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20 May 8:24 pm
On Saturday night, a fatal motorcycle accident in Elk Grove claimed the life of a 42-year-old rider. This incident highlights motorcyclists’ serious risks and the importance of understanding motorcycle safety. For those affected by similar accidents, knowing your legal options is essential. Details of the Elk Grove Motorcycle Accident The fatal crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday along Waterman Road, south of Sheldon Road in Elk Grove, California. According to the Elk Grove Police Department, officers responding to the scene found the motorcyclist in the center median.… [read
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20 May 7:45 pm
As reported in this AP piece, a "Texas man was executed Tuesday evening, 13 years to the day of a convenience store robbery in which he set a clerk on fire in a Dallas suburb." Here is more: Matthew Lee... [read
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20 May 7:42 pm
Thomas Gidney has published An International Anomaly: Colonial Accession to the League of Nations (Cambridge Univ. Press 2025). Here's the abstract:It is often assumed that only sovereign states can join the United Nations. But this was not always the case. At the founding of the United Nations, a loophole drafted by British statesmen in its predecessor organisation, the League of Nations, was carried forward, allowing colonies to accede as member-states. Colonies such as India, Ireland, Egypt, and many more were afforded a tokenistic representation at the League in Geneva during the… [read
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20 May 7:39 pm
Lots of important arguments last week, including in the cases related to the removals of board members from the NLRB and the Merit Systems Protection Board and the CFPB. On the opinion side, the week was less headline-worthy, but still relevant for those interested in the interaction between administrative and judicial remedies.
The opinion in United States v. Facebook, No. 23-5280, addressed a stipulated order agreed by the parties and entered by the district court in 2020 to resolve a “long-running consumer-privacy dispute between Facebook and the Federal Trade… [read
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20 May 7:39 pm
On March 20, 2025, JB, a 20 year old male, was driving his Mother’s car on I-95 in Boxford. He lost control of the car and the car went off the left side of the road striking the “cable retention system”, taking out six posts and damaging 72 feet of cable wire. JB panicked and continued driving the badly damaged car. He took the next exit off the highway, parked on the side of the road, and fled the scene. The car was found by the local police. They ran the plate and then went to JB’s house. JB and his mother were present. JB confessed to the police. The State… [read
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20 May 7:37 pm
Many of our clients who own a Florida condo want to pass it to their children, and have incorporated that into their estate planning. But with fees and special assessments surging for older units in recent years, parents and children alike are having second thoughts about the wisdom of that arrangement. In response, Florida is now taking steps that may allay their concerns. We explain below.
The Backstory
Recent cost increases are traceable to the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers in 2021 that killed 98 people. In the wake of that calamity, the state established regulations… [read
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20 May 7:31 pm
On-line ports have come to be exceptionally prominent over the last few years, providing gamers with the opportunity to appreciate their favored casino video games from the comfort of their very own homes. With countless on-line port websites offered, it can be testing to discover the best ones that use a risk-free and enjoyable video gaming experience. In this short article, we will direct you via the leading online slot sites, highlighting their functions, perks, and game choices.
The Significance of Choosing the Right Online Slot Website
Choosing the appropriate online port website… [read
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20 May 7:29 pm
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A casino site welcome reward is an advertising offer provided by on-line casinos to attract new gamers to join their platform. These rewards can be found in numerous kinds, such as suit bonus offers, cost-free spins, no-deposit bonus… [read
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20 May 7:25 pm
If you are a long time reader of this blog you will have noticed that I have not posted anything in almost six months and that I posted less frequently than usual in the past couple of years. The reason for this is that I have been slowly moving toward retirement and that I have started to spend more time on other courses I teach and on projects that I want to pay attention to in the near future.I have been posting my comments here for more than 15 years which is longer than the average lifespan of most blogs. Now it is time for me to start to cut back a little and… [read
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20 May 7:09 pm
Programming note: On Wednesday, I am scheduled to argue an appeal before a nine-judge en banc panel of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. This will be my second en banc oral argument before that court, but the first one in-person, as the previous one occurred via video during the Covid lockdown.
