Dynasty Trusts vs. Traditional Trusts: What’s the Difference?

The clearest difference between dynasty trusts and more traditional trusts comes down to the length of the plan.

U.S. Legal Support Earns First Place and Three Hall of Fame Awards in New York Law Journal’s Best of 2026 Awards

New York legal community recognizes U.S. Legal Support for excellence across court reporting, deposition services, record retrieval and foreign language translation.

New 8am Data Finds Hourly Billing Outpaces Flat Fees 4-to-1 Among SMB Law Firms

The 8am SMB Law Billing and Payments Report reveals law firms are getting paid more reliably, but billing growth isn’t coming from higher rates.

Coffey Modica Launches Military Veterans Disability Benefits Practice Group

Led by former members of the U.S. Armed Forces & U.S. Senate Appointee to the Military Academy Selection Committee for Annapolis, West Point & U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Modern Car Haulage: Navigating Carrier Liability and Consumer Expectations

Auto haulage has also become a complex problem as modern vehicles are larger, heavier, and packed with sensitive electronics that are vulnerable during transit and if damaged, more expensive.

Shumaker Strengthens Labor and Employment Capabilities with Addition of Marisa S. Agganis

Employment attorney helps clients address workplace concerns proactively and navigate disputes.

Informed Consent for Cosmetic Injectables: What Patients Are Owed Before Treatment

Good informed consent protects providers as much as patients.

Hurricane Season and Your Car: The Legal and Insurance Rules Flood-Prone Drivers Overlook

Flooded cars that get dried out and resold have long been a consumer protection problem, and CARFAX has warned that they’re prime targets for title washing, where a branded title moves through a state with looser rules until it comes out clean.

The Hidden Price Tag of Police Misconduct: What Settlements Cost Taxpayers

Every dollar spent preparing supervisors to recognize and correct problem behavior is a dollar that won’t have to be paid out later, with interest, to the people that behavior harmed.

DOJ Challenges Glendale’s Concealed Carry Permit Fees

The dispute focuses on whether local permitting practices improperly burden residents.

Washington Judge Orders Albertsons to Pay $900 Million

A major court ruling assigns Albertsons financial responsibility for widespread addiction.

Cali Laboratory Settles Federal Marketer Kickback Allegations

Federal agreement resolves claims over referral commissions paid by California laboratory.

Virginia, D.C. Take Trump Administration to Court Over Memorial Arch Plans

Virginia and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits challenging the legality of President Donald Trump’s planned memorial arch.

Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Harvard

“Harvard has failed to disclose the data we need to ensure that its admissions are free of discrimination,” then-U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in February.

Judge Refuses to Dismiss McDonald’s McRib Lawsuit

The company’s portrayal of the McRib, lawyers say, was “deliberately crafted to resemble a rack of pork ribs,” even though the sandwich itself doesn’t contain any rib meat. Instead, the sandwich is largely comprised of lower-grade pork products.

Obesity Medications May Support Long-Term Brain Health

Researchers are investigating whether popular weight-loss medications could help preserve memory and thinking skills.

Arkansas Sues Kalshi, VGW for Allegedly Running Illegal Gambling Operations

Griffin emphasized that Kalshi lets users as young as 18 participate in its so-called prediction market, despite Arkansas law prohibiting most persons under the age of 21 from participating in conventional and regulated gambling activities.

Judge Rejects Justice Department Request to Delay Alaska Senate Confirmation

“The United States provides no workable plan as to how it proposes to segregate ballots cast for Daniel J. Sullivan on Election Day and then conduct a court-ordered unspecified ‘investigation’ of those ballots in a manner that would preserve voter secrecy,” Gleason wrote.

Michigan Nonprofit Backs Lawsuit Against Proposal 2

The Mackinac Center for Public Policiy is being represented in its lawsuit by the Institute for Free Speech, a nonpartisan organization known for advocating against campaign-finance regulations. In a press release, the Institute said that Proposal 2 is overly broad and, critically, appears not to offer any exemption for media outlets.

What Michigan Drivers Must Absolutely Know About Their No-Fault Benefits After a Serious Crash

Knowing what benefits you have following a serious car accident is key to ensuring you get enough money to cover all of your expenses.