Announcing the HKM Employment Attorneys Scholarship 2026

Building on the success of 2025, the 2026 program has expanded to reach students near all 39 HKM office locations nationwide.

Washington’s Independent Contractor Rules Don’t Shield Carriers from Crash Claims

Carriers that assume the independent contractor agreement will carry the argument are usually surprised by the record that gets subpoenaed. The contract is one document among dozens, and it’s rarely the persuasive one.

Douglas A. Cherry and Mindi M. Richter Selected as Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE Intellectual Property Attorneys

Together, Doug and Mindi bring decades of experience helping businesses, entrepreneurs, public entities, and nonprofit organizations navigate complex IP matters.

Sandy Murman Continues Commitment to Tampa Bay with Appointment to USF College of Nursing Council of Advisors

Sandy also works with children in foster care through the Children’s Home Network and serves as a Guardian ad Litem.

Deaf Incarcerated Individual Challenges Illinois Prisons’ Systemic Exclusion from Expansive Telephone Access Program

“I have six kids, four grandkids, and one of my sons is in the military. I cherish and love my family so much,” said Mr. Valenzuela. “I just want to tell them happy birthday and I am so grieved when I can’t call because I don’t want them to think I forgot.”

Columbus Man Receives 27-Year Federal Sentence for Sexually Exploiting Child in His Care

A forensic examination of Case’s cell phone revealed more than 600 images and videos depicting prepubescent children engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

U.S. Legal Support Expands Trial Services Through TrialQuest with Integrated Trial Logistics, Technology and On-Site Support

Expanded capabilities give legal teams a single partner to manage the technology, logistics and behind-the-scenes demands of trial, keeping attorneys focused on the case.

Shari S. Laskowitz Has Been Appointed Co-Chair of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Landlord & Tenant Practice

“I am honored to step into this role at such an exciting time for the Landlord & Tenant practice,” said Shari S. Laskowitz.

Protecting What Matters Most: Jacob Leffler and Matt Smith Earn CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Certification

“Jake and Matt’s achievement reflects their commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and strengthening the skills that help safeguard Shumaker’s systems, data, and operations,” said Steven Panikowski, Director of IT Operations at Shumaker.

Shumaker Lawyers Selected for South Carolina Legal Elite

The selection process involves a rigorous evaluation of legal skills, accomplishments, and contributions to the legal community.

Class Settlement Approved to Increase Availability of Hand Control Equipped Rental Vehicles to Hertz Customers

“My hope is that this settlement is the first step to unblocking access so that renting a car can even be considered an option for me.” ~ Plaintiff Carina Ho

Illinois Man Receives 33 Year Sentence for Burger King Armed Robbery that Sparked Multi-County Vehicle Chase

When employees were later asked to confirm Love’s identity as the robber, Love threatened the victims while standing beside an officer, stating, “You better not say anything, I’ll f*****g kill you.” Despite his repeated threats, both victims testified at trial and spoke bravely about their experience.

Justice Department Sues 3 States and D.C. Over Immigrant College Tuition Rates

Not all of the states named as defendants have indicated how they will respond; however, both Arkansas and Utah have signaled that they may be willing to cooperate with the administration.

Florida Judge Poised to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Trump Presidential Library

In the meantime, the judge found that the “Presidential and Eleventh Amendment immunity defenses” raised by the Justice Department, representing Trump and his library foundation, must be resolved before any headway can be made toward discovery.

Can Your Smart Home Testify Against You?

There is a difference between recording footage of your front yard and collecting information about activities occurring inside your home. Smart devices may reveal incredibly personal aspects of someone’s lifestyle, routines and behaviour.

Hanna M. Lindsay Appointed to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Sarasota Advisory Board

“My experience with Teen Court showed me early on how meaningful mentorship, accountability and encouragement can be in a young person’s life.” ~ Hanna Lindsay

The Pressure to Look Fine After an Injury

Injuries are not always outwardly visible. Back pain, joint injuries, headaches, numbness, reduced mobility, and other symptoms may affect what you can do without being obvious to the people around you.

Dallas Truck Accident Lawyer: What to Do After a Collision with an 18-Wheeler

The single most common mistake after a truck collision is waiting. People wait to see if the pain resolves. They wait for the insurer to do the right thing. They wait because hiring a lawyer feels like an escalation.

Weekend Nights Bring a Predictable Spike in Odessa Car Crashes

Odessa’s oilfield economy runs on cash and long stretches away from home, and weekends bring a predictable surge of workers off shift with money to spend and not much else to do in a city that doesn’t offer a lot beyond bars, restaurants, and late night drives back to a hotel.

Insurance Pitfalls Spanish Speaking Drivers Should Watch For

None of these pitfalls are unique to any one language, but they hit Spanish speaking drivers with an added layer of friction.