Norfolk Southern Train Derailment: $600M Settlement Update This week marked a pivotal moment in the aftermath of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as a proposed $600 million settlement received provisional approval. The settlement aims to compensate thousands of residents and businesses affected by the toxic chemical spill that occurred last year....Read More

The Importance of Public Legal Education Public legal education (PLE) has been a topic of significant discussion in recent years. But what does PLE mean, and why is it crucial for both the public and the legal profession? PLE campaigns aim to increase public understanding of legal issues, enabling individuals to navigate their own problems...Read More

Identifying and Preventing Elder Financial Abuse The financial abuse of elderly individuals has been on the rise, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased reliance on others for help and a surge in first-time internet use have contributed to this troubling trend. Social and economic pressures, fractured families, and the rise of online banking and...Read More