Navigation Civil legal aid delivers a powerful economic return — an average of $7 for every $1 invested — according to a new nationwide analysis by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), which calls such a return “rare” for publicly funded programs. The 14-page report, “The Economic Case for Civil Legal Aid: A Systematic Review of Economic […]
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FSU Law leads charge to prioritize mental health in legal education
Lawrence Krieger: ‘Law school can create significant stress and anxiety for students who are equipped with the right mindset and practices to cope. We know from research that those feelings can lead to significant mental health challenges. While academic success is emphasized, the importance of well-being is often overlooked. Our goal is to help students […]
Insurance expert: Reciprocal insurance ‘provides comprehensive insurance protection at a reasonable cost’
Darren Craft, founder of Worth Insurance, said that reciprocal insurance exchanges are designed to offer more affordable and comprehensive coverage than traditional insurers. “Many reciprocal exchanges operate on a non-profit basis,” said Craft. “Prioritizing the affordability of coverage for their members over profit maximization. They do need to maintain financial solvency. Their primary goal is […]
Kirkland Advises WIN Waste Innovations on Sale of South Broward Waste-to-Energy Facility in Florida
Kirkland & Ellis advised WIN Waste Innovations on the sale of Wheelabrator South Broward Inc., which owns the South Broward Waste-to-Energy Facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to FCC Environmental Services. The South Broward facility, operational since 1991, processes approximately 824,000 tons of residential and commercial post-recycled waste annually. Through its efficient combustion process, it generates […]
Plaintiff Alleges Retail Giant Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
A slip-and-fall incident at a major retail store has escalated into a legal battle, highlighting issues of safety and negligence in public spaces. John Schroeder filed a complaint against Wal-Mart Stores East, LP in the Circuit Court of the 6th Judicial Circuit for Pinellas County, Florida, on April 13, 2025. The lawsuit accuses the retail […]