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A Store Does Not Have a Duty to Constantly Monitor its Premises for Potential Hazards, and Any Alleged Failure to Monitor Is Not Enough to Establish Constructive Notice of a Hazard.
Smalis v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 2023 WL 8479242 (W.D. Pa. 2023) – The plaintiff, a customer of the defendant’s store, slipped and fell on water located on the floor of the men’s restroom. After the defendant removed the case to federal district court, it filed a motion to dismiss….By: Marshall Dennehey
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UC San Diego Health Announces Data Breach Following January 2024 Phishing Attack
On March 8, 2024, UC San Diego Health (“UCSD Health”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering an email phishing attack gave an unauthorized party access to various email accounts. In this notice, UCSD Health explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Middle East Crisis: Ramadan Begins as Hunger and Fear Stalk Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza, where some are close to starvation, wanted a cease-fire before the Muslim holy month of daylong fasting. It didn’t happen.
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Ukraine Could Deploy F-16s as Soon as July, but Only a Few
Countries promised the fighter jets last year, but delivering them and training pilots have proved complex. Ukraine may start with as few as six, out of about 45 pledged.
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Altered Princess Kate Photo Creates PR Problem for Royal Family
A Mother’s Day photo was meant to douse speculation about the Princess of Wales’ health. It did the opposite — and threatened to undermine trust in the royal family.
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A Dutch Quandary Offers a Glimpse of a Deepening Problem for Europe
The ascent of Geert Wilders has vexed parties struggling with how to work with a far-right leader too popular to shun. It’s a puzzle bigger than the Netherlands.
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Navigating Israeli Restrictions, Many Palestinians Find It Hard to Reach Al Aqsa
Muslim access to the mosque compound has long been a point of contention as Israel has exerted tighter control.
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Arcadian
For a few minutes, “Arcadian” basically becomes “Aliens” on an Irish farm with Nicolas Cage in the Ripley role. That might be the best elevator pitch I’ve ever heard. You know if you want to sign up for that or not. Don’t get me wrong. This is not James Cameron-level filmmaking, but it is an…
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Oscars 2024: The View from the Room
It was finally time. The 96th Academy Awards ceremony was ready for its big moment: Best Picture. But when presenter Al Pacino appeared on the stage with the envelope, somehow skipped over reading the names of the 10 Best Picture nominees along with their producers (as the presenters of the top category are expected to…
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SXSW 2024: Roleplay, Gasoline Rainbow, Grand Theft Hamlet
Documentaries have always held a prominent position at the SXSW Film Festival, and the best of the non-fiction form here in Austin feel like they encourage personal expression. It’s a festival (and a city really) that’s built around artists and innovators, so it makes sense that their documentary programming leans to similar themes. All three…
