with Angela Surra at Mitratech Holdings
What legal departments should know about California’s new rules for lawyers’ use of generative AI
by Jason Gettleman and Adam Teitcher at Morgan Lewis
Ten workplace compliance items to tackle in October
by Benjamin Ebbink, Lauren Laing, and Braden Lawes at Fisher Phillips
What an SEC subpoena means, how to respond, and the consequences of non-compliance
by The Law Firm of David R. Chase P.A.
Generative AI is changing how companies protect intellectual property, making trade secrets increasingly relevant alongside patent and copyright protection
by Martin Gomez and Alison Siedor at Goodwin
Foiled: Why a court tossed a ‘Made in USA’ aluminum pan suit
by Nardeen Billan and Matthew Mills at ArentFox Schiff
Can DOJ make an indictment disappear?
California is expanding protections against retaliation and other workplace conduct involving a person’s perceived immigration status
by John Exner IV and Jonathan Siegel at Jackson Lewis
[Webinar] An introduction to the right of way acquisition and condemnation process; Oct. 6 at 12 p.m. PT
with Bradford Kuhn and Jillian Friess Leivas at Nossaman
Five ways rainmakers, and lawyers who want to become rainmakers, can use AI to save time and win more work and clients
by Julie Savarino for JD Supra Perspectives
A growing circuit split is reshaping the scope of immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
by Lauren Tortorella and Samson Widerman at Benesch
Practical takeaways from a $320 million crypto heist
by Daniel Podhaskie at Whiteford
What legal causes of action fit when consumers aren’t confused, but still view copying as unfair?
by Keehle Amicon and Susan Kayser at BakerHostetler
Four assets that deserve extra attention in your estate plan
by Nicholas Nester at Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel
Insurance Coverage Denial Upheld in Cyberfraud Case
Consider writing about:
A recent federal appeals court ruling in an insurance dispute stemming from a phishing scheme; basis for the 7th Circuit’s ruling in Office of the Special Deputy Receiver v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co.; what this case may illustrate regarding the need for particular attention to exclusions or limitations involving insurance coverage in the wake of cyberattacks; insurance coverage to consider having as part of a cybersecurity plan; additional guidance on pursuing an insurance claim involving losses from a cyberfraud incident.
Related information:
Common Insurance Mistakes to Avoid [Ongoing]
Consider writing about:
Common mistakes you see organizations making in terms of insurance-related decisions or other actions. Consider whether to zero in on a specific industry, region, or behavior subset, as you examine the details and potential consequences of common errors in judgment and how they can affect insurance coverage, claims processing, and recovery results.
Fetal Heart Defect Leads to Custody Fight Between Surrogate, Parents
Consider writing about:
A surrogacy arrangement involving a baby that was ultimately born with a congenital heart defect; how the discovery of the heart defect prior to birth led to a custody battle involving possible termination of the pregnancy; what to know about the rights of the surrogate, and the rights of the genetic parents for whom the surrogate became pregnant; how this case evolved as it did, even with a reported contract clause regarding grounds for terminating a pregnancy; why other individuals may want to revisit the terms of their own surrogacy agreements with this case in mind; and possibly a wider-angle look at surrogacy law (nationally, or in the jurisdiction of your choice) and surrogacy trends in general.
Related information:
Takeaways From Dolly Parton Estate Fallout
Consider writing about:
A legal battle that has evolved in the wake of singer Dolly Parton’s death; nature and status of the dispute; what this dispute may illustrate regarding estate plans, unaddressed planning gaps, and potential consequences, especially in the case of business operations that include relatives (and would-be beneficiaries) as staff members.
Related information:
When Are Social Gatherings More of a Legal Risk for Homeowners?
Consider writing about:
Homeowner liability issues that can arise in conjunction with events that are open to the public, whether house concerts, backyard social gatherings, or events of other types. What should homeowners know regarding potential risks to themselves, acquaintances, or strangers, possibly involving access to animals, alcohol, or firearms, or risks such as precarious staircases or outdoor terrain? How does homeowner insurance come into play in the event of an injury or fatality in cases of this type? What exclusions should homeowners be aware of? And what else should homeowners consider (in terms of potential liability, registration procedures, waivers, or risk mitigation) before deciding whether to open up their homes to events attended by a potentially large number of strangers?
What to Know About the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026
Consider writing about:
The Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026; the legislation’s status and potential path to implementation; what the Act would mean for debt limits and bankruptcy options.
Related information:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7730
When Bankruptcy Conversions Are a Logical Option [Ongoing]
Consider writing about:
The process of converting from one type of bankruptcy to another; under what circumstances this can be done (or the types of situations to which the process is best suited); benefits gained from undertaking a conversion; potential pitfalls to avoid.
How Does the Involuntary Bankruptcy Process Work? [Ongoing]
Consider writing about:
Involuntary bankruptcies; how they may be initiated, by whom, and under what circumstances; limitations or potential downsides to forcing a debtor into bankruptcy; alternatives to an involuntary bankruptcy; any interesting real-life examples of involuntary bankruptcies, and what they may illustrate regarding the process; what else to know about the involuntary bankruptcy process (from either a creditor’s or a debtor’s perspective).
[Webinar] Trade fraud investigation best practices; Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. CT
with HaystackID
Actions companies should be taking in light of a new DOJ memorandum on evaluating corporate fraud matters
by Sean M. Farrell and Thomas F. Rybarczyk at Kelley Drye & Warren
If it’s been a while since your organization held sexual harassment training, recent news headlines may be a good incentive to schedule it now
by Cortlin Bond and Jennifer Trulock at Bradley
California has shut down an increasingly popular theory of website-tracking liability – but the relief is narrower than many businesses initially anticipated
by Kathleen McConnell and Vince Smolczynski at Seyfarth Shaw
Four provisions every patent licensing agreement must contain
by Babak Akhlaghi at NovoTech Patent Firm
Key considerations for preparing for a congressional hearing, whether before an investigative subcommittee or as part of a routine oversight matter
by Lindsey Dieselman, Jake Greenberg, and Brandon Rios at DLA Piper
When organizations should allow anonymous reporting, and how to manage it effectively
by Karin Henriksson at NAVEX
Unanticipated risks in payment fraud: When your customer’s insurance company comes knocking
by M. Scott Jones at Adams & Reese