When Does a Fight Become a Felony? Understanding Colorado’s Assault Laws
Anyone facing an assault charge, at any degree, should understand what’s actually being alleged and how the law defines it before deciding how to respond.
Understanding Insurance Disputes After Car Accidents in South Carolina
Insurance disputes following car accidents are often more complex than they initially appear.
Shumaker Partner Christina Davidson Trimmer Named to World Intellectual Property Review’s Influential Women in Intellectual Property 2026
“Christina’s recognition by WIPR is a well-deserved acknowledgment of her exceptional work, client-focused approach, and leadership within Shumaker’s Intellectual Property team,” said Patrick Horne, Shumaker Partner and Intellectual Property National Service Line Leader.
Alec B. Poland Joins Shumaker as an Associate in Corporate, Tax & Transactions Service Line
“Alec’s thoughtful, efficient style and foundation in corporate and transactional law make him a welcome addition to our team and will serve clients well as he supports a wide range of business and transactional matters,” said Jack Santaniello, Shumaker Partner and Corporate, Tax & Transactions Service Line Lead.
Monitor Reports on Chicago’s Compliance with Accessible Pedestrian Signal Court Order Outlining Successes and Areas of Concern
“We are encouraged by the City’s early progress and grateful for the Independent Monitor’s careful, transparent assessment,” said Rachel M. Weisberg, Directing Attorney at Disability Rights Advocates.
Plant-Based Eating Linked to Better Heart Health
Plant-based eating pattern linked with lower heart disease risk among older women.
Sara E. TellerWhy Forming an LLC Won’t Protect Your Personal Assets in California
The common thread is timing. Nearly every meaningful protection has to be in place before a creditor appears.
StaffShumaker Attorney Michael J. Class Named 2026 Greater Akron Chamber 30 for the Future Honoree
Dedicated to helping others in the study of law, Michael serves as a consultant for The Ohio State University mock trial team and as an Assistant Coach of the Jackson High School Mock Trial team.
Press ReleaseValid8 Financial Earns FedRAMP In Process Designation for GovCloud Offering
Now listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection sponsorship advances Valid8’s path toward full FedRAMP authorization in 2027.
Press Release12 Things You Should Know About Furniture Financing Before Signing an Agreement
Furniture financing has become a normal part of modern retail. When used responsibly, it can help consumers access quality furniture without facing a large upfront expense.
StaffThree Indianapolis Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for String of Armed Robberies
“These defendants used firearms and violence to terrorize innocent people for their own personal gain.” ~ FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Timothy J. O’Malley
Westfield Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Elderly Victim of More Than $500,000
The financial impact on the victim was severe. The victim took out personal loans, worked as a food delivery driver, obtained a second mortgage on her home, and borrowed money from a friend to pay the fraudulent bills.
Seven Factors That Determine How Much to Expect From a Car Accident Settlement
An experienced lawyer understands how insurers calculate settlement amounts, can spot when an offer is too low, and knows when to negotiate more or take legal steps.
Coffey Modica Expands Transportation Practice Group with 3 Partners & an Associate
Litigator David Aronowitz Joins to Lead Transportation Practice
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Launches Office of AI and Innovation with the Appointment of John Keary as Director
Next Step in the Firm’s 25-Year Evolution
What Every Family Should Know Before Working with an Immigration Adoption Lawyer
International adoption is a process where the details matter enormously and where the consequences of missteps are measured in months of delay or, in serious cases, the failure of an adoption to complete.
Rapamycin Reverses Autism-Like Brain Changes
Experimental drug briefly improved autism-like brain function and behaviors in adult mice.
Study Questions Teen Opioid Prescription Concerns
Fewer teen opioid prescriptions coincided with increasing opioid-related harms over time.
Four Men Admit Minnesota Medicaid Fraud
Four defendants admitted fraudulent Medicaid billing and creating fake records using artificial intelligence.
Gut Bacteria Byproduct Tied to Arrhythmia Risk
Gut bacteria compound linked with greater likelihood of developing irregular heart rhythms.
Venezuelan Men Sue Aviation Companies That Flew Them to Notorious CECOT Prison
“Despite knowing that El Salvador’s Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (‘CECOT’) mega-prison was a notorious blacksite, from which no detainee had ever left alive, Defendants went to great lengths to transport Plaintiffs and Class Members there, in concert with the US government, in flagrant violation of U.S. and international law,” the lawsuit alleges.
Warner Bros. Sues Amazon for Poaching Top-Level Employees
Attorneys for Warner Bros. Discovery claim that “Amazon has chosen to ride on the coattails of other well-established Hollywood mainstays such as Plaintiffs” by poaching their employees “rather than buid[ing] its entertainment-production workforce from the ground up.”
Lawsuit: Tennessee Grandma Arrested on Years-Old Misdemeanor Charge for Reality TV Show
“They were so ugly to me,” Dillon said. “It was so obvious that it was just for fame. It wasn’t for justice. They came in on my neighborhood like I had killed someone.”
Biden Will No Longer Oppose Release of Recorded Ghostwriter Conversations
“What you’re going to hear on the tapes […] is the state of Joe Biden years before he ran for president, when a special prosecutor said he has memory issues,” said Jeffrey Clark, vice president for litigation at the Oversight Project, one of the firms pressing for access to the tapes.
Super Lawyers Recognizes Eight McKeen & Associates Attorneys; Names McKeen to Top 10 and Top 5 Lists
Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys from more than 70 practice areas through a patented selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations by a highly credentialed panel of attorneys.

