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Latest News in Appellate
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August 28, 2025
2nd Circ. Ruling Gives Banks Shield From Terrorism Liability
A recent Second Circuit dismissal strengthens the position of international banks facing claims they indirectly helped terrorist organizations and provides clearer guidance on the boundaries of secondary liability, but doesn't provide absolute immunity, say attorneys at Freshfields.
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August 28, 2025
Fed. Circ. In July: Instability In IPR Requirements
The Federal Circuit's decision in Shockwave v. Cardiovascular last month provided an important, albeit short-lived, clarification to the type of evidence that can be used in an inter partes review challenge, say attorneys at Knobbe Martens.
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August 28, 2025
Ill. High Court Says Murder Case Can't Be Given To New Judge
A divided Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that appeals courts in the state are not allowed under the high court's rules to send cases back to trial with instructions to reassign the case to a new judge without proving either bias or prejudice from the prior judge.
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August 28, 2025
Ga.'s Chief Justice Warns Of AI's Risks To Trial Evidence
As generative artificial intelligence tools have become widely accessible, Georgia's chief justice said Thursday he's worried about how the technology can be used to manipulate and distort evidence presented in court and what the judiciary can do to prevent that.
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August 28, 2025
1st Circ. OKs Terminating Ex-Pharma VP's Disability Benefits
The First Circuit said Synta Pharmaceuticals' benefits administrator may terminate the benefits of a former executive after deeming that his significant weight loss, six-day-a-week pickleball hobby, and travels to far-flung places like Africa showed he was no longer disabled.

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