Court Ordered Mental Health Evaluations Explained, What to Expect and How To Navigate the Process

With the right evaluator and a clear understanding of the process, most people find the experience far more routine than they expected.

Shumaker Attorneys Louis E. Tosi and Reed Hauptman Appointed to Newly Formed Italian Football League’s Board of Directors 

Together, Lou and Reed played instrumental roles in helping establish IFL Srl’s presence as a vehicle to bring American football to Italy and develop its governance structure.

Shumaker’s Steven M. Berman Co-Chairs the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar 

The seminar is an educational program focusing on trending topics and challenges in bankruptcy law while also honoring the lifetime of service and achievements of the late Bankruptcy Judge Paskay.

The Race to Patent AI: Miami-Based Togal.AI Announces Five AI Patents Won 

From Congress to inventor, former South Florida U.S. Rep. aims to protect his company’s AI technology. 

Understanding Assisted Living Facility Accountability: A Guide for South Carolina Families

If something feels wrong, trust that instinct. Document what you see, ask the questions a facility may not want to answer, and explore every avenue available to protect the person who matters most.

Utah Law Firm Files $56M Claim Against U.S. Over Alleged Wrongful ICE Detention and Deportation

Mr. McConkie said, “The Trump Administration knowingly and unlawfully locked up an innocent person for four months in a concentration camp-like prison where he suffered torture, shooting, beatings and solitary confinement.” 

How Long Does It Take to Settle Wrongful Death Claims in Florida?

Early legal representation also means earlier evidence preservation, stronger case preparation, and more leverage at the negotiating table.

Lawsuit Filed in Fatal “No Kings Protest” Shooting at June 14 Salt Lake City Rally

Complaint filed on behalf of widow of Afa Ah Loo alleges negligence by event organizers.

Sean Schrader Selected for Florida Economic Development Council’s Emerge Program

“I’m honored to be selected for the FEDC Emerge program and look forward to strengthening my understanding of Florida’s economic development landscape while building meaningful connections across the state,” Sean said.

Average Age of Mass Shooters in the U.S. (Updated 2026)

There is no apparent direct link between the number of victims and the perpetrator’s age.

Bread & Pizza Recalled Over Metal Risk

Consumers urged to discard certain packaged foods due to contamination risk.

Cream Cheese Recall Issued Over Undeclared Nuts

Labeling error prompts recall due to hidden nut allergy risk.

Former Army Civilian Receives Prison Sentence

Army civilian sentenced after investigation into overseas child abuse crimes.

Lawsuit Claims Colorado Ski Resorts Act As Monopoly

“Vail Resorts and Alterra and their respective Mega Passes have fundamentally changed skiing and snowboarding in North America, to the detriment of Plaintiffs and members of the Class. In short, Defendants’ schemes have made snow sports prohibitively expensive,” the lawsuit says.

Washington State Sues Sportsbook Kalshi for Allegedly Breaking Online Gambling Law

“Kalshi wants people betting on almost everything possible in life,” Brown said in a press release. “For Kalshi, every event, every tragedy is nothing more than a potential way for Americans to risk their fortunes.”

California Lawsuit Challenges Radical Overhaul of EPA Rules

“Donald Trump is breaking the laws that protect Americans from climate pollution — all to enrich his Big Oil and his wealthy polluting allies. Workers, families, and communities would pay the price, left choking on dirty air. No one is above the law in this country. Not even the president. We’ll fight this lawlessness in court,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

Detroit-area School Settles After Student “Humiliated” for Refusing to Stand for Pledge

“It was terrifying at times, scary to face a teacher and overwhelming with the attention that came with the publicity. But it taught me the importance of speaking up for what I believe is right,” Danielle said in a statement released by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Arab American Civil Rights League.

Pro-Palestinian Activist Claims She Was Targeted By Foiled Firebombing After Filing Lawsuit

“For months, Zionist organizations like Betar […] have encouraged violence against my family and me,” the plaintiff said in a statement, adding that she “will not stop speaking up for the people of Palestine.”

BBC Asks Federal Court to Dismiss Trump’s $10b Libel Lawsuit

Aside from venue- and jurisdiction-related concerns, the BBC said that, by the time the documentary was released in October 2024, Trump had received so much negative publicity with respect to his actions on January 6 that a brief sequence in a documentary was unlikely to cause the president any more reputational harm than he has already suffered.

Judge: Minnesota Schools Can Continue Offering In-State Tuition to Undocumented Immigrants

“Today, we defeated another one of Donald Trump’s efforts to misconstrue federal law to force Minnesota to abandon duly passed state laws and become a colder, less caring state,” state Attorney General Keith Ellison wrote.