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The following article was produced for and first presented at the 11th International Society of Construction Law Conference, 22-24 October 2025. Abstract – For all forms of dispute resolution, it is a case of “adapt or die.” Conventional domestic construction arbitration in the United Kingdom has all but vanished, with most construction disputes now resolved in adjudication….By:…

The holidays are upon us, and the last thing retailers want to do is respond to a security incident. Close behind, we’re sure, are changes to systems and policies at this time of year. But what can you do now to minimize the likelihood and impact of a cyberattack?…By: Perkins Coie

In the aftermath of a cyberattack, forensic investigations are often launched under intense pressure to identify what went wrong, why, and how to fix it. A common practice following such an investigation is the preparation of a forensic report detailing the results of the investigation. These reports can be invaluable in shaping a company’s response…

The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released its Annual Review for 2025. As in 2024, the report covers the UK’s cyber security position as well as the country’s readiness to deal with those threats. A copy of NCSC’s report is available here….By: Alston & Bird

Starting January 1, 2026, the California’s Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (“TFAIA”) introduces new requirements for developers of advanced “frontier” AI models. This guide provides details on who needs to comply, what actions are required (and when), and how these requirements fit into the broader U.S. and global regulatory framework….By: Nelson Mullins Riley &…

Shannon v. Weis Markets, Inc. Store #173, 2025 WL 2653892 (Filed September 16, 2025) – This York County matter concerned the plaintiff’s claim that Weis Markets was liable for her slip-and-fall and her injuries resulting therefrom. The plaintiff and the defendant agreed to remove the case to binding arbitration after discovery….By: Marshall Dennehey

Pavlik v. Smith, No. 2024-CV-09109 (Pa. Com. Pl. Aug. 1, 2025) – The plaintiff sought the amend her complaint to add a claim of negligence per se, to add a theory of joint and several liability against both defendants and, most notably, to include a claim for punitive damages for post-incident conduct by the defendants…

Palumbo v. Citigroup Tech., Inc., 2025 NY Slip Op 04298, July 24, 2025 – The First Department has held that a fall from a height of 10 ½ to 20 inches is not a bar to summary judgment because the height differential is not, as a matter of law, de minimus. In this case, the…

Staley v. Price Chopper Market 32, docket no. 3908 CIVIL 2024 (Pa. Com. Pl. Aug. 11, 2025) – The plaintiff alleged that she slipped and fell in the women’s restroom of the defendant’s grocery store. The plaintiff claimed she slipped on some unknown substance, which caused her to fall and strike the toilet. After discovery…

Conklin v. Wawa, 2025 WL 2237319 (Pa. Super. 2025) – The plaintiff tripped and fell on a floor mat near the beverage area in the defendant’s store. After the incident, a store employee reviewed surveillance footage from the day of the incident, but was unable to observe the plaintiff’s fall since the area was not…