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What A New Rule 34 Ruling May Tell Us About Navigating EDiscovery Of Dynamic Databases

In Sound Around, Inc. v. Moises Friedman, Magistrate Judge Katharine A. Parker addressed Rule 34 standards relating to the production of structured data from dynamic databases.

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

To Modify Or Not To Modify: The Latest Update On Distal Clavicle Excision Ratings

Impairment ratings related to a common surgical shoulder procedure in workers' compensation claims, the distal clavicle excision, have come under increased scrutiny in recent years.

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Nyemaster Goode

Civil Procedure Is Not Technical — It's Determinative

Navigating the complexities of Illinois appellate jurisdiction is critical for any litigant. A recent First District decision highlights how strict adherence to Rule 303(a) and the timing of post-judgment motions...

United States Litigation

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Patterson Law Firm

Seventh Circuit Affirms Certification Of BIPA Class Comprised Of Customers Who Used Amazon's "Virtual Try-On" Tool

In doing so, the Seventh Circuit dealt Amazon a significant blow by allowing Plaintiffs to proceed on behalf of a class comprised of hundreds of thousands of people who used Amazon's technology

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Duane Morris LLP

Another Court Rules CASA Does Not Limit Universal Relief Available Under The APA

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Higher Education Litigation And Federal Policy: 2025 Year In Review

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Foley Hoag LLP

Readily Ascertainable—WilmerHale's Trade Secret Bulletin: November 2025

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WilmerHale

California Federal Court Orders Disclosure Of Side Deals In Connection With Class Action Settlement

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Duane Morris LLP

Ohio Supreme Court Rules That Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreement In Insurance Contract Applies To Tort Claims Alleging Insurance Bad Faith

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FBT Gibbons

Tenth Circuit Adopts Ascertainability Test And Clarifies Class Action Requirements

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Holland & Hart

What Are Unclean Hands?

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Beresford Booth

Yes, You Can Absolutely Win A "He-Said-She-Said" Case

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Beresford Booth

GAO Cautions Agencies—Over-Redact At Your Own Peril

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Crowell & Moring LLP

From ALJs To Article III: Post-Jarkesy Litigation Over The Scope Of The Jury-Trial Right

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Arnold & Porter

December 2025 Crypto Update: New Changes And Challenges In U.S. Regulation Of Digital Assets

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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP

How The JAMS AI Rules Can Streamline Discovery For AI-Related Disputes

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JAMS

Visa Turbulence: Navigating Your H-1B Future In A Shifting U.S. Landscape (Video)

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Green and Spiegel

Federal Circuit: Priority Document That 'Broadly Outlines' Possible Structures Fails To Provide Adequate Written Description Support For Subgenus Of Linkers In Antibody-Drug Conjugate

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 263

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Davis Wright Tremaine

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Back To School 2025: Title IX Updates And How ADR Can Help Universities Resolve Disputes (Podcast)

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Early Mediation: Is Your Case A Likely Candidate?

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Guardrails Before Greenlights: How Gen AI Will Actually Shape E-Discovery In 2026

Generative AI will be everywhere in e-discovery by 2026, but not necessarily where some evangelists predict.

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Winston & Strawn LLP

Sixth Circuit Restores Privilege Protections In In Re FirstEnergy Corp. Mandamus Decision

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently issued a significant decision in In re FirstEnergy Corp., granting mandamus relief and vacating a district court order...

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Withers LLP

Celebrating Decades Of Innovation On EDiscovery Day 2025 (Video)

As we celebrate the 11th annual World eDiscovery Day, members of our e-DAT practice group reflect on nearly three decades as pioneers in eDiscovery innovation and client service.

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United States Court Of Appeals For The Sixth Circuit Grants Writ Of Mandamus To Preserve Privilege For Internal Investigations

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U.S. Sixth Circuit Reaffirms Core Protections For Outside-counsel Investigations In FirstEnergy Win

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Avoiding Risk: AI's Double-Edged Role In E-Discovery

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The X Factor In Mediation Success: Why A Consistent Client Experience (CX) Fosters Trust

A recent survey found that 90% of businesses have made customer experience (CX) their primary focus. While that statistic makes complete sense for most business interactions, one might wonder what bearing does it have on the mediation process?

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How The GENIUS Act Is Reshaping Stablecoin Regulation And Emerging Financial Disputes

The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act became law on July 17, 2025,1 marking the first comprehensive federal framework governing cryptocurrency in the United States

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Mass Tort Mediation Strategies: Managing Emotions And Understanding Key Legal Trends (Podcast)

As mass tort litigation continues to grow, the disputes at stake are becoming increasingly complex. From wildfire and pharmaceutical claims to toxic exposure, sexual abuse and large-scale economic losses

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To Modify Or Not To Modify: The Latest Update On Distal Clavicle Excision Ratings

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Consideration Of Artificial Intelligence In Arbitration Terms Of Reference

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Ohio Supreme Court Rules That Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreement In Insurance Contract Applies To Tort Claims Alleging Insurance Bad Faith

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Contractors May Need To Formally "Invoice" All Costs To Protect Interest Rates

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Beresford Booth

Fifth Circuit Rules Employer Can't Enforce An Arbitration Agreement It Failed To Sign

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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Cohen & Buckmann

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Civil Procedure Is Not Technical — It's Determinative

Navigating the complexities of Illinois appellate jurisdiction is critical for any litigant. A recent First District decision highlights how strict adherence to Rule 303(a) and the timing of post-judgment motions...

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First-Ever Procedural Rule Issued For MDLs

On December 1, 2025, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1 governing multi-district litigation (MDL) proceedings took effect. This is the first MDL-specific rule and is the culmination of a multiyear-long rulemaking...

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Beveridge & Diamond

New Mass Tort Procedural Rules Have Taken Effect

On December 1, 2025, new Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1 took effect, addressing a gap in the Federal Rules concerning how multidistrict litigation (MDL) should commence following consolidation.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New Federal Rule Will Help Discourage Meritless Claims In Multidistrict Litigation

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Jones Day

Orange County Team Secures Summary Judgment And Recovery Of Costs For Kia America In Hotly Contested Lemon Law Dispute

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

FRCP 16.1 Now In Play For MDLs—Game Changer Or Not?

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Florida Statute § 768.79 Update: Fee-Shifting Penalty Does Not Apply In Attorney Charging Lien Disputes

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Losey

Illinois Legislature Increases Key Debtor Exemptions Starting On January 1, 2026

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Lavelle Law

Federal Circuit Denies Challenges To USPTO Director's Discretionary Denial Decisions

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The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the United States has become an increasingly complex area of law, particularly as recent appellate decisions have introduced new challenges and considerations...

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Court Of Appeals Rejects Newest Efforts To Evade The Notice Requirement For Claims Against The State Of Michigan

In a unanimous opinion, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the retroactive application of strict notice requirements under Michigan's Court of Claims Act...

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Butzel Long

Senate Proposes New Anti-Money Laundering Legislation To Regulate Art Market

In July, the U.S. Senate introduced the Art Market Integrity Act (AMIA), legislation that would require art dealers and auction houses to comply...

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon

In That Case: CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. V. Antrix Corp. Ltd. (Podcast)

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WilmerHale

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Making The Case For Tribal Forestry Breach Of Trust Claims

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Galanda Broadman

Supreme Court Stays District Court Order Vacating NIH Grant Terminations, But Leaves Guidance Vacatur Intact

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Whether Parties Agreed To Arbitrate Is Jurisdictional And Requires Independent Analysis By A U.S. Court In A Recognition Proceeding

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Foley & Lardner

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Personal Jurisdiction In Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act Arbitration Enforcement Cases

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