Part Two of a Multipart Article. Part One is here.Litigation involving AI rarely turns on abstract questions about the technology itself. Instead, disputes typically focus on how AI was deployed, what contractual promises govern its use and how responsibility for AI-driven outcomes is allocated between providers and customers.
In the case of In re Black Diamond Energy of Delaware, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania provided insight regarding the “police and regulatory power” exception to the automatic stay set forth in 11 U.S.C. Section 362(b)(4).
A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court revived a personal injury lawsuit against a construction company, saying a federal appeals court was “too rigid” in applying a legal rule meant to ensure fairness in the judicial system.
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
As states continue to strengthen breach notification statutes and expand attorney general reporting requirements, organizations that experience cybersecurity incidents resulting in extended timelines before consumer and regulatory notifications occur face increasing risk that may rival the consequences of the underlying cyber incident itself.
Unit Owners’ Discrimination Claim Survives DismissalFiduciary Duty Claims Against Sponsor Reinstated
Federal Circuit Reverses District Court’s Dismissal for Lack of Article III Standing Finding Plaintiffs Possessed a Non-Illusory Exclusionary Right Sufficient for Constitutional StandingFederal Circuit Vacates and Remands Infringement and Damages Judgments Due to Improper Single-Question Verdict Form Covering Multiple Patents, Vacates and Remands on §101 Alice Step Two for Failure to Instruct Jury on the Abstract Idea, and Affirms Patent Eligibility of Two Patents
At a time when Big Law partner pay flexibility is key, law firms are leaning on bonuses and a mix of partner equity and cash to reward top performers and entice lateral partners, industry observers say. Some firms are even dangling “triple-bonus” packages.
Technical excellence alone is no longer enough for corporate clients. They want responsiveness and a real understanding of how their industry operates. A structured client feedback program is now essential, not optional, and firms that have built one have a competitive advantage.
Despite widespread investment into AI across the legal industry, just a small group of law firms are consistently realizing measurable returns in operational speed, financial visibility and revenue performance, according to a new report from Law.com and legal industry technology provider Elite.
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