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Mass Arbitration: The Risk Lurking In Consumer Agreements

Once the default for resolving consumer disputes, arbitration is straining under mass filings that test the system's capacity and purpose.

United States Litigation

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Goodwin Procter LLP

The Jury Charge: Your Case's Hidden Power Play

Perhaps no other single component of trial practice presents such a significant disconnect between how litigators talk about it and how they treat it in practice.

United States Litigation

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Steptoe LLP

Ninth Circuit Opens New Path Back To State Court For Class Actions Removed To Federal Court

By design, the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) allows defendants to remove complex class actions to federal court. It avoids the onerous diversity requirements that defendants previously struggled to satisfy...

United States Litigation

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

5 Litigation Mistakes That Cost Washington Businesses Millions

In the competitive business environment of the Pacific Northwest, disputes are almost inevitable. Whether involving partners, employees, customers, or competitors, litigation often becomes a defining—and expensive...

United States Litigation

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Beresford Booth

Sixth Circuit Restores Privilege Protections In In Re FirstEnergy Corp. Mandamus Decision

United States Litigation

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Withers LLP

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

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

United States Litigation

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Duane Morris LLP

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

United States Litigation

ABA Business Law Section

Litigation Global Practice Guide 2026

United States Litigation

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WilmerHale

Podcast - Dangers Of Climbing The Ladder

United States Litigation

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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

United States Litigation

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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

Early Mediation: Is Your Case A Likely Candidate?

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Hot Topics In International Trade A Tariff Christmas Message For US Kids (Video)

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

What Honeybees Have Taught Me About Dispute Resolution

United States Litigation

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JAMS

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

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

What Foundations And Other Nonprofits Need To Know About The Foreign Agents Registration Act

United States Government

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WilmerHale

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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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JAMS

Health Care Mediation Strategies: How To Resolve Complex Provider, Reimbursement, And Compliance Disputes (Podcast)

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JAMS

How The JAMS AI Rules Can Streamline Discovery For AI-Related Disputes

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JAMS

Back To School 2025: Title IX Updates And How ADR Can Help Universities Resolve Disputes (Podcast)

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Early Mediation: Is Your Case A Likely Candidate?

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Top 5 Takeaways From "Advanced Mediation Strategies For Handling The Toughest Situations"

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

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From Conflict To Clarity: Why The ADR Experience Matters In Successful Resolution

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[PODCAST] Utilizing Co-Mediation - Bringing Together Multiple Perspectives To Reach Effective Settlements

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Control, Creativity, Closure: The Mediation Advantage

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Disclosure & Electronic Discovery & Privilege

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...

United States Litigation

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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.

United States Litigation

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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

United States Litigation

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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

United States Litigation

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A&O Shearman

Webinar – Inadvertent Disclosure Of Privileged Material (Video)

United States Litigation

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Beresford Booth

Avoiding Risk: AI's Double-Edged Role In E-Discovery

United States Technology

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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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Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Mass Arbitration: The Risk Lurking In Consumer Agreements

Once the default for resolving consumer disputes, arbitration is straining under mass filings that test the system's capacity and purpose.

United States Litigation

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Goodwin Procter LLP

5 Litigation Mistakes That Cost Washington Businesses Millions

In the competitive business environment of the Pacific Northwest, disputes are almost inevitable. Whether involving partners, employees, customers, or competitors, litigation often becomes a defining—and expensive...

United States Litigation

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Beresford Booth

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.

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ABA Business Law Section

Litigation Global Practice Guide 2026

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WilmerHale

Disputes Yearbook 2025 – The View From London

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

United States Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Global Perspectives: Construction And Infrastructure Disputes 2025

Worldwide Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

LaborSpeak: NYC Council Expands Sick Leave: What Employers Need To Know (Video)

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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Court Procedure

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.

United States Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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.

United States 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

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.

United States Litigation

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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

United States Litigation

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Losey

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

United States Litigation

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Lavelle Law

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

United States IP

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Polsinelli LLP

What Is The Impact Of The Government Shutdown On Divorce Proceedings?

United States Family

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Tully Rinckey

To Err Or Not To Err: Preservation For Appeal

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Steptoe LLP

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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...

United States Litigation

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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...

United States Litigation

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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...

Worldwide Government

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon

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

United States Litigation

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WilmerHale

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

United States Litigation

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WilmerHale

Making The Case For Tribal Forestry Breach Of Trust Claims

United States Litigation

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Galanda Broadman

Supreme Court Stays District Court Order Vacating NIH Grant Terminations, But Leaves Guidance Vacatur Intact

United States Litigation

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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

Worldwide Litigation

Aceris Law

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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

Avoiding Defective Clauses In International Arbitration (Podcast)

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Dentons Link Legal

Pro Bono Week Podcast – Advocacy Across Borders: A Hague Convention Success Story

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Littler Mendelson

Back To School 2025: Title IX Updates And How ADR Can Help Universities Resolve Disputes (Podcast)

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JAMS

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