Sauder Schelkopf Recognized by The Legal Intelligencer’s 2026 Professional Excellence Awards – Litigation Department of the Year (Class Action) and (Products Liability/Mass Tort)

April 13, 2026 – Sauder Schelkopf is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized as a finalist in multiple categories in The Legal Intelligencer’s 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards, further solidifying its position as a leader in complex litigation and class action practice. Sauder Schelkopf has been named a finalist for: The Pennsylvania Legal Awards honor law firms and attorneys who have made a significant and positive impact on the legal profession across Pennsylvania and Delaware. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on June 11, 2026, in Philadelphia. This

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April 13, 2026

App-Based Sports Betting Fuels Rising Addiction Concerns in Florida

The rapid expansion of app-based sports betting in Florida is raising growing concerns among addiction experts, policymakers, and families, as new data and personal accounts highlight the ease with which users can incur devastating financial losses from their phones. Since the launch of Florida’s legal mobile sportsbook in 2023, online gambling has become more accessible than ever, allowing users to place bets instantly from their homes. For some, that convenience has come at a steep cost. Sports Betting Addiction Lawsuit Investigation One Florida man, identified only as Jason, said he lost

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April 10, 2026

Meta Must Face Youth Addiction Lawsuit, Massachusetts High Court Rules

Meta Platforms Inc. must face a lawsuit brought by the Massachusetts attorney general alleging that the company designed Instagram to addict young users, the state’s highest court ruled Friday in a significant decision with nationwide implications. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rejected Meta’s attempt to dismiss the case under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a federal law that typically shields technology companies from liability for user-generated content. The court concluded that the claims instead target Meta’s own conduct—specifically, the design and operation of its platform—rather than content posted by

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April 10, 2026

Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse of 3-Year-Old in Federal Custody

April 7, 2026: A newly filed federal lawsuit alleges that a 3-year-old immigrant child was sexually abused while in U.S. government custody after being separated from her mother at the border. According to court filings, the child was designated as an unaccompanied minor and placed in an Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-funded foster home, where she allegedly suffered repeated sexual abuse by an older child in the home. The allegations were first reported by NBC News. NBC News April 6, 2026: 3-year-old immigrant was sexually abused in federal custody, lawsuit alleges

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April 7, 2026

Leslie Wexner Named in New Lawsuit Alleging Support of Jeffrey Epstein’s Sex Trafficking Operation

April 1, 2026 — A newly filed civil lawsuit in New York state court asserts claims against Leslie Wexner, Nine East 71st Street Corporation, and The Wexner Foundation arising from their alleged relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. According to the complaint, the plaintiffs allege that the defendants enabled Epstein’s conduct through financial support, property transfers, and institutional affiliations. The suit was filed under New York City’s Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, as recently amended to allow certain previously time-barred claims to proceed. The plaintiffs allege that Epstein used resources provided through his relationship

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April 1, 2026

“Surviving Ohio State” Earns Sports Emmy Nomination

New York, NY — March 25, 2026 — A nationally recognized documentary examining allegations of abuse connected to Ohio State University has been nominated for a prestigious honor at the 2026 Sports Emmy Awards. Surviving Ohio State has been named a nominee in the category of Outstanding Sports Documentary (Long Form), according to the official announcement released by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The documentary, which premiered on HBO, explores the experiences of former student-athletes and others who have come forward with allegations of abuse involving a former

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March 26, 2026
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