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.
Monthly Opioid Treatment Prescriptions Rise
Monthly buprenorphine injections for OUD has increased sharply, with access varying nationwide.
Sara E. Teller
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Meta Appeals Verdict in Landmark Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
“We respectfully disagree with the verdict and will appeal,” Meta said in its March statement. “Teen mental health is profoundly complex and cannot be linked to a single app.”
Ryan J. Farrick
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Apple Lawsuit Accuses OpenAI of Stealing Company Secrets
“This much is clear, however; at every level, from members of its Technical Staff to its Chief Hardware Officer, and in coordination with business partners, OpenAI has been stealing Apple’s trade secrets and confidential information,” the lawsuit alleges.
Ryan J. Farrick
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Attorneys General Sue Trump Administration Over Mental Health Funding
“These mental health programs were established by Congress following a wave of tragic and unacceptable school shootings, and they do critical work to ensure students can not only succeed but thrive,” Bonta said in a 2025 statement announcing the original lawsuit. “The loss of this funding would cause immense harm to California students, especially in our low-income and rural communities. The California Department of Justice will not stand idly by—we’re once again taking the Trump Administration to court, this time to protect the mental health and well-being of our students.”
Ryan J. Farrick
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Los Angeles Man Convicted in Federal Sex Trafficking Case
Federal jury convicts Los Angeles man after violent sex trafficking prosecution and testimony.
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.
Health & Medicine
CDC Tracks Cyclosporiasis Cases Across States
Health officials monitor rising parasite infections while source investigations continue.
Lawsuits & Litigation
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.
Lawsuits & Litigation
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.”
Lawsuits & Litigation
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.
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.
