Litigation Law, Mediation Law and Arbitration Law

The Washington Supreme Court’s recent decision in Polinder v. Brand Insulations, Inc., No. 102782-6 (Wash. Apr. 30, 2026), provides clarifications on how the construction statute of repose applies to contractors in asbestos litigation.

Michael Lowry (Partner-Las Vegas) authored “Are Nevada Procedural Statutes Still Effective in Federal Courts?” appearing in the June 1, 2026, edition of Nevada Lawyer magazine.

A Massachusetts federal court granted summary judgment to Alexion Pharmaceuticals, dismissing Amyndas Pharmaceuticals' Chapter 93A unfair competition claim based on alleged misuse of confidential information during partnership negotiations. The decision rigorously enforces causation requirements and clarifies the boundaries between trade secret protection and legitimate competitive activity in pharmaceutical business development.

On May 27, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed New York's 2026 state budget into law. The $268.1 billion budget includes significant tort reform provisions for New York State motor vehicle litigation.

The New Jersey Supreme Court, applying New Jersey law, has held that a capacity exclusion in a D&O policy barred coverage for claims asserted in two underlying actions alleging that a director of a pharmaceutical...

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision may fundamentally alter how certificate of merit statutes apply in federal courts, potentially eliminating long-standing procedural requirements that design professionals have relied upon to deter frivolous claims.

The Washington Supreme Court’s recent decision in Polinder v. Brand Insulations, Inc., No. 102782-6 (Wash. Apr. 30, 2026), provides clarifications on how the construction statute of repose applies to contractors in asbestos litigation.

On May 27, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed New York's 2026 state budget into law. The $268.1 billion budget includes significant tort reform provisions for New York State motor vehicle litigation.

The Tennessee Supreme Court’s recent decision in Haddon v. Vanlier, No. M2023-01151-SC-R11-CV (Tenn. May 12, 2026) [1] is a significant reaffirmation of longstanding Tennessee law on prejudgment interest.

The latest Fashion Law Network podcast examines the ongoing antitrust class action lawsuit against Hermès, focusing on allegations that customers must purchase ancillary products before being offered the opportunity to buy an iconic Birkin handbag. Host Kasia Zebrowska-Trauben provides legal analysis of recent developments, including Hermès' appeal, and explores the implications of these tying arrangement claims.

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As generative AI and digital platforms face mounting legal challenges, companies must understand how plaintiffs are adapting traditional product liability theories to target modern technologies. This discussion examines emerging litigation strategies drawn from social media trials and AI lawsuits, exploring how these theories may extend beyond platform developers to enterprise users and service providers.