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Cruise Ship Injuries and Passenger Rights

With Port Tampa Bay serving as a major departure point, cruises are a popular way for Florida residents and tourists to travel. A cruise promises relaxation, entertainment, and adventure. But

By Chris Borzell

/ 29 Sep 2025

Aerial view of the nose of a large cruise ship at port.

Divorce, Custody, and Family Law in Tampa Bay

Family life can be both rewarding and challenging. When conflicts arise that can’t be resolved at home, the legal system often becomes involved. In Tampa Bay, issues like divorce,

By Chris Borzell

/ 15 Sep 2025

Selective focus of couple sitting at table with divorce documents

Necessary Changes: A Push for Stronger Dog Bite Laws

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, close to 60 million households include a dog. Unfortunately, the popularity of canines has a downside. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 18 Apr 2025

Beware of Dog sign on a wooden fence outside a home.

What You Need to Know About the 23andMe Bankruptcy and Privacy Protections

The biotech firm named after the 23 pairs of chromosomes in a normal human cell, 23andMe, has filed for bankruptcy and is now searching for a buyer to take over

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 8 Apr 2025

3D rendering of a DNA molecule in a test tube.

Fertility Clinic Errors Lead to Lawsuits

People who have chosen in vitro fertilization (IVF) often face challenges before seeking this treatment. Women with cancer, endometriosis, or damaged fallopian tubes, sterile men, individuals who do not have

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 Mar 2025

Close-up of the in vitro fertilization process.

Victims Begin Seeing Justice Through Payouts and Closure of FCI-Dublin

The Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California has made headlines for years due to allegations of rampant inmate abuse involving prison employees. Now the prison just north of San Francisco

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 7 Jan 2025

FCI Dublin prison barbed wire fence at sunset.

California Women's Prison Plagued with Sex Abuse Has Closed

The Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California (FCI-Dublin) served as the sole women-only federal prison east of the Rocky Mountains for decades, and its list of former residents includes Heidi

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 15 May 2024

Close-up view of a prison wall topped with barbed wire.

$100 Million Settlement with DOJ over Larry Nassar Cases

As the country’s top gymnasts are feeling the pressure to qualify for the Summer Olympics in Paris, the story of how Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor who

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 1 May 2024

Northern facade of the U.S. Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C.

Dating Apps Sued Over Addictive Features

It seems there is a pressing conversation echoing across the country. It concerns the potential need for more governmental regulations over social media. We are just three months into 2024,

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 7 Mar 2024

Close-up of a young woman using a dating app on her smartphone at a desk.

Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Settlement Update

Former Boy Scouts who selected a quick payout option in the 2022 sex abuse settlement appear to have inadvertently cost themselves a much higher award. The settlement, the largest relating

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 21 Feb 2024

Facade of the Boy Scouts of America building in Santa Ana, California.

Big Tech and Lawmakers Struggle with Section 230

At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on January 31, five Big Tech executives were brought face-to-face with grieving parents holding up pictures of their children who had died. The message

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 15 Feb 2024

American flag waving in front of the U.S. Capitol building.

USTA Hires Lawyers to Investigate Handling of Sex Abuse Allegations

As the United States Tennis Association (USTA) navigates a federal lawsuit involving alleged sex abuse against a female tennis player, it has launched an official review of its safeguarding policies

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 24 Jan 2024

Entrance to the United States Tennis Association building in Orlando, Florida.