Litigation Law, Mediation Law and Arbitration Law

A recent Seventh Circuit decision reveals how arbitration rules can create unexpected barriers to dispute resolution, leaving parties unable to proceed in either court or arbitration.

The Defend Trade Secrets Act celebrates its tenth anniversary, marking a decade of federal trade secret protection that has fundamentally transformed how companies safeguard their confidential information. From near-unanimous bipartisan support to substantial jury verdicts exceeding $700 million, the DTSA has generated thousands of cases and established critical legal precedents.

The Owens litigation involved a dispute arising from a nursing facility’s operations. Following a final judgment, the defendant filed a timely post-judgment motion within the 30-day period required...

Generative AI tools like Relativity aiR for Privilege are transforming how attorneys approach privilege review in large-scale litigation, offering potential cost savings of up to 75% compared to traditional...

Texas law requires plaintiffs to prove medical expenses are reasonable and necessary, but post-2018 case law has complicated discovery by making third-party payor information potentially relevant.

A recent Texas Supreme Court decision underscores that, when it comes to protecting sensitive information submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), timing is not a technicality—it is outcome...

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...

Divorce proceedings involving significant or complex assets are rarely straightforward. Beyond the emotional and legal dimensions, these cases often hinge on a clear and defensible understanding of financial reality.

In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope is joined by Shailesh Sahay and Stephen Wald to discuss how ESG compliance is evolving as California and international regulators...

Q: My father is a retired former business owner in his late seventies. Dad has been active in the stock market for many years. As he has aged...