Truck Accident Attorneys File Lawsuit Against Orozco Trucking After Oklahoma Semi Crash

T-Mobile is ending DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies in an attempt to obtain the Trump administration's approval for two mergers. "As T-Mobile indicated earlier this year, we recognize that the legal and policy landscape surrounding DEI under federal law has changed and we remain fully committed to ensuring that T-Mobile does not have any policies or practices that enable invidious discrimination, whether in fulfillment of DEI or any other purpose," T-Mobile General Counsel Mark Nelson wrote in a July 8 letter that was posted to the Federal Communications Commission's filings website yesterday. "We have conducted a comprehensive review of T-Mobile's policies, programs, and activities, and pursuant to this review, T-Mobile is ending its DEI-related policies as described below, not just in name, but in substance." It's clear that T-Mobile was trying to influence the FCC's review of its pending transactions because the…

This post was co-authored by EFF legal intern Noam Shemtov We are in a constant dialogue with Internet search engines, ranging from the mundane to the confessional. We ask search engines everything: What movies are playing (and which are worth seeing)? Where’s the nearest clinic (and how do I get there)? Who’s running in the sheriff’s race (and what are their views)? These online queries can give insight into our private details and innermost thoughts, but police increasingly access them without adhering to longstanding limits on government investigative power. A Virginia appeals court is poised to review such a request in a case called Commonwealth v. Clements. In Clements, police sought evidence under a “reverse-keyword warrant,” a novel court order that compels search engines like Google to hand over information about every person who has looked up a word or phrase online. While the trial judge correctly recognized the privacy interest in our…

Getty ImagesEd. note: This is the fourth post in a series. In our previous articles, we’ve explored how to lay the groundwork for a compelling CLE, structure your content, incorporate humor, and engage your audience through interactivity. Now, we turn our attention to a specific type of CLE that carries particular significance in the legal profession: the Ethics CLE. Crafting an effective Ethics CLE is not just about fulfilling a requirement — it’s about addressing the profound ethical challenges that legal professionals face in their day-to-day practice. THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES Creating an Ethics CLE involves more than just covering the basics of legal ethics. It requires a deep understanding of the ethical dilemmas that your audience might encounter and providing practical guidance that they can apply in real-world situations. Key Considerations • Audience Analysis: Start by understanding who your audience is. If your attendees are…

The Ammons Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against 3B Dozer Service, LLC and other parties after a serious tractor-trailer collision allegedly caused burn injuries to a Texas motorist. The crash occurred on State Highway 6 in Falls County, Texas, and involved a 2016 Freightliner semi-truck reportedly owned and operated by 3B Dozer Service. According to the complaint, the truck driver attempted to merge onto Highway 6 in an unsafe manner, causing a multi-vehicle collision. One of the vehicles allegedly caught fire, resulting in second-degree burns to the plaintiff’s feet and ankles. The injuries reportedly affected 10 to 19 percent of the plaintiff’s body surface and required emergency treatment. The lawsuit alleges that the driver failed to maintain a proper lookout, did not merge safely, and failed to yield the right of way as required under Texas Transportation Code Section 545.061. Claims are brought against 3B Dozer Service under the legal doctrine of respondeat…

The Ammons Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against M.W. Rentals & Services, Inc. and DOS Oilfield Services, LLC following the death of a worker who was electrocuted at a remote oilfield worksite. According to the lawsuit, the worker suffered fatal injuries while performing maintenance on a generator powering a cooling shack. The complaint alleges the decedent was electrocuted while attempting to install a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) on a generator unit. The equipment was allegedly being used to supply electricity to a cooling area intended for use by DOS Oilfield Services employees. The lawsuit claims that the worksite lacked appropriate safeguards, and that the generator system was not managed in accordance with accepted safety practices. The filing raises multiple claims against M.W. Rentals & Services, Inc., including failure to provide proper safety training related to electrical work and failure to ensure workers had access to personal protective equipment…

James M. Anderson (RAND Corporation), Maya Buenaventura (RAND Corporation), Amy Mahler (RAND Corporation), & Nicholas M. Pace (RAND Corporation) have posted Empirical Tort Law (and Theory)-An Essay in Honor of Deborah Hensler on SSRN. Here is the abstract: In this essay to honor Deborah Hensler, we summarize an update to her classic study on claiming behavior and explore its policy implications. More specifically, we empirically document how those with significant medical conditions utilize the civil liability system, particularly in terms of making claims against others, seeking the advice of legal professionals, and initiating litigation. We find that few who are injured or fall ill believe that another party is responsible, and even among that group, relatively few seek compensation against that party. Still fewer contact attorneys or file a lawsuit. Our findings have implications for the social welfare system, the role of tort law, and the way the selection of…

