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INTERPOL Red Notices and Diffusions: Legal Risks, Immigration Consequences, and Strategic Defense

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Introduction - INTERPOL—the International Criminal Police Organization—facilitates international cooperation among law enforcement agencies in locating and apprehending fugitives across borders. Central to this system are...more

Stark & Stark

Undue Influence in Pennsylvania: Proving It and Defending Against It

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Undue influence is one of the most common—and challenging—grounds for contesting a will or estate plan in Pennsylvania. It refers to situations where someone exerts excessive pressure or manipulation on a testator (the person...more

Miller Canfield

Senators Introduce Legislation to Curb Use of Personal Data and Copyrighted Works for Gen AI Training

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We recently discussed the legal developments related to fair use in AI training. Through a bipartisan bill titled the AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act (the “Bill”), introduced on July 21, 2025, U.S. Senators...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Podcast - Bring Out the Bad Stuff

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small examines the challenges of preparing witnesses for trial, emphasizing the importance of honesty and addressing unfavorable facts in advance. Mr....more

Marshall Dennehey

Appeals Court Reverses Punitive Damages Award, Finds Late Trial Amendment to Add Recklessness Prejudiced Defense

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Bernavage by and through Vanston v. Green Ridge Healthcare Group, LLC, WL 14279152025, (Pa. Super. May 19, 2025) - This case concerned an elderly woman’s slip and fall on a shower floor while being assisted by staff in an...more

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Shotgun Pleadings Lead to Holes Allowing for Dismissal

As defense counsel, not only do we have an obligation to evaluate plaintiffs’ complaints to develop affirmative defenses and form defense strategy, but we must also assess the viability of the claims on their face. In a...more

Law School Toolbox

Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 319: Spotlight on Torts (Part 3 – Strict and Vicarious Liability)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is the final in our Torts trilogy, where we're summarizing the topics from Torts we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Today we're talking about strict...more

U.S. Legal Support

Building a Strong Trial Narrative to Improve Outcomes

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Trial strategy isn’t solely a matter of collecting and presenting the right set of evidence and testimony—it requires organizing and crafting a narrative that connects with jurors. With each new jury, you’re back at the...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Sexting and Title IX: Understanding Consent and Protecting Your Rights

Even consensual “sexting” can be fraught with unintended consequences. What starts out as private conversations can quickly become the source of anguish when those private moments get exposed....more

Estlund Law, P.A.

How confidential is a request to access or challenge information in INTERPOL’s files?

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Michelle Estlund knows that being wanted by INTERPOL is often frightening, isolating, and unjust. She has a proven track record of success with INTERPOL cases, and she uses that knowledge every day to help clients get their...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

A Temporary Victory: What the New Anthropic and Meta Rulings Actually Reveal About a Fair Use Defense for Companies Accused of...

Until two weeks ago, no U.S. court had ruled on whether training generative AI models on copyrighted works could constitute a fair use, or if the simple act of training such models without a license would constitute copyright...more

Law School Toolbox

Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 317: Spotlight on Torts (Part 2 – Intentional Torts)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! We're continuing our summary of topics from Torts we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Today we're discussing person-based and property-based intentional torts, as well...more

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Trial Prep: Expectation vs. Reality

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When I first decided I wanted to become an attorney, I did not think about being in trial. Even in law school, I gave little thought about what it would mean to be in trial. Like a lot of people, my experience with being in...more

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Nuclear Verdicts® and Nuclear Teenagers

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I am a single, primary parent to three fabulous daughters: two pre-teens, and one full-blown teenager. Most of the time I’m proud of this title and everything I accomplish for my kids. But as other parents who have survived...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Recent Supreme Court Activity with Major Implications for Government Contractors

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Two recent Supreme Court matters signal major implications for government contractors. First, the Supreme Court will review whether government contractors can appeal a denial of a sovereign immunity defense in lawsuits...more

Fisher Phillips

Texas Supreme Court Lets Employers Shift Fault To Third Parties In Worker Injury Suits: Key Takeaways For Workers’ Comp...

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Texas employers that opt out of the state’s workers’ compensation program recently received a big win that will impact litigation strategies. While workers’ comp provides a no-fault system, employers that elect not to...more

Law School Toolbox

Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 314: Listen and Learn -- False Imprisonment and Shopkeeper’s Privilege (Torts)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we're discussing torts – specifically, the intentional tort of false imprisonment and the associated defense, shopkeeper's privilege. We also go through...more

Jones Day

U.S. Supreme Court Encourages Federal Rule 7(a)(7) Replies—A Potential Boon for Defendants

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently reminded district courts that they may use Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7(a)(7)—a little-known rule—to screen out meritless complaints before discovery....more

Adams & Reese

Warning! Clear Labels Lead to Better Defense Protection for Manufacturers, Says Louisiana Supreme Court

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A recent Louisiana Supreme Court decision confirmed that clear and express warning labels are a powerful defense for manufacturers against product liability claims under the Louisiana Products Liability Act (LPLA), especially...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Follow the Rules … Most of the Time

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Sometimes, it can pay off to bend the rules. In this episode of his "Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on his experience prosecuting the Farmer's Export grain elevator explosion...more

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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 313: Spotlight on Criminal Law (Part 3)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the final installment of the summary of Criminal Law topics we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Today, we're reviewing crimes against the person, the felony...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Key Differences Between Juvenile Court and Adult Criminal Court

It’s difficult to imagine anything more terrifying and devastating than your child being charged with a crime. At a time when you want to do everything in your power to protect your child, parents sometimes find themselves...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

[Webinar] Labor Arbitration – Maximizing Your Chances for Success - June 11th, 10:00 am PT

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Labor arbitrations often seem like the proverbial “box of chocolates” – you never know what you’re going to get. While uncertainty abounds, there are numerous steps companies and counsel can take to assess, prepare, and...more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

More Arguments Aren’t Always Better: Know the Reduced Average Effect

Imagine an attorney going over her notes before oral argument. She already has a solid set of reasons lined up and then decides to add one more argument that has been a little controversial within the team: some like it, but...more

Vondran Legal

Strike 3 Holdings stipulates to dismiss, but no attorney fees for Defendant?

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There are times when Strike 3 cannot prove its case and may be forced to dismiss the case. In these instances, the defendant may well be deemed the "prevailing party" in the case, which can support an award of costs and...more

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