{"url_path":"/sec/linc/10-q/2026/item-1","section_key":"item-1","section_title":"Item 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-Q","doc_date":"2026-05-11","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1286613/0001140361-26-020546-index.html","accession_number":"0001140361-26-020546","cik":"0001286613","ticker":"LINC","issuer_name":"LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1286613/0001140361-26-020546-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001286613","primary_entity_name":"LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP"},"word_count":140,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 1.\n\nLEGAL PROCEEDINGS\n\n \n\nThere are no\nmaterial developments relating to previously disclosed legal proceedings. See\nthe “Legal Proceedings” section of the Company’s Form 10-K and previously filed\nForm 10-Qs for information regarding existing legal proceedings. Additionally,\nsee the “Regulatory Updates” section of this Form 10-Q for additional\ninformation concerning the status of Borrower Defense to Repayment\napplications.\n\n \n\nIn the ordinary conduct of our business, the Company is subject to additional periodic lawsuits, investigations, regulatory proceedings, and other claims, including, but not limited to, claims involving students or graduates, routine employment matters, and business disputes. We cannot predict the ultimate resolution of these lawsuits, investigations, regulatory proceedings, and other claims asserted against us, but we do not believe that any of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows."}