Call for Submissions for Volume 4 Issue 1 by Legal Research & Analysis

Legal Research & Analysis is a multidimensional legal research journal, seeking scholarly work on any topic of theoretical, interdisciplinary, comparative, and other conceptually oriented inquiries into law and law reforms.

Call for Submissions for Volume 4 Issue 1 by Trends in Intellectual Property Research

Trends in Intellectual Property Research welcomes contributions from all branches of IP law and competition law, if the work is relevant, up to date and original. 

House Advances Revised Malpractice Damage Caps

Lawmakers debate malpractice limits as session deadline nears in New Mexico.

What are Examples of Marital Misconduct in Texas?

Allegations involving infidelity, adultery, abuse, cruelty, abandonment, deception, financial misconduct, or dissipation of marital assets often lead to disputes over property division and financial support. 

Pierson Ferdinand Opens 2026 with Six New Partners

Latest arrivals demonstrate PierFerd’s continued momentum two years post-launch.

McKeen & Associates Welcomes Four New Attorneys

“Each of these attorneys shares our mission of holding the negligent accountable and giving a voice to those who have been harmed,” says Brian McKeen, founder and managing partner.

FisherBroyles’ Growth Trajectory Continues with Additions of Jiangang Ou and Ying Chen

New partners strengthen litigation, corporate and cross-border capabilities.

Shumaker Advisors Expands D.C. Team with Jodie Moxley-Ramos, Bringing Deep Aviation, Defense, and Advanced Technology Expertise 

Jodie advises organizations on navigating Congress, the Administration, and complex policy landscapes. She is widely recognized for her credibility on Capitol Hill and her ability to translate highly technical issues into effective political strategy.

Shumaker Advances Literacy Efforts with Little Libraries for Sarasota Nonprofits

As Shumaker’s centennial celebration comes to a close, the firm is committed to continuing its Make a Difference through Literacy Initiative, helping to promote the transformative power of literacy in all the communities it serves. 

Colorado Sues After Trump Admin. Cuts $600 Million from Democrat-led States

“There’s no legal basis for this money to be withheld,” Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said. “It’s harmful, it threatens our health. And that’s why we’re going to court really quickly to make sure that we’re getting these funds and this administration has to follow the law.”

Judge Won’t Let BBC Stay Discovery in Trump Defamation Lawsuit

“As we have made clear previously, we will be defending this case,” the BBC said in a statement. “We are not going to make further legal comment on ongoing legal proceedings.”

D.C. Attorney General Files Lawsuit Accusing Alleged “Slumlord Empire” of RICO Violations

“Instead of fixing up the properties, the Razjooyans use the loan proceeds to enrich themselves, pay off loans from previously purchased buildings, and buy new properties to perpetuate the scheme. The buildings then fall into disrepair, forcing hundreds of the District’s most vulnerable tenants to live in horrific conditions, including rodent and insect infestations, gas leaks, electrical hazards, mountains of trash, mold, and flooding.”

California Car Accident Liability Is Becoming More Complex

This evolution reflects a legal system responding to modern transportation realities, one where accountability extends across individuals, corporations, insurers, and public institutions alike.

Why Arizona Car Accident Cases Often Turn on Evidence and Fault Allocation

Understanding these dynamics provides valuable insight into why Arizona car accident cases often require careful legal evaluation rather than quick resolution.

Why Would an Annulment be Denied in Texas?

When a judge determines that an annulment cannot be granted, divorce often becomes the appropriate legal solution.

VICTORY: Black and Latino Homeowners Targeted by Emigrant Bank’s Predatory Lending Prevail at US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to grant certiorari on Emigrant’s appeal, ending a more than decade-long effort by Emigrant to escape accountability for predatory loans targeting homeowners of color. Homeowners will now receive $722,000 (plus post-judgment interest) in compensatory damages previously awarded at trial by a jury in the Eastern District of New York.

The Changing C-Suite: CLOs Grow In Strategic Leadership as AI and Global Uncertainty Influence Corporate Decision-Making

The 2026 Chief Legal Officer Survey from ACC and FTI Consulting examines how artificial intelligence, geopolitical uncertainty and resource constraints are redefining executive leadership.

Medicaid Work Rules May Burden Older Adults

New Medicaid work rules risk coverage losses for many older adults.

DOJ Settlement Targets Predatory Land Sales

Federal settlement forces land developer reforms after widespread lending and housing abuses.

Landmark Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Moves to Trial

The case has been repeatedly compared to early litigation against the tobacco industry, which also tried to minimize liability by downplaying the dangers of its product and offloading risk-assessment to consumers.   

ACLU Files Lawsuit, Claims U.S. Citizens Held in “Inhumane Conditions” After Idaho ICE Raid

“Our plaintiffs were treated as less than human because ICE and their willing partners think they can disregard fundamental rights if it gets them immigration arrests,” said Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, the ACLU’s deputy director of policing.

Texas Sues Snapchat for Making “Addictive” Social Media Platform

The lawsuit notes that Snapchat bases its 12+ and “T for Teen” ratings on “infrequent” possible exposure to crude humor, substance abuse, and mature or suggestive themes. Paxton’s office contends that objectionable content is anything but infrequent—and is, if anything, often an unavoidable part of using the application.