State Tort Laws Negatively Impacting Economies Outlined for DOJ in ATRA Letter
Liability for federally-approved products and litigation funding among concerns.
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Smoking Linked to All Forms of Diabetes
Smoking significantly increases risk across all type 2 diabetes subtypes.
FAA Proposes $3.1 Million Boeing Fines
FAA fines Boeing $3.1 million after Alaska Airlines 737 safety incident.
Lawsuit: Norfolk Police Cams Logged Virginia Man’s Location 500+ Times
A Virginia man has filed a lawsuit against the City of Norfolk and its police chief, seeking information on why, and how often, local traffic cameras track residents’ vehicles. According to NBC News, the lawsuit was filed on behalf of Lee Schmidt, a retired veteran, along with at least one other individual co-plaintiff and a
Chicagoans with Mobility Disabilities Challenge City’s Inaccessible Sidewalks in Class Action Lawsuit
Plaintiffs seek to require the City of Chicago to comply with these critical federal civil rights laws by ensuring that all sidewalks, curb ramps, and other pedestrian pathways are constructed, altered, and maintained to be accessible to people with mobility disabilities.
New Report Finds 74% of Legal Clients Research Firms After a Referral, Redefining the Role of Word-of-Mouth in 2025
Scorpion’s 2025 Legal Consumer Trends Report reveals why speed, digital credibility, and online reviews now outweigh traditional referrals in legal hiring decisions.
New Mexico Reports 9 Percent Rise in Suicide Deaths
Suicides in New Mexico increased in 2024, reaching pre-pandemic levels.
Rising Heat Waves Drive Higher Sugar Intake
Climate change has driven higher sugary drink consumption, worsening health risks nationwide.
Study Finds School Closures Had Lasting Costs
Researchers show mask mandates outperformed school closures in reducing COVID spread.
Thomson Reuters, Icertis, and Accenture Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver AI-Powered Contract Intelligence
The new CoCounsel Legal and Icertis Contract Intelligence Integration is designed to streamline contract workflows, foster collaboration, and drive strategic compliance across organizations. Accenture to accelerate client adoption.