Lawrence J. Tjan

Lawrence is an attorney and CEO of Law Commentary. His legal background includes corporate and general business law, litigation, transactional matters, and law practice management. His litigation experience has included complex matters involving antitrust, insurance bad faith, and medical malpractice. On the transactional side, Lawrence has worked with buy-sell agreements, Regulation D disclosures, stock option plans, and business matters. Lawrence draws on his legal and business experience to help make court decisions, litigation, legislation, public policy, and other legal developments more accessible to the general public and to give readers clear context for understanding the law and how it affects businesses, consumers, and communities.

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First Settlements Issued by U.S. Government for Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

The U.S. government has commenced issuing settlement offers and payments for those affected by the contaminated water crisis at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This action comes over a year following the enactment of a federal law aimed at providing compensation to victims of this environmental health issue. During an... Read More »

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Forensic Accountant Uncovers Misuse of $9 Billion in FTX Customer Funds

In a recent trial involving FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, where a jury found him guilty of all counts last week, a forensic accountant has played a pivotal role in tracing the whereabouts of a staggering $9 billion in missing customer funds. Peter Easton, an accounting professor at the University of... Read More »

Medication bottles for mifepristone and misoprostol, commonly used in abortion procedures.

Kansas Judge Blocks Controversial Abortion Law Amid Legal Challenge

In a ruling on Monday, Judge K. Christopher Jayaram of the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas, issued a preliminary injunction against a state law that mandated healthcare providers to inform patients that medication abortion can be reversed and is linked to breast cancer. The injunction will remain in effect... Read More »

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Colorado Judge Denies Trump's Attempts to Dismiss 14th Amendment Lawsuit

In a series of rulings last Friday, October 20, Colorado District Judge Sarah Wallace rejected multiple motions by former President Donald Trump and the Colorado GOP to dismiss a lawsuit aimed at preventing him from appearing on the state's 2024 presidential ballot. The lawsuit invokes the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban"... Read More »

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Justice Clarence Thomas Recuses Himself from Jan. 6 Case Involving Former Clerk

On Monday, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently recused himself from a case related to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. John Eastman, a former legal adviser to then-President Donald Trump and a former law clerk to Justice Thomas, brought forth the case. This marks a significant... Read More »

A gavel alongside the words "AND," "&," and "OR," illustrating the legal debate over language interpretation in the Supreme Court case regarding the First Step Act.

The Supreme Court to Decide on the Interpretation of "And" in the First Step Act with Far-Reaching Implications on Sentencing

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case that may seem trivial at first glance but has significant implications for federal sentencing guidelines. The case revolves around the interpretation of the word "and" in the First Step Act, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill passed in... Read More »

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$63 Million Jury Verdict Sheds Light on Corporate Accountability and Regulatory Gaps

A Santa Barbara County jury awarded $63 million to Kevin Wright, a man who developed cancer after unknowingly purchasing, building, and living on contaminated land. This case was against Union Oil Company, a subsidiary of Chevron, and highlights the need for corporate accountability and regulatory oversight. According to JuryVerdictAlert.com, in... Read More »

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SEC Takes Action Against Celebrity-Endorsed NFT Series "Stoner Cats"

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) targeted a star-studded NFT project, "Stoner Cats," featuring the voices of Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Chris Rock, Jane Fonda, Seth MacFarlane, and other Hollywood celebrities. On Wednesday, September 13, the federal agency charged the creators of the animated series for conducting an unregistered... Read More »

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Should Undocumented Immigration Status Keep Someone from Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in California?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, filing a claim against the negligent driver with his or her insurance company can be an intimidating process. Insurance company adjustors and lawyers can manipulate you into making inconsistent or damaging statements that hurt your case. They can also seriously undervalue your... Read More »

A yellow hard hat placed next to rolled blueprints, with a man in a suit looking at a tablet in the background.

Honeywell Hard Hats Fall Flat

Company Initiates Recall of Certain Products Due to Safety Concerns The United States Consumer Products Safety Commission is reporting a recall by Honeywell of certain hard hat models. This is a firm-initiated voluntary recall instituted under the CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. The products subject to the April 24 CPSC... Read More »