Legal News Articles & Interviews

Columbus, GA Columbus, Georgia, a lively city on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, serves as a hub of industry, military, and cultural heritage in the southeastern United States. Positioned near several major highways and interstates, Columbus is heavily trafficked by commercial vehicles and large trucks, which transport goods to and from regional and national destinations. This constant flow of trucks is vital to Columbus’s economy, yet it also means that residents and commuters share the roads with these massive vehicles daily. Unfortunately, this increased truck presence has led to a rise in accidents, which often have severe consequences due to the sheer size and force of commercial trucks.

Santa Clara, CA Volunteer coaches for Divison 1 baseball have requested a California federal judge to certify their proposed antitrust class action against the National Collegiate Athletic Association. They argue that the  NCAA's "uniform wage fix" bylaw (now repealed) paid volunteer coaches nothing, which prevented them from getting compensated market value for their services. 

Santa Cruz, CA The Santa Cruz Seaside Co., which runs the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, has settled a California labor lawsuit filed by current and former employees for close to $6 million. The class action lawsuit filed in July 2023, accuses the company of eight labor law violations.

Santa Clara, CA Elon Musk is facing yet another legal battle. A former Twitter chief marketing officer has filed a California labor lawsuit against Elon Musk, claiming she is owed more than $20 million in unpaid severance. Leslie Berland was CMO for the social media platform for seven years before she was fired, just five days after Musk acquired Twitter, now known as X, in November 2022.

Santa Clara, CA As advocates and watchdogs with organizations like the NAACP and the Environmental Working Group, and at least one politician, create more awareness amongst Black women about serious health risks of hair straightener products, more hair relaxer lawsuits are filed. And they are insisting that the regulatory framework needs to change. 

Santa Clara, CA There are a lot of responsibilities that come with running a small business, especially when it comes to protecting what you've built and being a new business owner, insurance may not always be the first thing you think about. But, whether you're a new business owner or have been at it for years, knowing which insurance coverage you truly need is critical.

Chicago, IL As they say, accidents do happen. In Illinois, there were over 300,000 auto accidents recorded in 2022. Should you have been in an automobile accident, chances are you are dealing with stress, physical ailments, and psychological damage.

Santa Clara, CA There are moments in life when we might find ourselves on the opposite side of the law. A heated altercation could escalate to assault charges, or a few too many drinks might lead to a DUI. In criminal law situations, it’s important to find legal counsel who can represent you, protect your legal rights and produce evidence that supports your case.

Fort Lauderdale, FL On October 9, Nova Southeastern University agreed to settle a long-running lawsuit in which participants in the Nova University Defined Contribution Plan claimed that the school had mismanaged their retirement savings by paying excessive recordkeeping fees and retaining underperforming investment funds. The plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval was unopposed.