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By , Attorney Seattle University School of Law In May 2026, Meta—formerly known as Facebook and parent company of popular applications such as Instagram—announced that it was going to lay off 8,000 employees, or about 10% of its workforce. While massive tech layoffs are increasingly common, this round of downsizing has been contested by 26 employees who contend that Meta used an AI program to determine who was let go, disproportionately targeting employees who were on medical or family leave.

A driving under the influence (DUI) conviction can carry serious consequences, such as jail, heavy fines, and a license suspension. If you took your DUI case to trial and lost, you might want to appeal it to avoid these severe penalties. Most states have a similar appeals process, in which the appeals court reviews the trial court’s record. But a few states allow DUI defendants to have a new trial as the first stage of the appeal process. Can You Appeal a DUI Conviction?

In late July, three-and-a-half years after strangling her three children, Lindsay Clancy went on trial for their murders in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Superior Court. The key issue in the case isn’t whether Clancy committed the acts she’s accused of—she admits that she did. Rather, the jury will have to decide whether she was acting rationally or was unable to control her actions due to a condition called postpartum psychosis.

By , Attorney University of Denver Sturm College of Law Trump Accounts are a new type of tax-advantaged savings account that lets parents, grandparents, employers, and others contribute up to $5,000 a year for a child's future, with many newborns also receiving a one-time $1,000 deposit from the federal government.

If you work remotely or use technology on the job, you might wonder whether your employer can make you pay for your own laptop, cell phone, or other equipment. The answer depends on where you work, what you're required to buy, and whether paying for the equipment cuts into your wages or violates state law. In many workplaces, employees use their own devices every day. Some employers offer a company laptop and phone, while others expect workers to use personal equipment.

Losing your job is difficult enough without having to sort through a complicated severance agreement. One provision that often causes confusion is the non-disparagement clause, which may limit what you can say about your former employer after your employment ends. What Is a Non-Disparagement Clause? A non-disparagement clause is a contract term that says you won't make negative statements about your employer, its managers, owners, products, or services.

If you find yourself on the receiving end of a performance improvement plan (PIP), look out -- it could be the first step in the firing process. It sounds like such a positive, constructive approach: Give an employee with performance deficiencies a plan to become a more successful and valued contributor. Unfortunately, PIPs are more often used to create a paper trail in preparation for a termination.

By , Attorney Mitchell Hamline School of Law For millions of Americans, owning a firearm and using marijuana has quietly carried a hidden federal risk—criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3). This federal law makes it a felony for "unlawful users" of drugs to possess or own a firearm. The drug user doesn't need to be an addict, high at the time, or pose a threat to anyone. Simply using a controlled substance outside its prescribed purpose is enough to trigger charges.

By , Attorney George Mason University Law School Traditionally, law enforcement officers in California haven’t been able to ticket autonomous vehicles, like Waymo robotaxis, for traffic offenses. Only human operators could receive a citation under California law. Under new regulations, California law enforcement officers will be able to send a Notice of Autonomous Vehicle Noncompliance to autonomous vehicle manufacturers beginning on July 1, 2026.

For decades, capital punishment in the United States moved away from older methods of execution—like hanging, the electric chair, and the gas chamber—toward lethal injection. Lethal injection was viewed by many as a more clinical and humane option. But states have struggled for years to get the drugs needed for lethal injection executions, which has led many states and the federal government to look for alternatives.