Worldwide: Civil Law

When purchasing property, understanding the full history of permits and remodels is crucial to avoiding costly surprises.

The “catalyst theory” of California law governing attorney’s fees sometimes allows a plaintiff to obtain fees even in the absence of a favorable judgment...

Massachusetts' highest court has ruled that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act does not shield Meta from liability claims alleging that Instagram's design features are intentionally addictive to children. The decision narrows the scope of Section 230 immunity by distinguishing between liability for third-party content versus liability for platform design choices that contribute to harm, potentially opening the door for similar lawsuits against social media companies nationwide.

Hello from Dykema's Appellate and Critical Motions Practice! The February Edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court® examines several closely watched matters...

Recent court cases reveal the risks universities face when relying too heavily on AI detection tools to identify student use of generative AI in academic work.

On February 5, 2026, Judge Victor Marrero of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed a putative class action asserting claims...

On August 19, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly enacted Public Act 1738 (SB 1738), amending several provisions of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5) to raise debtor exemption limits effective January 1, 2026.

California's new AB 250 reopens the door for time-barred sexual assault claims, giving plaintiffs a two-year window starting Jan. 1, 2026, to revive old cases...

As part of Hong Kong Arbitration Week, this panel discussion provided insights from both common law and civil law jurisdictions including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, England...