Understanding the ADA: A Legal Resource

The Electronic Frontier Foundation and ARTICLE 19 strongly support the Wikimedia Foundation’s legal challenge to the categorization regulations of the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act. The Foundation – the non-profit that operates Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects – announced its legal challenge earlier this year, arguing that the regulations endanger Wikipedia and the global community of volunteer contributors who create the information on the site. The High Court of Justice in London will hear the challenge on July 22 and 23. EFF and ARTICLE 19 agree with the Foundation’s argument that, if enforced, the Category 1 duties - the OSA’s most stringent obligations – would undermine the privacy and safety of Wikipedia’s volunteer contributors, expose the site to manipulation and divert essential resources from protecting people and improving the site. For example, because the law requires Category 1 services…

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to a recent survey conducted by the National Association for Law Placement on law school graduates from class of 2021, what percentage have already changed jobs at least once in their legal career?  Hint: Only 13% of respondents said they are actively looking for a job. See the answer on the next page. The post There’s No Shame In Lateraling Early In Your Legal Career appeared first on Above the Law.

Almas Khan, Civil Rights Lawyering and the Reconstruction of Law and Literature, at 29 European Journal of English Studies 1 (2025). Here is the abstract. Interrogating the place of race in law and literature has newfound urgency in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision striking race-based affirmative action in university admissions and a renewal of the “canon wars” in U.S. politics and academia. Amidst this turbulence, legal scholars have published landmark articles unmasking the racist intellectual history of several doctrinal fields. Their critiques inform this essay, which charts a counter-genealogy of law and literature’s growth as a field grounded not mainly in academic work but civil rights praxis. The essay first summarises the traditional narrative of law and literature’s emergence as an interdiscipline, close reading canonical texts that craft a genealogy of elite white men building the field. Next, the essay presents a…

When a national homebuilder faced a premises liability and negligence lawsuit in Colorado, HHMR’s Andrew Vogelgesang stepped in to methodically analyze the claims and protect the client’s interests. The plaintiff alleged a trip-and-fall incident on a public sidewalk and named several parties as defendants. Plaintiff’s counsel supplied photographs of the alleged defect, and Andrew used those images as a starting point for his investigation. He personally visited the site to identify the precise location where the incident occurred and then cross-referenced that information with publicly available property records. Andrew’s investigation confirmed that the sidewalk in question was never owned by our client and that the builder had no role in its design, construction, maintenance, or repair. He also confirmed these facts directly with the client. Before proceeding with formal motion practice, Andrew contacted opposing counsel, shared the documentation, and…

There are a great many things for drivers to be angry about today, and our roadways can exacerbate emotions. For instance, Project Illinois’ dedication to upgrading transportation routes throughout the state requires all sorts of road work construction zones which can be maddening in their own right. And then there are all the traffic jams that come with living in metropolitan areas like Indianapolis or Chicago, or facing the huge volume of large truck traffic throughout our “Crossroads of America.”  For more, read Reckless Driving in Chicago Road Work Accidents; and Huge and Growing Freight Truck Traffic in Northern Indiana: Increasing Danger of Semi-Truck Crashes. Frustration is understandable. We’re all human. However, there are some times where drivers’ emotions boil to a point that they rise to “road rage.” Here in Illinois and Indiana, road rage is an increasing problem and rising danger for serious or deadly…

In Ashmus v. Coughlin, 2025-Ohio-2412, the Ohio Supreme Court provided important guidance on the scope of a seller’s disclosure obligations under Ohio Revised Code 5302.30, particularly when it comes to “material defects” in residential real estate transactions. The Court held that a publicly recorded sewer easement running through a property did not constitute a “material defect” that the seller was required to disclose, reversing a divided Eighth District Court of Appeals decision. Case Background The dispute arose after Thomas and Melissa Coughlin entered into a contract with seller Keith Ashmus to purchase a lakefront home. The Coughlins planned to demolish the existing structure and build their dream home on a different section of the lot. They waived inspections, accepted the property “as is,” and included a 14-day due diligence clause to evaluate feasibility. After the due diligence period expired, the Coughlins discovered a…

