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8th Circuit: Choice Hotels didn’t breach franchise pact
The 8th Circuit ruled Choice Hotels did not breach a Country Inn franchise agreement by licensing a WoodSpring Suites hotel nearby.
ABA opinion addresses client rules in engagement letters
The American Bar Association issued Formal Opinion 523 addressing client obligations in engagement letters, including social media and AI use restrictions.
Cannabis legalization comes with trade secret concerns
As Minnesota’s cannabis industry grows, attorneys warn businesses to protect trade secrets as courts begin addressing intellectual property disputes.
Cozen O’Connor, Moss & Barnett finalize merger
Cozen O’Connor has completed its merger with Minneapolis-based Moss & Barnett, expanding its Midwest presence and growing its real estate practice.
Taft completes merger with Morris, Manning & Martin
Taft Law completes its merger with Morris, Manning & Martin, expanding into Atlanta and Washington, D.C., and creating a 1,250-lawyer Am Law 100 firm.
Contractor sues Green Bay over park project bid award
Miron Construction sued Green Bay, alleging the city violated Wisconsin law by not awarding a Leicht Memorial Park contract to the lowest bidder.
Collecting judgment from an LLC poses challenges
Attorneys nationwide struggle to collect judgments from LLCs, as hidden assets, lax reporting rules and complex structures make enforcement costly and time-consuming.
9th Circuit backs contempt ruling against Apple in Epic case
The 9th Circuit upheld Apple’s civil contempt for defying court orders on iPhone app payments but allowed a path to charge fair commissions on rival systems.
AI vendor contracts shift risk to businesses, lawyers warn
AI vendor contracts often disclaim liability, leaving companies exposed to lawsuits over chatbot errors, bias, and misstatements, experts caution.
$375M settlement in REIT management dispute
Ciresi Conlin secures eye-popping settlement for client, possibly reshaping governance and management contracts in real estate investing.
Taft to merge with Morris, Manning & Martin, expanding Southeast position
Taft will merge with Morris, Manning & Martin effective Dec. 31, 2025, adding 100+ lawyers, expanding in Atlanta, D.C., and surpassing $1 billion in revenue.
Breaking the Ice: M&A lawyer works around the globe, clock
Chris Bellini, co-vice chair at Cozen O’Connor Minneapolis, leads international M&A deals while growing the office’s talent and global referral network.
Legal Tech
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
- Are AI prompts privileged? Time will tell
Top News
- Trump defends ICE agents after enforcement surge led to three deaths
- New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments
- Wisconsin election officials refer two complaints against Elon Musk
- Wisconsin family sues Target over 10-month-old’s death
- Blanche to face skeptics in GOP after judge’s scathing criticism
Expert Testimony
- Perspectives: It’s not ‘football’ here, but soccer cases abound
- AI prompts used by experts may be discoverable
- Perspectives: 250th anniversary recalls Declaration decisions
- Perspectives: ‘Pentagon Papers’ case at 55 not far from Near
