Shumaker Partner Andrew J. Mayts Continues Military Support
Andrew was appointed legal counsel for U.S. Special Operations Memorial Foundation Board of Directors.
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Accidental Shooting Statistics: A Review of Unintentional Firearm Deaths from 1979-2024
Key Statistics: There have been 196 accidental deaths related to firearms so far in 2023. Accidental shooting deaths have declined from 1,491 per year (1979-1998) to an average of 606 (1999-2023). 728 accidental shootings (including injuries or death) occur on average yearly. 1% of all firearm-related deaths in 2022 were unintentional. Individuals aged 14-30 are consistently more likely to die of accidental shootings than any other age group.
Supreme Court Holds Sanctions Against Trump-Allied Lawyers Behind Election Fraud Lawsuits
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court issued a one-line rejection of an appeal filed by pro-Trump attorneys who’d filed baseless election fraud lawsuits against the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit.
Illinois IDOC Renews Wexford Contract, Undermining Prisoners’ Rights
The state has opted to renewal its contract with an agency known to provide subpar service to its inmates.
1 in 11 Americans Use Community Health, Resources Stretched Thin
Community health centers are lacking funding as demand for services increases and inflation affects healthcare costs.
Owners of Haitian Food Truck Sue Virginia Town, Claiming Anti-Immigrant Prejudice and Discrimination
“People don’t know how much I have suffered,” said plaintiff Clemene Bastien. “But I have to tell you, I suffered enormously as a result of all of this harassment.”
Texas, Department of Justice Present Oral Arguments in High-Stakes Immigration Enforcement Claim
Although the Austin-based court overseeing the case has yet to make a decision, Judge David A. Ezra appeared overtly skeptical of Texas’s position, suggesting that letting S.B. 4 remain in place could prompt other states to create their own immigration policies.
E-Prescriptions Become a New Standard in Germany
Germany’s healthcare providers are issuing more e-prescriptions as a standard of care.
A Battle Over Rights and Care Erupts as the Maine Bill Collapses
Maine bill draws attention to the fact that policymakers need to come together to better advocate for all human rights.
Understanding Federal vs. State Marijuana Laws
Grasping the reality that federal and state lawmakers face regarding marijuana laws is important for individuals and businesses with their sights set on the cannabis industry.