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Federal Circuit Caps Shape Patent Damages and Settlement Strategies
Federal Circuit rulings and pharma settlements reshape patent damages, forcing litigators to update strategies and royalty calculations.
New York Requires Employers to Give Workers Access to Their Personnel Files
New York's new law, effective Nov 8, 2026, mandates employee access to personnel records within 5 business days of request.
IEEPA Tariff Refunds: Phase III Delayed, Legal Action Now Needed
Importers face delays in IEEPA tariff refund Phase III; lawsuits needed for finally liquidated entries amid ongoing CAPE processing.
DOJ deports Afghan in first-ever Alien Terrorist Removal Court case
DOJ deports Afghan in first Alien Terrorist Removal Court case, signaling new national security immigration enforcement precedent.
Mass. Supreme Judicial Court Reprimands Judge Joseph Over 2018 ICE Escape
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court publicly reprimands Judge Shelley Richmond Joseph for misconduct linked to a 2018 ICE detainee escape, emphasizing judicial accountability.
Indiana Supreme Court to Rule on Religious Right to Abortion
Indiana Supreme Court reviews challenge to state's abortion ban on religious freedom grounds, a key test for religious liberty and abortion laws.
AI Adoption Costs Rise for Legal Teams Moving Too Slowly
AI is reshaping legal departments, increasing cost pressures for those slow to adopt new tools, industry experts warn.
Law Firms Shift From Buy vs. Build to Tech Partnerships for AI
Law firms like Weil and Willkie shift from building tech internally to partnering with AI companies like Google Cloud and OpenAI to stay competitive.
FinCEN Warns Banks of $13B Surge in Digital Asset Scams
FinCEN reports nearly $13 billion in suspected digital asset scams from Sept 2023 to Dec 2023, urging legal teams to strengthen fraud detection.
EPA: 4M U.S. Homes Still Linked to Lead Water Pipes
EPA estimates 4 million U.S. homes and businesses still use lead pipes, raising health and legal risks despite $2.9B in funding to replace them.
Anthropic Exec Resigns Over AI Risks; Sanders Pushes AI Development Pause
Anthropic exec Jacob Coxon resigns citing AI safety risks; Senator Sanders plans legislation to pause advanced AI development amid rising concerns.
IRS Proposes Ending Tax Exemption for Race-Based Admissions
IRS proposes rules to revoke tax-exempt status for private schools using race in admissions, affecting 18,000 schools and 750,000 students nationwide.
FDA and SEC Formalize Data Sharing to Boost Oversight
The FDA and SEC signed an MOU to share nonpublic information, enhancing regulatory enforcement for healthcare and securities sectors.
FBI, FinCEN Warn of Rising AI-Driven Sextortion Targeting Employees
FBI and FinCEN warn about increased AI-driven sextortion attacks on employees and minors, urging legal and compliance teams to boost prevention efforts.
Meta Publicly Rejects ICE Subpoenas Seeking Immigration Critics’ Data
Meta publicly refused ICE subpoenas demanding user data on immigration critics, highlighting legal risks for counsel amid rising DHS data requests.
DHS Tightens I-9 Rules and Expands E-Verify Reporting
DHS updates increase I-9 substantive violations and extend E-Verify reporting, raising employer compliance and penalty risks in 2026.
Evan Shenkman Joins Baretz+Brunelle to Lead AI Integration in Law
Evan Shenkman joins Baretz+Brunelle as partner, focusing on practical AI adoption to improve legal service delivery and firm growth.
Third Circuit Clarifies When Arbitration Rights Are Not Waived By Litigation
The Third Circuit ruled that defendants preserve arbitration rights when reserving them early and limiting litigation conduct to enforceability issues, guiding counsel on arbitration strategies.
Federal court denies injunction against Pentagon firing Stars and Stripes journalists
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon can fire Stars and Stripes journalists despite First Amendment concerns over press freedom within military media.
Trial of Lindsay Clancy Ends in Mistrial After Jury Deadlock
The mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's case highlights legal challenges in handling postpartum psychosis defenses in criminal court.