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Trump Heads to Davos Amid Deep Worries About U.S.-European Alliance
The gathering of the global elite is set to serve as an all-hands effort to de-escalate tensions between President Trump and America’s allies over his insistence on acquiring Greenland.
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Unlocking Tomorrow: How Science Fuels the Next Wave of Innovation
When I was a kid, the future seemed like a magical place filled with flying cars and robot butlers. Fast forward a couple of decades and the flying cars are still in the “maybe someday” category, but science has undeniably fueled some jaw-dropping innovations that are shaping tomorrow. Let’s take a joyride through some of…
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Legal Updates for Lawyers’ Professional Liability – Case Law Update
Florida Court Warns Attorneys: Verify AI-Generated Citations or Face Discipline – Russell v. Mells, Fla. 2d DCA, No. 2D2024-1560, 2025 WL 3533637, Dec. 10, 2025 – More and more, judges are referring attorneys to the bar for discipline for lapses in professional conduct when using generative artificial intelligence to perform legal research without verifying the…
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Strategic Capital Meets Innovation: How Government and Industry Are Shaping the Next Wave of Market Growth
In 2025, the “visible hand” of government became a defining feature of the U.S. financing landscape. Rather than relying solely on grants or tax credits, the federal government increasingly invested directly in companies in strategic sectors….By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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M&A in the Middle East: AI, Financial Services and Energy Transition Lead the New Wave
In the first half of 2025, the Middle East’s M&A deal volumes grew by 19% — a significant growth relative to global M&A — according to analysis by professional services provider PwC….By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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Structured Finance Is Playing a Key Role as the Capital Demands of Data Center and Power Build-Outs Balloon
As the global data center and related power infrastructure build-out continues at an unprecedented pace, the magnitude of the required capital is measured not in millions or billions but in trillions of dollars. J.P. Morgan recently estimated that at least $5 trillion will be required to fund the scale of the data center, artificial intelligence…
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Algorithmic Pricing Decisions Have Favored Defendants, but the Law Will Continue to Evolve in 2026
Businesses increasingly turn to algorithms to inform their pricing strategies, and courts, antitrust enforcers and legislatures are moving rapidly to grapple with legal and policy implications….By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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Preserving the Attorney-Client Privilege in Third-Party Liability Claims: What Captive Groups Need to Know
In the context of third-party liability claims, a familiar arrangement arises when an insurer retains defense counsel for its insured: the tripartite relationship among the insured, the insurer, and defense counsel. While common in automobile, general liability, and malpractice litigation, this arrangement raises recurring questions about the attorney-client privilege. Who holds the privilege? What is…
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Ozempic Blindness Lawsuits: Legal Claims Allege GLP-1 Drugs Linked to NAION Vision Loss
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drugs (commonly referred to as GLP-1 agonists) have become widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. Medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and other GLP-1 drugs have been promoted for their effectiveness in controlling blood sugar and supporting weight reduction….By: Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC
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AI Chatbots Face Rising Legal and Legislative Scrutiny
AI chatbots are no longer a novelty. They are now embedded in social media platforms, search engines, and educational tools. Providers of AI chatbots face mounting scrutiny nationwide, as advocacy groups and legislators question the effects of chatbots on mental health, particularly for children….By: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP