Technology

Our Technology coverage looks at how innovations—from autonomous vehicles to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity—affect injury law, privacy, and public safety. We explore emerging tech risks, legal accountability, and consumer protection in the digital age.

Automated Safety Features Have Resulted in Nearly 400 Crashes, Tesla Accounts for 70%

Tesla has continuously been investigated since April of 2021 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in regards to its “Autopilot” feature.

By Nolan Erickson

/ 21 Jun 2022

Automated Safety Features Have Resulted in Nearly 400 Crashes, Tesla Accounts for 70%

3G Network is Coming to an End – and Your Car Might Stop Working

Once rightfully hailed as a breakthrough technology, 3G network services are reaching about 20 years of widespread use here in the United States. It’s hard to fully appreciate now, but 3G revolutionized consumers’ ability to quickly access the internet from connected devices such as cell…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 23 Mar 2022

3G Network is Coming to an End – and Your Car Might Stop Working

NFL to Defend Record on Safety, Highlight Improvements

Professional football has struggled for decades with a perception that player safety has taken a backseat to profits. The hit 2013 movie and book League of Denial helped elevate and personalize those concerns among the general public, and the NFL has responded by trying to…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 26 Jan 2022

NFL to Defend Record on Safety, Highlight Improvements

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Cannon USA

There is nothing more frustrating than when you need to print a document but one of the color ink cartridges in your printer is low and will not allow you to print even though you only want to print in black and white. Canon USA…

By Chelsea Lenard

/ 23 Nov 2021

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Cannon USA

Facebook Knowingly Harms Teen Girls Through Instagram Platform

Beautiful women. Perfectly chiseled bodies. Extravagant lifestyles. Post after post after post. Welcome to Instagram. Facebook, who owns the popular Instagram app, which is the social media platform of choice amongst many teens around the world and the U.S., led Congress and the public at…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 30 Sep 2021

Facebook Knowingly Harms Teen Girls Through Instagram Platform

Tesla Will Recall 134,000 Vehicles for Touchscreen Issues

Tesla, the high-end electric vehicle maker, has announced it will recall more than 134,000 sedans and SUVs due to problems with the touchscreens. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had requested the recall in January, although Tesla initially resisted the action. The recall stems fr

By Nolan Erickson

/ 3 Feb 2021

Tesla Will Recall 134,000 Vehicles for Touchscreen Issues

Is NHTSA Paving the Way for Autonomous Vehicles?

Autonomous or self-driving vehicles have been around for a long time, but have been making rapid advances in the last decade. A few months ago, the state of Michigan announced a major project aimed at equipping two roadways with the technology necessary to dedicate a…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 23 Nov 2020

Is NHTSA Paving the Way for Autonomous Vehicles?

Despite COVID-19, Michigan Courts are More Accessible Than Ever

COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges to our daily life. But, in the midst of this global pandemic, there have been some positive changes—particularly with the state of affairs of the legal system in Michigan. Courthouses across Michigan and across the country have always been open…

By Grewal Law

/ 13 Jul 2020

Despite COVID-19, Michigan Courts are More Accessible Than Ever

States are Opening Up, but Are People Staying In?

The novel coronavirus pandemic has resulted in varying degrees of “lock down” or “stay home” orders across the country. Millions of people suddenly found themselves at home for extended periods of time, resulting in dozens of quarantine fads ranging from recreating historic artwork, to baking…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 15 Jun 2020

States are Opening Up, but Are People Staying In?

Apple Sued for Allegedly Stealing Life-Saving Technology

The popular Apple Watch has grabbed headlines over the last year for detecting users’ heart problems and potentially saving lives. There have been several reported incidents of the device sensing heart arrythmias or irregular heart rates and notifying the wearer, prompting further medical evaluatio

By Nolan Erickson

/ 31 Dec 2019

Are Vehicle Safety Features … Unsafe?

Modern passenger vehicle technology is amazing. Safety features from blind spot monitors, to adaptive cruise control, to lane control assistance, to automatic braking are now available in more cars than ever before. But could that be a bad thing? According to a recently released study,…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 20 Dec 2019

Facebook scams: look out for free gift card offers

Like millions of people out there, I have a Facebook page. I’m on it every day and I get requests to join various groups. I got a request today from a friend to join the Free $25 Starbucks Gift…

By Grewal Law

/ 28 Jan 2010