Ridgewood, New Jersey – F-1 visa students participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT) must remain vigilant about maintaining their legal status in the U.S. A recent notice from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) highlights the consequences of failing to report employment during OPT. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) monitors all international…

Detroit, Michigan – Attorneys Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller of Sommers Schwartz, P.C., and Megan Bonanni of Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers are collaborating in a groundbreaking legal battle that brings to light the urgent need for stronger protections against identity theft and data breaches. Their joint efforts gained national attention following a compelling opinion piece in…

Southfield, Michigan – In a significant development for victims of the 2020 Edenville Dam failure, the Michigan Court of Claims has denied the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) motion to dismiss in the case of David Krieger et al. v. Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (Case No. 20-000094-MM). This decision,…

Indianapolis, Indiana – On March 29, 2022, Monica Vaught was shot and killed by members of the Greenwood Police Department after they had pursued her for several blocks and eventually trapped her in the Greenwood Police Department parking lot. The family hired attorneys Chase Wilson, of Indiana Civil Rights LLC and Hurst Limontes LLC, and…

Freetown, Massachusetts – Local seniors can learn about Elder Law issues at a free in-person event hosted by the Freetown Council on Aging on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM, located at: FREETOWN COUNCIL ON AGING227 Chace Rd, East Freetown, MA 02717(508) 763-9557www.freetownma.gov The event is part of the statewide Elder Law Education Program…

Andover, Massachusetts – The 17th Annual “Animal Rights Day,” at the Massachusetts School of Law (MSLAW) will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Held outdoors, rain or shine, on MSLAW’s campus, the family-friendly event celebrates animals of all kinds, with a focus on how they enrich our lives,…

Detroit, Michigan – Eleven former and current student-athletes have filed a sweeping federal class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, alleging that the University of Michigan, its Regents, Keffer Development Services, LLC, and former football co-offensive coordinator Matthew Weiss were responsible for a massive data breach that exposed…

New York, New York – Peter E. Brill, a distinguished educator defense attorney and founder of Brill Legal Group, P.C., is drawing attention to significant delays in the resolution of teacher misconduct cases within the New York State Education Department. These delays, which can extend up to seven years, leave both students and educators in…

Detroit, Michigan – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major expansion of GI Bill benefits following a 2024 Supreme Court decision. Eligible veterans can now receive up to 12 additional months of education benefits. This policy shift removes previous limitations on those who served multiple periods of military service, granting some Veterans…

Washington DC, District of Columbia – The Association of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) proudly announces that former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has joined the organization’s advisory board. With more than four decades of public service and a distinguished career in the U.S. Senate championing healthcare, disability rights and mental health policy,…