Securities Docket

AUGUST 5, 2025

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said on Monday it would allow trading of spot crypto asset contracts that are listed on a futures exchange registered under the regulator. The CFTC, which regulates U.S. derivatives markets, will enable immediate trading of digital assets at the Federal level in coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s “Project Crypto”, CFTC acting chairman Caroline Pham said.

Civil Litigation Brief

AUGUST 5, 2025

Here we look at a decision not about the conduct of experts but the way in which the experts were instructed and failure to comply with pre-action protocols.  On the face of it this is a decision of major importance.

Evidence

Securities Docket

AUGUST 5, 2025

Contrary to the SEC’s position under prior Chair Gary Gensler, Atkins said most crypto assets aren’t securities, and confusion over the Howey Test has hindered U.S. capital formation, the analysts noted. The SEC now plans to offer clearer rules to classify crypto assets into categories such as digital commodities, stablecoins, and digital collectibles.

IP Watchdog

AUGUST 5, 2025

The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) today issued a statement taking Congress to task for supporting a bill introduced in July that would limit the ability of patent owners to assert more than one patent from the same “Patent Group” in a patent infringement action, with the goal of addressing so-called patent thickets.

Pharmaceuticals

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Case Management

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2025

Aircraft lessor Air Lease Corp. reported a rise in second-quarter profit and revenue on Monday, due to a $344 million insurance claim settlement plus robust aircraft rental demand.

Insurance

IP Watchdog

AUGUST 5, 2025

On Friday, August 1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential ruling in FMC Corp. v. Sharda USA, LLC vacating the Eastern District of Pennsylvania’s preliminary injunction order preventing Sharda from importing, selling or distributing its “WINNER” insecticide. The Federal Circuit found that the district court’s grant of injunctive relief rested on an erroneous claim construction for “composition” that failed to take into account the removal of references to

Construction

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2025

Insurtech Lemonade reported a second quarter 2025 net loss of about $44 million compared with a loss of $57.2 million a year ago during the same time.

Insurance

The Marshall Project

AUGUST 5, 2025

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Practice of Law

AUGUST 5, 2025

Even if you don’t have any experience with foster care, you’ll know it can be bleak. Foster systems in any state are continuously struggling with issues like overwhelming caseloads, high staff turnover, and a chronic shortage of foster homes. But in Alaska, where vast geography and rural isolation complicate service delivery, the situation is even more dire than in other states.

Admissibility

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2025

U.S. companies are spending record amounts to keep their executives safe in response to rising threats and the killings of two high-profile corporate officials in separate attacks in Manhattan over the last eight months.

Advertiser: Trellis

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Litigation

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 5, 2025

While disfavored, relevant and proportional “discovery on discovery” is permitted “where there is evidence of a specific deficiency in the production.” Allergan, Inc. v. Revance Therapeutics, Inc., 2025 WL 2187115 (M.D. Tenn. Jul. 25, 2025). Revance moved to compel Allergan “to more fully respond to discovery related to former Allergan and former Revance employee Derek Chan.

Discovery

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2025

President Donald Trump’s administration proposed a rule to allow more commercial drones to fly beyond an operator’s visual line of sight, a potential boon for companies such as Alphabet Inc.’s Wing unit and Walmart Inc.

IP Watchdog

AUGUST 5, 2025

In the latest development on U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Coke Morgan Stewart’s “settled expectations” doctrine, Stewart today denied iRhythm Technologies, Inc.’s request for Director Review of her own decision to discretionarily deny institution of iRhythm’s petitions for inter partes review challenging a number of patents owned by Welch Allyn, Inc.

Technology

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2025

Elon Musk and Tesla were sued by shareholders who accused them of securities fraud for concealing the significant risk that the company’s self-driving vehicles, including the Robotaxi, were dangerous.

