In his recent Juriste International article, Animal Law in America – Decades of Change, Millions of Lives Impacted, Bruce Wagman offers a concise and authoritative perspective on the growth of animal law in the United States and its increasing relevance across legal, regulatory, and societal landscapes.

In our February 23, 2026, alert, we wrote about the Supreme Court’s Learning Resources decision declaring the President’s IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional, leaving it for future litigation to decide how refunds of the tariffs would be made.

RSHC has honored Rodney (Rod) Perry and Megan McAdam with its 2025 Pro Bono Award, recognizing their standout commitment to expanding access to justice.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is proud to announce that the firm has been named the 2026 Illinois Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation, one of the most respected authorities on leading litigation practices across North America.

RSHC is pleased to announce that LaVon M. Johns has been appointed to the SomerCor Board of Directors, as announced by the organization on March 5, 2026.

On March 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ” or “Department”) issued a press release announcing its “first-ever” Department-wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (the “CEP”).

RSHC’s Bruce Wagman is teaming up with the San Francisco SPCA for a new “Wag-inar,” Shelter Medicine Refresher.

RSHC continues to champion equity by transforming the legal landscape of women in law. Crain’s Chicago Business has announced its prestigious list of 2026 Notable Women in Law, and among this year’s distinguished honorees are RSHC’s Patricia Brown Holmes and LaVon M. Johns.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is advancing its nationwide growth strategy with the addition of four accomplished attorneys: Megan DeMarco, Elizabeth Maczko, Nathan Shine, and Abe White.

On Friday, February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, No. 24-1287 and 25-250, that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) did not authorize the President to tariff imports from foreign countries based on a declared “national emergency” regarding the influx of illegal drugs into the U.S. and its trade deficits.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) announced today that former federal prosecutor Jason Julien has joined the firm as a partner in its Commercial Disputes & Litigation and White Collar, Investigations & Compliance practices. Julien becomes the eighth former federal prosecutor among the firm’s partnership ranks, further strengthening RSHC’s growing national litigation profile.

At the February 25 joint meeting between the CBA YLS Commercial Litigation and In-House committees, RSHC partner Jeff Gordon will speak with corporate counsel about his experience working closely with clients.

Illinois Super Lawyers and Illinois Rising Stars have recognized 21 attorneys from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) on its 2026 list reserved for top legal practitioners across the state.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Matters! Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 2026 leadership development programs.

RSHC is proud to celebrate Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes, who has once again been honored in Lawdragon’s prestigious “Top 500 Lawyers in America” list.

RSHC’s Christopher L. Schaeffer has published a chapter in the IICLE® Employment Discrimination 2026 Edition,  as well as another chapter in the IICLE® the Employment Termination: Employer Obligations and Workplace Considerations 2026 Edition.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is proud to announce the promotion of four outstanding attorneys to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026.

Today's Managing Partner listed its interview of Patricia Brown Holmes as one of the Best of 2025! In her insightful conversation, Holmes champions mentorship, DEI, and the power of authenticity in modern law firms.

The Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section (YLS) Commercial Litigation Committee will host a webcast on December 22, 2025, featuring Blake Kolesa as moderator.

What a fantastic way to wrap up the Emerging Developers Conference 2025! LaVon M. Johns moderated The Developer Round Table – Thinking What’s Possible with Amin Irving. Serious wisdom dropped!