As first appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon New Jersey has specific laws in place to protect pedestrians and ensure their safety. Some of these laws include the Stop and Stay Stopped Law, which requires drivers to stop and stay stopped for pedestrians in marked crosswalks, and the New Jersey Safe Passing Law, which mandates drivers to approach vulnerable road users with caution, change lanes or pass with at least 4 feet of space, or slow down to 25 mph and be prepared to stop. The Stop and Stay Stopped Law, enacted in April 2010, requires motorists to stop and remain stopped…

As first appeared in Healthcare Business Today By Aron Solomon Medtronic MiniMed, a diabetes management app, is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in a Los Angeles federal court over its previous use of tracker tools in its InPen app.  The key legal issue here is a massive privacy violation. The lawsuit alleges that Medtronic MiniMed violated patient privacy by using tracking and authentication technologies such as Google Analytics and Firebase in its app and services. The use of these technologies allowed the company to collect and share user data with third-party companies, including Google. The lawsuit claims that the company did not obtain…

As first appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon The Florida Turnpike has become increasingly dangerous for car accidents, with a high volume of traffic and various factors contributing to the risks on the road. However, there are several things we can all do to make driving on the Turnpike safer. Here are a few key actions all of us who drive on the Turnpike should consider: Follow work zone safety guidelines When driving through work zones, move early into open lanes during traffic shifts, drive slowly, stay alert, and avoid all distractions. These precautions can help protect both drivers and construction workers.…

As first appeared in Boxscore By Aron Solomon As of Thursday afternoon, fifteen members of the Dartmouth College men’s basketball team have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to form a union.This really is groundbreaking stuff in the world of college sports. If successful, this would be the first union of college athletes in the nation. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 560 is supporting the players in their efforts. This is anything but a college stunt. The players are seeking to be recognized as employees of the college, which would give them the right to collectively bargain for better…

As first appeared in Boxscore By Aron Solomon Canadian tennis great Milos Raonic tweeted on Monday, what I’ve been thinking since news first broke about the Saudi sovereign investment fund’s potential investment into women’s tennis:It is clear that the only reason the WTA decided yesterday that their Tour Final would not head to Saudi Arabia this year is because the Saudis are looking for something bigger. As I have written and spoken about at length, Saudi Arabia wants tennis to be part of their sportbleaching, which is next-level sportwashing. It makes no sense at all for the Saudis to invest in a piece…

As first appeared in Boxscore By Aron Solomon Hans Deng is a very, very good tennis player, but you’ve almost certainly never heard of him before today. Such is life on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) junior tennis tour. On the same day that Coco Gauff won the US Open at age 19, a glimpse into the world of junior tennis shows that her success is an even greater anomaly than one would expect. On Saturday in Montréal, Hans lost 6-7, 4-6 in the first round of qualifying in the J200 tournament, an annual fixture at the national tennis center in…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing an impeachment trial in Texas. Here are the legal issues central to the Paxton case, the only time in Texas history an AG has faxed an impeachment trial. Bribery: Paxton is accused of accepting bribes from a wealthy donor in exchange for using his office to help the donor’s business interests. Obstruction of justice: Paxton is accused of using his office to interfere with an investigation into the donor’s business dealings. While obstruction of justice was described by the New York Times as an “often murky crime,” Attorney Richard DiTomaso describes it as “A serious…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon Michael Avenatti is a former lawyer who gained astronomical fame by representing adult film director and actress Stormy Daniels in her legal battles against former President Donald Trump. While Avenatti rose from relatively unknown L.A. lawyer to legal scion to presumptive presidential candidate, he brought it all down in a swoosh. Avenatti’s career and life were destroyed after his March 2019 arrest in the Nike case, where he was convicted of extortion and honest services fraud and sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison. Avenatti was also convicted of defrauding Daniels out of money from a…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon Lawlor, White & Murphey, a Florida law firm, runs a program called “Backpacks for Kids” as part of their efforts to support the community during the back-to-school season. This program aims to provide backpacks filled with essential school supplies to children in need, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed in their education. Here are some key details about the Backpacks for Kids program: Purpose The program is designed to alleviate the financial burden on families who may struggle to afford school supplies for their children. By providing backpacks filled with essential…

Head of Strategy of Esquire Digital Aron Solomon joins Paulie and Steve to breakdown the legal aspect behind some of the biggest national and international sports controversies throughout the years.