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When a dam is removed in Virginia, waterfront property owners may face devastating losses as artificially created lakes and rivers disappear, potentially reducing property values by over 20%. A recent federal court ruling addresses whether these homeowners have legal recourse against dam owners who lawfully remove aging structures, returning waterbodies to their natural state.

A federal court in Iowa ruled that an insurer had no duty to defend or indemnify a restaurant chain in an EEOC sexual harassment lawsuit because the alleged employment practices were interrelated with earlier claims that predated the policy's retroactive date. The decision turned on the court's interpretation of the policy's broad definition of "interrelated" employment practices, which required only a "common connection" among facts, circumstances, or events.

As artificial intelligence gains the ability to replicate voices, images, and distinctive personal characteristics with remarkable accuracy, celebrities like Taylor Swift and Matthew McConaughey are turning to trademark law to protect their identities from unauthorized AI-generated impersonation. This proactive legal strategy offers important lessons for creatives, businesses, and individuals whose personal brands may be vulnerable to digital exploitation in an era where the line between authentic and synth