Worldwide: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Nevada's Court Annexed Arbitration program is undergoing significant changes through AB3, which doubles the jurisdictional cap from $50,000 to $100,000 and quintuples the recoverable attorney's fees limit to $15,000. The newly enacted legislation also expands the list of case types exempt from mandatory arbitration, including bad faith insurance claims, sexual assault cases, and product liability actions.

What happens when a judge loses control of the courtroom? Through pro bono work in Uzbekistan and analysis of landmark cases, this episode explores how judicial authority shapes the adversarial system. Discover why even the most skilled advocates cannot achieve justice without judges who effectively manage proceedings and enforce procedural rules.

When purchasing property, understanding the full history of permits and remodels is crucial to avoiding costly surprises.

In Washington state litigation, the decision between a bench trial and a jury trial is far more than a procedural formality—it fundamentally shapes case strategy, witness preparation, settlement leverage, and ultimate outcomes.

A high-stakes procedural battle is unfolding in the en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that could determine the near-term fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”).

The Suffolk County deadline for filing a property tax grievance is always the third Tuesday in May – this year, falling on May 19th. The filing period begins May 1st, giving property owners a short thirteen (13) ...

For three years, we have been writing about Oracle’s Java licensing enforcement as a slow-motion campaign — one that began with “friendly” compliance emails, continued through a series of escalating sales-team...

The rising popularity of AI-generative technology is often in the news these days, ranging from discussion of the enormous potential associated with said technologies to very real concerns about how the technologies...

A New York appellate court recently reversed a lower court's summary judgment award in a rear-end collision case, establishing that a sudden stop on a highway without apparent reason can provide a non-negligent explanation for the trailing driver. The decision in Correa v. Cannon demonstrates how certain sudden stops differ from typical rear-end collision scenarios where the trailing driver is presumed negligent. This ruling offers critical guidance for defendants facing liability in highway rear-end accide

Contractual indemnification claims arising out of an underlying third-party tort or contract claim are a recurring business risk for entities that are parties to commercial contracts.

On April 14, 2026, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the waiver of privilege requirement (including attorney-client) for accepting funds for school safety and mental health under Section 31aa...

For three years, we have been writing about Oracle’s Java licensing enforcement as a slow-motion campaign — one that began with “friendly” compliance emails, continued through a series of escalating sales-team...