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Another A.I. Protective Order
Protective orders addressing the use of A.I. to review materials produced to an opponent in discovery are becoming routine. The stipulated protective order in RMME LLC v. Majestic Steel USA, Inc., 2026 WL 1831063, at *7 (D. Nev. Jun. 24, 2026), covered that topic and added a provision regarding other uses of A.I….By: EDRM –…
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Virginia Green-Lights Retail Cannabis: Coverage Implications for the Cannabis Industry
On June 29, 2026, Virginia’s $207 billion budget bill became law, bringing a retail cannabis framework that authorizes licensed sales beginning July 1, 2027. Businesses entering this market should be prepared for unique insurance challenges, as no Virginia court has yet interpreted how standard commercial policies apply to such businesses….By: McGuireWoods LLP
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Proposed CPSC E-Bike Safety Rule Could Mark a Turning Point for Lithium-Ion Battery
For years, lithium-ion battery fires involving electric bicycles have made headlines across the country. Fire departments have responded to devastating residential fires, families have suffered life-changing injuries, and safety experts have continued to call for stronger protections as e-bike popularity has grown….By: Stark & Stark
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Event in Review | Do Animal Health Companies Need to Learn How to Speak to Animals? The Rise of Failure-to-Warn Claims
As animal medications become more prevalent and sophisticated, animal health companies may face a litigation environment that looks like the one long familiar to human pharmaceutical manufacturers….By: Venable LLP
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Opening Demands and Offers in Personal Injury Mediations
Opening demands and offers set the tone for mediation and often affect the outcome. Here are some suggestions for improving your chances of a favorable settlement. Plaintiff’s Opening Demand- The opening demand should be no greater than the full value of your claim if you were to win at trial on absolutely everything. From there,…
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Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies the Test for Piercing the Corporate Veil
In what circumstances can a plaintiff pierce the corporate veil and hold shareholders personally liable for the corporation’s wrongful conduct?…By: Bennett Jones LLP
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran, Military Says
U.S. Central Command said on social media that it was protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said earlier that he thought a three-week-old cease-fire was “over.”
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Trump Praises NATO’s ‘Unity’ After Lashing Out at Allies
Though President Trump assailed partners for not joining the war in Iran, he said he would grant Ukraine long-sought authority to make the Patriot defense system.
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At Iran’s Funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei, Mourners Bid an Emotional Farewell
Millions of Iranians descended on Tehran to pay their respects to the slain supreme leader.
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Le Pen Launches Presidential Campaign, in a Twist for French Politics
The day after a court decided the far-right leader Marine Le Pen could run for office again, cheers and boos met her campaign kickoff in a rural stronghold.