The Ammons Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against Johnny Steele-Design Inc. following a serious bicycle crash in Houston, Texas. According to the complaint, a company-owned truck allegedly struck a cyclist while turning into a private driveway. The lawsuit states that the driver failed to yield the right of way while making a left turn and collided with the cyclist, causing significant injuries. The injured individual reportedly sustained facial abrasions, trauma to the legs, hands, and chest, and two broken fingers that required surgical repair with screws and plates. Legal claims against Johnny Steele-Design Inc. include both direct and vicarious liability. The lawsuit alleges the company failed to adequately train and supervise its driver and may be held vicariously liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior for the driver’s actions while performing job-related duties. The driver allegedly breached multiple duties of care, including failure to maintain a proper…

There are so many tall tales in personal injury law. Things which you hear from your friends, family, therapists, neighbours, acquaintances, or random people in your community are so far off from the reality of what actually happens behind the scenes, and the work involved in a personal injury case. The only people who really know what happens, and how things happened are the lawyers themselves. There are a lot of reasons for this. For starters, personal injury cases deal with new litigants, who are unfamiliar with personal injury cases, or how the law works. This is completely normal as for the majority of clients, it’s their first time hiring a personal injury lawyer, or a lawyer all together. When you are new to litigation, it’s hard to understand how things get done. It’s perfectly ok to be a first time litigant. In fact, if you’re a multiple time litigant for a personal injury case, it will give your lawyer cause for concern. You must be terribly…

The Ammons Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against M&J Transport Lines, LLC, and its driver following a collision where a commercial truck allegedly failed to yield the right of way when exiting a private driveway onto a public roadway. According to the complaint, the tractor-trailer was turning left from a private driveway and allegedly failed to keep a proper lookout. The driver reportedly entered the roadway without yielding, causing a crash that left the occupant of a passenger vehicle with serious injuries. The lawsuit seeks to hold M&J Transport Lines liable under the legal doctrine of respondeat superior, which allows a company to be held responsible when its employee causes harm while acting within the scope of employment. In addition, the company faces direct negligence claims, including failure to properly train and supervise the driver, inadequate safety protocols, and negligent entrustment of the commercial truck. The injured plaintiff is seeking damages for…

The Question Notice Paper for the forthcoming General Synod in July 2025 included the following Q&A exchange on gluten-free bread/non-alcoholic wine issue raised in February. Q172 Mrs Abigail Ogier (Manchester) to ask the Chair of the Liturgical Commission: What progress has been made to ensure that people who are unable to consume gluten and/or alcohol in even trace amounts can receive holy communion? The Bishop of Lichfield to reply as Chair of the Liturgical Commission: A Thank you for this question which in its precision helps us to clarify several points: Reduced-gluten bread and reduced-alcohol wine are appropriate matter for the celebration of Holy Communion in the Church of England. With reference to these, it may be helpful to repeat my answer to a supplementary question at General Synod in February this year, when I said: ‘Many Church of England churches across the country routinely offer what is described as ‘gluten free’ bread or…

Federal lawsuit attacks pro-animal law already approved by voters and upheld by Supreme Court kblocher@human… Thu, 07/10/2025 - 19:05 By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block No political stunt will bring down the cost of eggs, which is still badly affected by an avian flu epidemic that has decimated the hens in the egg industry across the U.S. and caused severe market shortages. And yet, in a lawsuit filed last night, the U.S. Department of Justice has tried to resurrect—without warrant and without real facts—a long-ago settled legal fight over California’s cage-free egg laws that have been supported by voters, farmers and advocates for animal welfare and other causes across the board. This lawsuit seeks to undo the cage-free eggs provisions of California’s Proposition 12, despite many similar losing lawsuits filed over the last decade, and even though Proposition 12 was upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States just two years ago in…

"A judge’s actions, even when done in her official capacity, do not bar criminal prosecution if the actions were done in violation of the criminal law." The post Wisconsin Judge Who Helped Illegal Alien Avoid ICE Suffers Legal Setback in Federal Criminal Case first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

