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Consumer protection authority has long been a staple of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) enforcement of the FTC Act, beginning with the 1938 Wheeler-Lea amendments to the agency’s establishing statute. And Congress drew an express connection between the FTC’s competition and consumer protection authorities with the introduction of Section 5(n) of the FTC Act, which stipulates that: [t]he Commission shall have no authority under this section or section 57a of this title to declare unlawful an act or practice on the grounds that such act or practice is unfair unless the act or practice causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers which is not reasonably avoidable by consumers themselves and not outweighed by countervailing benefits to consumers or to competition. This authority is not so far from my competition expertise, such as it is. Not a little of my research—and competition advocacy—has focused on the competitive…

From the US House of Representative’s passage of a new tax bill to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid’s issuance of new spousal impoverishment standards and the Department of Labor’s decision not to apply its 2024 final rule on worker classification, we have recently seen significant developments in estate planning, elder and special needs law, and business law. To ensure that you stay informed of these legal changes, we have highlighted some noteworthy developments and analyzed how they may impact your estate planning, elder law, and business law practice.

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U.S. sanctions on Syria have for several decades not only restricted trade and financial transactions, they’ve also severely limited Syrians’ access to digital technology. From software development tools to basic cloud services, Syrians were locked out of the global internet economy—stifling innovation, education, and entrepreneurship. EFF has for many years pushed for sanctions exemptions for technology in Syria, as well as in Sudan, Iran, and Cuba. While civil society had early wins in securing general licenses for Iran and Sudan allowing the export of communications technologies, the conflict in Syria that began in 2011 made loosening of sanctions a pipe dream. But recent changes to U.S. policy could mark the beginning of a shift. In a quiet yet significant move, the U.S. government has eased sanctions on Syria. On May 23, the Treasury Department issued General License 25, effectively allowing technology companies to provide services to Syrians. This…

Join guest speaker and attorney Scott Kozlov for our upcoming Justia Webinar, Rule 5.5 Demystified: What Every New Lawyer Needs To Know To Practice Ethically. This presentation is a must-attend for attorneys navigating multijurisdictional practice. From defining what actually constitutes the unauthorized practice of law to dissecting real disciplinary cases, this webinar equips lawyers, especially those early in their careers, with the insights needed to avoid common ethical pitfalls and practice confidently within legal bounds. Register for free today! CLE Webinar Details & Speaker The presentation will begin promptly at1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The recording of this broadcast will also be available to Justia Connect members shortly after the live event. Scott Kozlov is currently the Chief Ethics Officer and Legal Counsel for Cook County Clerk’s Office, where he oversees ethics and compliance efforts, policy enforcement, and…

An 84-year-old Bay Village resident sustained injuries in a hit-and-run collision involving an electric bike rider on Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025, in Watsonville. The incident has raised important questions about e-bike safety regulations and the responsibilities of cyclists on shared pedestrian paths. Details of the Watsonville E-Bike Collision The collision occurred at approximately 10:45 a.m. on a wide pedestrian path along the Salsipuedes Creek levee. According to Watsonville Police, the elderly victim was walking when a male suspect riding a black electric bike struck him and immediately fled the scene eastbound, leaving the injured pedestrian on the ground. Witnesses at the scene provided immediate assistance to the victim and helped guide responding emergency personnel, including Watsonville Fire Department, paramedics, and police officers, to the location of the incident. Suspect Description and Ongoing Investigation Authorities have released a description of the…

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This is the golden age of gun litigation. In 2007, the Supreme Court said for the first time in the Heller case that the Second Amendment protects the right of private gun ownership, and in 2022, the Court held in the Bruen case that gun laws violate the Second Amendment unless comparable laws were in place when the amendment was adopted in 1791. Bruen makes it harder to regulate guns, but some gun-plaintiffs will still lose their cases. This is one such case.The case is Zherka v. Bondi, issued on June 9, two years after oral argument Plaintiff was denied a gun permit because he is a convicted felon. He argues the Second Amendment is no barrier to gun ownership because he was not convicted of a violent felony. His conviction relates to making a false statement to a bank and signing a false income tax return. According to the Second Circuit (Lynch, Carney and Perez), he "defrauded federally insured banks of tens of millions of dollars and flouted the tax laws of this…

