Divided Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Bump Stock Ban
In its 6-3 decision, the high court rejected the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' argument that bump stocks are analogous to machine guns, which have been outlawed in the United States since the 1934.How Single Dads Can Knock It Out of the Park This Father's Day
Balancing the responsibilities of single parenthood while creating meaningful and enjoyable experiences for you and your children can be challenging. Yet, with thoughtful planning, a proactive approach, and collaboration, single dads can make this day one to remember.Miami Jury Returns $16M Verdict: Meet the Winning Lawyers
The team and its associates sued Philip Morris USA Inc. and several other defendants on behalf of client Gloria Garcia, widow of Manuel Garcia, whom they alleged died of a smoking-related illness in 1998.Holland & Knight Settles Lawsuit From NY Recruiter Alleging the Firm Didn't Pay Fees
New York-based recruiter MacKay & Agents had claimed it was owed $73,000 for helping place an associate in the firm's Miami office.The Hype Behind Harvey: How the Stealthy Startup Is Raising Industry Eyebrows
Harvey, the OpenAI-backed legal tech startup, has nabbed high-profile clients and tons of cash, along with an air of suspicion around its AI capabilities.Federal Rule of Evidence 806—A Useful Tool to Demonstrate Bias in Serial Tort Litigation
Practitioners should keep Rule 806 in mind when engaged in serial litigation. Though the case law in civil matters is scarce, the plain language of the rule and its application and purpose should provide avenues for its use when faced with slanted learned treatises offered into evidence from unavailable witnesses.Courts Closed Over South Florida Weather
Federal courts in Fort Lauderdale also closed their doors amidst the flooding.Unanimous Supreme Court Rejects Mifepristone Challenge, Cites Lack of Standing
The decision is a major victory for the Biden administration, which appealed a recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision that the FDA's actions easing access to mifepristone were unlawful.Social Media Companies Score a Win Amid Ongoing Youth-Addiction Claims
The Los Angeles Superior Court tossed four complaints by school districts in California, Rhode Island, Florida and Washington against Google, Meta, TikTok and Snapchat. The schools sought damages for costs associated with mental health problems caused by excessive social media use.Trending Stories
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