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Illinois Has No Helmet Law but Insurance Companies Argue the Helmet Anyway

September 11, 2026

A rider in Chicago gets hit by a car that ran a red light. Clear liability on the driver who was not paying attention.…

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The One Right Most Injury Victims Give Away Before They Even Know They Had It

September 11, 2026

The call comes within 48 hours. Sometimes sooner. The adjuster on the other end sounds helpful, sounds like they are on your side, and…

Medical malpractice

Procanik v. Joseph Cillo: The New Jersey Case That Said a Child Can Sue for Being Born With Preventable Suffering

September 2, 2026

Dr. Joseph Cillo failed to diagnose German measles in a pregnant woman named Rosemary Procanik during her first trimester. So did Dr. Herbert Langer…

Personal Injury

A Brazilian Student Fainted on a Brooklyn Subway Platform. The MTA Fought Her for Nine Years. She Won.

September 2, 2026

Luisa Janssen Harger Da Silva had been visiting New York for the first time when it happened. She was 21, studying architecture back home…

Accident Law

How Injured Workers Pursue Benefits After a Serious Job Accident In SC

September 2, 2026

About 28,000 workers in South Carolina’s private sector were injured on the job in 2024 and if you are reading this you might be…

Driving Law

Lane Splitting Is Legal in California but Insurers Still Use It to Cut Your Claim

September 2, 2026

A mechanic was riding his Kawasaki on the I-5 near the LA River during evening rush hour when a woman in a Lexus changed…

Accident Law

How Injured Workers Pursue Benefits After a Serious Job Accident In SC

September 2, 2026

About 28,000 workers in South Carolina’s private sector were injured on the job in 2024 and if you are reading this you might be…

After a Slip and Fall in Atlanta: 6 Things That Can Matter More Than People Expect

August 15, 2026

Falling in a store is not a claim. It is an event that may or may not become one and in Georgia the difference…

After a Fort Lauderdale Car Accident: 6 Things Worth Getting Right Early

August 15, 2026

Three numbers in Florida law will do more to shape what happens after your accident than anything you say to an adjuster and all…

Kansas No-Fault Auto Insurance and the $2,000 Threshold for Pain and Suffering Claims

July 31, 2026

Kansas runs a no-fault auto insurance system and the practical effect of that is your own policy pays your medical bills and lost wages…

Seeking Compensation for Car Accident Injuries in Missouri

March 2, 2025

From Kansas City Car accidents are unpredictable and can leave you with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial strain. In Kansas City, if you’ve…

You settled for $100,000. Your attorney took $33,000

Your Health Insurer Wants Money Back From Your Injury Settlement – How Subrogation Liens Work?

May 1, 2026

A car accident. Not your fault. Six months of treatment, physical therapy three times a week, an MRI, two specialist referrals. Your employer health…

Family Law

Legal Separation or Divorce? 6 Questions Washington Couples Should Consider First

August 15, 2026

The short version, if you only read this part: When a marriage gets to the point where sharing a house stops working, what comes next is not always obvious. Some couples know they want out. Others know they need separate addresses and…

Family Law

Three New York Family Law Cases That Pushed Past What the Standard Rules Were Built For

July 31, 2026

A husband moved $181 million in marital assets into irrevocable trusts, evicted his wife from every home the trusts owned, and then mid-trial decanted those trusts into new entities formed under Delaware law without telling the court or his wife. The judge…

Family Law

How To Choose The Right Family Lawyer: 10 Questions Every Client Should Ask

July 16, 2026

How do you choose the right family lawyer when everything feels uncertain? Most people only start looking when emotions are high and decisions feel overwhelming. Few anticipate needing a family lawyer. Circumstances can change quickly, leaving you facing unexpected paperwork, financial concerns…

Family Law

Filing Under Oklahoma Divorce Law: A Broken Arrow Starting Point

July 1, 2026

The decision wasn’t made during the argument. It came three days later while folding laundry. Funny how life’s biggest moments rarely announce themselves. There’s no dramatic soundtrack. No slow-motion exit. Just a quiet realization that the marriage you’ve spent years building isn’t…

Family Law

Common Law Marriage in Colorado: What the State Actually Requires

May 25, 2026

Colorado recognizes common law marriage — no ceremony, no license — but it’s not as automatic as people think. Both partners must be 18+, genuinely agree to be married, live together and openly present themselves as a couple to the world. Get…

The status quo timeline - how the arrangement develops between separation and first hearing

Family Law

Child Custody Decisions: How Courts Actually Weigh the Factors and Where Parents Lose Ground Before Trial

May 9, 2026

The parent who moves out of the family home during a separation usually does not realize they have just handed the other side a tactical advantage. Not because leaving was wrong, sometimes leaving is the safest option, sometimes it is the only…

