You usually cannot sue the federal government for assault, but there is an exception for federal law enforcement officers. A new D.C. Circuit ruling shows how far it reaches, and the deadlines that apply.

Virginia cities and counties are often immune when their negligence hurts you, but not always. A new Supreme Court of Virginia ruling shows what separates a claim that survives from one that is barred.

A new Maryland ruling means the three-year clock for children injured in state custody doesn't start until they turn 18. What families and survivors should know.