Filings

Mid-Year ADA Title III Lawsuit Filings Show Steady Increase, California Leads with Highest Numbers

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San Francisco, California — A notable upturn is evident in the filing of lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III in federal courts, reflecting a resurgence since the significant dip in cases in 2023. The mid-year statistics reveal a gradual upward trend, with figures increasing from a five-year low in 2023. Since 2017, the count of ADA Title III lawsuits has fluctuated significantly during the first half of each year, peaking in 2021 when 6,304 cases were recorded. However, filings fell to just 4,081 in 2023. This year marks a shift, with … Read more

Divorce Trends Revealed: Seasonal Patterns Show Peaks in Filings with Spring and Summer Surges

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Kirk Stange, a family law attorney based in the United States, has observed distinct patterns in divorce filings, with peaks occurring in early spring and late summer. Stange, who has practiced family law for 25 years and oversees a firm with 27 offices across nine states, notes that these trends remain consistent across locations. During an interview, he likened the influx of divorce cases in these specific months to the annual rush that accountants experience during tax season. His meticulous record-keeping over the past decade has revealed that divorce filings usually surge during March and … Read more

Utah Lawyer Penalized for Relying on ChatGPT: Court Filings Include Fabricated Legal Citations

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SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah lawyer has been sanctioned by the state’s court of appeals after he used artificial intelligence to draft legal documents that included fabricated citations. The case highlights growing concerns regarding the use of AI in legal practices. Richard Bednar was penalized after a review of a petition he filed revealed multiple false references. The scrutiny began when the opposing counsel identified inaccuracies in the brief, which had been prepared by a law clerk under Bednar’s supervision. Court documents indicate that Bednar, along with fellow attorney Douglas Durbano, filed a petition … Read more

Erika Jayne Battles Legal and Personal Crises: Faulty Filings and Friend’s Health Fight Unfold Amidst RHOBH Drama

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Los Angeles — Erika Jayne, known for her role in “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” finds herself wrestling with extensive legal battles which seem far from over, despite her apparent initial optimism as she filmed Season 14 of the show. Jayne is embroiled in multiple civil lawsuits, including serious allegations from the founders of Marco Marco, a renowned costume design firm, who claim she owes substantial amounts. Amidst these tribulations, a critical mistake by her attorney and close confidant, Jim Wilkes, exacerbated her challenges. Wilkes, who missed a filing deadline due to a clerical … Read more