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Trump Tackles Civil Rights Act, Equity in School Discipline, Higher Education Accreditation, and AI in New Executive Orders
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, President Trump issued several Executive Orders targeting various elements of his policy agenda. Below, we discuss orders that aim to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability under Title VI, reform school discipline and higher education accreditation, promote Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and advance the integration of AI into K-12 education….By: Franczek…
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Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly; Highlights of the Last Two Weeks in Web3 Law: April 24, 2025
The last two weeks have seen federal agencies continue refining their approach to the digital asset industry, while state regulators are beginning to play a more prominent role—even as the overall pace of development appears to be slowed. With the SEC stepping back from non-fraud enforcement, Oregon’s lawsuit against Coinbase highlights a potential shift toward…
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New Federal Agency Policies and Protocols for Artificial Intelligence Utilization and Procurement Can Provide Useful Guidance for Private Entities
On April 3, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) issued two Memoranda (Memos) regarding the use and procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) by executive federal agencies….By: Epstein Becker & Green
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Court Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit Over City Pothole Fall, Citing Lack of Evidence
Baranowski v. City of Newark, Docket No. A-2262-23, NJ Super., App. Div., Mar 11, 2025 – The plaintiff tripped and fell in a pothole in the City of Newark. There were no complaints reported about this pothole prior to this incident. The plaintiff attempted to use Google Earth photographs to identify the location of the…
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Louisiana Asbestos Workers May Qualify for Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Asbestos workers in the state of Louisiana who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer or asbestos lung cancer may be eligible to file a lawsuit or bankruptcy trust claim against the companies responsible for their exposure and receive compensation….By: Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC
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Will Your Homeowners Insurance Policy Provide Coverage for Everything That Could Go Wrong this Summer?
Memorial Day is approaching and, with it, the unofficial start of summer. Many minds turn to thoughts of cookouts, inviting friends over to swim in backyard pools, and evenings spent playing basketball games on driveways. Plans are made for July 4th celebrations with fireworks and sparklers. Few homeowners think that things could go wrong –…
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New York Court of Appeals Holds That Child Victims Act Claims Brought Against the State of New York Must Meet Statutory Substantive Pleading Requirements
In a unanimous ruling, the New York Court of Appeals held that the New York State Legislature did not alter the substantive pleading requirements of Section 11(b) of the Court of Claims Act (the “Act”) for claims brought against the State of New York (the “State”) pursuant to the New York Child Victims Act (“CVA”)….By:…
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Putin Keeps Pummeling Ukraine, Convinced Trump Is on His Side
The concessions offered so far by President Trump fall short of Russia’s stated war aims. But President Vladimir V. Putin appears certain that he has the upper hand in talks.
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Amid Russia War, Ukraine Is Dealing With a Sleep Deprivation Crisis
Sleep deprivation has become a health crisis in the country, experts and psychologists say. They cite near-nightly drone attacks as one of the major impediments to getting proper rest.
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Pope Francis Remembered as Faithful Throng Pays Last Respects
“It meant a lot to me to see him, he gave us so much,” said one woman who waited in line to file past the pontiff’s casket.
