Rhode Island Attorney General Releases Report on Decades of Clergy Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Providence

March 4, 2026: The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office has released a comprehensive report detailing decades of child sexual abuse involving clergy associated with the Diocese of Providence. The report is the result of a multi-year investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Office with assistance from the Rhode Island State Police. Read the Report here According to the report, investigators reviewed more than 250,000 pages of records produced by the Diocese, including personnel files of priests, internal investigative materials, and correspondence involving senior church leadership. Investigators also attempted to contact more

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March 5, 2026

Maryland Child Victims Act Expands Path to Justice for Sexual Abuse Survivors

The Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 (the “Act”) significantly expands legal options for survivors of childhood sexual abuse by removing the time limits that previously prevented many victims from pursuing civil claims. Under the Act, survivors of child sexual abuse in Maryland may now file lawsuits against their abusers or institutions that enabled the abuse—regardless of how long ago the abuse occurred. For decades, statutes of limitations barred many survivors from seeking accountability in court. The new law eliminates those restrictions and allows survivors whose claims were previously time-barred to

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March 5, 2026

Businesses and Consumers May Be Entitled to Refunds of Tariffs Collected Under Invalidated Trade Authority

Recent court decisions addressing tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have created significant uncertainty regarding the status of billions of dollars in import duties collected in recent years. In February 2026, the United States Supreme Court held that the IEEPA statute does not authorize the President to impose tariffs under the circumstances presented in the litigation. As a result, courts are now addressing what should happen to the large amount of tariff revenue that was collected under that authority. Public reporting and economic analyses indicate that the

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March 4, 2026

Major Companies File Lawsuits Seeking Refunds of Trump-Era Tariffs

February 24, 2026: Several major multinational companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds of tariffs paid on imported goods, following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that curtailed the federal government’s authority to impose certain trade duties. Among the latest companies to file refund actions are L’Oréal, Dyson, and Bausch + Lomb, according to recent reporting. They join more than 1,400 companies that have already brought claims in the U.S. Court of International Trade, challenging tariffs imposed under emergency powers during the Trump administration. The Supreme Court ruling held that the president

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February 24, 2026

Joe Sauder and Matt Schelkopf Recognized by Lawdragon “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2026

Sauder Schelkopf Attorneys Recognized Among the Nation’s Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers We are proud to announce thatJoe Sauder and Matt Schelkopf have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list, a national distinction recognizing the top attorneys representing plaintiffs in high-stakes consumer, personal injury, and class action litigation. Now in its eighth edition, the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide highlights attorneys who advocate for individuals and families facing life’s most devastating circumstances. Honorees are selected based on journalistic research, peer nominations, and a demonstrated record

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February 13, 2026

Federal Court Orders Leslie Wexner to Sit for Deposition in Ohio State Strauss Sex Abuse Litigation

Columbus, OH — February 11, 2026 — A federal court in the Southern District of Ohio has denied a motion by non-party Leslie Wexner to quash a deposition subpoena in the ongoing litigation arising from sexual abuse committed by former Ohio State University physician Richard Strauss. Wexner served on the Ohio State Board of Trustees from 1988 to 1997 and chaired the board from 1996 to 1997. Richard Strauss was employed by Ohio State from 1978 to 1998 as a physician treating students, including student-athletes. Following the $6.2 million independent Perkins Coie investigation

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February 11, 2026
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