Litigation Law, Mediation Law and Arbitration Law

In Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corporation, 146 S. Ct. 854 (2026), the United States Supreme Court held that New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) is not an arm of the state of New Jersey and is therefore not entitled to New Jersey’s interstate sovereign immunity.

Civil litigation in the United States presents unique challenges for non-U.S. entities, from expansive pretrial discovery to parallel court systems and public proceedings.

First Tuesday Update is our monthly take on current issues in commercial disputes, international arbitration, and judgment enforcement.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly being used by businesses, often without the knowledge or direction of their counsel. A recent federal court decision, United States v. Heppner...

Three recent federal court decisions have created some uncertainty about whether materials created using generative AI tools are protected by attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine. In United States v. Heppner, the court held that a party’s use of a consumer AI platform without attorney direction vitiated any privilege protection.

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview represents a fundamental shift in cybersecurity risk, with early reports suggesting the AI model can identify zero-day vulnerabilities faster than traditional scanning workflows.

Kansas vendors dissatisfied with competitive procurement outcomes face strict procedural requirements when challenging award decisions or solicitation specifications. Understanding the 30-day filing deadline, mandatory protest contents, and the potential for contract award stays is essential for protecting vendor rights in state-level procurements.

Virginia is on the verge of making a consequential change to its civil justice system. Legislation now pending before Governor Abigail Spanberger would authorize private class actions in Virginia state courts...

Alabama mechanics' lien law provides a statutory payment-security remedy that can encumber property title and be enforced through foreclosure. This comprehensive overview examines who may assert lien rights...

New York considers legislation targeting AI chatbot operators for unauthorized practice of law, while Indiana pursues tort reform to limit public nuisance claims and the American Arbitration Association expands AI tools for dispute resolution. These developments signal a critical intersection of artificial intelligence regulation, professional liability standards, and evolving arbitration practices that will reshape how businesses navigate legal risk in an AI-driven landscape.

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...