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Introduction to Bridge Collapses Bridge collapses are catastrophic events that can result in devastating injuries, loss of life, and extensive property damage. These tragic accidents can occur suddenly and without warning, leaving victims and their families grappling with the aftermath. From highway overpasses to pedestrian walkways, bridges are critical infrastructure components that must be properly…
Texas is renowned for its extensive oil fields, contributing significantly to the state’s economy and providing numerous employment opportunities. However, the nature of the oil industry involves substantial risks, and oil field injuries are unfortunately common. Understanding these injuries, their causes, and the legal recourse available can help victims navigate their way to recovery and…
(Photo by Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images) A significant due process issue with Pauline Newman’s functional impeachment was that the members of her court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, acted as the judge, jury, and executioner when they cited the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act as cause to remove…
Last week, Above the Law released our annual ranking of the Top 50 Law Schools. Our formula gives the greatest weight to employment outcomes, on the premise that the law schools that best serve their students are the ones that put them in the best position to land real lawyer jobs and pay off their…
The summer sun doesn’t always mean good times — sometimes the warm weather brings layoffs. Faegre Drinker, a Biglaw firm ranked 55 on the Am Law 100, with $991,262,000 in gross revenue last year, internally announced layoffs. Though the precise scope of the layoffs is unknown, they will impact staff, counsel, and senior attorneys in…
When Biden campaigned on the promise to forgive student loan debt, most student debtors were very excited. He has faced some serious pushback from very early on. SCOTUS said the HEROES Act didn’t authorize him to do so. Wisconsin said it would help too many Black people — the list goes on. That hasn’t stopped…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 10, 2024 at 10:45 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Wednesday, July 10, SCOTUSblog (Jul. 10, 2024, 10:45 AM),…
Vault recently published the 2025 edition of all manner of its closely watched rankings for the largest law firms in the country, proving that money — in the form of Cravath’s perennially competitive pay scale — can buy prestige and happiness. But what about the nation’s midsized and regional firms? Which ones are the best…
This post summarizes the published criminal opinions from the North Carolina Court of Appeals released on July 2, 2024. These summaries will be added to Smith’s Criminal Case Compendium, a free and searchable database of case summaries from 2008 to the present. Defendant’s actions during attempted carjacking did not represent separate restraint or confinement to…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services authorized Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah and Vermont to provide Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage to those transitioning out of incarceration before they’re released, the agency announced last week. Several healthcare leaders are coming out in support of the agency’s move. Through the Medicaid Reentry Section 1115…