In Dodiya v. Franklin, C.A. No. 2025-0932-LWW (Del. Ch. Aug. 26, 2026) (Dodiya), the Delaware Court of Chancery had occasion to interpret recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) that added safe harbor provisions (the Safe Harbor Provisions) for parties involved in certain Continue Reading
Building Costs and Legal Battles—Reversed?
Earlier this year, the US Supreme Court held that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful and ordered refunds of certain overpaid duties. In response, US Customs and Border Protection established the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Continue Reading
The Swift-Kelce Songwriting Problem: Who Owns the Story and Who Owns the Money
If Taylor Swift writes a song about Travis Kelce during their marriage, is he entitled to anything? Most of us will never try a case with a billionaire who holds an incredibly large catalog of music written, often obviously, about (or at minimum inspired by) other people. But this fact pattern is Continue Reading
The Clock Is Running: What a Baseball Work Stoppage Could Actually Cost the Sport
With Major League Baseball’s collective bargaining agreement set to expire on December 1, 2026, clubs, ownership groups, and their counsel should begin preparing now for the possibility of a prolonged work stoppage. While a negotiated agreement remains possible, a lockout extending into spring Continue Reading
The Finality Paradox: En Banc Third Circuit Confronts the Limits of Arbitral Authority
Alternative dispute resolution thrives on a fundamental premise: a streamlined, private, and definitive end to a commercial conflict. By selecting arbitration over traditional litigation, parties deliberately swap the multi-layered appellate safety nets of federal and state court systems for the Continue Reading
So, You’re an Expert on AI…Is Your Expert?
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly common tool in legal practice, but its use can create significant challenges when not properly managed. While many attorneys are exploring AI's benefits, expert witnesses are also incorporating the technology into their work, raising important Continue Reading
‘State v. Kearney’: New Jersey Supreme Court Establishes New Best Practices for Third-Party Retainer Agreements
A recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision may have significant implications for criminal defense practitioners, particularly when a third-party pays for a client's representation. In State v. Kearney, the Court recognized that family members, friends, and other supporters frequently retain Continue Reading
Rethinking ‘Brady’ Materiality: What ‘State v. Allen’ Means for New Jersey Practitioners
The New Jersey Supreme Court’s recent decision in State v. Allen, Docket No. A-7-25 (July 29, 2026) resolves a question that has quietly lingered in New Jersey criminal practice for decades: what standard governs when a defendant seeks a new trial because the state failed to disclose favorable Continue Reading
WEMBY? Not Without Victor: TTAB Affirms False Connection Refusal for NBA Star’s Nickname
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board recently issued a precedential decision affirming an Examiner’s refusal to register WEMBY for athletic apparel. It is a rare precedential Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decision rendered under Sections 2(a) and 2(c) of the Lanham Act, which are not the frequent Continue Reading
Third Circuit’s Decision in Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs Signals a New Era for New Jersey Gun Laws
For more than three decades, New Jersey has had some of the toughest firearm laws in the country. That may be about to change. In Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs v. Attorney General of New Jersey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that New Continue Reading