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How Economic Trends Impact Personal Injury Claims in Tampa Bay

The economy touches nearly every part of daily life, including the legal system. In Tampa Bay, shifts in the economy can directly influence personal injury claims and how they are

By Chris Borzell

/ 11 Sep 2025

How Economic Trends Impact Personal Injury Claims in Tampa Bay

A Legal First in College Athletics: Wisconsin Sues Miami Over Alleged NIL Tampering

The University of Wisconsin, along with its NIL collective VC Connect, filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the University of Miami, alleging interference with binding NIL contracts and illegal tampering. The

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 27 Jun 2025

President Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill

On March 12, President Biden signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law. This relief bill comes a year after the COVID-19 virus forced states into various stages

By Katy Boose

/ 22 Mar 2021

March 13, 2021: Newspaper headlines covering the COVID-19 relief bill.

Job outlook for lawyers good in 2021

Good news for law school graduates and others in the legal profession. A year after the earliest Covid-19 cases hit the United States prompting a near-shutdown of the economy, there

By Katherine Snow Smith

/ 12 Feb 2021

HR department head asking questions about a candidate’s job history and career prospects.

Coronavirus relief funds targeted by criminals

While people across the country struggled to pay their bills and lined up at food banks to feed their families, authorities say, some crooks struck it rich and took advantage

By Elaine Silvestrini

/ 1 Feb 2021

3D illustration of private investigator files labeled with the words ‘investigation’ and ‘fraud.

Consumer bankruptcies at historic lows amid pandemic recession

Millions of Americans are unemployed, and thousands of businesses are struggling amid a crushing recession brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet bankruptcy filings remain at historic lows. The number

By Elaine Silvestrini

/ 28 Dec 2020

Exterior view of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court building.

Free tool helps thousands delay eviction under CDC rules

A new free tool designed by Suffolk University’s law school is helping thousands of people stave off eviction while the country remains in the grips of COVID-19. Centers for

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 9 Nov 2020

Yellow facial mask lying on top of an eviction notice.

Coronavirus recession brings flood of evictions

Courts throughout the country are inundated with eviction cases resulting from the economic impact of the coronavirus, while cities, states and the federal government have rushed to aid households with

By Sheila Mullane Estrada

/ 15 Oct 2020

Face mask lying next to an eviction notice on a wooden table.

Criminal history continues punishment far beyond prison term

A new report from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law reveals exposure to the criminal justice system, no matter the length of time, carries consequences that

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

/ 8 Oct 2020

Criminal record document with handcuffs on a desk.

CARES act fraud not easy to define

While Congress is working to root out CARES Act fraud connected to billions in business loans awarded during the COVID-19 crisis, small business owners are concerned about whether they followed the rules or will face the feds’ wrath if they didn’t.

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 21 Sep 2020

The word 'Fraud' written in red marker, viewed under a magnifying glass.

Legal services unaffordable? New model seeks a change.

Can the average American afford legal services from an attorney? Many can't. A new program seeksd to change that.

By Michael Candelaria

/ 21 Sep 2020

Lawyer and client shaking hands at a desk.

Mock juror stint can be interesting side gig

Being a mock juror can be a side gig that's more interesting than delivering groceries.

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

/ 27 Aug 2020

Empty jury box in a courtroom, showing seating for jurors.