Litigation Law, Mediation Law and Arbitration Law

A federal court in California dismissed all nine claims in a privacy class action against Adobe, ruling that plaintiffs cannot establish lack of consent by merely asserting they never gave it. The decision establishes critical pleading standards for consent in tracking device cases, requiring plaintiffs to allege specific facts about what they saw on websites and why disclosures failed, rather than simply denying consent occurred.

A federal court in Iowa denied summary judgment to Medicare Health Advisors after defense counsel failed to properly authenticate Jornaya lead records and establish hearsay exceptions in a TCPA class action. The ruling highlights critical procedural mistakes in presenting consent evidence and reveals how improper handling of third-party verification records can transform a potential defense victory into millions of dollars in litigation exposure.

Class action litigation filings under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) dropped 45% in July 2026 compared to the previous year, marking a potential turning point after years of rising cases. While year-to-date filings remain 9.7% higher than 2025, the cooling trend raises questions about what factors are driving this significant decline in TCPA lawsuits.

Closing arguments represent a trial attorney's final opportunity to shape jury deliberations by providing a persuasive framework for interpreting evidence and reaching a verdict. This analysis explores how experienced litigators craft compelling narratives, address weaknesses, and connect logic with emotion to guide jurors toward their desired outcome.

A federal court in Iowa denied summary judgment to Medicare Health Advisors after defense counsel failed to properly authenticate Jornaya lead records and establish hearsay exceptions in a TCPA class action. The ruling highlights critical procedural mistakes in presenting consent evidence and reveals how improper handling of third-party verification records can transform a potential defense victory into millions of dollars in litigation exposure.

The Iowa Supreme Court recently addressed whether a workers' compensation claimant who settles with their employer through a compromise agreement can pursue subsequent claims against the Second Injury Fund. The decision clarifies critical distinctions between settlement types and their impact on establishing employer liability for permanent disability. Understanding how settlement language affects future claims is essential for both claimants and defendants navigating Iowa's workers' compensation system.

The Iowa Supreme Court recently addressed whether a workers' compensation claimant who settles with their employer through a compromise agreement can pursue subsequent claims against the Second Injury Fund. The decision clarifies critical distinctions between settlement types and their impact on establishing employer liability for permanent disability. Understanding how settlement language affects future claims is essential for both claimants and defendants navigating Iowa's workers' compensation system.

The Fifth Circuit's landmark decision in East Fork Enterprises v. EPA vacates the agency's methylene chloride risk management rule, establishing new precedents for how TSCA requires condition-specific risk determinations, treatment of workplace protective equipment, and evidentiary standards. This ruling could fundamentally reshape EPA's approach to chemical regulation and influence pending litigation involving asbestos, trichloroethylene, and other substances.

How are U.S. attorneys successfully building relationships with Japanese companies, and what cultural and legal differences must they navigate? A Japanese attorney practicing in America shares insights on cross-border representation, examining the stark contrasts between U.S. and Japanese legal systems—from litigation strategy and discovery obligations to client expectations and business decision-making.

States across the country are expanding anti-SLAPP protections, with nine states enacting or strengthening laws since 2025. Most have adopted the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), giving defendants new tools to seek early dismissal of lawsuits.

A federal court has awarded Blake Lively over $400,000 in attorneys' fees and costs under California's new anti-SLAPP statute after dismissing a defamation claim brought against her for speaking out about workplace harassment. This landmark ruling marks the first fee award under California Civil Code section 47.1, which protects communications about sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation—raising critical questions about the financial risks employers face when responding to workplace allega

Over the last few weeks, a lawsuit brought by a former JPMorgan Chase banker alleging sexual harassment and assault against the bank and a senior executive within its leveraged finance division has made headlines. The salacious complaint alleges that the executive subjected the plaintiff to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and retaliation during his employment. It also alleges that the bank defamed the plaintiff when it made derogatory claims about him to others in the financial services industry post-employment.