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Toxic (Re)Tort | First Edition
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Toxic (Re)Tort, your go-to resource for staying informed in the toxic tort space. As the regulatory and litigation landscape continues to evolve, staying informed is not just a strategic advantage—it’s a business imperative. Through the Toxic (Re)Tort Tracker and our quarterly publication, Alston & Bird remains committed to…
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Car Accidents in Snowy Conditions: Legal Liability, Negligence, and States of Emergency
Winter weather significantly increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents. Snow, ice, and reduced visibility contribute to thousands of crashes each year, raising complex legal questions about fault, negligence, and insurance coverage. When severe storms lead to a state of emergency declaration, those questions can become even more nuanced….By: Morris James LLP
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Don’t Reduce Jurors to Their Political Identities (But Don’t Ignore It Either)
Whether we are talking about Minnesota or Greenland, or a score of other contested narratives within the field of political conflict, the role of a person’s ideological and partisan leaning has probably never been more salient than it is now. The perception, at least, is that one’s orientation doesn’t just predict policy preferences, but also…
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Albania Created an ‘A.I. Minister’ to Curb Corruption. Then Its Developers Were Accused of Graft.
The Albanian avatar known as Diella, a public anticorruption crusader, has been described as the world’s first government minister created by artificial intelligence.
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Board of Peace Set to Hand Trump Sweeping Powers Over Gaza
A draft resolution revealed some of the plans for the new international body, which met for the first time last week amid criticism from some U.S. allies.
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How Trump’s Threats to Greenland Made Him a Liability for Europe’s Far Right
Europe’s nationalist leaders once saw President Trump as an ideological ally. Now, as he threatens European sovereignty, they are seeking distance — at least for the moment.
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All-Night Concerts in War-Ravaged Myanmar
But the shows, which combine dance, drama and music, are also part of an effort by Myanmar’s military rulers to project a veneer of legitimacy.
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UK Seeks Trade With China Without Triggering Trump’s Fury
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to boost his country’s lagging economy with a trip to Beijing. But he must carefully navigate between two superpowers.
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Sundance 2026: Bedford Park, Ha-Chan Shake Your Booty, Take Me Home
So far this Sundance, the US Dramatic Competition program has been broad and unpredictable, ranging in subject matter and flamboyancy. Each one of these directors is taking their own unique swing with deeply personal material that doesn’t neatly fit into any single box, making a downtrodden romance, a lively dance film, and a harrowing coming-of-age…
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Marvel’s “Wonder Man” Builds a Bleary Showbiz Buddy Comedy For the MCU
Within Marvel’s latest miniseries “Wonder Man,” there’s a scene where thespian actor and former terrorist Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley) laments to a fictionalized version of Joe Pantoliano: “Acting isn’t a job. It’s a calling. It’s the single most consequential thing anyone could do in their life.” This occurs after Pantoliano patronizes him and his…
