Andrew Gould | Hicks Johnson Joining the ever-increasing ranks of courts across the country, the Fifth Circuit recently confronted the problem of AI‑hallucinated quotations and citations in a legal brief. In Fletcher v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc., No. 25-20086 (5th Cir. Feb. 18, 2026), the court — in an opinion by Chief Judge Elrod, joined by Judges… Continue reading Fifth Circuit Explains How (Not) to Use AI in Briefing
Month: May 2026
Making a Mosaic: Tips for a Project’s Contracting Phase
Christopher Rifer | Stoel Rives So, you want to start a construction project? Long before you cut a ribbon, top out your building, or even put a shovel in the ground, you’re going to need to put together a mosaic of contracts to set your project up for success. The contracting phase can be a… Continue reading Making a Mosaic: Tips for a Project’s Contracting Phase
Remote Depositions Shape Venue Transfer Rulings
Esquire Deposition Solutions Remote depositions are more than a convenience to litigants and witnesses, a tool to trim expenses, or a means to move civil litigation forward amid a shortage of court reporters. They’re also having an impact on the substance of the law, as courts discover that considerations of geography and travel distances are less important than… Continue reading Remote Depositions Shape Venue Transfer Rulings
The Well-Prepared Attorney: Setting the Course for Mediation Success
Marc Alan Fong | JAMS There is a moment in mediation that seasoned neutrals recognize almost instinctively. It does not arrive with fanfare. It surfaces quietly, often within the first half hour, when counsel begin to frame the dispute. One attorney presents a coherent narrative, grounded in the facts and anchored in a realistic understanding… Continue reading The Well-Prepared Attorney: Setting the Course for Mediation Success
Washington Upholds the Construction Statute of Repose’s Applicability to Asbestos Claims
Justin Meyer | Baker Sterchi Cowden ABSTRACT: Washington Supreme Court holds that installation of asbestos-containing insulation constituted construction of an improvement on real property, and insulation was integral to the refinery’s intended function. Claims arising from that construction are barred by Washington’s construction statute of repose under RCW 4.16.300-.310. On April 30, 2026, the Washington… Continue reading Washington Upholds the Construction Statute of Repose’s Applicability to Asbestos Claims