Not All Damages Are Created Equal: What the First Department Reminds Litigators and Contract Drafters in Gamma v. Pavarini McGovern

Leah Henry | Farrell Fritz In contract litigation, damages provisions often do more work than parties expect—and sometimes less than litigants later claim. The First Department’s decision in Gamma USA, Inc. v. Pavarini McGovern, LLC is a useful reminder that courts will read damages limitations by their actual scope, not by their perceived practical effect. Background: The Contract… Continue reading Not All Damages Are Created Equal: What the First Department Reminds Litigators and Contract Drafters in Gamma v. Pavarini McGovern

Are Your Conversations With AI Shielded From Discovery? Courts Are Split

Chris Seelinger | Scarinci Hollenbeck Whether a client’s prompts to a generative AI tool and the documents it produces are protected from disclosure depends on the case type, who claims protection, and whether counsel was involved. In United States v. Heppner, a New York federal judge ruled that a criminal defendant’s communications with an AI platform… Continue reading Are Your Conversations With AI Shielded From Discovery? Courts Are Split

How AI Is Transforming Construction Disputes with AAA Leadership

American Arbitration Association Major construction projects generate vast amounts of data, including millions of documents, complex schedules, and frequent change orders. That makes today’s disputes more data-heavy than ever, and AI is emerging as a solution and a disruptor. From contract review and project design to worker safety, AI is transforming how the construction industry… Continue reading How AI Is Transforming Construction Disputes with AAA Leadership

AI Regulation in Insurance: A Crossroads

H. Michael Byrne, Lauren J. Dalton and Michael Roberts | McDermott Will & Schulte Overview The United States approaches a “fork in the road” on AI development, while state insurance regulators continue enhancing their examination powers. In a summer full of headlines, discussion regarding an elevated concern over safety and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI)… Continue reading AI Regulation in Insurance: A Crossroads

Public Adjuster Coalition Unveils Ethics Code, Plans Complaint Board

Don Jergler | Claims Journal A new code for public adjusters that would create a board to put ethics violations in front of state regulators was introduced on Friday. The Public Adjusting Code of Professional Conduct is being pushed by a coalition of more than 16 public adjusters, insurance attorneys and industry stakeholders. The code… Continue reading Public Adjuster Coalition Unveils Ethics Code, Plans Complaint Board