I originally argued this case before a three-judge Pa. Superior Court panel on June 26, 2024. That three-judge panel never issued a ruling. Instead, the Pa. Superior Court issued an order granting en banc review of the case on November 15, 2024.
As a result, additional posts will appear here… [read
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20 May 7:09 pm
Let’s be honest: the future isn’t coming—it’s already here.
And most enterprises are still debating how to catch up.
While AI-native companies are deploying recursive models that train and improve their own successors, traditional enterprises remain stuck—bogged down in pilot purgatory or paralyzed by procurement. But innovation isn’t waiting. The next disruptors won’t just be fast-moving… [read
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20 May 7:02 pm
“Gov. Kay Ivey appoints Bill Lewis to the Alabama Supreme Court”: Anna Barrett of Alabama Reflector has this report.
And the Alabama Governor’s Office today issued a news release titled “Governor Ivey Appoints Judge Bill Lewis to Serve on Supreme Court of Alabama.” [read
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20 May 7:00 pm
“A Charge on Gettysburg”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Advisory Opinions” podcast via this link. [read
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20 May 6:57 pm
“Former Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter ’61 Remembered as ‘the Model of a Justice’”: Caroline G. Hennigan and Bradford D. Kimball of The Harvard Crimson have this report.
And at “SCOTUSblog,” Charles Barzun has a post titled “The quiet radicalism of Justice Souter.” [read
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20 May 6:45 pm
“Rep. Laurel Libby regains right to vote in House from Supreme Court; The nation’s highest court sides with the Republican lawmaker who was blocked from voting after she identified a transgender student athlete in a critical social media post”: Randy Billings of The Portland (Me.) Press Herald has this report.
Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times reports that “Supreme Court Orders Maine House to Restore Voting Power to Censured Lawmaker, for Now; State Representative Laurel Libby, a Republican, had been banned from voting over comments opposing transgender… [read
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20 May 6:27 pm
“A Supreme Court Injustice to a District Judge; Justice Alito’s dissent gets it right: James Hendrix handled the Alien Enemies Act case commendably.” Law professor Paul G. Cassell will have this op-ed in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. [read
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20 May 6:25 pm
By the Constantine Cannon Whistleblower Team
As we previously reported, former Boeing quality control manager John Barnett committed suicide during the week Boeing was deposing him in his whistleblower retaliation action against the company. We further reported how Barnett’s family brought a wrongful death action against Boeing, claiming it was responsible for Barnett’s suicide. Last week (May 12), the family settled[1] that action.
The details of the settlement have not been publicly disclosed but it does seem to bring at least some finality to the tragic story of… [read
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20 May 6:24 pm
Amnesty International on Monday called for an investigation into the US air strike on a migrant detention centre in Sa’da, Yemen, on April 28, that killed and injured dozens of migrants. This follows reports of escalating US air strikes in Yemen that have resulted in a high number of civilian casualties.
Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard stated:
The US attacked a well-known detention facility where the Huthis have been detaining migrants who had no means to take shelter. The major loss of civilian life in this attack raises serious concerns… [read
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20 May 6:15 pm
“The Supreme Court’s Last Chance to Rein in Universal Injunctions; The measures block the enforcement of laws nationwide, making it increasingly difficult for presidents to govern”: Michael A. Fragoso has this essay online at City Journal. [read
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20 May 6:14 pm
“Supreme Court ruling on TPS stuns South Florida, leaves Venezuelan families in fear”: Verónica Egui Brito, Sonia Osorio, Grethel Aguila, Nora Gámez Torres, and Syra Ortiz Blanes of The Miami Herald have this report.
And Christine Armario of The Washington Post reports that “Supreme Court ruling on Venezuelans ripples through Miami’s ‘Doralzuela’; Venezuelans have long considered the Miami suburb of Doral their refuge. Trump’s immigration crackdown is calling that into question.” [read
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