Waymo Robotaxi Involved in Dallas Pedestrian Fatality — Why “Not at Fault” Doesn’t End the Legal Questions
A fatal crash in Dallas has put driverless cars back in the headlines, and this time the vehicle at the center of it was a Waymo. Early reports from police and the company suggest the robotaxi was not at fault. But for anyone hurt in a collision involving an autonomous vehicle in Texas, “not at […]
When the Refund Outruns the Bill: Ohio’s $1 Billion Workers’ Comp Dividend and What It Reveals About the System
Imagine paying an insurance premium for years, then getting a check back that adds up to more than you ever paid in. For hundreds of thousands of Ohio employers, that scenario is close to becoming reality — and it says as much about how workers’ compensation works as it does about the state’s balance sheet. […]
A Broken Routine, a Locked Car: The Legal Weight Behind a Lawrenceville Hot Car Tragedy
It was supposed to be an ordinary Wednesday. A mother of three followed the same morning rhythm she followed most days — daycare drop-off, then work — pulling into the employee parking lot at a Gwinnett County hospital shortly before 7 a.m. and heading inside to start an eight-hour shift. By late afternoon, that ordinary […]
A Landmark Social Media Verdict Just Survived Its First Big Test
A California judge has refused to throw out the first jury verdict blaming social platforms for a young user’s mental health harm — and the companies’ response since then says a lot about where this fight is headed. When a Los Angeles jury handed down a roughly $6 million verdict this spring, it was easy […]
Why Landscapers Say Fall — Not Spring — Is the Best Time to Plant Almost Everything
Every spring, garden centers overflow with eager homeowners loading up carts with trees, shrubs, and perennials. It feels intuitive — the weather is warming, everything is blooming, and planting season has “officially” arrived. But ask a professional landscaper when they prefer to plant, and you’ll likely get a surprising answer: fall. It’s one of the […]
Who Gets What When You Die? A Global Tour of Estate Litigation — and Why the Rules Could Surprise You
Imagine spending your life building wealth, writing a careful will, and believing your family is protected. Now imagine a court in another country undoing all of it — legally. Estate litigation is one of the most emotionally raw and legally complex areas of law on earth, precisely because the rules change the moment you cross […]
What Happens to a Personal Injury Case When the Victim Dies Before It Settles?
When a personal injury victim dies before their lawsuit reaches resolution, the case does not simply disappear. The legal system has specific mechanisms that allow both the victim’s pre-death suffering and the family’s ongoing losses to remain compensable. But the transition is neither automatic nor forgiving. Families face strict procedural deadlines, competing court systems, and […]
$60 Million CPS Energy Settlement Named Largest Personal Injury Settlement in Texas for 2025
A Dallas-based trial firm has earned a rare distinction in the legal world: its resolution of a catastrophic natural gas explosion case has been ranked by TopVerdict as the #1 Personal Injury Settlement in Texas for 2025. The recognition belongs to Lyons & Simmons, LLP, for a $60 million settlement reached on behalf of a […]
DUI vs. DWI vs. DWAI: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters
You’ve heard the terms tossed around on the news, in courtrooms, and after every high-profile celebrity arrest. DUI. DWI. DWAI. Most people use them interchangeably, but they are not the same — and in some states, the difference between them can determine whether you walk away with a traffic violation or a criminal record that […]
U.S. Government Is Now Revoking Passports Over Unpaid Child Support — What Tennessee Parents Need to Know
The federal government has begun actively revoking U.S. passports from parents who owe significant amounts in child support — and if you have international travel plans, this could affect you directly. The State Department announced the expanded enforcement push on May 8, 2026, targeting parents with unpaid child support debt and making clear that a […]