Utah's TwoStep Test and Why Most Modification Petitions Fail on Step One

Family Law

When and How to Update Custody and Support Agreements In Utah

May 1, 2026

Utah doesn’t let you change a custody order just because you want to. That sounds obvious but it’s the part that trips most parents up, because the reasons that feel urgent and legitimate to you at home don’t automatically qualify as reasons…

Family Law

New Child Support Laws 2025: What Every Parent and Attorney Should Know

April 25, 2026

And, in case you have had a child support case in the last year, you have likely felt that the ground is shifting under your feet. It was one of the most active years on child support reform in recent years and…

Parenting Apps and Court-Approved Communication Tools in British Columbia Divorce Cases

Family Law

Parenting Apps and Court-Approved Communication Tools in BC Divorce Cases

February 4, 2026

When a couple with children separates in British Columbia, communication doesn’t stop — it transforms. Two people who struggled to talk during marriage now need to coordinate schedules, split expenses, and make joint decisions about education, health, and daily routines. That’s where…

Family Law

The Legal Checklist for Co-Parenting Success

January 31, 2026

Co-parenting asks two people who couldn’t make a marriage work to raise a child together. The emotions run hot. The history runs deep. And somewhere in the middle stands a kid who just wants both parents at their birthday party without the…

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What This Means for Pima County Residents

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Why the Pima County Sheriff Lawsuit Count Keeps Climbing Under Chris Nanos

June 22, 2026

I’ve covered law enforcement litigation for a while and it’s rare to see one sheriff’s office…

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Local SEO for Lawyers: Rank Higher & Get More Clients

June 19, 2026

Most law firms don’t have a marketing problem. They have a visibility problem. Right now, Google…

Review

What ABOTA Membership Means for a Trial Attorney (Todd Mensing’s 2014 Election)

May 19, 2026

ABOTA has over 7,600 members as of recent reporting, which is a large number, but relatively…

Review

3 Recent Supreme Court Decisions Every New Zealander Should Know Before Splitting Property

February 24, 2026

Most people going through a separation in New Zealand think they already know the deal. Three…

Personal Injury

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You Following an Accident

January 27, 2022

If you were recently involved in a car accident, motorcycle collision, or another similar personal injury…

Personal Injury

Guide About Birth Injury Law & Cases – How a Lawyer Can Help You

June 18, 2022

Before going to what is birth injury, birth injury laws, and how to get help from…

Personal Injury

What to Do After a Car Accident: A Guide for All of Your Legal Needs

December 29, 2021

It’s not unusual to have car accidents during the course of your life. They happen every…

Personal Injury

Who Might Need a Long Term Disability Lawyer?

July 1, 2024

If you’ve filed a long term disability claim and received a denial, it can feel like…

Personal Injury

Five Ways to Adequately Prepare For a Personal Injury Case

April 19, 2024

When preparing for a personal injury case, it is essential to have a well-defined strategy and…

Personal Injury

Proving Loss of Earning Capacity in a Personal Injury Case: Myrtle Beach South Carolina

December 11, 2024

If you have sustained injuries because of another person’s negligence, they can change your ability to…

Criminal Matters

Law Enforcement Operations in Warwick, NY

Criminal Case

Law Enforcement Operations Warwick NY: What’s Been Happening on These Roads

May 18, 2026

Over the last couple of years, the number of law enforcement officers has increased in Warwick, NY; and if you’re driving through Orange County, some of that could directly impact your trip. This past April a rural road was closed for five…

Criminal Case

§ 784.041 – Can You Be Charged with Strangulation in Florida If There Are No Bruises?

May 13, 2026

In Florida, the Strangulation Charge Under § 784.041 Can Be Filed With No Bruise What the Statute Actually Says – § 784.041(2)(a) Florida Statute § 784.041(2)(a): A person commits domestic battery by strangulation if the person knowingly and intentionally, against the will…

Criminal Case

Philadelphia Retail Theft Arrests: Laws, Penalties and the New Crackdown

May 5, 2026

In a Nutshell: Retail theft is a punishable offense in Philadelphia governed by 18 Pa.C.S. 3929 that classifies the offense between a simple citation and a third-degree felony depending on dollar value and prior offenses. In 2024 the policy was quietly shelved…

Criminal Case

Understanding Your Defense Options in Sex Crime Cases in Arizona

May 1, 2026

In Phoenix, sex crime allegations are dealt with very seriously by the courts of the area; they affect not only your reputation and social relations but also your personal freedom. If you or someone you care about is up against such charges,…

Criminal Case

Arizona Felony Sentencing: How Many Years You’ll Actually Serve by Crime Class

April 26, 2026

What you need to know before reading further: The Sentencing Grid — First Offence, Non-Dangerous Every felony in Arizona sits on a grid. The judge starts at the presumptive sentence and moves up or down based on aggravating or mitigating factors. One…

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