Lawsuits & Litigation
What to Do When Insurance Offers a Low Settlement for Locked-In Syndrome
Trying to handle a complex medical negligence claim on your own puts your family’s financial security and your relative’s health at serious risk.
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Lawsuits & Litigation
What Not to Say to Insurance Adjusters After an Accident in Vancouver, WA
Keeping your initial responses limited and factual protects your claim without being uncooperative.
Business
Embedded AI Will Outperform Standalone Legal AI Tools, Here’s Why
When AI becomes an invisible engine running quietly beneath a unified platform, it becomes the very infrastructure that powers your firm’s growth.
Business
Why Online Sellers Are Facing a Surge in IP Lawsuits
How courts, marketplaces and lawmakers ultimately balance enforcement with due process protections will likely shape the future of e-commerce litigation for years to come.
Lawsuits & Litigation
How Employment Lawyers in New Jersey Handle Workplace Discrimination
Employment discrimination cases operate on strict timelines. Evidence fades, witnesses move on, and the ability to reconstruct events diminishes with time.
CDC Tracks Cyclosporiasis Cases Across States
Health officials monitor rising parasite infections while source investigations continue.
Sara E. Teller
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Trans Athletes Drop Lawsuit Against New Hampshire Sports Ban
The New Hampshire law requires students in grades 5 through 12 to participate in sports and compete on teams on the basis of the biological sex indicated on their birth certificates. It applies to students at all public schools, as well as any private school that competes against public school.
Ryan J. Farrick
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Class Action Targets Costco’s “Orgainic” Protein Powder
“Costco,” attorneys say, “failed to perform or require any heavy metal testing, or to disclose the presence of heavy metals.”
Ryan J. Farrick
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Former Mayo Clinic Exec Files Lawsuit Alleging “Reckless” AI Use
Over the next year, Eto flagged multiple other instances in which her superiors appeared to bypass review processes for efficiency’s sake. Eto eventually complained that the developers of MAYA, the clinic’s A.I.-powered digital assistant, had engaged in deceptive practices, allegedly misrepresenting patient outcomes and deleting unfavorable data from the hospital’s systems.
Ryan J. Farrick
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Study Links Coffee to Better Health
Researchers identify coffee compounds linked to healthier cells and reduced damage processes.
Sara E. Teller
Lawsuits & Litigation
Why Hiring a Detroit Truck Accident Attorney Early Protects Your Claim
Michigan gives you three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. That sounds like plenty of time until you factor in how long a thorough investigation actually takes.
Business
Shumaker’s Longstanding Commitment to Leadership Florida Continues Through New Leadership Roles and Recognitions
“Leadership Florida has a unique ability to bring together leaders from across industries, regions, and perspectives to address the opportunities and challenges facing our state,” said Ronald A. Christaldi, Immediate Past Chair of Leadership Florida, Shumaker Partner, and President/CEO of Shumaker Advisors Florida.
Business
Shumaker Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
Widely regarded as one of the legal profession’s most respected and rigorous ranking publications, Chambers USA highlights attorneys and firms that demonstrate exceptional legal talent, strategic counsel, and an unwavering commitment to client success.
Lawsuits & Litigation
What Factors Affect the Average Bicycle Accident Settlement Amount?
Before accepting a bicycle accident settlement, an injured cyclist should understand what the offer includes, what it excludes, and whether it accounts for the full impact of the crash.
News & Politics
Wayne Pacelle Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman for Omitting Repeal of Prop 12, Question 3 from Draft Farm Bill
Lawmakers don’t want to displace American family farmers and allow China’s Smithfield Foods to expand its already massive footprint in the pork industry.
Business
Filevine Disrupts Legal Research Duopoly with AI Built to Verify Exact Legal Passages, Not Just Cases
Legal professionals highlight the exact rule they plan to rely on in their argument, and Filevine’s tool returns a structured memo detailing how later courts have treated that specific proposition.
Business
New York Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney Joins Wilson Elser as Partner
“On behalf of Wilson Elser, I am pleased to welcome Sean back to the firm,” said Lori Semlies, cochair of the firm’s Medical Malpractice & Health Care Practice.
Business
Total Legal Spend by Company Revenue Hits Six-Year Low in 2026
New findings included in legal benchmarking report released by the Association of Corporate Counsel and Major, Lindsey, & Africa.
Business
Shumaker Named a 2026 Bloomberg Law Leading Law Firm
The honor highlights Shumaker’s continued success in a highly competitive legal market.
Crimes
Contractor Charged with $188K in Bank Fraud Scheme Using Fabricated Lien Waivers
Turner allegedly used the money for personal expenses, including gambling. In total, he is accused of stealing $188,000 through the submission of nine fraudulent lien waivers.
Business
Charlotte Attorney Reappointed to Lead Global Network of Independent Law Firms
Global Advocaten is a premier international network of leading law firms dedicated to providing high-quality legal counsel across the globe. The Chambers-ranked network is in over 70 cities on 4 continents, with 3000+ lawyers speaking 40 languages.
Mental Health
Creatine Study Shows Mixed Results for Depression
Research found creatine produced inconsistent results for treating depression symptoms overall.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Block to Pay $45m to Settle Cash App Fraud Allegations
Block said in a statement that the settlement “resolves a previously disclosed legacy matter that primarily relates to historical aspects of our business.” The company noted that Cash App has since made significant investments in consumer protection, service, and compliance.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Lawsuit Accuses Country Club of Covering Up Toddler’s TBI
“When they saw the video, they were shocked by the severity of the fall C.K. experienced, as well as the fact that the Bay Club tried to cover up the true nature of the incident,” the lawsuit alleges.
Verdicts & Settlements
Settlement with Leading Airport Transportation Shuttle Company to Improve Access for Wheelchair Users
Under the class settlement, SuperShuttle has committed to significant changes that will ensure customers who require a WAV will have access to its services with the same convenience and at the same cost as customers who do not require a WAV.
