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The EFAA creates an exception to the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA’) by allowing a person alleging conduct constituting workplace sexual harassment or sexual assault to invalidate arbitration agreements and to pursue his or her claims in court. 9 U.S.C. §§ 401–02.

Generative AI tools have quietly entered the expert witness process, and recent litigation developments show how exposed that process can become. Experts who use AI tools like ChatGPT or other LLMs to help draft reports may be creating a detailed, time-stamped record of their reasoning that opposing counsel can obtain and use to undermine the expert at deposition or trial.

The Fifth Circuit's en banc decision in Sterling v. City of Jackson tests whether residents exposed to lead-contaminated municipal drinking water can sue under Section 1983 for substantive due process violations. In a 10-5 ruling, the court held that environmental harms caused by government mismanagement belong to tort law and the political process, not constitutional claims, creating a significant circuit split with implications for how environmental compliance failures by public officials are litigated.

A federal court dismissed securities fraud claims against a gene therapy company, ruling that most challenged statements about product safety were non-actionable opinions supported by FDA approvals. The decision examined when corporate optimism crosses into actionable misrepresentation and what evidence suffices to establish scienter in pharmaceutical securities litigation.

A pro se litigant achieved a decisive victory against a major law firm in a TCPA case, with the Northern District of Texas court ruling that SMS messages constitute calls under the TCPA, cell phones qualify as residential lines for DNC purposes, and the plaintiff's ATDS allegations were sufficiently detailed to survive dismissal. This ruling marks the 15th federal district court to hold that text messages are calls, shifting the balance in an ongoing circuit split on this critical issue.

Courts are addressing new challenges in protecting confidential information when AI tools are used in litigation. Recent rulings establish frameworks for disclosure requirements, usage restrictions, and contractual safeguards that parties must consider when deploying AI platforms to process sensitive case materials.

For most businesses, claims filed by current or former employees are inevitable. Companies, especially those with particularly large workforces, must balance various interests when deciding what to do when faced with litigation, or the threat of litigation.

In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Robert D. Foiles (Ret.) and Hon. Thomas Drechsler (Ret.) explore how personal injury cases are evaluated, what makes a claim ready for meaningful settlement discussion, and how digital evidence, credibility, and settlement strategy can shape the path to resolution.

Office Depot faces a summary judgment loss in a TCPA class action after advancing multiple legally flawed arguments that undermined potentially valid defenses. The court rejected arguments on DNC registration requirements, good faith defenses, and Article III standing, while the defendant's credible positions on consent and phone usage may have been overshadowed by these missteps.

Closing arguments represent a trial attorney's final opportunity to shape jury deliberations by providing a persuasive framework for interpreting evidence and reaching a verdict. This analysis explores how experienced litigators craft compelling narratives, address weaknesses, and connect logic with emotion to guide jurors toward their desired outcome.

Trade secret and employee mobility lawsuits are sharply on the rise given the government and courts’ distaste for non-competition agreements and the war on talent. Foley’s recent victory in Coe v. DNOW LP, 718 S.W.3d 338 (Tex. App. 2025) (pet. denied), provides a landscape by which companies and attorneys can view and litigate these claims.

Meet the legal professionals at Foley & Lardner LLP who specialize in intellectual property law and corporate legal services. This directory provides direct contact information and professional profiles for attorneys Gregory Husisian, John Turlais, Paul White, and Lindsey Zirkle, each bringing distinct expertise to serve clients across various legal matters.

Forget what you thought you knew about startup funding. According to Crunchbase, billion-dollar rounds have moved from anomaly to expectation. In the first half of 2026, 60% of global startup funding flowed to rounds of $1 billion or more — and in the U.S., that figure jumped to a staggering 73%.

The United States enforces strict rules against complying with the Arab League boycott of Israel, yet boycott-related requests often appear in routine business documents like contracts, purchase orders, and shipping instructions rather than obvious compliance settings.

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Connect with experienced legal professionals specializing in corporate law and litigation support. Access direct contact information for attorneys ready to assist with your legal needs.

President Claudia Sheinbaum has submitted a significant initiative to amend Mexico's Foreign Investment Law, introducing national security screening mechanisms for foreign investments in sensitive sectors.

Connect with experienced legal professionals specializing in various practice areas through their direct contact information. Access expertise across intellectual property, corporate law, and other legal services from attorneys at a leading law firm.

Maryland has amended its franchise registration and disclosure law with changes taking effect October 1, 2026. The amendments extend enforcement authority, expand franchisee claims periods, clarify jurisdictional scope, establish franchisee association rights, and codify a fast-track renewal program for franchise disclosure documents.

Artificial intelligence may live in the cloud, but the underlying infrastructure that makes it possible for AI to perform is decidedly physical—and increasingly power hungry.