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15 May 8:08 pm
DeSantis Signs Law Deleting Climate Change From Florida Policy:
Florida’s state government will no longer be required to consider climate change when crafting energy policy under legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican.
The new law, which passed the Florida Legislature in March and takes effect on July 1, will also prohibit the construction of offshore wind turbines in state waters and will repeal state grant programs that encourage energy conservation and renewable energy.
The legislation also deletes requirements that state agencies use climate-friendly… [read
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15 May 7:39 pm
The title of this post is the title of this new paper authored by Emily Spottswood now available via SSRN. Here is its abstract: This article critiques the common practice of excluding crime victims from serving as jurors in criminal... [read
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15 May 7:29 pm
WSJ via MSN: “Want to get the best answers out of an AI? It’s all in how you talk to it. Tell it, for instance, to pretend it is Albert Einstein. Or that somebody’s life depends on the response. Or that it needs to stay focused on its goals. Prodding an artificial-intelligence chatbot is nothing like doing a Google search. Instead, it is like having a conversation with a book-smart person who needs coaxing—sometimes very indirect or bizarre coaxing—to give the most creative and effective answers to questions. The trouble is, nobody knows why AI responds to… [read
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15 May 7:28 pm
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mrs. S.R., and the victim’s daughter will be referred to as Mrs. H.F.
In a recent case, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania rejected the appeal of AII, one of the defendants in the original mesothelioma case, and affirmed a $400,000 compensation award. However, instead of assigning AII half of the verdict, the court distributed liability among AII and two other defendants. Below is more on this case.
In 2019, Mrs. S.R. died of malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that… [read
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15 May 7:19 pm
OAKLAND, Calif. – An auto-theft victim expressed frustration with Oakland police after officers took hours to respond to the location where he tracked his stolen pickup truck.
“I feel like the criminal justice system is failing in California. This is a symptom of it,” said the man, who wished to remain anonymous.
Surveillance video showed a Dodge Charger with three occupants pulling up to his Redwood City home around 2 a.m. Wednesday. They made a beeline to his custom Dodge Ram pickup truck parked in the driveway.
One of the suspects drove away in the victim’s… [read
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15 May 7:17 pm
C.R. v. Y.P., 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 50603 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2020) involves the determination of fatherhood for a child born to respondent Y.P. (referred to as Ms. P) and listed on the birth certificate as J.E., with S.D.E. acknowledged as the father. However, petitioner C.R. contested this acknowledgment, asserting his own paternity over J.E.
Background Facts
C.R. v. Y.P. involves the determination of paternity for a child named J.E., born to respondent Y.P. (referred to as Ms. P). The birth certificate, filed shortly after J.E.’s birth, listed S.D.E. as the father, based on an… [read
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15 May 7:12 pm
Scores of police officers converged on UC Irvine on Wednesday as a pro-Palestinian demonstration escalated, with protesters occupying and barricading the Physical Sciences Lecture Hall, which is near their encampment.
The escalation of the protest began about 2:30 p.m., according to a university spokesperson. School officials have sent out two alerts telling students to shelter in place. UCI said “a group of several hundred protesters” entered the building.
(Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
A UCI professor is arrested during a demonstration at UCI.
(Allen J.… [read
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15 May 6:59 pm
It was on April 9,1865, when the South surrendered at Appomattox. But the antagonism between the North and South remained pronounced. There were those with Southern sympathies determined to fight on. One group, led by John Wilkes Booth, planned to kidnap President Abraham Lincoln. This plan evolved to assassinate the president and others. On the […]
The post Lincoln’s murder and its aftermath appeared first on Maryland Daily Record. [read
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15 May 6:59 pm
A Ventura County Superior Court judge declared on Wednesday that there was enough evidence to hold for trial a Moorpark man accused in the death of counterprotester Paul Kessler last year.
Judge Ryan Wright decided that Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji, 51, would stand trial after listening to 18 witnesses over a two-day preliminary hearing, according to the Ventura County district attorney’s office.
Alnaji was charged with two felonies: involuntary manslaughter and battery causing serious bodily injury with special allegations of personally inflicting great bodily harm injury on each… [read
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15 May 6:57 pm
When injured due to someone else’s negligence, your health and recovery are paramount. That’s why you should know you have the right to file a claim for the damages you suffered.
