Kerwin Releases 2025 Report on Compensation Negotiations in the Legal Profession
New findings show equity gaps, data asymmetry, and shifting priorities among in-house counsel.
AAJ’s National Finance Council Crushes Fundraising Goal at Annual Convention
Brian McKeen, founder and managing partner of McKeen & Associates, recently joined fellow members of the American Association for Justice’s National Finance Council in a successful fundraising effort for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. The event, held in conjunction with the AAJ’s Annual Convention in San Francisco this July, exceeded expectations by raising an impressive
AI Takes the Lead in Legal with More than Half of Firms Now Using or Exploring It
The research, commissioned by customer conversation experts Moneypenny, shows that law firms are most likely to be using or considering using AI in telephone answering and analytics reporting.
With Only 500 Members Nationwide, Holden in Elite Company
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only fellowship of lawyers with a singular mission—to protect and promote the Rule of Law.
CFI Continues Fight for Legal Recognition of Secular Celebrants in Texas
In October 2024, CFI filed a federal lawsuit in Texas challenging the provision that bars secular officiants from legally solemnizing marriages in the state.
FDA Orders New Warning Labels on Opioids
FDA updates opioid labels to highlight overdose risks and long-term dangers.
Asthma Drug Shows Promise for Food Allergies
Asthma medication blocked severe allergic reactions to peanuts in mouse study.
FORMAL RETRACTION: Michigan AG Claims Metro Detroit Men Tried to Scam Ferndale Businesses
On July 16, 2025, LegalReader published an article on a lawsuit filed by Michigan Attorney General Dena Nessel. One of the parties to that lawsuit has filed a formal retraction request with us. While the details of the article are matters of public record, the involved party feels they cast him in an unfavorable light.
Shumaker Named a Leader in Bloomberg Law’s Inaugural Leading Law Firms Ranking
Shumaker’s inclusion in the 2025 list emphasizes its strong culture, forward-thinking leadership, and ability to deliver impactful legal solutions across a wide range of industries and practice areas.
Shumaker Advisors Secures $3.5 Million to Help Blue Angels Support Wounded Veterans
The Blue Angels Foundation provides access to transitional housing, mental health support, suicide prevention, and treatment for post-traumatic stress. Its goal: help Veterans rebuild confidence, reconnect with their communities, and reclaim their future.