Most IP cases settle before trial. Here is a checklist for getting ready for mediation of an IP case.

The Patent Office revises its approach to AI patents. Will it save American leadership in AI technology?

Subpoenas and summonses in arbitration can be tricky. Arbitrators have power to require non-parties to give evidence in your dispute, but the power is limited and must be enforced by courts. Here is a roadmap on how to approach the issue.

It’s usually hard to vacate an arbitration award. But if the arbitrator exceeded the authority the parties agreed on, it gets much easier.

It’s hard to vacate an arbitration award based on fraud. But cheating during the discovery process can lead to vacatur.

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Can you waive review of arbitration awards? Appeal? Let’s see.

Does using AI destroy work product privilege? It depends.

A plaintiff can elect to invalidate an arbitration clause when claiming sexual harassment or assault. But is the door open to the whole case or just the claim?

Attorney client and work product privilege don’t apply to legal advice from AI.

Sometimes folks are upset with arbitration. So, they sue the arbitrator, arbitration provider, of both. Let’s look at how that works out for them.

Arbitration law isn’t all about consumer and employment cases. These are leading cases that control commercial arbitration.

Section 101 has taken on new life in patent law in the last years. And created plenty of confusion.

New Federal rules changes for subpoenas, privilege logs, and AI generate evidence are likely to influence arbitration, too.

The patent office has rescinded its earlier guidance on the use of AI in inventions and issue new guidance. The focus is now on conception.

The UK has revised its arbitration act. Should the U.S.? Can it?

Big  companies seem to love online arbitration clauses, but courts (and providers) don’t always love them

When does a copyright claim accrue and how far do damages reach back? We still don’t have the full picture.

International and domestic arbitrations have many similarities, but they are not the same. You will want to understand the differences.

A settlement is not complete until it is written, specific, and clear. Mediators and well-prepared counsel can make all the difference between a fragile handshake and a binding peace.