The Shift to Autonomous Trucking—Perspectives from a Trial Attorney
One of the most critical phases of any commercial trucking accident trial is the testimony of the truck driver, and with AI and autonomous trucking making enormous strides in 2025, the litigation landscape is quickly changing. In many jurisdictions, the focus of the plaintiff’s negligence claims is the driver’s conduct behind the wheel that allegedly […]
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KPMG’s Entry into U.S. Law the First Domino in the ABS Trend
Non-attorney ownership of law firms? What was once impossible, now seems inevitable. KPMG just became the first of the Big Four to officially operate a U.S. law firm. Arizona’s Alternative Business Structure (ABS) program paved the way for this development. If history is a guide, other states will follow. Utah and Washington D.C. already allow […]
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The Silver Bullet Method: The Rise of False Allegations in Divorce and Custody Cases
Few things can sidetrack a divorce case as effectively as an allegation of abuse, especially if that allegation turns out to be false. Unfortunately, such claims are becoming increasingly common. Known as the “Silver Bullet Method,” these false allegations have become a strategic tool used to gain an advantage in court proceedings. The approach – […]
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A&O Shearman Transitions to All-Equity Partnership: What This Means for the Legal Landscape
A&O Shearman Transitions to All-Equity Partnership: What This Means for the Legal Landscape In a bold move that is shaking up the legal industry, A&O Shearman is shifting to an all-equity partnership model, implementing a three-tier modified lockstep system for partner remuneration. This transition comes as the firm integrates following its recent merger, marking a […]
FTC and States Continue to Prioritize Automatic Renewal Regulation and Enforcement
Due to the high cost of customer acquisition, ecommerce clients are increasingly relying on continuity programs and subscriptions as their payment models, which allow customers to be billed for goods and services on a continual basis until they cancel. Because consumers are charged until they affirmatively cancel, the regulatory scrutiny of these programs has continued […]
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Self-Driving Cars Puts Public Trust at Stake, Spurs Legal Liability Concerns
As a seasoned attorney with over two decades of experience litigating accident cases, I approach the rapid emergence of autonomous vehicles driving on our public roads with measured skepticism. The premature rollout of immature technology which lacks rigorous safeguards poses deeply concerning and unanswered liability questions. Despite evident technological advancements with self-driving cars, otherwise called […]
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The Evolution of Distributed Law Firms
Large law firms (at the time defined as four or more lawyers) emerged in the late 19th century to serve the needs of growing businesses that required increasingly specialized legal work. Starting with just a few, the number of these firms grew to over 1,000 by 1925. In the early 1900s, the “Cravath System” was […]
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Recent amendments to Rule 702 could impact expert testimony admissibility
Federal Rules of Evidence 702 governs the admissibility of expert evidence. It’s intended to safeguard the expert testimony presented to the jury. The first amendments to this rule in more than two decades go into effect December 1, 2023, and could affect how courts will admit certain expert testimony. Prior to the recent changes, Rule […]
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Who is responsible for incorrect AI diagnosis that leads to wrong treatment or injury?
During a physician’s career, they are likely to experience a medical malpractice lawsuit. In 2022, the American Medical Association reported that 31.2% of physicians had been sued in their careers. While the debate on the frivolity or impact of medical malpractice claims on the United States healthcare system is separate, the burgeoning industry of artificial […]
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Employers must navigate the fault line of opinions in a time of global and domestic turmoil to prevent backlash discrimination and harassment
While in government, I once conducted an Equal Employment Opportunity Training (EEO) on Preventing Harassment and Discrimination in the workplace. At that time, the country was engaged in a war. The substantive discussion was about inappropriate comments at work and the banter suddenly took a political turn. One of the attendees asserted that he had […]
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The Legal Wild West of Web3 – Lawyers’ Prospects in the Flourishing Metaverse Landscape
For most businesses and industries, staying ahead of the curb and competitors largely relies on adopting novel solutions and taking advantage of profitable opportunities. Attorneys and law firms aren’t any different in this respect, implementing new technologies and software that help improve their operations and relying on online platforms and social media to reach potential […]
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Workplace Diversity Initiatives Revisited After SCOTUS Cases at Harvard & UNC
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Students for Fair Admission, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard) and Students for Fair Admission, Inc. v. University of North Carolina (UNC) raised alarm bells across the higher education community. Although not directly addressed by the Court, employers are considering, what, if any, impact the […]
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