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A tragic pedestrian accident claimed the life of a man in Clay, Sacramento County, on Thursday evening, May 29, 2025. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers pedestrians face on California roadways and highlights the importance of understanding legal protections available to victims and their families. Details of the Clay Pedestrian Accident According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Twin Cities Road near Clay Station Road. The victim, whose age has not been released by authorities, was walking in the area when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. No arrests have been reported at this time. The timing and location of this accident highlight several risk factors commonly associated with pedestrian fatalities. The late evening hour when the collision occurred coincides with reduced visibility conditions that make it more…

Every criminal defendant is entitled to a fundamentally fair trial. In North Carolina’s two-tier system, a defendant convicted in District Court (the lower criminal court) can  seek an appeal from district criminal court to Superior Court for a fresh trial. But does this trial de novo appeal truly safeguard the right to a fair trial? This post examines North Carolina’s two-tier criminal court structure and asks whether a trial de novo on appeal fully cures defects in the original proceeding. We explore statutory law (e.g. N.C.G.S. §§ 7A-271, 15A-1431), constitutional due process principles, and key cases – notably Ward v. Monroeville, 409 U.S. 57 (1972) – to assess if a defendant receives meaningful due process in the court of first instance. Legal professionals will recognize the tension between efficiency and fairness inherent in North Carolina’s system, and the question of whether the promise of a new trial compensates for…

United Nations (UN) experts condemned Friday the criminal prosecution of 10 members of the Istanbul Bar Association and its President, İbrahim Kaboğlu, as well as the arrest of board member Firat Epözdemir, after the Bar issued a statement calling for an investigation into the deaths of two journalists in a conflict zone. “Criminal prosecution in retaliation for the exercise of free speech is an alarming assault on freedom of expression and lawyers’ rights to practice their profession,” the experts said. “This attempt to silence the Bar Association by weaponising the law is an appalling violation of international law and sets a troubling precedent.” On January 25, 2025, board member Firat Epözdemir was arrested and remains in custody. In March, a court ordered the removal of the bar’s elected leadership, citing alleged overreach under Türkiye’s Attorneyship Law. The Bar Association’s had previously…

July 1 is just around the corner, and with it comes a series of local minimum wage increases across Southern California. For employers operating in multiple jurisdictions, staying compliant can be complex—but it’s essential to avoid costly penalties and maintain employee trust.Below is a breakdown of the new rates, followed by a practical compliance checklist tailored for California employers. While this is usually a Friday’s Five article, we’re stretching a bit into seven key steps to keep you covered. Minimum Wage Increases in Southern California (Effective July 1, 2025) Los Angeles County (Unincorporated Areas): $17.81/hour City of Los Angeles: $17.87/hour (increased from $17.28/hour) Pasadena: $18.04/hour (increased from $17.50/hour) Santa Monica: $17.81/hour (increased from $17.27/hour) West Hollywood (Hotel Workers): $20.22/hour (note: non-hotel employees must be paid $19.65/hour and this rate will be in effect until December 31,…

A very interesting item in the Executive Functions substack newsletter, written by a leading expert on Presidential power: On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) did not authorize President Trump's sprawling tariff policies and permanently enjoined them. On Thursday a federal district court in the District of Columbia reached the same conclusion about IEEPA for different reasons, and issued a preliminary injunction. Before these rulings, I disagreed with most of the commentary on Trump's IEEPA sanctions and thought that the legal issues here were hard and close. Neither ruling convinced me otherwise. In what follows I explain why, though I must be necessarily selective in addressing complicated opinions chock full of technical arguments. As I explain in the end, I think the lawfulness of Trump's IEEPA tariffs depends a lot on the proper…

ICYMI: David Ray Papke, Marquette University Law School, has published The Jurisprudence of Transcendentalism at 60 Idaho L. Rev. 185 (2024). Here is the abstract. This article begins by sketching the evolving legal fabric of Antebellum America, stressing the way law and legal institutions came to play larger and more trusted roles in sociopolitical life during that period. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and the other Transcendentalists reacted negatively to this societal “legalization,” and as the second part of this article indicates, their jurisprudence was a largely negative critique of law and legal institutions. The third part of the article explores the part this jurisprudence played in the Transcendentalists’ critique of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850. In conclusion, the article maintains that even in the present the jurisprudence of the Transcendentalism is a valuable demystification of man-made law and a warning against an unreflective…