Paladin, a legal technology company whose platform is used by law firms, in-house legal teams, and legal services organizations to match lawyers with pro bono opportunities and manage pro bono engagement, is today launching a pro bono platform designed specifically for law schools and law students. Developed in collaboration with some 30 law schools, the […]

Contribution from law firm Lloyd Donnelly Solicitors, pregnancy & maternity discrimination at work lawyers in the UK:- At Lloyd Donnelly Solicitors, we understand how distressing it is to face discrimination at work due to pregnancy or maternity leave. We are here to stand by your side and ensure your rights are protected. Below, we answer […] The post Pregnancy & Maternity Discrimination at Work Legal Advice in the UK – Know Your Rights and How Lloyd Donnelly Solicitors Can Help first appeared on WardblawG.

We entrust nursing homes with one of our most precious responsibilities: the well‑being of aging family members who often need care beyond what we can provide at home. Unfortunately, barriers like understaffing, inadequate training, and burnout can lead to neglect—often unintentional, but harmful nonetheless. Neglect occurs when a resident’s basic needs—such as hygiene, nutrition, medical attention, or mobility assistance—are not met. This can degrade quality of life, erode dignity, and sometimes even threaten lives. What’s more, neglect often goes unnoticed until it’s too late; one study found that only about 1 in 24 cases of elder abuse or neglect are ever reported. For adult children, spouses, or other loved ones, knowing the signs and knowing how to respond swiftly can be lifesaving. In this blog, our top-rated Chicago nursing home abuse lawyers explains the signs of neglect and abuse you should look out for and what you can do if…

David Hricik at Mercer Law School recently: “wrote a paper on this topic and gave a CLE and thought it would be useful to pass it along. It is here: The Ethics of When Lawyers Make Mistakes” “It goes through in a step-by-step way the way to approach fessing up to a mistake, as well as analyzing the different approaches that jurisdictions take to the issue. “For example, some view the duty as arising from the need to keep a client reasonably informed, while others view it as part of a conflict-of-interest analysis.” “That matters because breach of the duty depends on which source applies: if it’s to keep the client reasonably informed, it’s basically triggered by knowing the client has a malpractice claim, but if it’s a fiduciary duty that is the source, then it’s triggered by the lawyer’s interest conflicting with the client’s.” “…it also addressed the critical issue of talking to your…

Oral Health Oral Health Is a Civil Rights Issue — Why Don’t We Regulate It That Way? In May 2025, Florida banned fluoride from its public water systems, becoming the second state to do so. These moves are often framed as victories for personal liberty. But for millions of Americans — especially Black, Latino, low-income, and rural residents — the consequences are real: untreated cavities, systemic infections, and a growing oral health… Published June 12, 2025 Author Mannat Tiwana Share Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook Share on Reddit In May 2025, Florida banned fluoride from its public water systems, becoming the second state to do so. These moves are often framed as victories for personal liberty. But for millions of Americans — especially Black, Latino, low-income, and rural residents — the consequences are real: untreated…

When Russian intelligence officers hacked the Democratic National Committee in 2016, they weren’t identified in headlines as Russian intelligence officers. They were called Fancy Bear. When hackers from the People’s Liberation Army were discovered burrowed deep inside U.S. critical infrastructure to launch disruptive attacks in the event of a crisis in Taiwan, they weren’t called Chinese military. They were called Volt Typhoon. These names aren’t just confusing—they’re misleading. They obscure attribution, mystify the public, and often glamorize dangerous adversaries. That’s why we welcome the news that cybersecurity leaders Microsoft and CrowdStrike are teaming up to better align how they name and categorize cyber threat actors. Cooperation among vendors is an important and positive step. But to be clear: while this collaboration is a helpful start, it will ultimately fall short if it stops at cross-referencing proprietary names…

When kids turn 18, everything changes—legally. Allison Harrison and Rachel Allums saw it happen again and again: families caught off […] The post They Met at LabCon. What They Built Might Change Estate Planning.  appeared first on Lawyerist. News Articles, Case Study