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Sarah Beth Landau Versus Kevin Jewell: Houston Justices Face Off in General Election for Chief of 14th Court of Appeals

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:37:07 EST

]]>Sarah Beth Landau previously assumed office in 2019. She faces Republican Kevin Jewell in the November general election.

Trade Court Embraces Class Action in Tariff Refund Fight

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:11:17 EST

]]>The U.S. Court of International Trade has allowed importers who paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to sue as a class. Co-lead class counsel said they believe this is the first time the trade court has certified a class in active litigation.

Best Practices for Entity Clients in Pre-Litigation Use of Gen AI

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:45:59 EST

]]>Organizations should implement comprehensive policies addressing approved AI platforms, data retention, transcription controls, and privilege protection to harness AI benefits while mitigating litigation exposure.

Newsmakers: Kean Miller Adds Associates

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>Also: Knox Ricksen welcomes associate; FBT Gibbons adds partners; and more.

Defeat of New Mexico's PFAS Labeling Law Shows Challenges of State Lawmaking

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:55:13 EST

]]>Trade associations led by the American Chemistry Council sued to challenge the labeling rule, which would have mandated an outline of a flask containing the word “PFAS on affected products beginning next year, arguing that it was impermissible compelled speech under the First Amendment of the Constitution.

Judicial AI Summit: How Judges Use AI, Address Hallucinations

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:44:35 EST

]]>Judges talked over lagging AI adoption and education in the judiciary and the friction that may cause with incoming court staff.

NFL Urges US Supreme Court to Take Up Case Over Regulation of Prediction Markets

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:31:11 EST

]]>Represented by former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr and other attorneys from his firm, Torridon Law, the NFL argued that states are better-equipped than the federal government to police prediction markets.

November Election: Justice Veronica Rivas-Molloy to Face Lawyer Todd Frankfort

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:32:33 EST

]]>Veronica Rivas-Molloy was elected as Justice in the 2020 election. She faces Republican Todd Frankfort in the November general election.

The Ninth Circuit Just Wrote the Playbook for AI Sanctions; Other Courts Will Borrow It

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:30:47 EST

]]>A Ninth Circuit ruling in June lays out a full framework for when AI use becomes sanctionable. Georgia lawyers practice in the Eleventh Circuit, , but the ruling still deserves a close read, both for what it says and for how far it is likely to travel.

Speak Up: The Perfect Branding Activity Many Attorneys Dismiss

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:35:59 EST

]]>Public speaking is one of the fastest and most effective ways for attorneys to establish authority and build trusted relationships, yet many avoid it despite their courtroom confidence. Attorneys can start with low-pressure formats like moderating panels, joining webinars, or partnering with peers to leverage their existing strengths while gaining...

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