“The Website Where Lawyers Mock ‘Yellow-Bellied’ Firms Bowing to Trump; Above the Law, a legal industry website with a long history of skewering the nation’s most elite firms, has found a moment and plenty of inside tipsters”

HOUSTON – One person is dead and another hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash involving a box truck. The incident happened on Monday afternoon. According to reports, the crash occurred near Beltway 8 when a box truck reportedly began experiencing engine trouble and slowed to approximately 15 miles per hour in a travel lane. As one vehicle attempted to maneuver around the slowing vehicle, a Chevrolet Silverado was unable to avoid a collision and struck the rear of the box truck. The front-seat passenger in the Silverado was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck was transported to a nearby hospital with undisclosed injuries. Trucks should be properly inspected and have routine maintenance before being on the roads This incident is very troubling. For one, a person died, and another suffered injuries in what should have been a regular commute. Second, this accident appears to be completely preventable. Why was a box truck with mechanical issues on the…

MONMOUTH, Ill. — A fatal crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck occurred Thursday afternoon on U.S. Highway 67. According to Illinois State Police, the collision took place near 185th Avenue. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the individual involved, and no further information on the circumstances surrounding the crash has been made public. Those affected by this crash deserve answers and accountability from those at fault While not enough details about this incident have been released to draw definitive conclusions, we know that most roadway accidents are entirely avoidable. Yet, these preventable accidents continue to happen. To find out all the factors that led to this incident, we must go beyond the initial police report. Dashcam footage and the truck’s speed and braking data from the black box will provide important information about the events leading up to the crash. Gathering all the…

I have previously written about another case that is very similar to Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s, and in some respects, even worse with respect to the government’s alleged violation of the law. The case is J.O.P. v. DHS, and the plaintiff, who goes under the pseudonym “Cristian,” is currently in CECOT prison due to the U.S. government violating a court-enforced settlement agreement prohibiting his removal from the United States. That’s according to District Court Judge Stephanie Gallagher, a Trump appointee, who like Judge Paul Xinis in the Abrego Garcia case, has now ordered the government to facilitate the release of “Cristian” from El Salvador. On Monday, the Fourth Circuit upheld Judge Gallagher’s decision, denying the government’s requested suspension of the district court order while the case is on appeal. What’s more, the Fourth Circuit made a point of the government’s failure to respond to the…

Valentin Jeutner (Lund Univ.) has published The Aesthetic Authority of Law: Experiments with Legal Form (Media-Tryck 2025). Here is the abstract: The legal form dictates the contours of law’s appearance. Texts are neatly divided into (often) numbered paragraphs. Pages must conform to specified layouts. Conventions regulate the use of fonts, punctuation, and colours. Legal terms of art replace colloquial expressions. Human experiences enter legal texts only in mediated, sanitized forms. The dictates of legal form are all but incidental. They condition law’s authority. By repeatedly modifying the Case of the S.S. Lotus (Permanent Court of International Justice 1927), this book invites readers to consider how modifications of law’s appearance alter law’s authority.     

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. For demoralized people stuck inside these firms, I think this is catharsis. I’ve always wondered, when pressed, would rich liberal lawyers choose to stay rich or liberal? Now we know. — Kevin Carroll, a Washington, D.C., lawyer formerly of Quinn Emanuel, in comments given to the New York Times, on the left-leaning law firms that appear on Above the Law’s Biglaw Spine Index, for “what they’re doing — or not — in the face of Trump’s attack” on the legal profession. Nine firms have cut deals with the Trump administration, including Kirkland & Ellis; Latham & Watkins; Skadden; Simpson Thacher; Paul Weiss; Milbank; Willkie Farr; A&O Shearman; and Cadwalader. Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions,…