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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Trial Notebook

Securities Docket

AUGUST 5, 2025

Figma’s prospectus for last week’s blockbuster IPO had a lot of features in common with other recent IPOs, including a founder’s letter, lots of graphics, and multiple classes of stock. However, one of those classes of stock was not like the others. Here’s an excerpt from the prospectus’s description of Figma’s “blockchain common stock”: “Following this offering, our Board of Directors will be authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by Delaware law, to issue blockchain common stock i

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2025

A newly released decade-long study by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) indicates that claims initiated by nurse practitioners and physician assistants didn’t lead to negative outcomes and suggested some benefits when compared to those led by primary care physicians.

Securities Docket

AUGUST 5, 2025

Fenwick & West’s decision to seek equity in one of its tech startup clients is now, with the benefit of hindsight, looking like a stroke of genius. Figma Inc. last week had a blockbuster IPO and Fenwick made money not only advising its client on going public, but also through the firm’s ownership of almost 900,000 shares in the design and collaboration software company, according to Bloomberg Law reporter Brian Baxter.

Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

AUGUST 5, 2025

By John Patzakis and Chas Meier Many organizations assume that information governance initiatives—such as data privacy audits, purging ROT (Redundant, Obsolete, or Trivial) data, merger and acquisition-driven data separation, or data breach impact assessments—can be effectively addressed using eDiscovery tools or online archiving platforms. After all, eDiscovery solutions excel at identifying and searching through large volumes of unstructured data in high-stakes, reactive legal scenarios.

Discovery

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

Technology

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2025

The Mayo Clinic violated federal law when it refused to grant a security guard’s request for a reasonable religious accommodation to its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, and instead threatened to fire the employee, effectively forcing him to receive the vaccine …

Complex Discovery

AUGUST 5, 2025

Editor’s Note: As artificial intelligence systems expand into national defense, the line between ethical innovation and controversial deployment becomes increasingly blurred. The recent backlash against Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s €600 million investment in military AI company Helsing SE is not just a story about music streaming—it’s a live demonstration of the evolving demands on tech leadership.

Government and Public Sector

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2025

The financial information and academic performance of Columbia University students and alumni were stolen in a recent breach, according to a Bloomberg News review of some of the pilfered data.

Education

Securities Docket

AUGUST 5, 2025

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong scrutinized the U.K.’s advertising regime on Monday after broadcasters apparently banned the exchange’s new television commercial. The one-minute Oliver!-style musical satire, titled “Everything Is Fine,” depicts leaky ceilings, empty supermarkets, and sky-high prices before cutting to a tagline urging viewers to update the system.

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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Technology

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2025

A video that captured the brutal arrest of a Black college student pulled from his car and beaten by officers in Florida has led to an investigation and calls for motorists to consider protecting themselves by placing a camera inside …

Litigation

SW&L Attorneys Blog

AUGUST 5, 2025

By Jesse Maier Watching a parent, spouse, or loved one age can bring both joy and anxiety, particularly when changes in memory or behavior start to raise concerns. Whether brought on by Alzheimer’s, another form of dementia, or the natural effects of aging, diminished capacity is often gradual and can be difficult to detect early on. Recognizing the warning signs of cognitive decline is essential.

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2025

Private Equity Firm J.C. Flowers Acquires Italian Insurance Broker Caleas J.C. Flowers & Co.

Insurance

Civil Litigation Brief

AUGUST 5, 2025

There are limits on the length of skeleton arguments. These are often exceeded. Here the judge observes that if skeletons are going to be lengthy then the advocates should assist the court by providing an index or list of contents. .

Speaker: Andrew Klein

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Litigation

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2025

Two lawsuits have been filed over the tragic fire at a Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living facility that took the lives of 10 residents and injured 30 others on July 13, making it the state’s deadliest residential fire in decades.

Your Trial Message

AUGUST 5, 2025

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: There is a well-known principle in communication circles, first expressed by cognitive scientist George Lakoff: “When we negate a frame, we evoke the frame.

Voir Dire

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2025

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkley Re UK and Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here. Berkley Re UK Names Ashley as President, Succeeding Himmer at Year-End W. R. Berkley Corp.

The Marshall Project

AUGUST 5, 2025

For those whose loved ones were killed in St. Louis the investigative process could be improved with empathy, better communication, and frequent updates.

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

Technology