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UK Cryptoasset Regime: Key Takeaways From the Final Draft Statutory Instrument
The publication of the SI marks the latest regulatory development in the UK’s rapidly evolving cryptoasset landscape….By: Latham & Watkins LLP
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Burden Shifting in Closing Arguments: Lessons from Harrell v. City of Chicago
The proper allocation of the burden of proof during closing arguments is a recurring issue in civil litigation. On August 19, 2025, the Illinois First District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant a new trial in Harrell v. City of Chicago, offering important guidance regarding improper burden shifting during closing arguments.…
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Excess Forecast: Five Warning Signs a Routine Claim Is About to Escalate
Excess carriers face a unique challenge: estimating where a potentially high-value claim will end up before most of the pertinent facts have come to light. This endeavor can feel like predicting the damage a Category 5 hurricane will wreak before the first drop of rain hits the ground….By: FBT Gibbons LLP
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California Reopens Time-Barred Adult Sexual Assault Claims Under AB 250
California lawmakers have enacted a significant change to civil sexual assault litigation that took effect on January 1, 2026. Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law, Assembly Bill 250 (“AB 250”), in which adult survivors of sexual assault may again be able to pursue civil lawsuits that would otherwise be barred by the statute of limitations….By:…
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Appellate Decision Reaffirms New York’s Strict Causation Standard
The recent decision of New York’s Appellate Division, First Department, in Lotrean v. 3M Co. marks a notable victory for toxic tort defendants. The Lotrean decision emphasizes the exacting causation standard outlined by the New York Court of Appeals in Parker v. Mobil Corp. and Nemeth v. Brenntag N. Am. and confirms how this standard…
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CPSC Enforcement Under a Reorganized DOJ
On December 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced that it filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (Black & Decker). The complaint alleges that Black & Decker failed to immediately…
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Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine
The attack seemed intended to send a message to Europe as it strongly backs Kyiv in the peace talks.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell
After days of fierce protest, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused protesters of trying to “please” President Trump. Iranian authorities signaled further crackdowns on the demonstrations.
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Venezuela Updates: Trump’s Push to Invest in Venezuela Gets a Tepid Response From Oil Executives
Meeting with leaders of Exxon Mobil, Chevron and other oil companies, the president said he wanted the industry to invest $100 billion in rebuilding the infrastructure in Venezuela.
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How an Abrupt Call Between Trump and Colombia’s President Averted a Crisis
President Gustavo Petro said that the new tone between the leaders was “friendly,” but he also resurfaced his deep disagreements with President Trump.
