Legal Clarity for Crypto Looms as White House Pushes Congressional Action in Report

Legal Clarity For Crypto Looms As White House Pushes Congressional Action In Report

Legal Clarity for Crypto Looms as White House Pushes Congressional Action in Report Washington, D.C., July 31, 2025 – The Trump administration has unveiled a comprehensive 166-page report from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, marking a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. The report, released on Wednesday, outlines … Read more

The Ethical & Practical Use of AI in Patent Prosecution

The Ethical &Amp; Practical Use Of Ai In Patent Prosecution

The Ethical and Practical Use of AI in Patent Prosecution Washington, D.C., September 4, 2025 — As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the legal landscape, its integration into patent prosecution is transforming how attorneys draft applications, conduct prior art searches, and respond to office actions. While AI offers significant efficiencies, its use raises ethical and practical … Read more

‘A New and Emerging Threat’: Covington’s Ashden Fein and Micaela McMurrough Explain How to Brace for AI-Fueled Cybersecurity Risks

‘A New And Emerging Threat’: Covington’S Ashden Fein And Micaela Mcmurrough Explain How To Brace For Ai-Fueled Cybersecurity Risks

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, a darker side emerges: cybercriminals wielding AI to launch sophisticated attacks that outpace traditional defenses. Experts warn that without proactive measures, businesses could face unprecedented breaches, making cybersecurity a top priority in 2025. In a timely discussion, Covington & Burling’s Ashden Fein and Micaela McMurrough break down these AI cybersecurity … Read more

U.S. Court of Appeals Grants Stay to Argentina in $16B Case

U.s. Court Of Appeals Grants Stay To Argentina In B Case

U.S. Court of Appeals Grants Argentina Stay in $16.1 Billion YPF Case New York, NY – August 18, 2025 – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan granted Argentina a temporary stay on August 15, 2025, halting a lower court’s order to transfer its 51% stake in state-owned energy company YPF … Read more

First 'Bellwether' Talc Trial in Calif. to Begin in LA This Fall

First 'Bellwether' Talc Trial In Calif. To Begin In La This Fall

Landmark Talc Cancer Trial Set to Kick Off in Los Angeles This Fall A groundbreaking court battle over talcum powder and cancer risks heads to trial in California this November. This first bellwether case could set the tone for thousands of similar lawsuits nationwide. Understanding Bellwether Trials in Product Liability Cases Bellwether trials act as … Read more

The Week in Data Sept. 23: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

The Week In Data Sept. 23: A Look At Legal Industry Trends By The Numbers

By Sam Michael The legal sector kicked off fall 2025 with a whirlwind of metrics signaling resilience amid economic headwinds—think surging AI adoption rates and bar exam rebounds. As law firms navigate talent wars and regulatory shifts, this week’s data snapshot reveals a profession that’s not just adapting but accelerating, with enrollment booms and enforcement … Read more

Cyberattacks on US Courts System Affect High-Stakes Litigators, White-Collar Criminal Clients

Cyberattacks On Us Courts System Affect High-Stakes Litigators, White-Collar Criminal Clients

Cyberattacks on US Courts System Disrupt High-Stakes Litigators and White-Collar Criminal Clients Recent cyberattacks on the U.S. federal judiciary’s case management and electronic filing systems, including PACER and CM/ECF, have sent shockwaves through the legal community, particularly impacting high-stakes litigators and their white-collar criminal clients. These sophisticated and persistent breaches, ongoing since mid-2024, have exposed … Read more