In Donelson v. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., the Eighth Circuit reversed and remanded a district court's decision that had denied both a motion to strike class action allegations and a motion to compel arbitration.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reinforced defendants' ability to dismiss consumer class actions early by requiring plaintiffs to demonstrate concrete economic harm rather than speculative overcharge theories. In Monahan v. Southwest Airlines, the court held that hypothetical price inflation claims without plausible real-world economic loss fail to satisfy Article III standing requirements...

Navigating commercial leasing in Ohio requires more than good intentions—it demands precision. Understanding the statutes governing long‑term leases and the Ohio Supreme Court's recent treatment...

The CREF Roundup is a periodic digest of noteworthy developments, insights, and commentary in the world of commercial real estate finance (CREF).

The CREF Roundup is a periodic digest of noteworthy developments, insights, and commentary in the world of commercial real estate finance (CREF).

Gibbons will continue to monitor proposed changes to 35 U.S.C. §101, particularly as they affect life science companies.

On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.” As noted in the accompanying Fact Sheet, this executive order is a continuation of the administration’s views on alleged discrimination...

On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, a case arising from a December 2017 highway collision in Illinois.

The CREF Roundup is a periodic digest of noteworthy developments, insights, and commentary in the world of commercial real estate finance (CREF). Curated for industry professionals, this ongoing series seeks to highlight...

he CREF Roundup is a periodic digest of noteworthy developments, insights, and commentary in the world of commercial real estate finance (CREF).

On February 27, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules and form amendments implementing the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIAA).

Nippon Life Insurance Company recently filed a lawsuit that raises a timely question that many employers and their counsel are already grappling with: When does the use of artificial intelligence (AI)...

Promulgated in December 2025, the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) proposed "initial regulation" package focuses on early scoping and administration rather than full-reporting mechanics.

Honeywell and SATEC settled prior environmental contamination litigation in 2009 through a settlement agreement that required Honeywell to remediate SATEC's property...

In a significant ruling for commercial landlords, dated November 3, 2025, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey denied three motions filed by HVP2 LLC, the landlord of a rejected Rite Aid lease in Troy, New York (New Rite Aid, LLC, Case No. 25-14861 (MBK)).

On November 6, 2025, Ohio Supreme Court found that arbitration provisions in insurance contracts are enforceable as to claims of bad faith by the insured.

On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that it will exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026.

In Bursztein, plaintiff alleged she tripped and fell over a raised piece of metal at the top of an escalator in a Best Buy store which resulted in an injured shoulder.

Texas has now joined the majority of U.S. jurisdictions in adopting the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA). Effective August 31, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court implemented...

There have been reports of law firms receiving a wave of fraudulent emails impersonating the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). These emails target trademark applicants with urgent demands...