CMBG3 is thrilled to announce another success in a product liability matter. After four years of litigation, CMBG3 was hired in as new counsel and was able to obtain a settlement in a particularly difficult case. The true challenge arose after CMBG3’s client and the...
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Now that Trump is President Again, What Will Happen to AI Regulations?
While AI regulations, unlike social and economic issues, were not at the forefront of the 2024 presidential race, it is worthwhile to look into the crystal ball to see how a second Trump presidency will impact them. While AI was not on Trump's radar during his first...
The Difference Between EU and US AI Regulation: A Foreshadowing of the Future of Litigation in AI
Regulatory frameworks and policies surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as a hot-button area of contention for technology companies, especially with integrating generative AI into globally used, everyday software. Given that generative AI is...
Sixth Circuit Makes Bold Ruling on Issue of Disability Accommodations
A recent Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Yanick v. Kroger Co. of Michigan expanded an employer’s responsibility in responding to requests for accommodation by employees with disabilities. Working in the Bakery The case involved Mary Ellen Yanick, who was the...
Supreme Court Decision Emphasizes Discrimination in Job Transfers
On April 17, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a pivotal decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, reshaping the legal landscape for job transfer discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This ruling has significant implications for...
Challenge Successful: District Court Blocks FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
On Tuesday, Judge Ada Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction, ruling that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lacked the authority to implement a non-compete ban without Congressional approval. In her...
The FTC’s Final Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Takes Effect on September 4, 2024: What It Means for Employers
In a landmark decision, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a rule banning all non-compete agreements for all employees, with some limited exceptions. This rule seeks to foster fair competition and enhance worker mobility by prohibiting employers from...
Trial Cross Examination Techniques – When and When Not to Ask Why
As a young litigator, I was taught that there are certain rules of cross-examination not to violate: (1) ask only leading questions; (2) refrain from asking “one question too many,” (3) stick to one fact per question; and (4) never ask the “why” question. Although as...
Responding to Third Party Subpoenas
It is the bane of any legal department’s existence – the third-party subpoena. Frustration is often the first emotion for the recipient because responding to such a subpoena can be time consuming, expensive, and is an unplanned event outside the budget. Third-party...
THE IMPACT OF NEW FRE 702 AMENDMENTS ON MASS TORT LITIGATION
By: Matthew Lite, Esq. Experts often provide the most impactful and influential testimony a jury hears at trial. Unfortunately, even though many experts possess advanced college degrees and other impressive credentials, and testify with an air of confidence, that...