Sevens Legal is proud to announce that Dan Greene has once again been selected for membership in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100. This prestigious honor is reserved for the most accomplished trial attorneys in the nation, reaffirming Dan Greene’s leadership, legal excellence, and outstanding trial results in criminal defense. Clients facing criminal charges in San Diego and throughout California can trust that they are in capable hands with a nationally recognized attorney who fights relentlessly for their freedom and future. If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges in San Diego, call Sevens Legal today at (619) 430-2355 for a free consultation. Key Takeaways • Sevens Legal’s Dan Greene has been re-selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, a testament to his legal excellence. • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an exclusive organization that highlights the nation’s most skilled attorneys. • Selection to the Top 100 is based on rigorous…

A devastating bicycle accident in Bakersfield has left an 11-year-old child fighting for their life after being struck by a vehicle at an uncontrolled intersection. The incident on Wednesday afternoon, May 28, 2025, highlights the ongoing dangers young cyclists face and raises essential questions about intersection safety and legal accountability. Details of the Bakersfield Bicycle Accident The collision took place around 4:50 p.m. at the intersection of Owens Street and Quincy Street in Bakersfield, where an 11-year-old bicyclist was traveling eastbound on Quincy Street when struck by a silver sedan driven by a woman heading southbound on Owens Street. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the impact occurred within an intersection that lacks both stop signs and traffic signals, creating what traffic safety experts often refer to as an “uncontrolled intersection.” Emergency responders immediately transported the critically injured child to a local…

The law firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard has filed a third lawsuit against the Gilroy Unified School District (GUSD), intensifying scrutiny over the district’s handling of student safety and supervision. This latest legal action, announced on May 7, 2025, comes in the wake of a $100,000 settlement reached just a day prior in a separate but related case, underscoring a pattern of alleged negligence by district officials in protecting students from campus violence. The new complaint centers on an incident at Christopher High School involving Jane Doe, a minor who was violently assaulted and bullied by another student, Heather Doe, on March 8, 2024. The attack occurred during a passing period, with Heather Doe reportedly pulling Jane’s hoodie over her head, knocking her to the ground, and physically assaulting her for several minutes. The incident was captured on video by students and sent to Jane’s mother. Notably, no staff members were present to intervene…

LEWISBURG, Pa. — Playworld Systems has issued a nationwide recall of its Unity Teeter Tunnels with Lexan Tops. The Unity Teeter Tunnel is a playground structure that allows children to stand, sit, or lie on a moving plank and crawl through an integrated tunnel. The recall comes after two reported incidents where children were seriously injured when the end of the seesaw-style equipment struck them. According to the company, if a child accidentally moves underneath the seesaw plank while others are playing on top, the plank can descend rapidly, creating a dangerous impact force. In one incident, a child suffered a liver laceration after the seesaw plank landed on her abdomen. In a second case, a child sustained fractures to the right tibia and fibula. The recalled units include models with part numbers ZZXX0182, ZZXX0182S, ZZXX0192, and ZZXX0192S. Contact The Ammons Law Firm for Legal Help Involving Defective Products Contact The Ammons Law Firm today for a free…

AI chatbots are transforming how businesses handle consumer inquiries and complaints, offering speed and availability that traditional channels often cannot match.  However, the European Commission’s recent Digital Fairness Act Fitness Check has spotlighted a gap: EU consumers currently lack a cross-sectoral right to demand human contact when interacting with AI chatbots in business-to-consumer settings.  It is still unclear whether and how the European Commission is proposing to address this.  The Digital Fairness Act could do so, but the Commission’s proposal is only planned to be published in the 3rd quarter of 2026.  This post highlights key consumer protection considerations for companies deploying AI chatbots in the EU market. AI Chatbots Cannot Be the Only Contact Channel Under EU law–particularly the Consumer Rights Directive (“CRD”) and the eCommerce Directive–consumers must have access to traditional…

HeinOnline has updated their homepage with a new, cleaner look. Instead of a box with two columns listing the 120 databases we subscribe to, the home page features drop-down menus that allow you to filter databases by subject, database type, or publisher. The most useful filter is the subject selector. For example, if you are writing a paper on an immigration topic, you can select immigration from the drop-down menu and view all databases in HeinOnline with content related to immigration law, including HeinOnline’s Immigration Law & Policy in the U.S. database. HeinOnline has many topic-specific databases like Immigration Law & Policy in the U.S. that gather books, articles, legislative history, and primary legal sources into one location for easy searching and browsing. The home page displays the most popular databases in a new column on the right. Still, HeinOnline’s collection of databases is so large, it is a good idea to check with a librarian to…

