Why a Specialized Estate Planning Attorney Matters for Families Dealing with Substance Use

When substance use is part of the family dynamic, thoughtful and customized planning is not simply advisable, it is essential for preserving both stability and generational wealth.

How AI Search Is Changing the Way People Find Lawyers

The rules change constantly and anyone selling “AI optimization” as a guaranteed service is making promises the data doesn’t support.

A Texas Divorce Attorney’s Thoughts on Love and Marriage

It may surprise you to know that divorce attorneys spend a considerable amount of time pondering how couples can save their marriages – and they have a keen perspective on the matter.

Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law: Myth vs. Reality

Claims of lawful self-defense still require proof that a threat was immediate and serious enough to justify the force used.

Shumaker Expands Technology and Litigation Bench with Addition of Mark Lehman

Mark brings a dynamic and forward-looking practice that spans civil litigation, information technology (IT) disputes, and complex commercial disputes, along with a broad range of general IT matters.

How to Protect Yourself Legally When Another Driver Aggressively Blames You in a Car Crash

When someone starts blaming, you need a neutral third party. That’s where law enforcement comes in. A police report adds structure to the chaos. It creates a clear account of what happened.

Generative AI Expands Cancer Research Possibilities

AI tools may improve cancer understanding and patient care outcomes.

Auto Parts Company Penalized for Hazardous Waste Storage

Company and manager penalized for unsafe hazardous waste storage practices.

Federal Court Dismisses Voter Data Lawsuit Against Rhode Island

“Voter list maintenance is a responsibility entrusted to the states,” the attorney general said, “and I remain confident in the steps we take here in Rhode Island to keep our list as accurate as possible.”

Supreme Court Lets Oil Companies Move Climate Litigation to Federal Court

“As the Court recognized, the plaintiffs’ claims are related to activities that Chevron and other energy companies performed under federal supervision during World War II,” a Chevron spokesperson said. “Those claims are flawed as a matter of both state law and federal law, and Chevron looks forward to litigating these cases in federal court, where they belong.”

Wisconsin Republicans Asks Court to Scrap School Funding Lawsuit

Mandell also said that the lawsuit challenges discrepancies in funding but does not seek to do away with the state’s private voucher program. Instead, his clients simply want to ensure that public schools receive the funding that they deserve.

Cooley Law School Innocence Project Secures Release of Dell Crawford

Dell Crawford was released on March 24 after serving 17 years in prison.

Smokeball and Thomson Reuters Partner to Create the Premier Legal Technology Ecosystem

The partnership connects the business and practice of law for small to mid-size law firms, by bringing together Smokeball’s practice management platform and Thomson Reuters CoCounsel Legal.

2026 State of the Corporate Law Department Report: GCs Align Strategy to Corporate Imperatives, but C-Suites Want More

Corporate legal departments have embraced value, AI, and data-driven strategies to better align with their organizations’ overall business goals, but a new report reveals a disconnect: C-Suite leaders want clearer proof of legal’s impact on business success.

Strategies a Good Personal Injury Attorney Adopts

Nobody should have to pay because someone else was careless on the road, whether it was a manufacturer, employer, or property owner.

Armed Felon Convicted of Carmel CVS Robbery; Accomplice Sentenced to Nine Years

Hamilton’s criminal history includes felony convictions for carrying a handgun without a license and synthetic identity deception, which prohibits him from legally possessing a firearm.

The Burden of Proof: Dismantling the Myth of the “Clumsy” Plaintiff

Calling an injured person clumsy can be an effective way to deflect attention from a dangerous property condition.

Domestic, Foreign Suspects Charged in Tax Fraud Scheme

Two men charged in massive IRS identity theft fraud case.

Minnesota Jury Convicts Teen in Machine Gun Case

Teen convicted after modified firearm found during Minnesota traffic stop.

Nebraska Prison Reverses Ban on Certain Native American Religious Practices

“It should not have taken a lawsuit to reach this outcome,” said Carter Matt, a staff attorney with the ACLU of Nebraska. “The government clearly overstepped by barring dozens of people form participating in traditional religious practices. Officials did not relent when our clients advocated for themselves through the grievance process.”