The Ammons Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against Heritage Hotels and Resorts Inc. following a slip and fall accident at a hotel in Taos, New Mexico. The legal action seeks compensation for a hotel guest who suffered significant injuries due to allegedly dangerous conditions on the property. According to the lawsuit, the incident occurred when a guest was staying at the El Monte Sagrado Hotel and Spa Resort. It was a windy day, and the hotel grounds were covered in leaves, including walkways and pavers leading to guest rooms. The lawsuit alleges that these leaves were allowed to accumulate and remain on the walkways without proper removal, which created an unreasonably slippery and dangerous walking surface. The leaves allegedly concealed defects in the walkway, including loose and broken pavers that posed additional hazards to guests. While walking to her room, the guest allegedly stepped on a leaf-covered, broken paver and slipped and fell, suffering serious injuries. The legal…

The Ammons Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against Arnold Transportation Services, Inc., and others following a serious motor vehicle accident in Harris County, Texas. According to the complaint, a commercial vehicle owned by Arnold Transportation Services was operated by a company driver who changed lanes unsafely. The maneuver caused a chain reaction that ultimately led to a collision with the plaintiff’s vehicle, resulting in serious injuries. The lawsuit alleges the commercial driver failed to maintain a proper lookout, performed an unsafe lane change, and did not ensure the lane was clear before attempting the maneuver. These actions allegedly caused the crash and the plaintiff’s resulting harm. Arnold Transportation Services is also named as a defendant under a legal principle known as respondeat superior, which can hold employers liable for their drivers’ actions when performed within the scope of employment. The lawsuit further alleges independent…

At UpLevel Ops, we take a vendor-agnostic approach, adapting to the tools our clients already use rather than steering them into rigid ecosystems. This flexibility allows us to develop scalable, effective AI solutions across various platforms, including Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, with a focus on what works best in real-world workflows. Six months ago, I built a simple planner integration using Microsoft’s CoPilot bot-building features. The experience was rough, but functional. That early proof of concept suggested the platform might evolve into something more powerful over time. Recently, our engineering team revisited CoPilot to test that assumption. We wanted to see if it could match the performance of custom GPT-based tools we’ve deployed successfully in legal and enterprise contexts. But what we found was not an improved or matured experience. It was, in many ways, a regression. This raised a bigger question: Is the broader enterprise push to…

To help employers, the California Chamber of Commerce has put together a webpage with links to federal, state and CalChamber resources about immigration law. Federal resources on the page include links to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services I-9 Central; the M-274 handbook for employers; guidance for employers conducting internal employment eligibility verification Form I-9 audits; and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Form I-9 inspection fact sheet. California resources include links to the Department of Industrial Relations page explaining rights for all workers; joint guidance from the Justice and Industrial Relations departments about the Immigrant Worker Protection Act (AB 450); and the Civil Rights Department immigration rights fact sheet. Also available are links to the Immigration Compliance for Small Businesses webinar presented by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, in partnership with…

Navigating the world of grandparent visitation rights in Texas can be an emotional and complex journey. Grandparents often find themselves caught in the middle of family dynamics and legal hurdles while simply wanting to spend quality time with their grandchildren. The desire to maintain a loving bond with grandchildren can be met with various challenges, especially when disagreements arise with the children’s parents. Understanding the ins and outs of this process is key to ensuring that grandparents can preserve their important role within the family. For many, the legal aspect can seem daunting without proper guidance. The state of Texas has specific laws pertaining to grandparent visitation rights, and knowing these laws is crucial for those who wish to pursue time with their grandchildren through the court system. It’s important to explore how the law supports grandparent rights and the potential roadblocks that may arise. Professional advice can provide…

Illustration with Canva AIWhile many of us prepared to celebrate Independence Day last week, a group of employees from the Environmental Protection Agency were bravely speaking out about what they see as their boss “recklessly undermining the EPA mission” of protecting human health and the environment. In a now-infamous letter sent to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, hundreds of current and former employees outlined five main concerns about the agency’s direction (undermining public trust, ignoring scientific consensus to benefit polluters, etc.) and expressed interest in working with him, along with members of Congress, to “restore EPA’s credibility as a premier scientific institution.” Instead, about 140 of these federal employees were placed on administrative leave just before the Fourth of July holiday, for a 10-day period — the maximum amount of leave for such an investigation — and are waiting anxiously to hear what the…