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House Returns After Long Recess to Take Up Bill to End Shutdown
After a 54-day break, the House is expected to vote on the Senate-passed spending deal. Approval would clear it for President Trump’s signature.
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Dale Romans Enters Kentucky Senate Race as Democrats’ Latest Long Shot
Dale Romans, pitching himself as an independent-minded Democrat in the mold of Joe Manchin, will try to win a seat for the party in the deep-red state.
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Missing at U.N.’s Climate Meeting: American Executives
Many business leaders are skipping the annual United Nations climate summit in Belém, Brazil, or are attending events in other cities.
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Who Pays When A.I. Is Wrong?
New court cases seek to define content created by artificial intelligence as defamatory — a novel concept that has captivated some legal experts.
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A Look Into the Early Days of Migrant Detentions at Guantánamo
Government employees distributed Bibles and prepared materials “commonly used in Hinduism, Sikhism and Rastafarianism,” according to emails.
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How Art Shapes Our Minds: The Science Behind Creative Inspiration
Art has always been a part of human civilization, shaping cultures and societies in countless ways. But have you ever wondered how art shapes our minds? The impact of creative inspiration on our brains is both fascinating and profound, and science is beginning to unravel these mysteries. Let’s start with a relatable scenario: you’re having…
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FDA in flux: Highlights from DLA Piper’s 2025 Product Liability Symposium panel
DLA Piper’s 2025 Product Liability Symposium featured a panel discussion on key considerations related to shifting Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation….By: DLA Piper
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California Injuries Due to Negligent Security: Who is Liable?
If you are the victim of a crime due to unsafe conditions on another’s property, you may wonder who is responsible. That’s the question at the heart of negligent security. When a property owner or business fails to provide basic, reasonable safety measures, and someone gets injured as a result, it is considered a violation.…
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Pennsylvania Trial Court Holds Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint in Motor Vehicle Injury Case Met Specificity Requirements Under Pa. R.C.P. 1028(a)(3)
Brooks v. Shandor, 2025 WL 2093659 (Pa.Com.Pl.Civil Div.) – The plaintiff alleged in their amended complaint that they suffered “other injuries, the extent of which is not yet known.” The defendant raised a specificity objection pursuant to Pa. R.C.P 1028(a)(3). Upon reviewing the record, the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and citing substantive state case…
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Mental health warning signs at work: Can employers still rely on workers’ comp exclusivity?
Following the recent decision in Rivas v. Benny’s Prime Chophouse, where the Illinois Appellate Court allowed a civil claim to proceed despite arguments that the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (“Act”) barred recovery, the court’s ruling in Kordas v. Bob’s All Bright Electric offers a contrasting outcome. Both cases involve workplace injuries tied to known personal…