Terms of Use

Effective date: October 23, 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of legalnewsreport.com (the “Site”), operated by Legal News Report (“Legal News Report,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Not legal advice

Legal News Report is a news and information publication. We are not a law firm, and nothing on the Site is legal advice. Our articles provide general information that may not apply to your situation, and laws vary by state and change over time. Using the Site, reading our articles, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney or a legal aid organization. See also our Legal Disclaimer.

Accuracy of information

We work to make our content accurate and current, and we link to the sources we rely on. However, we do not guarantee that all information on the Site is complete, accurate, or up to date. Deadlines, laws, and settlement details can change. Always confirm important details, such as claim deadlines, with the official source. If you find an error, please tell us through our Corrections Policy.

Use of our content

The articles, graphics, logos, and other content on the Site are owned by Legal News Report or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other laws. You may:

  • Read, share links to, and print articles for your personal, non-commercial use
  • Quote brief excerpts with clear attribution to Legal News Report and a link to the original article

You may not, without our written permission:

  • Republish, sell, or distribute our content in full or in substantial part
  • Remove copyright or attribution notices
  • Use automated tools to scrape, copy, or collect content from the Site, including for training artificial intelligence systems
  • Use our name or logo in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation

Your submissions

When you send us news tips, corrections, messages, or other materials (“Submissions”), you confirm that you have the right to share them and that they are accurate to the best of your knowledge. You give Legal News Report permission to use, review, and report on Submissions as part of our journalism, consistent with our editorial standards and Privacy Policy. We are not obligated to publish or respond to any Submission. Please do not send confidential legal case details or sensitive personal information.

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Interfere with the Site’s operation or security, or try to gain unauthorized access to it
  • Send spam, malware, or misleading or harassing messages through our forms
  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with anyone

Newsletter

If you subscribe to The Legal Brief, you agree to receive our emails. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.

Third-party links and advertising

The Site links to courts, government agencies, and other websites, and may display advertising or clearly labeled sponsored content. We do not control third-party websites or advertisers and are not responsible for their content, products, or practices. A link or advertisement does not mean we endorse it.

Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Legal News Report and its owners, staff, and contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss arising from your use of, or reliance on, the Site or its content, including decisions made or deadlines missed based on information on the Site.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Legal News Report and its owners, staff, and contributors from claims, damages, and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [STATE], without regard to its conflict-of-law rules, except where the law of your state of residence requires otherwise.

Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will change the effective date at the top of this page. Continuing to use the Site after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

Contact us

Questions about these Terms? Email contact@legalnewsreport.com or use our contact form.