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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

Why Jurisdiction Shapes What Testifying Experts Can Say Before And During Trial

In a perfect world, an expert's testimony wouldn't change just because the courtroom does.

United States Litigation

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WIT Legal

Reflections On The 2025-2026 Judicial Hellholes Report From The American Tort Reform Association – Ranking The Worst Jurisdictions For Defendants

The American Tort Reform Association ("ATRA") annually publishes its "Judicial Hellholes Report," focusing on litigation issues and identifying jurisdictions likely to have unfair and biased administration of justice.

United States Litigation

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Duane Morris LLP

Let The Pen Be Your Sword: Crafting Powerful ADR Contractual Provisions

Draft stronger arbitration clauses for business contracts with these practical tips to tailor necessary elements and optional provisions to parties' needs.

United States Litigation

ABA Business Law Section

Litigation Global Practice Guide 2026

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WilmerHale

Podcast - Dangers Of Climbing The Ladder

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Holland & Knight

Disputes Yearbook 2025 – The View From London

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New Mass Tort Procedural Rules Have Taken Effect

United States Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Arbitration World Podcast: Efficient And Effective Arbitration Proceedings – A Discussion With Two Leading Arbitrators

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K&L Gates LLP

Fed. Circ. Rulings Refine Patent Claim Construction Standards

United States Litigation

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Toxic Tort Litigation Expert Testimony Admissibility: Significant Georgia Appellate Ruling

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Global Perspectives: Construction And Infrastructure Disputes 2025

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What's The Score, Your Honor? Conversation With Judge Richard Boulware (Podcast)

United States Litigation

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Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider

Court Of Appeal Clarifies Scope For Claims Against Foreign Third Parties For Assisting Breaches Of Freezing Orders

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Importing Steel Into Mexico A Pillar Of Compliance For Suppliers Trading With Mexico

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

AI Innovation Is Accelerating, But Oversight Is Fragmented: Why ADR Must Fill The Governance Gap

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JAMS

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

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Steptoe LLP

FBI's Most Recent Gambling Arrests Suggest Sports-Betting Regulations Are Effective

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Duane Morris LLP

Early Mediation: Is Your Case A Likely Candidate?

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JAMS

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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)

As we celebrate the 11th annual World eDiscovery Day, members of our e-DAT practice group reflect on nearly three decades as pioneers in eDiscovery innovation and client service.

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K&L Gates LLP

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

As of today, December 1, 2025, amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure officially take effect, reshaping how parties must approach the timing and method of making privilege claims in federal litigation.

United States Litigation

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Arnold & Porter

Courts Are Starting To Define What "AI Discovery" Means

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

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

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A&O Shearman

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Beresford Booth

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Bracewell

Sixth Circuit Affirms Attorney-Client Privilege And Work-Product Protection Over Internal Investigation Materials

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Foley & Lardner

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Let The Pen Be Your Sword: Crafting Powerful ADR Contractual Provisions

Draft stronger arbitration clauses for business contracts with these practical tips to tailor necessary elements and optional provisions to parties' needs.

United States Litigation

ABA Business Law Section

Litigation Global Practice Guide 2026

WilmerHale Partner Gary Born and Counsel Matteo Angelini are contributing editors in the new Chambers and Partners Global Litigation 2026 Practice Guide.

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WilmerHale

Disputes Yearbook 2025 – The View From London

From motor finance litigation and AI to legislative reform and international conventions, we pick out the key themes and cases from across the year...

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Arbitration World Podcast: Efficient And Effective Arbitration Proceedings – A Discussion With Two Leading Arbitrators

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Global Perspectives: Construction And Infrastructure Disputes 2025

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Client Alert: Supreme Court To Clarify Jurisdiction For Confirming Or Vacating Arbitration Awards In Federal Court

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New Mass Tort Procedural Rules Have Taken Effect

On December 1, 2025, new Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1 took effect, addressing a gap in the Federal Rules concerning how multidistrict litigation (MDL) should commence following consolidation.

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New Federal Rule Will Help Discourage Meritless Claims In Multidistrict Litigation

On December 1, 2025, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1 took effect, providing judges a roadmap for initial case management of multidistrict litigation ("MDLs") and paving the way for early challenges to meritless claims.

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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

Orange County Partner Cary Mullen and Associate James Werner recently secured a dismissal on summary judgment and recovery of costs for the firm's client, Kia America, Inc., in the matter of Charbel Adaimy v. Kia America, Inc., (erroneously sued as Kia Motors America, Inc.), LASC No. 23STCV24815.

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

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Florida Statute § 768.79 Update: Fee-Shifting Penalty Does Not Apply In Attorney Charging Lien Disputes

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Losey

Illinois Legislature Increases Key Debtor Exemptions Starting On January 1, 2026

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Lavelle Law

Federal Circuit Denies Challenges To USPTO Director's Discretionary Denial Decisions

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Polsinelli LLP

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Tully Rinckey

To Err Or Not To Err: Preservation For Appeal

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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

In a unanimous opinion, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the retroactive application of strict notice requirements under Michigan's Court of Claims Act...

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Butzel Long

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

In July, the U.S. Senate introduced the Art Market Integrity Act (AMIA), legislation that would require art dealers and auction houses to comply...

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon

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WilmerHale

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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

Whether Parties Agreed To Arbitrate Is Jurisdictional And Requires Independent Analysis By A U.S. Court In A Recognition Proceeding

United States Litigation

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Foley & Lardner

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Personal Jurisdiction In Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act Arbitration Enforcement Cases

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The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 129: North Carolina Federal Court Upholds Class And Collective Certification Rulings In Misclassification Suit (Video)

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Duane Morris LLP

Celebrating Decades Of Innovation On EDiscovery Day 2025 (Video)

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Dentons Link Legal

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