Business Disputes Blog

Clarifying Standard for Employer Conduct Under NLRA Section 8(a)(1) In a significant labor law decision with implications for union-related litigation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Starbucks. It reaffirmed that employee reactions do matter when evaluating alleged coercion under Section 8(a)(1) […]

The ABA Journal reports a notable shift in the attitudes of legal professionals toward AI. According to a new study, the top concern isn’t job loss, it’s how AI will affect professional development. According to the report: Fears of mass job displacement are receding. The dominant concern among lawyers and legal staff is now whether […]

Fourth Circuit Clarifies Insurer Obligations in Overlapping Coverage Dispute In Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Chubb Custom Insurance Co., the Fourth Circuit resolved a dispute between two major insurers over who should foot the bill for defending and settling a lawsuit against a mutual policyholder. If your company holds multiple insurance policies-or you rely on […]

This Could Be Your Vendor Relationship In Brainchild Surgical Devices, LLC v. CPA Global Limited (4th Cir. 2025), a medical device company sued its patent renewal service provider for overcharging and hiding markups behind vague invoices. The Fourth Circuit just handed down a decision that’s not only important for IP-heavy companies but also offers lessons […]

Courts Increasingly Recognize Contract and Warranty Claims Based on Privacy Policies As data privacy litigation evolves, businesses must be aware that privacy policies are no longer just aspirational statements but can form the basis for breach of contract and warranty claims. A recent analysis by Jackson Lewis P.C. highlights a growing trend in U.S. courts: […]

In Valentine v. Verizon Wireless, LLC, 2025 WL 1742828 (10th Cir. June 2025), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a non-precedential decision affirming the district court’s resolution of a commercial employment-related dispute involving claims against Verizon Wireless. The appellate panel, determining that oral argument would not materially assist in resolving the […]