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Semi- and fully autonomous vehicle accidents have caused serious and fatal injuries. In some cases, injured victims may hold car manufacturers accountable through a product liability lawsuit.
Atmospheric river over Christmas in California left a trail of devastation, and more rain is expected into the new year. Homeowners without flood insurance are at risk of significant losses amid worsening weather events.
Scooter accidents have skyrocketed in the US. If you gift or receive an e-scooter, know your state and local laws, wear a helmet, and make yourself visible to reduce the risk of injury and legal liability.
A federal lawsuit filed after a prolonged detention at Houston’s international airport is challenging whether U.S. Customs and Border Protection can search phones and laptops without a warrant, raising new Fourth Amendment questions in the digital age.
Only a small fraction of cases ever reach the U.S. Supreme Court. This article breaks down how cases move from trial courts to cert petitions, what justices look for when choosing cases, and why most review requests are denied.
The recent death of actress Diane Keaton has renewed attention on pneumonia. This article explores the causes and risks of pneumonia, the importance of vaccination, and how healthcare laws and institutional responsibilities intersect with disease prevention and patient safety.
After Hurricane Melissa ravaged Jamaica, the spotlight is once again on the alarming reality that the number of hurricanes that become category 4 and 5 storms has increased.
The University of Wisconsin, along with its NIL collective VC Connect, filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the University of Miami, alleging interference with binding NIL contracts and illegal tampering. The
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, close to 60 million households include a dog. Unfortunately, the popularity of canines has a downside. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The biotech firm named after the 23 pairs of chromosomes in a normal human cell, 23andMe, has filed for bankruptcy and is now searching for a buyer to take over
Lawyers for Amazon, the e-commerce giant with $575 billion in revenue, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on March 14. The lawsuit was submitted
