If you text your lawyer, you probably assume the conversation stays between the two of you. A new ChatGPT feature is a reason to check that assumption. On August 20, 2026, OpenAI released an Apple Messages plugin for the ChatGPT desktop app on Mac. Once a user...
Manufacturers and distributors strike exclusivity deals all the time, and for good reason. A distributor that commits to carrying only one manufacturer's product line has every incentive to promote it aggressively, invest in training and marketing, and build a lasting...
The Ohio Supreme Court issued an important decision for anyone involved in commercial litigation or contract drafting. In U.S. Acute Care Solutions, L.L.C. v. Doctors Company Risk Retention Group Ins. Co., the Court reinforced Ohio’s already strong preference for...
With summer in full swing, many are already gearing up for the fall college football season. This is particularly true of central Ohio, where fans look forward to rooting for arguably the best football team in Ohio. Between summer vacations and relaxing by the pool,...
A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision offers a blunt reminder for executives, directors and legal teams: once litigation is reasonably anticipated, private messaging apps may fall within the scope of discovery and the company’s related preservation obligations....
Supreme Court Clarifies FAAAA Safety Exception The United States Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC is a significant ruling for freight brokers, motor carriers, shippers, logistics companies and businesses that rely on...
The American Arbitration Association–International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA‑ICDR®) has introduced an AI‑enabled arbitrator as part of its broader effort to modernize and streamline arbitration. The initiative represents a notable development in alternative...
Retailers and consumer brands are facing a new litigation risk tied to tariff refunds: proposed consumer class actions alleging that customers paid higher prices because of tariffs that were later held unlawful. The issue follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s February 20,...
In one of the largest antitrust cases in recent history, a federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York delivered a verdict in favor of a coalition of state attorneys general, finding that Live Nation and Ticketmaster unlawfully...
Two months after the Supreme Court struck down the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") tariffs in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, the refund process has finally opened. On April 20, U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") activated the...