Michelle N. Tanney, Madison Gaudreau and Kayley B. Sullivan | BakerHostetler Key Takeaways On Feb. 10, 2026, Judge Jed S. Rakoff of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a bench ruling holding that documents prepared using generative AI were not protected by attorney-client privilege or the work-product doctrine.[1] This decision… Continue reading AI Is Not Your Lawyer: Federal Court Rules AI-Generated Documents Are Not Privileged
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State Farm Adjuster’s Opinion Does Not Override Policy Exclusion in MS Sewage Backup
William Rabb | Insurance Journal Insureds cannot rely on the word of an insurance adjuster—even one hired by the insurer—to show that a homeowners’ policy covers sewage backup, a federal appeals court said in a case that underscored the sanctity of policy exclusions but also raised questions. “While we respect the unfortunate nature of events… Continue reading State Farm Adjuster’s Opinion Does Not Override Policy Exclusion in MS Sewage Backup
What 8(a) Contractors Should Do After Receiving an SBA Suspension Notice
Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart A suspension notice from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can have immediate and significant consequences for a participant in the 8(a) Business Development Program. While a suspension is not the same as a final termination, it typically halts a firm’s ability to receive new 8(a)… Continue reading What 8(a) Contractors Should Do After Receiving an SBA Suspension Notice
Construction Outlook 2026: What Contractors Need to Know
Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt | Mandelbaum Barrett What 2026 Is Shaping Up to Look Like for the Construction Industry As 2026 gets underway, the construction industry is settling into a more measured pace. The explosive growth driven by a handful of megaprojects over the past few years is leveling off, but opportunity hasn’t disappeared, it’s just… Continue reading Construction Outlook 2026: What Contractors Need to Know
When Does Postjudgment Interest Begin? Seventh Circuit Clarifies In Major Punitive Damages Dispute
Michael Haeberle | Patterson Law Firm A recent Seventh Circuit decision provides critical clarity on the accrual of postjudgment interest under 28 U.S.C. § 1961, particularly regarding punitive damages in high-stakes commercial litigation. Postjudgment interest is a critical—and often overlooked—component of damage awards. It can quietly accrue into substantial sums while parties litigate appeals or post-trial… Continue reading When Does Postjudgment Interest Begin? Seventh Circuit Clarifies In Major Punitive Damages Dispute