In line with the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) initiative to eliminate unnecessary rules, the FCC recently rendered its one-to-one Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) consent rule (“TCPA Rule”) dead by “deleting” it from its regulations. Earlier this year, readers may recall that a federal court ordered that the TCPA Rule be vacated. Now, the FCC has officially removed the one-to-one TCPA consent rule from its regulations. Below, we discuss the one-to-one TCPA consent rule’s history and what its removal from the FCC’s regulations means.   How Did The TCPA Rule Get to Where It Is Today?   Pursuant to its authority under the TCPA, the FCC formally adopted, among other things, the TCPA Rule on December 13, 2023. The 1-to-1 TCPA consent rule dramatically altered the definition of “prior express written consent” for purposes of placing automated calls/texts to…

The long-foretold return of the Law Library’s three busts of Abraham Lincoln has come at long last!  The marble pieces returned from storage at the BYU Museum of Art this week, and are now back on display on their usual pedestals on the main floor of the library.  Sculpted by Avard Fairbanks in 1959 (a Provo native), they depict the 16th president in three different stages of his life: Youth, Frontiersman, and Lawyer.  Their presence in the Law Library reminds patrons not only of Lincoln’s dedicated legal career, but also his lifelong pursuit of knowledge through reading books. The post Lincoln Busts Returned to Law Library appeared first on Hunter’s Query.

Written by: Attorney Matthew Marin Published on: July 17, 2025 The heartbreaking fire at Gabriel House assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, has left an indelible mark on our local community, claiming the lives of 10 beloved residents and injuring dozens more. As of July 17, 2025, we mourn the loss of Brenda Cropper, 66, who succumbed to her injuries, joining the nine others identified earlier. Our hearts go out to the families enduring this unimaginable grief—words cannot fully capture the pain of losing a loved one in such a preventable tragedy. If you or your family were affected by this fire, know that you are not alone. As dedicated Fall River nursing home injury lawyers, at the Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm we are committed to providing empathetic support while fighting tirelessly for the compensation and accountability you deserve. In this difficult time, seeking legal guidance can feel overwhelming, but it’s a crucial step toward…

Carolyn Elefant is a renewable‑energy litigator, founder of MyShingle and longtime advocate for solo and small‑firm lawyers. In this conversation Kevin digs into her idea of “owning your talent,” the 20‑year journey of MyShingle and how generative AI is opening new doors for lawyers who practice on their own terms. They also explore Carolyn’s niche work in renewable‑energy regulation and her vision for a nationwide solo network. Watch the episode Listen and subscribe You can subscribe to Real Lawyers with Kevin O’Keefe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Episode outline 00:00 — Introductions and Carolyn’s mission to help solos 02:00 — Leaving big law and building a niche practice 06:30 — What “own your talent” means for lawyers today …

Curtis Bradley (University of Chicago - Law School) & Neil Siegel (Duke University School of Law) have posted The Supreme Court Under Threat: Early Lessons in Judicial Self-Protection on SSRN. Here is the abstract: This Essay explores how the U.S. Supreme Court, despite being vulnerable to defiance of its decisions and political retaliation, has developed tools of judicial self-protection to preserve its institutional authority as well as the Constitution and the rule of law. Arguing that the Court performs not only a legal role that requires interpretation of the law but also a political one that demands institutional preservation, the Essay examines how the Court has historically navigated political threats by using a range of tools—including avoidance, delay, narrow rulings, strategic dicta, and rhetorical appeals. The Essay focuses on three nineteenth-century episodes: the Jeffersonian backlash following the election of 1800, Georgia’s defiance in…

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [The fact that this topic has remained in the news] reminds firms that if they settle, people will not forget quickly. I am guessing that the firms that settled never anticipated the extent of the blowback or how long the settlements would continue to be front-of-mind for many people. The fact that the settlements happened at all was extraordinary. The amount of free legal work that was extracted was extraordinary. Every time there is a new development that seems remotely related to those settlements, some people become incensed all over again. Those settlements never should have happened. — Leslie Levin, a legal ethics professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law, in comments given to the American Lawyer, on the lasting impact of the pro bono payola deals that the notorious nine Biglaw firms — including Kirkland & Ellis; Latham & Watkins; Skadden; Simpson…

