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Whistleblower Lawsuits Against Oakland Charter School Allege Retaliation Over Special Education Concerns

Whistleblower Lawsuits Against Oakland Charter School Allege Retaliation Over Special Education Concerns

A recent investigation has brought attention to two whistleblower retaliation lawsuits filed against Berkley Maynard Academy, a North Oakland charter school operated by Aspire Public Schools. The case...

January 16, 2026Read More →
Two North Carolina Attorneys Achieve Prestigious Family Law Board Certification

Two North Carolina Attorneys Achieve Prestigious Family Law Board Certification

The North Carolina State Bar has granted Board Certified Specialist in Family Law status to attorneys Mark N. Morris and Gabrielle R. Valentine of the firm Farmer Morris. This certification represents...

January 16, 2026Read More →
Kraft & Associates Partner R. Matthew Stewart Receives National Personal Injury Attorney Award

Kraft & Associates Partner R. Matthew Stewart Receives National Personal Injury Attorney Award

The team at Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C. announced that partner and shareholder R. Matthew Stewart has been recognized with the Top 10 Attorney Award for Excellence in the Field of Perso...

January 15, 2026Read More →
Strategic Marketing Approaches Enable Small Philadelphia Law Firms to Compete with Larger Competitors

Strategic Marketing Approaches Enable Small Philadelphia Law Firms to Compete with Larger Competitors

Philadelphia's legal market presents significant challenges for small and midsize law firms competing against larger competitors who dominate traditional advertising channels like billboards, event sp...

January 15, 2026Read More →
Lawsuit Filed in Bristol Health & Rehab Center Explosion Seeks Accountability for Worker's Death

Lawsuit Filed in Bristol Health & Rehab Center Explosion Seeks Accountability for Worker's Death

The law firm Cordisco & Saile, LLC has filed a lawsuit representing the family of Muthoni Nduthu, a worker who died in the explosion and fire at the Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol Township. ...

January 15, 2026Read More →
DIY Estate Planning Documents Lead to Increased Probate Disputes in Chester County

DIY Estate Planning Documents Lead to Increased Probate Disputes in Chester County

Carosella & Associates, a law firm serving Chester County, has observed a concerning trend of probate disputes stemming from do-it-yourself wills and online estate planning documents. According to the...

January 15, 2026Read More →
Birchtech CEO Details $78 Million Patent Settlement Impact on Growth Strategy

Birchtech CEO Details $78 Million Patent Settlement Impact on Growth Strategy

Birchtech Corp. CEO Richard Macpherson recently discussed the implications of a concluded patent lawsuit, with the final judgment expected to total $78 million, an increase from the initial $57 millio...

January 14, 2026Read More →
Legal Firms Sponsor First Annual Crisis Response Competition to Enhance Emergency Training

Legal Firms Sponsor First Annual Crisis Response Competition to Enhance Emergency Training

The Mitchell & Danoff Law Firm partnered with the Madera Law Center to sponsor the First Annual Crisis Response Team Competition, bringing together emergency response units from across Central Califor...

January 14, 2026Read More →
Salt Lake County Law Firm Outlines Client-Centered Vision for Divorce Representation

Salt Lake County Law Firm Outlines Client-Centered Vision for Divorce Representation

Eric M. Swinyard & Associates, PLLC, has outlined its vision for the future of divorce legal representation in Salt Lake County, focusing on delivering a higher standard of personalized, strategic, an...

January 14, 2026Read More →
New York Personal Injury Firm Urges Public to Understand Legal Rights After Accidents

New York Personal Injury Firm Urges Public to Understand Legal Rights After Accidents

The Law Offices of Omrani & Taub, P.C., a New York personal injury law firm with over 25 years of experience, is urging residents to understand their legal rights following common accidents. Many indi...

January 14, 2026Read More →
Grungo Law Strengthens Personal Injury Team with Addition of Certified Civil Trial Attorney José Hernandez

Grungo Law Strengthens Personal Injury Team with Addition of Certified Civil Trial Attorney José Hernandez

Grungo Law has announced that Certified Civil Trial Attorney José Hernandez, Esq., has joined the firm's personal injury team, bringing over 30 years of experience handling complex cases. Both Hernand...

January 13, 2026Read More →
Attorney Discusses Trucking Industry Legal and Safety Concerns on Nationwide Podcast

Attorney Discusses Trucking Industry Legal and Safety Concerns on Nationwide Podcast

Attorney F. Braxton 'Brack' Terry recently appeared as a featured guest on 'The Road Show with Tony Justice and Friends,' a nationwide podcast focusing on trucker life, country music, NASCAR racing, a...

January 13, 2026Read More →
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Appoints Mark Zingale as Chief Legal Officer Amid Regulatory Focus

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Appoints Mark Zingale as Chief Legal Officer Amid Regulatory Focus

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and Peapack Private Bank & Trust announced the appointment of Mark Zingale as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, a strategic hire that underscores t...

January 12, 2026Read More →
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Faces More Rigorous Evaluation Standards in 2026

E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Faces More Rigorous Evaluation Standards in 2026

Global Immigration Partners PLLC has released its 2026 outlook for the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, revealing that while the program remains accessible for foreign entrepreneurs, U.S. consulates and immi...

