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Trial Evidence—Not Summary Judgment Papers—Control On Appeal

Navigating the transition from Trial Evidence vs Summary Judgment is critical for success in Commercial Litigation Chicago. This post explores how summary judgment motions Illinois...

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Patterson Law Firm

Federal Jury Finds For Actava TV On Malicious Prosecution And Tortious Interference Claims In Channel One Russia Worldwide Case

DOAR supported Foley Hoag in the Channel One Russia Worldwide Case, which resulted in a $4.5M jury verdict after a complex SDNY trial.

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WIT Legal

Jury Psychology In High-Profile Cases: What The Luigi Mangione Case Reveals

Drawing on years of psycho-legal research and real-world courtroom experience, Dr. Gordon examines what the Luigi Mangione case reveals about modern jurors—from the influence of pretrial publicity...

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WIT Legal

Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Actions Claiming Market Manipulation Of Volatility Index

On January 15, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of two actions brought by an investment advisor and an investment company asserting claims under the Commodity Exchange Act against certain financial institutions.

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A&O Shearman

Late Applications For Leave To Appeal: Don't Underestimate The Need To Explain The "Reasons For The Delay"

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

Southern District Of New York Declines To Dismiss Putative Class Action Against Dental Product Company

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A&O Shearman

VIDEO – DMCAR Trend #8: Chasms Among Circuits Continued To Expand In Several Areas Crucial To Class Action Litigation

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Duane Morris LLP

U.S. Supreme Court Rules State Affidavit/Certificate Of Merit Requirements Do Not Apply In Federal Court

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Duane Morris LLP

Littler Lounge: A New Year, A Familiar Fight – Collective Actions Back In The Spotlight (Podcast)

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Littler Mendelson

Early Evidence? Not In This Court!: Supreme Court Clarifies Federal Rules Govern Over State Law

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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP

Update On The Wave Of CEMA Lawsuits

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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Avoiding Pitfalls As Litigation Finance Takes Off

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Eleventh Circuit Affirms FTC Injunction Requiring Express Informed Consent For Fees

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

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K&L Gates LLP

The Trump Gold Card And Proposed Trump Platinum Card: Legal, Practical, Tax, And Economic Considerations For High-Net-Worth Immigrants

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Green and Spiegel

Colorado "Opt-Out" Litigation – Petition For Rehearing En Banc And Amicus Briefs In Support

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Ballard Spahr LLP

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

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JAMS

How I Learned To Love Mediator's Proposals - Why Modern Mediation Sometimes Calls For A Guiding Hand

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JAMS

The Empty Chair At Johannesburg: What It Says About US Power

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Steptoe LLP

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What Europe's Renewable Energy Struggles Can Teach U.S. Regulators About Dispute System Design

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Substantial Completion: Close, But The Case Hasn't Settled

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Mediator-and Arbitrator-Retained Experts In Construction Or Business Disputes

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The Mediation Timing Dilemma: Four Factors Every General Counsel Should Consider

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New Year's Resolutions For Mediators (That Actually Change Outcomes)

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Beyond Checkmate: Lessons From Chess In The Art Of Mediation

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

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

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

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How I Learned To Love Mediator's Proposals - Why Modern Mediation Sometimes Calls For A Guiding Hand

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Disclosure & Electronic Discovery & Privilege

One Minute Matters [Video]: Does Your AI Notetaker Waive Your Attorney-Client Privilege? (With Jeff Gifford)

AI notetaking tools have become ubiquitous in business meetings, but they pose serious legal risks in the boardroom that most directors don't realize.

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Dykema

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)

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K&L Gates LLP

New Privilege Log Rules Are Here – Is Your Team Ready?

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Arnold & Porter

Courts Are Starting To Define What "AI Discovery" Means

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Arnold & Porter

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

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Milbank LLP

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

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A&O Shearman

Webinar – Inadvertent Disclosure Of Privileged Material (Video)

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Beresford Booth

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Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

What Europe's Renewable Energy Struggles Can Teach U.S. Regulators About Dispute System Design

As U.S. regulators confront the intersection of energy transition, emerging technology governance and large-scale infrastructure modernization, a cautionary example is emerging from Europe.

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Substantial Completion: Close, But The Case Hasn't Settled

Not every mediation ends with a settlement at the close of the formal mediation session. But sometimes there is enough progress made to reach "substantial completion": A lot of ground has been covered, the issues have been narrowed and the parties' positions have moved closer.

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Mediator-and Arbitrator-Retained Experts In Construction Or Business Disputes

Construction and business disputes often present complex issues that the mediator or arbitrator must understand to help settle the case or reach an informed arbitration decision.

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The Mediation Timing Dilemma: Four Factors Every General Counsel Should Consider

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New Year's Resolutions For Mediators (That Actually Change Outcomes)

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Contractual Rights And Wrongs Of International Economic Sanctions

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Duane Morris LLP

Key Delaware Corporate & Commercial Decisions Of 2025

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Mortgage Banking Update - January 23, 2026

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Ballard Spahr LLP

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U.S. Supreme Court Rules State Affidavit/Certificate Of Merit Requirements Do Not Apply In Federal Court

On January 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved a sharp divide among federal circuits on whether state law affidavit-of-merit requirements...

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Duane Morris LLP

Supreme Court To Determine Whether The President Can Remove Members Of Multi-Member Federal Agencies

On December 8, 2025, the Justices heard oral argument in Trump v. Slaughter (No. 25-332). The Supreme Court plans to decide (1) whether the statutory removal protections for independent...

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Dykema

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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Patterson Law Firm

First-Ever Procedural Rule Issued For MDLs

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Beveridge & Diamond

New Mass Tort Procedural Rules Have Taken Effect

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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

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Sovereign Immunity: Public Sector Government

Sovereigns In The Spotlight: Crystallex Uncertainty & Supreme Court Showdowns Ahead

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

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Steptoe LLP

Transportation At SCOTUS: Arguments On NJ Transit Immunity From Lawsuits In NY And PA Will Be Heard By The U.S. Supreme Court January 14th

The U.S. Supreme Court kicks off the latest session with transportation issues early up on the calendar. On January 14, 2026, the High Court will hear oral arguments on whether New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit)...

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Moore & Van Allen

Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards In The U.S.: Recent Developments And Implications For Creditors

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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IR Global

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

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Butzel Long

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

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon

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

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WilmerHale

In That Case: CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. v. Antrix Corp. Ltd. (Video)

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WilmerHale

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

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Webinar – High-Stakes Litigation: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance (Video)

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Beresford Booth

November 2025 Seventh Circuit Roundup: Key Decisions On Implied Rights, Personal Jurisdiction, And Section 1983 (Podcast)

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Inside Arbitration Podcasts: English Arbitration Developments 2025

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Litigating With Laser Focus (Video)

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Arnold & Porter

Jurisdiction Entanglements In International Arbitration: Perspectives And Lessons From Different Jurisdictions (Video)

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K&L Gates LLP

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