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Motorcycle Lane Splitting and the Law
Motorcycle lane splitting and the law can draw passionate views. However, it is one of the most misunderstood traffic maneuvers on California roads. It happens when a rider moves between two lanes of traffic, usually to avoid congestion or stop-and-go delays. While many drivers assume this practice is illegal or reckless, California law permits it…
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Texas Supreme Court Lets Employers Shift Fault To Third Parties In Worker Injury Suits: Key Takeaways For Workers’ Comp Nonsubscribers
Texas employers that opt out of the state’s workers’ compensation program recently received a big win that will impact litigation strategies. While workers’ comp provides a no-fault system, employers that elect not to participate may face costly negligence lawsuits when employees sustain work-related injuries. But what if a third party is at fault for the…
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New York’s Grieving Families Act Advances (Again)
On June 10, 2025, the New York State Grieving Families Act got a (fourth) chance to be signed by Governor Hochul. She refused to sign prior iterations of the legislation, citing stress on New York’s business community and the specter of increased consumer costs. However, Senate Bill S4423 was recently substituted for A6063—signaling the legislation…
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Live Updates: Trump Leaving G7 Early to Deal With Israel-Iran Conflict, White House Says
The president’s decision to leave the G7 summit in Canada came after Israel and Iran entered a fifth day of back-and-forth attacks. Israel has been pressing the United States to intervene militarily.
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With No Clear Off-Ramp, Israel’s War With Iran May Last Weeks, Not Days
Israel and Iran both have little incentive to stop and no obvious route to outright victory. Much depends on President Trump.
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Sahel Crisis Goes Coastal as Insurgents Push Toward the Atlantic
Insurgents are expanding from West Africa’s Sahel region toward Atlantic coastal nations such as Ivory Coast, creating new terrorism hot spots and displacing millions.
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U.S. Investigators Arrive at Scene of Plane Crash in India
Officials said they had found the cockpit voice recorder that may provide crucial clues about what caused the Air India flight to crash, killing at least 270 people.
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Owner of Dominican Republic Nightclub Where Roof Collapsed Knew About Structural Issues
The owners of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic where the roof collapsed killing 235 people face a maximum of just two years in prison.
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Crowning New York’s Top ‘Pigeon’
Thousands of people gathered on the High Line on Saturday for Pigeon Fest, inspired by an artist’s sculpture and an appreciation for the city’s most resilient birds.
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Graduate Students Push Back Against Science Funding Cuts
Hundreds of graduate students are writing to their hometown newspapers to defend their research, as the Trump administration drastically reduces science funding.
