The Law Is Equal. Litigation Isn’t.

One of the conversations I have with clients most often has very little to do with liability or trial strategy. It is about patience.

What Every Driver Should Know After a Serious Car Accident

Ultimately, the actions taken during the hours and weeks following a car accident can significantly affect both physical recovery and financial outcomes.

Scot Hinshaw Deepens Community Involvement with Appointment to the United Way of Greater Toledo’s Board of Directors

“Shumaker has a long history of partnering with UWGT; I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact this organization has on the people of Lucas, Ottawa, and Wood Counties,” said Scot.

Leighton E. Carlock Joins Shumaker, Bolstering Bankruptcy Practice

“Leighton’s broad legal experience, international perspective, and dedication to client advocacy make her a strong addition to our team,” said Steve Meckler, Partner and Litigation & Disputes Service Line Lead at Shumaker.

Settlement vs. Trial: Making the Strategic Decision

The best lawyers today are the ones who see a good settlement as a major win rather than a backup plan.

When Motorcycle Crash Evidence Disappears: What Happens When Surveillance Footage Is Overwritten?

When relevant footage may exist, prompt identification of cameras and preservation of available information can help protect evidence that may later become important.

Trump Sues Nonprofit That Questioned Efficacy of National Guard Deployments

In its report, the organization concluded that lowered rates of violent crime are part of a longer-term trend; National Guard deployments to select cities, in contrast, “had no measurable effect on violent crime trends.”

The Family-Law Chain Reaction: How Divorce, Remarriage, and New Children Reshape Estate Plans

A coordinated review helps keep the plan consistent with current wishes and legal obligations.

The Profession Has an AI Problem. The Students Already Solved It.

A 1L said it better than most senior partners have: “The profession seems more concerned with controlling AI than preparing students to use it well.”

What Small and Midsize Businesses Overlook About Legal Risks in Vendor Relationships

Vendor management is not just an administrative task. It is a form of risk management.

$81 Million Jury Verdict in Utah Pedestrian Wrongful Death Retrial

After an earlier trial found for the defense, a Utah jury in a new trial returned an $81 million verdict in a case involving the death of 11-year-old Michael Madsen.

Employee Mental Health in Franchise Workforces: Benefits, Leave, and the Law

Serious mental health conditions should be handled early and on the record, rather than as a personnel problem to be managed quietly until it becomes a lawsuit.

LexisNexis Opens Customer Innovation Lab, Rebuilding How Legal AI Gets Shipped

Legal professionals, LexisNexis engineers, and AI collaborators like OpenAI and Amazon Web Services build side by side, solving workflow pain points with prototypes in hours and trusted products in weeks.

Casepoint Selected by Elastic to Modernize eDiscovery and Legal Hold

Casepoint has been selected by Elastic to provide enterprise eDiscovery and legal hold capabilities as the next step in its legal operations modernization, selecting the Casepoint platform for its technology fit and partnership approach.

Iowa Faces Lawsuit Over Satanic Temple

Satanic Temple sues Iowa officials over alleged unequal religious display treatment.

$239K Copper Shipment Disappears During Transport

A valuable Ohio copper shipment vanished after changing carriers in Oklahoma City.

New Jersey Teen Drops Landmark Social Media Addiction Lawsuit

Emily Jeffcott, an attorney for PMY, said that her teenage client would prefer to “resume her life” after settling with TikTok than continue progressing claims against other social media companies.

California Scores Early Win in Trump Administration CDL Lawsuit

“Just last week, I joined attorneys general across the country to challenge the Trump Administration, yet again, for attempting to seize personal, sensitive data on commercial drivers, and now the court has put a stop to these unlawful efforts,” California AG Bonta said. “Today’s ruling marks another important step in making sure Americans’ privacy rights remain protected and resolute.”

When Family Court Orders and Estate Plans Collide: What Families Should Review After Divorce, Remarriage, or a Death

After divorce, remarriage, or a death, the review should cover the legal documents and the records held by courts, financial institutions, retirement plans, insurers, and title offices.

Pierson Ferdinand Expands Litigation and Intellectual Property Departments with Five Arrivals in July

Appointments strengthen the Firm’s sophisticated bench of lawyers in Boston, Chicago,
Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.