This includes different types of damages depending on the nature of the case and state laws. Below, we’ll list the various classes of compensation you may be entitled to:
Compensatory Damages
This type of compensation is specifically intended to help you recover the economic losses you suffered due to your injuries. These may include past and future medical bills related to the… [read
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15 May 6:52 pm
Table of Contents
Stats on Average Car Accident Settlements in the US
Understanding Passenger Rights
Factors Influencing Compensation
Types of Damages Available
The Insurance Aspect
Legal Process and Settlements
Need Legal Assistance? Contact Drake Injury Lawyers
When a car accident occurs, the focus often centers on the driver; however, passengers can also sustain injuries and have a right to compensation.
Understanding what financial compensation is available and how it can be claimed is crucial for any passenger involved in such an incident.
Stats on Average Car Accident Settlements… [read
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15 May 6:50 pm
Congratulations on getting through exams! As you get ready to start your summer employment, we wanted to remind you of your access to Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law and other subscription databases. Westlaw access for continuing students includes some restrictions. Here’s the specific information for each database. You can also visit our Student Services guide.
LEXIS
Students will automatically have free unlimited use of their law school Lexis+ ID this summer. This includes workplace related research (but check with your employer first; many firms prefer summer associates use a… [read
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15 May 6:36 pm
Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva plans to file a $25-million federal lawsuit against Los Angeles County for putting a “Do Not Rehire” notation in his personnel file after an oversight panel said he harassed and discriminated against two county employees.
In early 2022, one of those employees — Inspector General Max Huntsman — accused then-Sheriff Villanueva of “dog whistling to the extremists he caters to” when he repeatedly referred to the inspector general by his foreign-sounding birth name, Max-Gustaf. A few weeks later, Villanueva publicly accused… [read
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15 May 6:30 pm
Table of Contents
Factoid About Car Crash Injuries in the US
Understanding Herniated Discs
Diagnosing Herniated Discs Post-Accident
Medical Treatment Options for Herniated Discs
Legal and Insurance Considerations
Recovery and Rehabilitation
Take the Next Step with Drake Injury Lawyers
Car accidents are violent events that often result in various injuries, among which spinal injuries like herniated discs are particularly severe.
Understanding how these injuries can occur and the immediate steps to take following an accident can significantly affect recovery outcomes.
This guide will… [read
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15 May 6:29 pm
One of my favorite things to do as dean: signing the Pepperdine-branded Bibles we will be giving to our graduates at tomorrow night's Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2024 and their families. I write in each Bible the graduate's name and the five Bible verses I will be talking... [read
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15 May 6:29 pm
On May 15, 2024, the Canadian Competition Bureau issued new guidance on drip pricing under the federal Competition Act (see: The Ambush of Hidden Fees). In making the announcement, the Competition Bureau said: “Saving money can be challenging these days. Especially when you are buying … Read the rest of this entry »
The post New Competition Bureau Drip Pricing Guidance first appeared on Canadian Advertising/Marketing Lawyer. [read
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Homeless union sues Sacramento over threat to clear out Camp Resolution, a self-governing encampment
15 May 6:13 pm
Homeless advocates are suing the city of Sacramento in discussions over a self-governing encampment known as Camp Resolution.The release accuses the city of “Breach of Contract, Breach of the Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Tortious Interference and for Specific Performance.”In a lawsuit, the Homeless Union will ask the court to issue a preliminary injunction stopping the city from moving forward with closing Camp Resolution.Camp Resolution is a designated area off Colfax Street where dozens of transient vehicles are parked within a gated area.Residents of Camp… [read
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15 May 6:10 pm
The Yuba City Police Department said it’s searching for the man they believe is responsible for keying at least 100 cars by himself in one night.Lt. Michelle Brazil said they started getting reports on May 5 from people who realized their cars had been keyed overnight in the northern part of the city.KCRA 3 spoke to six people on one street near Greenwood Park whose cars and trucks were vandalized.Surveillance video shared with KCRA 3 shows the suspect driving up to the neighborhood, parking his car in front of a home, locking his car, and then going from home to home, keying… [read
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15 May 6:05 pm
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