — it’s also the ones we leave behind” (The Golden House of Samarkand), the UK searches for its course among the islands of an international law it largely helped to chart. Yet, in this new jurisdictional geography, it is wiser to read the maps than to rely on the winds. Since January 1, 2021, the European patent landscape has undergone profound changes. For the UK, this transformation raises questions of balance and continuity: how can it maintain a role in a system it…

California lawmakers are continuing to promote a bill that will reinforce the power of giant AI companies by burying small AI companies and non-commercial developers in red tape, copyright demands and potentially, lawsuits. After several amendments, the bill hasn’t improved much, and in some ways has actually gotten worse. If A.B. 412 is passed, it will make California’s economy less innovative, and less competitive.  The Bill Threatens Small Tech Companies A.B. 412 masquerades as a transparency bill, but it’s actually a government-mandated “reading list” that will allow rights holders to file a new type of lawsuit in state court, even as the federal courts continue to assess whether and how federal copyright law applies to the development of generative AI technologies.  The bill would require developers—even two-person startups— to keep lists of training materials that are “registered, pre-registered or indexed”…

On June 10, 2025, the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman published a decision (in FI) where it found that the processing of personal data for enforcing parking violations was unlawful because the enforcement mechanism was not described in the parking rental agreement.  This recent decision is a striking example of how data protection and consumer protection law are increasingly intertwined.  The case demonstrates that the way in which customer services—and any related enforcement mechanisms for non-performance—are described in contracts is not just a matter of consumer transparency, but a legal requirement for the lawful processing of personal data under Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR (“processing [that] is necessary for the performance of a contract”). Background In this case, persons who violated certain applicable rules for parking in a designated area (e.g., did not display a badge indicating their right to park), set out in a…

Joshua Stock from Weiland Button, PLC – Attorneys at Law, represented a client charged with Driving while Intoxicated (DWI), a Class 1 Misdemeanor, and Refusal to Provide Breath Sample, in the Richmond General District Court. If convicted, the client would have been facing up to twelve (12) months of Jailtime and a mandatory twelve (12) month driver’s license suspension. After meticulous preparation, Mr. Stock was able to make a Motion to Suppress based on a unique 4th Amendment Violation. The Judge took the matter into consideration as it was a novel legal issue for the court. On the return date, the Judge granted the Motion to Suppress and found the client Not Guilty, Dismissing not only one but both charges. The client walked out of court with no jail, license suspension, insurance increases or anything! If you or a loved one is facing a similar charge, be sure to reach out to the law firm of Weiland Button, PLC at (804) 355-8037. The post DWI, a Class 1…

Employers are generally free to fire employees for any reason they see fit. However, there are some grounds for termination that are prohibited by law. If an employer fires an employee for such a reason, this is known as wrongful termination. In this article, we discuss how to know if you have been wrongfully terminated.  What is Wrongful Termination? Missouri operates under a system of at-will employment. This means that an employer may terminate an employee for any reason except those that are in violation of federal and state laws. Common examples of issues that may result in wrongful termination include: An employer terminating an employee for reporting illegal activity in the workplace, safety violations, or workplace harassment An employer terminating an employee based on protected characteristics, such as race, pregnancy, or gender identity An employer terminating an employee in retaliation for the employee filing a workers’ compensation claim …

HBO’s hit series Succession isn’t just a gripping drama—it’s a masterclass in estate mismanagement. The show chronicles the Roy family’s vicious power struggles over their billion-dollar media empire, exposing many legal and personal pitfalls that commonly arise in estate disputes. While most families won’t be fighting for control of a conglomerate, the underlying themes offer valuable insights for estate planning and probate litigation. Ambiguity Leads to Conflict One of the central legal messes in Succession stems from the unclear and disputed nature of Logan Roy’s estate plan. The series illustrates how uncertainty—such as an undated, handwritten note with possible alterations—can spark chaos among heirs. Lesson: A well-drafted, up-to-date estate plan is essential. A properly executed will or trust can reduce the likelihood of disputes and ensure that your wishes are legally enforceable. Learn more about estate litigation…

Partner Lana Muranovic will take part in a panel titled “Sanctions and Export Controls as a Means of Trade Policy” at the 36th EFA Conference 2025, which will be held June 26-27, 2025, in Linz, Austria. The European Forum for Foreign Economic Affairs is a forum for the exchange of academic ideas and practical experience in foreign trade, excise tax and customs law and brings together members from administration, courts, legal tax and management consulting firms, commercial enterprises and academia. More information.