A recent Wall Street Journal headline caught my eye. The gist of the article, entitled CEOs Start Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud: AI Will Wipe Out Jobs, is what it sounds. It quotes a number of CEOs to the effect that AI is going to massively impact white collar jobs. The article further points out that these leaders have until recently sugarcoated the impact AI will have, particularly on white collar jobs. That view is now evolving as AI becomes increasingly capable. (These realities were recently brought home to me as I watched two very fine and knowledgeable people at Microsoft get laid off.) Lawyers aren’t immune and are mentioned by one industry leader in the article as being ripe for downsizing. Suffice it to say that at best, AI is going to significantly disrupt white collar work either by reducing the workforce or by requiring that the nature of white collar work change. A More Optimistic View A second article I saw, one by Akshay Verma, is more…

When accidents happen and someone else is at fault, it’s important to know our rights and options. A personal injury lawyer in Missouri can help us get compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other expenses after an accident. Many people in Missouri have questions about the legal process, how to file a claim, and what to expect from working with an attorney. We see cases involving car accidents, slip and falls, workplace injuries, and more. With so many law firms and attorneys available, it helps to understand what personal injury lawyers do, how they work, and how to choose the right one for our needs. By learning the basics, we can make informed decisions that protect our interests and lead to better outcomes. What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer in Missouri? Personal injury lawyers in Missouri work to help people who have been hurt because of someone else’s actions or carelessness. They guide clients through the legal system, fight for…

Pix credit here  I have been following the work of the  Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) for some time.  Essays HERE: CECC. CECC serves as an important venue for the dissemination of official positions of the United States on its relationship with China.  Its prior leaders includes current Secretary of State Rubio.  It is also an official space in which debates or positions that might be taken by the State, or what may serve as encouragement for private action, might be developed.   CECC has a fairly comprehensive range of issues on which it focuses.  CECC issue areas include Access to Justice; Business and Human Rights; Civil Society; Criminal Justice; Developments in Hong Kong and Macau; Ethnic Minority Rights; Freedom of Expression; Freedom of Religion; Freedom of Residence and Movement; Human Rights Violations in the U.S. and Globally; Human…

by Joshua Walker, CodeX Co-Founder and Fellow In the context of our 20+ anniversary at CodeX—CONGRATS!—Roland and I got to talking about global challenges we could take on: Problems to be solved over the NEXT 20 years (or—ideally but not realistically—over the next two . . . years or months). In essence, this is our way of talking to the future, for the succor of today. The set of Ten CodeX Challenges was inspired by David Hilbert’s challenges to the mathematics community. In 1900, Hilbert ultimately published 23 problems to the global mathematics community. Not all have been solved, as of this afternoon, and some only “partially”. Hilbert’s precision varied. But his questions / problems served to catalyze and focus a vast enterprise over time, with both abstract (i.e., fun) and humanity-serving advances. We are not Hilbert, but we can be inspired and focused by his example—and his questions. And since we are quintessential…

Recently, major technology companies, Anthropic and Meta each secured landmark victories in separate copyright lawsuits. The companies had been sued by authors and their publishers, regarding claims that these companies’  AI models were trained on copyrighted materials without claimant’s permission, in violation of U.S. copyright law. These are the first major decisions in a series of similar copyright suits and could signal a potential significant impact on the AI industry. The decisions are generally good for the industry, but the details still leave room for plaintiffs to succeed. To train large language models, AI companies have collected extensive amounts of data and fed them into their systems. Generally, the more data a model is trained on, the more accurate its responses become. This data includes movies, articles, social media posts, and — central to the lawsuits in question — books. The data is often copyrighted, yet several…

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Three people from Rapid City were seriously injured Wednesday morning in a rollover crash on Interstate 90 just east of Spearfish. Officials say the crash occurred when the front tire of a westbound 2002 Ford F-150 failed. The driver, a 30-year-old man, lost control of the vehicle, which struck a cable guard rail, went airborne, and rolled. All three occupants were transported to a nearby hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. No further information is currently available. The tire in this crash has to be examined for possible defects Sudden tire failure is a frightening experience for any driver. These crashes happen without warning, and in seconds, the person can lose control of their vehicle. What’s even more frightening is the fact that some tires should never have made it on our roadways. Not all tire failures are due to poor maintenance or bad road conditions. Sometimes, they’re caused by a defective tire. This is why,…