Charlotte, North Carolina – In a chilling and unprecedented escalation, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has unleashed a ferocious assault on Richard Brasser, a devoted Charlotte father of four, renowned tech entrepreneur, charitable community leader, and former Boston Consulting Group partner – with no criminal history – swapping two local North Carolina attorneys for a…

Washington, DC – The Barbara McDowell Foundation and the Barbara McDowell Public Interest Law Center have merged to form the Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center (BMSJC). By combining impact litigation done previously at the Public Interest Law Center and grantmaking done at the Foundation, the Center has increased its capacity to fight systemic social justice…

Somerville, NJ: Lyons & Associates, P.C. is proud to announce that it has earned a place on the prestigious 2025 Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. This achievement places Lyons among an elite group of businesses that have demonstrated exceptional revenue growth, innovation, and resilience. The Inc. 5000…

Boston, Massachusetts – Law Pilot Inc., a Boston-based provider of managed legal support services, has launched operations nationwide, offering solo attorneys and small law firms new options for scalable, outsourced legal and administrative support. Co-founded by Aneesh Bhambri and Rohit Bhasin, J.D., Law Pilot delivers flat-fee, U.S.-managed solutions designed to help law practices adapt to…

Washington, DC – The Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center, in partnership with Disability Rights Montana (DRMT) and co-counsel, has secured a groundbreaking settlement guaranteeing that Montana students with disabilities can remain in school until age 22. This change ends the state’s decades-long practice of cutting off special education services at 18, bringing Montana in line…

Indianapolis, Indiana – A Marion County jury found Romae Robinson not guilty on all charges this week after just hours of deliberation, bringing a definitive end to a years-long legal battle rooted in a 2021 post-game altercation involving members of a high school cheer squad. Robinson, who had been charged with Indiana aggravated battery, stood…

Orlando, Florida – Christine Vazquez, an experienced attorney based in Orlando and founding partner of Central Justice, was prominently featured in a recent Telemundo 31 news segment discussing Florida’s newly enacted tax-exempt period for the purchase of firearms, ammunition, and related outdoor equipment.  Beginning September 8 through December 31, this new tax-exemption law allows buyers…

Chicago, Illinois – Background of Roblox Sexual Exploitation Claims Roblox is an online gaming and creation platform geared toward children, including many under age 13. Through the platform, users can interact with one another across thousands of user-generated “experiences.” However, recent court cases allege that insufficient moderation has resulted in harm to children, including exploitation,…

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…