Car Insurance Companies Often Keep Secrets

The best rule of thumb is to never accept a settlement offer until after you have reviewed it with a skilled personal injury attorney.

How to Legally Interpret a Home Insurance Policy

You do not need to read every word of your policy. Nobody does that. But you need to know where to find the important parts.

Shumaker Advisors’ Executive Vice Presidents Sandy Murman and Les Miller Named 2026 STAR Honorees by the Children’s Network of Hillsborough

The STAR Honoree recognition celebrates leaders whose dedication and service have made a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families throughout the region.

Shumaker Bolsters its Real Estate, Construction & Development Service Line with the Addition of Anna E. Rowland

She is known for her practical, client-focused approach and her ability to guide clients through complex transactions with clarity and efficiency.

G.P. Diminich Recognized on 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers List for Tax Law

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding lawyers across the state through a rigorous selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations.

WHO Warns About Spike in Nicotine Pouch Use

Health officials warn nicotine pouches are rapidly spreading among young people.

Connecticut Passes Legislations to End Medical Copays in Prisons and Cancel Related Debt

“Denying people medical care because they can’t afford a copay is not simply a corrections policy, it’s a decision that contributes to our public health crisis behind prison walls,” said Senator Gary Winfield.

FisherBroyles Enters Nashville Market with Addition of Corporate Attorney Stacey Garrett Koju

Partner Ken Cutshaw to Join Koju in Nashville Office.

Shumaker Partner Peter Silverman Helps Launch New Nationwide Early Dispute Resolution Process

American Arbitration Association’s nationwide rollout introduces risk-analysis approach that slashes the cost and time of resolving disputes—reshaping the traditional law firm litigation mode.

Online Legal India Appoints Ex-Indian Cricket Captain Sourav Ganguly as Brand Ambassador

This collaboration is set to encourage wider adoption of digital processes, making business operations simpler, more transparent, and accessible for businesses at every stage.

Officials Warn About Dangerous Synthetic Opioid

Synthetic opioid disguised as prescription pills raises overdose concerns across states.

Florida Residents Sue to Stop Land Sale for Trump Presidential Library

The lawsuit argues that the transfer, if completed, would violate the emoluments clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits the president from receiving financial benefits other than a public salary.

Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI, Claims Chabots Posed as Licensed Medical Professionals

In one incident, a state investigator recalled creating a Character.AI account and engaging in conversation with a chatbot named “Emilie.” Over the course of their conversations, Emilie described herself as a psychologist who had attended medical school at Imperial College in London.

Justice Department Sues New Mexico, Claims Local Officials “Unlawfully” Obstructing ICE

The lawsuit also takes issue with Albuquerque’s Safer Community Places Ordinance. Among other things, the ordinance’s provisions prohibit ICE from conducting immigration-enforcement operations on city property. It also requires businesses to take certain steps to make it harder for ICE to enter employees-only areas.

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Corporate Collusion Lawsuit Against State Farm

“This is very good news for our people, for our plaintiffs, because we’re going to be able to go ahead now with our antitrust claims in both cases,” said Bob Ruyak, an attorney for the homeowners.

Detained Immigrants Over Biometrics Policy Allegedly Designed to Ensure Deportation

“Require biometrics, refuse to collect them, then punish people for the gap you created,” Michelle Mendez of the National Immigration Projectsaid. “That’s not administration; that’s a trap. A deliberately broken process they’re now citing as proof that people eligible for benefits and protections deserve to be deported. We’re asking the court to see this scheme for exactly what it is.”

Immigrant Doctors from “High-Risk” Countries Win Exception for Green Cards, Visas

Earlier this year, the federal government said that it would no longer process immigration applications submitted by citizens of at least 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Russia, and Rwanda. Immigrants from some countries on the list—Iran, Iraq, and Libya, among others—face additional restrictions.

Standards of Care in Ophthalmology: What Legal Professionals Should Know

Approaching ophthalmic malpractice cases with an informed understanding of how standards of care function helps ensure that legal decisions are grounded in sound medical science rather than assumptions shaped by outcome alone.

Michigan Tracks Opioid Settlement Spending

Michigan increases transparency by releasing public reports on how opioid settlement funding is being used.

New 8am™ Platform Enhancements Bring Faster Payments and Greater Financial Control to Professional Service Firms

Together, these capabilities provide firms with a connected and reliable way to manage revenue throughout the full payment lifecycle from settlement to reconciliation.