January 12, 2026Read More →
European Commission Investigates AI Tool Grok Over Reports of Child-Resembling Sexualized Images

European Commission Investigates AI Tool Grok Over Reports of Child-Resembling Sexualized Images

The European Commission has initiated an inquiry into serious allegations that Grok, an artificial intelligence tool associated with Elon Musk's social media platform X, may be producing sexualized im...

January 12, 2026Read More →
Health Tech Firms Push for Consistent AI Regulations Amid State-Level Fragmentation

Health Tech Firms Push for Consistent AI Regulations Amid State-Level Fragmentation

Health information technology firms across the United States are advocating for more consistent artificial intelligence regulations as conflicting state-level rules create significant challenges for c...

January 12, 2026Read More →
Study Questions $7.9 Billion Liability Estimate for California Disability Fund

Study Questions $7.9 Billion Liability Estimate for California Disability Fund

The 2024 study of California's Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund faces renewed scrutiny following findings published by The Jacobi Journal of Insuranceinvestigation. The Journal's independent re...

January 9, 2026Read More →
Brody Shulman Scholarship Opens Applications, Emphasizing Social Justice in Legal Education

Brody Shulman Scholarship Opens Applications, Emphasizing Social Justice in Legal Education

The Brody Shulman Scholarship for Law Students has opened applications, creating a national opportunity for undergraduate students planning to attend law school and current law students enrolled at ac...

January 8, 2026Read More →
Ohio Enacts Liv's Law to Strengthen Penalties for Impaired Driving Offenses

Ohio Enacts Liv's Law to Strengthen Penalties for Impaired Driving Offenses

Ohio has enacted legislation known as Liv's Law, which increases penalties and fines for individuals convicted of driving under the influence or aggravated vehicular homicide. Named after a young vict...

January 8, 2026Read More →
AIEquality Addresses Growing Demand for Fair and Compliant AI in Human Resources

AIEquality Addresses Growing Demand for Fair and Compliant AI in Human Resources

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into human resources functions has created unprecedented demand for solutions that ensure fairness and compliance, positioning companies like AIEqualit...

January 7, 2026Read More →
Cain Law Donates Winter Coats to Oklahoma City Schools as Part of Community Support Initiative

Cain Law Donates Winter Coats to Oklahoma City Schools as Part of Community Support Initiative

Cain Law donated more than 100 winter coats to Kingsgate Elementary School and Moore West Junior High this week, helping ensure students stay warm and safe during the winter break. The donation is par...

January 7, 2026Read More →
Iran Accepts Cryptocurrency for Military Exports, Challenging Sanction Enforcement

Iran Accepts Cryptocurrency for Military Exports, Challenging Sanction Enforcement

Iran's Ministry of Defense Export Center has established new payment terms allowing foreign buyers to use cryptocurrency for purchasing military equipment, alongside traditional payment methods like I...

January 6, 2026Read More →
Sunlight Media Launches 2026 Legal Visibility Framework to Address AI-Driven Client Research Shift

Sunlight Media Launches 2026 Legal Visibility Framework to Address AI-Driven Client Research Shift

Sunlight Media LLC has launched its integrated "2026 Legal Visibility Framework," a comprehensive marketing solution engineered to help law firms overcome rising digital advertising costs while captur...

January 6, 2026Read More →
Long Island Law Firm Launches Redesigned Website to Enhance Legal Support for Accident Victims

Long Island Law Firm Launches Redesigned Website to Enhance Legal Support for Accident Victims

Rosenberg & Gluck LLP, a Long Island personal injury law firm, has launched a newly redesigned website designed to enhance legal support for accident victims across the region. The custom-built site p...

January 5, 2026Read More →
New Book Documents Maricopa County Officials' Defense of 2020 Election Results

New Book Documents Maricopa County Officials' Defense of 2020 Election Results

Author Nancy Hicks Marshall announced the release of her new book 'Six Who Stopped The Steal,' which documents the actions of six Maricopa County officials who certified Arizona's 2020 presidential el...

January 4, 2026Read More →
Reno Criminal Law Overhaul in 2025 Brings Stricter Penalties and Modified Expungement Rules

Reno Criminal Law Overhaul in 2025 Brings Stricter Penalties and Modified Expungement Rules

Reno criminal law has undergone significant changes in 2025 that affect how cases are prosecuted and defended across multiple offense categories. Nevada lawmakers have implemented stricter penalties f...

January 2, 2026Read More →
Datavault AI Appoints Kasowitz LLP to Strengthen Intellectual Property Strategy Amid Expansion

Datavault AI Appoints Kasowitz LLP to Strengthen Intellectual Property Strategy Amid Expansion

Datavault AI Inc. has appointed Kasowitz LLP and its founder and managing partner Marc Kasowitz to enhance the company's intellectual property strategy and litigation capabilities. Kasowitz LLP will w...

January 2, 2026Read More →
Legal Expert Warns of Ethical Risks in AI Integration While Emphasizing Need for Lawyer Oversight

Legal Expert Warns of Ethical Risks in AI Integration While Emphasizing Need for Lawyer Oversight

Attorney Wayne Cohen recently addressed the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in legal practice, emphasizing that while AI tools can assist with data analysis, they must not replace lawy...

January 1, 2026Read More →