Workers’ compensation provides financial assistance to people who are injured at work. This type of financial compensation, which is intended to compensate victims for losses incurred as a result of an accident, typically covers lost wages, medical expenses, and more. Unfortunately, however, workers’ compensation claims aren’t always approved. In this article, we discuss common reasons for workers’ compensation denials. You Failed to File on Time Injured employees don’t have an unlimited amount of time to file workers’ compensation claims in North Carolina. Specifically, if you are injured on the job in North Carolina, you must file your claim within 30 days of the accident. Failure to file by the deadline can result in a workers’ compensation claim denial. You are Not an Employee Another common reason for workers’ compensation denials in North Carolina involves the injured party’s employment status.…

Introduction to Legal Content and SEO This post provides a comprehensive overview of search engine optimization (SEO), including Google’s search quality guidelines and strategies to enhance law firm website content for improved search rankings. Since Google is the primary driver of website traffic, the focus will be on practical techniques and tools to boost search visibility. Implementing these strategies effectively can help law firms attract potential clients and establish a stronger digital presence. Analyzing the Google Search Results Page An analysis of the Google Search Results Page (SERP) provides insight into how rankings function for law firms. A search for high-profile legal cases often reveals that paid advertisements occupy the top positions, while organic results appear below, ranked based on relevance rather than payment. These organic listings are supplemented by the “People Also Ask” section, which presents related queries and answers to…

A recent DUI collision in San Francisco has drawn attention to the serious legal consequences that can follow when even those sworn to uphold the law find themselves on the wrong side. A 28-year-old San Francisco police officer who had recently entered field training now faces charges of driving under the influence, causing injuries, after an off-duty crash that sent five people to the hospital. Details of the San Francisco Collision According to San Francisco authorities, the incident occurred early on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Police responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision at approximately 1:59 a.m. The crash resulted in injuries to five individuals, all of whom required hospitalization. Most concerning was that one victim sustained life-threatening injuries. Officers arriving at the scene conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of Kwong, who was identified as the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the collision. Though Kwong was off-duty at the time,…

Professor Stacie Strong recently posted an article on SSRN which may be of interest to some of you.  It is called Pro Bono Publico Versus Pro Bono Presidential. Its abstract reads In March and April 2025, the Trump administration issued a series of executive orders directed at various law firms that had represented clients or undertaken actions with which the president disagreed. Those executive orders imposed various sanctions capable of destroying the firms financially. The administration also threatened a number of other law firms with similar types of executive orders.While a few law firms chose to challenge the executive orders in court, the majority of firms targeted by the president entered into informal settlement agreements whereby the firms promised to provide between $40 million and $125 million worth of free “pro bono legal services” to causes supported by the president. In return, the president either revoked any sanction-containing…

 I am delighted to announce that Volume 38(5) of the International Journal for the Semiotics of Law is now available online.  Many of the articles are open access.  Titles, authors  and links are provided below. Caught in the Labyrinth of Unemployment: A Legal Analysis of Technology’s Transformative Role in Reshaping Active Labor Policies in GreeceSofia AlexopoulouOriginalPaper27 November 2024Pages: 1521 - 1541A Diachronic Analysis of Latinisms in the Decisions of the UK Supreme CourtPatrizia GiampieriOriginalPaper18 December 2024Pages: 1543 - 1556Lying Detection Through Reality Monitoring: Evidence from Jordanian ArabicGhaida YousefMarwan JarrahAbdel Rahman Mitib AltakhainehOriginalPaper20 January 2025Pages: 1557 - 1578Dissenting with Conviction and Deference: Boosters and Hedges in Nigerian Supreme Court DissentsFlorence Oluwaseyi DanielOriginalPaper30 January 2025Pages: 1579 - 1602Sociosemiotic Framing of Human Rights in Digital AgeLe ChengJahongir…

A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred on the Rowland Boulevard onramp to southbound Highway 101 in Novato, California, on May 18, 2025, at approximately 2:01 PM. The incident involved a white Nissan SUV and a gray Toyota Camry, both of which ended up on the right-hand side of the road. Fortunately, both drivers were able to exchange their driver’s licenses and insurance information, and neither required emergency medical services. The driver of one of the vehicles reported hitting their head and shoulder but declined medical assistance at the scene. Despite the impact, both vehicles were deemed drivable, allowing the drivers to safely move them off the main roadway, minimizing further traffic disruption. Authorities remind drivers to exercise caution and remain vigilant, especially when navigating onramps and merging onto highways. While this incident did not result in severe injuries, it serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the…

Dentons has advised leading UK real estate investor and manager Praxis on the acquisition of the St Enoch Shopping Centre, a major retail and leisure destination in the heart of Glasgow.