Clients often turn to search engines long before they ever pick up the phone. If your law firm isn’t showing up when and where they’re searching, you may be missing out on valuable business. Search engine optimization (SEO) can be one of the most effective tools for attracting new clients. But many law firms make critical SEO mistakes that limit their performance, waste marketing resources, or fail to generate meaningful results. The following are 10 common SEO mistakes law firms make and practical ways to avoid them and improve digital performance. 1. Neglecting Local SEO Google has essentially “localized” everything — even law firms are treated like pizza shops now. When someone searches for a “criminal defense attorney,” Google assumes they mean near them and shows localized results. That means even if you’re a top-notch lawyer, if your site doesn’t send strong local signals, you’re not showing up where it counts…

Whose Insurance Pays After a Car Accident? Determining whose insurance pays after a car accident can be complicated. Generally, in a no-fault state like Pennsylvania, each party must first turn to their own insurance policy for coverage of medical bills and lost wages. However, if their policy does not cover the damages or the losses exceed the policy limits, they may be entitled to pursue a claim under the at-fault driver’s liability coverage.However, it is more challenging to determine who pays and how much in crashes involving severe injuries, shared fault for the collision, or uninsured or underinsured drivers. Our skilled car accident lawyers at Cordisco and Saile LLC can help you navigate the insurance claim process, handle settlement negotiations, and advise you on filing a lawsuit.Complete our online contact form to get started on your free case evaluation. How Car Insurance…

Florida’s healthcare providers and their insurers are on the verge of a significant adjustment to the state’s medical malpractice landscape. For over three decades, a controversial provision within Florida’s medical malpractice laws limited who could file a wrongful death lawsuit involving non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering. With the passage of House Bill 6017 and Senate Bill 734 by the Florida Legislature, these limitations are poised to be repealed. If signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, this reform will necessitate a critical re-evaluation of risk, insurance coverage, and practice for healthcare professionals across the state. The Repeal of a Limiting Statute: Implications for Provider Exposure Since 1990, Florida law has uniquely differentiated medical malpractice wrongful death claims from other types of wrongful death lawsuits. This distinct provision previously offered a measure of protection for healthcare providers by…

Getty ImagesHow many times have we sat at a conference, staring at our phones, thinking to ourselves, “This feels like law school all over again!” The monotony of continuous lectures can be mind-numbing. But what if you could create a CLE that not only educates but also engages and leaves a lasting impact? In this series, we’re going to tackle the essentials of writing, presenting, and following up on CLE presentations. Let’s start by laying the groundwork for a successful CLE that keeps your audience captivated from start to finish. In the world of legal education, creating a CLE program is akin to constructing a solid and enduring building. Just as any skilled architect begins with a strong foundation, so too must a CLE presenter start with careful planning and thoughtful selection of key elements. The groundwork laid at this stage will determine the overall success of your educational project, ensuring that it stands the test of time…

For more than three decades, Florida families have encountered a painful legal roadblock after losing a loved one to medical negligence. If your child was 25 or older, unmarried, and had no minor children, you had no right to seek pain and suffering damages for their wrongful death.  This legal loophole — known by critics as the “free kill” law — has left countless parents and adult children without justice, simply because of their loved one’s age or marital status. But that could soon change. With the recent passage of Florida House Bill 6017, lawmakers have taken a major step toward correcting what many have long called an unjust and harmful exception in the state’s wrongful death statute.  If signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, HB 6017 will allow many more grieving families to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable in court, not just for medical costs and lost wages, but for their personal pain, loss,…

If you’ve been injured in a Florida boating accident, you may be facing far more than just a painful recovery. Medical bills, lost income, insurance delays, and legal uncertainty can quickly compound your stress. You might be wondering: Do I really need a boating accident lawyer? The answer often becomes clear once you consider what’s truly at stake. Florida’s waterways—from Lake Okeechobee and Biscayne Bay to the bustling Intracoastal near Boca Raton—are among the busiest in the country.  Victims of boating accidents are often left wondering who’s liable, how to pursue compensation, and whether an insurance company’s offer can be trusted. In these situations, having an experienced Florida boating accident lawyer on your side can make all the difference in protecting your rights and securing the recovery you deserve. Understanding the Unique Legal Challenges of Florida Boat Accidents According to the Florida Fish and…