First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon On Wednesday, a tragic school bus crash occurred in Ohio, resulting in the death of one elementary student and injuries to 23 others. The driver of a minivan involved in a crash with a Clark County elementary school bus earlier this week entered a not-guilty plea and had his bond set at $100,000 during an arraignment on Thursday. As bus accident attorney Harold Gerr observed, “From a legal perspective, several key aspects of the Ohio case need to be considered, including criminal charges, details of the investigation, and potential liability.” Criminal Charges The driver of the minivan…

As first appeared in Boxscore By Aron Solomon The inevitable finally happened – an article in a reputable sports site opened a Pandora’s Box that not only should never have been opened, the box should have been tossed off a cliff.But Front Office Sports is driving a national college sports dialogue forward that will, over the next weeks and months, examine whether using university endowments to fund conference realignment is a wise move. We know that the idea of conference realignment isn’t going away. As I’ve been predicting for well over a year, we are heading toward megaconferences for college football. This is…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon Gun violence is a pressing issue in the United States, and exploring all avenues that can help prevent and address this problem is crucial. A new Illinois law signed this month by Governor JB Pritzker is designed to make it easier for victims of gun violence to sue gun makers. This law is seen by proponents on both the state and national scene as a step in the right direction and has several important benefits: Accountability This law holds manufacturers responsible for their products by allowing victims to sue gun makers. It provides a legal avenue…

First appeared in MedPage Today By Aron Solomon According to a recent report from the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence, 795,000 Americans a year die or are permanently disabled after being misdiagnosed (371,000 patients die and 424,000 are permanently disabled). While previous estimates of annual incorrect diagnoses and their impact on people’s lives have tended to vary widely, this new research provides a more clear picture of the burden of misdiagnosis. But there is little comfort in the report’s staggering numbers. While it is frightening to think that so many people suffer because of medical errors, it’s not all that…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon In the realm of technological advancements, the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both immense opportunities and profound ethical challenges. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it is imperative that we strike a delicate balance between innovation and responsibility. While we have been getting lost in the promise of AI and falling into the trap of the remarkable speed at which it seems to develop, we have to step back and find ways to prioritize developing and deploying AI systems that align with ethical principles, safeguard human values, and ensure…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon In the ever-evolving landscape of American democracy, the United States Supreme Court holds a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s laws and ensuring the principles enshrined in the Constitution are upheld. Yet, aside from the reality of the current incarnation of the Court being mired in scandal after scandal, the current structure of the Court does not adequately reflect the complex nature of modern legal challenges and the sheer volume of cases it is tasked with adjudicating. In light of the totality of these considerations, it is time to seriously consider expanding the number of Justices who…

First appeared in Law.com By Aron Solomon It really wasn’t a great weekend for the Law School Admissions Test and the people behind it. Unlike in the olden days when people (raises hand) had to go to some dank, far-off test center to take the LSAT, law school applicants can now take it remotely. Remote invigilation of the LSAT allows test-takers to take the exam from the comfort of their own homes using their own computers. Here is how the process is at least supposed to work: Test-takers register for the LSAT through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website. During…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon As Law360 first reported, a New Jersey appeals panel has revived a woman’s 2020 suit alleging that her doctor botched a surgery intended to treat her hammertoe condition, saying the trial court wrongly considered her doctor’s notes while deciding on a motion to dismiss. As medical malpractice lawyer Eric Purchase observed, “This case highlights the complex legal issues that can arise in medical malpractice suits, including questions of standard of care, informed consent, and admissibility of evidence.” Let’s take a look at the key factors in play here: Standard of Care The plaintiff alleges that her…

First appeared in DC Journal By Aron Solomon New Jersey Transit, a state-owned transportation system, has been ruled to be shielded from a negligence lawsuit in Pennsylvania due to sovereign immunity. Sovereign immunity is a legal doctrine that protects government entities from being sued without their consent. The concept of sovereign immunity was derived from British common law doctrine based on the idea that the King could do no wrong. In the United States, sovereign immunity typically applies to the federal government and state government, but not to municipalities. Federal and state governments, however, have the ability to waive their sovereign…

First appeared in BOXSCORE By Aron Solomon Let’s get things started with a tweet from your author: This tweet addressed the honest words of tournament finalist, Liudmila Samsonova, speaking out in her press conference about how poorly-run this massively high-profile tournament was. She wasn’t alone in so doing – Grand Slam winner Elena Rybakina did the same mere hours before. The Montreal event is a WTA 1000-level event, meaning it’s just below Grand Slam level. As for the tennis itself, Jessica Pegula won her second WTA 1000 event -, and deservedly so. Anyone saying that her win should go down in history with an…