When navigating the complex journey of divorce, securing your financial future is an important step. One way to do this is by creating a financially secure alimony plan. Divorce is rarely straightforward, and emotions can run high. Yet, ensuring that you or your former spouse has the financial support needed post-divorce can make a significant difference. Such a plan helps maintain a sense of stability and predictability in an otherwise uncertain time. Texas, like other states, has specific rules about alimony, which often require careful consideration and understanding. Developing an alimony plan suited to your unique situation involves recognizing which type of alimony might apply and how factors like income and marriage length impact decisions. For anyone considering or going through a divorce, understanding these options is key. This process aims to support a new beginning. Whether you’re just starting the divorce process or are ready to finalize an agreement,…

In a striking development with far reaching implications, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has granted the Motion to Hold Case in Abeyance in the consolidated litigation Iowa v. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the lead challenge to the SEC’s 2024 climate disclosure rules. The court’s April 24, 2025, order halts further proceedings indefinitely, pending further notice, and signals a dramatic shift in the landscape of environmental regulation in the United States. As an attorney who closely follows the intersection of environmental public policy and sustainable business practices, this moment represents more than just a litigation delay, it is a bellwether for the future of environmental regulation and a telling sign of the current post progressive political climate. Moreover, this is an example of how difficult it is to eliminate a federal regulation. The Background: SEC’s Controversial Climate Disclosure Rules The Securities and…

Readers will recall that I’ve posted a few times over the years about Pamela Samuelson and her American Law Institute “Restatement of Copyright” astroturf project. As predicted, that Big Tech propaganda campaign is now collapsing under its own weight. Color me shocked. In the Beginning was the Word from Pamela Samuelson This whole waste of space began with Professor Pamela Samuelson’s arrogant fever dream: Rewrite the Copyright Act to completely reorder the rights of authorship. What we did not know then that we may know now is why? My bet is on eroding if not destroying copyright for the really big money–artificial intelligence training. In one way or another, all of the moves that Big Tech has made with the millions if not billions that they have invested in astroturf organizations, cy pres awards, anti-artist litigation and flat out lobbying since around 1998 has been in aid of the AI coup de grace. And there has been no more loyal…

A total of 42 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes were reported from 21 states – Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia.  Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 17, 2018, to March 13, 2025. Of 42 people with information available, 41 were hospitalized. A total of 14 deaths were reported from 9 states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Most people in this outbreak reported living in long-term care facilities or were hospitalized prior to becoming sick. The true number of sick people in this outbreak was likely higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because some people recover…

As of May 9, 2025, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from two states. Sick people’s samples were collected on dates ranging from December 3, 2023, to September 9, 2024. Of 10 people with information available, all 10 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, and this outbreak may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for Listeria. Currently, there have been no illnesses identified in 2025. However, a recent environmental isolate was collected at Fresh & Ready Foods LLC and illnesses may not yet be reported. CDC investigated this outbreak in 2024. Epidemiologic evidence in previous investigations identified that sick people were in healthcare settings such as hospitals prior to becoming sick, and…

Charities – If the status quo is harming your ability to advance your mission consistent with your values, what can you do? What should you do? The first question is a little easier to answer from a legal perspective. But I’ll try to provide a tiny amount of personal insights on the second question at the end of this post. Background I presented to the Nonprofit Activists Coalition earlier this week on what charities (and some other tax-exempt organizations) can do related to advocacy and lobbying. We had not planned to time this with the release of a new draft tax bill working its way through the House, but the draft reinforced why it’s so important for nonprofits collectively to inform their supporters, the general public, our lawmakers, and other political officials about what they do and what they contribute to making our communities, our country, and our planet healthier and stronger. While my presentation did not focus specifically on the draft…