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On April 22, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued Hencely v. Fluor Corporation,[1] a 6-3 decision rejecting the Fourth Circuit’s holding that defense contractors enjoy per seimmunity...

The U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to review Bivens v. Zep has created a jurisdictional divide in how employers can be held liable under Title VII for third-party harassment of their employees.

The Seventh Circuit recently vacated a default judgment in a trademark infringement case, ruling that Illinois lacked personal jurisdiction over an e-commerce defendant.

A recent North Carolina defamation case demonstrates how procedural missteps—missing deadlines, failing to name all defendants, or improperly characterizing statements—can lead to early dismissal. The case offers critical lessons for plaintiffs on navigating statutes of limitations, pre-suit notice requirements, and strategic complaint drafting to survive motions to dismiss.

On Monday, FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic and one of its reporters, alleging defamation over an April 17 story detailing the Director's alleged excessive drinking...

Defamation lawsuits are on the rise in the United States, and have been for several years. Because defamation litigation is so increasingly relied upon as a means to address reputational injury...

On April 22, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued Hencely v. Fluor Corporation,[1] a 6-3 decision rejecting the Fourth Circuit’s holding that defense contractors enjoy per seimmunity...

Bid protests in Maine are governed by a relatively structured administrative framework that provides disappointed bidders and other “aggrieved persons” with a defined right to challenge contract...

When an accident occurs on your property, the first 30 days can determine the outcome of any litigation. Seasoned trial attorneys explain why immediate action—from preserving evidence to coordinating with legal counsel—is essential for building a strong defense. Learn the critical steps businesses must take in those crucial first hours and weeks to protect their interests and ensure claims are based on facts rather than incomplete evidence.

Class action litigation has emerged as a powerful force reshaping how transportation, automotive, and logistics companies operate and manage risk. Duane Morris announces the first edition of the Transportation...

On March 3, 2026, Judge Richard Seeborg of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted a motion to dismiss a proposed class action complaint (the “Amended Complaint”) alleging that a biopharmaceutical company (the “Company”) and certain corporate officers violated Sections 11 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”). In re BioAge Labs, Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 25-cv-00196 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 3, 2026).

After the district court dismissed the action, the Second Circuit affirmed, holding that the reverse split was not a “sale” within the meaning of Section 12 and that plaintiffs did not satisfy Section 11 because they failed to trace their ETNs to an allegedly misleading offering document.