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New California “Daylighting” Law Expected to Improve Intersection Safety and Save Lives

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Oceanside, California – In an effort to enhance safety and prevent accidents at intersections, California will soon implement a new law known as “daylighting.” This law aims to improve visibility for both pedestrians and drivers by creating a buffer zone of 20 feet around crosswalks, prohibiting parking in these areas. The legislation is expected to save lives and reduce pedestrian collisions in the state. The necessity for this law became apparent when Oceanside resident, Lolys Leos, and her son narrowly avoided being hit by a car while crossing the street near their coastal home. Due … Read more

Liver Damage Lawsuit Ends in Landmark $130 Million Verdict Against Bottled Water Manufacturer

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A Nevada jury has awarded approximately $130 million in damages to five individuals who suffered liver damage after consuming bottled water sold by a Las Vegas-based company. The product was later recalled from store shelves in 2021. The Clark County District Court jury granted over $30 million in compensatory damages and an additional $100 million in punitive damages to the plaintiffs, including Myles Hunwardsen, who underwent a liver transplant at the age of 29. This marks the second large-sum award in a negligence and product liability case involving AffinityLifestyles.com Inc. and … Read more

Republican Senator Publicly Rebukes Texas AG Ken Paxton: Criminal Defense Lawyers Calling Out His Actions

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Washington, D.C. – In a fiery exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, a Republican senator rebuked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, accusing him of employing defense lawyers who had called the top law enforcement official’s own criminal conduct into question. This heated confrontation took place amidst an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption and abuse of office by Paxton, which has raised troubling questions about his credibility and ability to discharge his duties. The clash unfolded as Senator Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island challenged Paxton directly, asserting that his defense attorneys had held serious doubts … Read more

Texas Woman Faces Murder Charge for Boyfriend’s Overdose: Testing the Boundaries of a New Law

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GRAPEVINE, Texas – A woman in Grapevine, Texas is facing a murder charge under a new law that allows drug dealers to be charged with murder if a user dies from an overdose. Kami Ludwig was arrested this week after her boyfriend died of an overdose in November. According to police, she purchased fentanyl-laced pills, Xanax, cocaine, and other drugs from dealers in Fort Worth and Louisiana. The victim, William Shane Nolen, died of a fentanyl overdose in November. It is alleged that Ludwig bought the drugs and brought them to Nolen. The investigation revealed … Read more