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The Difference Between a Patent Search and an Invalidity Search
Intellectual Property

The Difference Between a Patent Search and an Invalidity Search

At first glance, a patent search and an invalidity search may appear to be variations of the same exercise. Both…

Personal Injury Support

The ABA Rules Every PI Paralegal Should Know – And The Line They Cannot Cross 

A personal injury paralegal can become the person who knows a case better than almost anyone in the office. The…

Personal Injury Support

The Drone Overhead Might Be Working for You – or Against You 

How UAV Evidence and 3D Aerial Reconstruction Are Reshaping Personal Injury Litigation in 2026  A construction worker falls from scaffolding.…

Mass Tort

Opioid MDL Amendment Fight: Rule 15/16 Showdown at the Sixth Circuit 

On July 27, 2026, U.S. District Judge Dan Aaron Polster, who has presided over the National Prescription Opiate Litigation in…

Mass Tort

$670 Million Settlement vs. Bellwether Victory: Two Very Different Paths In The Infant Formula Nec Litigation 

In August 2026, Abbott Laboratories agreed to pay $670 million to resolve roughly 2,000 legal claims. The lawsuits alleged that…

Mass Tort

Bard Powerport: $40 Million Verdict Puts Design Defect At The Center Of The MDL 

On September 10, 2026, a federal jury in the District of Arizona returned a $40 million compensatory-damages verdict for Kimberly…

IP Litigation Is Often Won Before the Argument Begins
Intellectual Property - Technical Services

IP Litigation Is Often Won Before the Argument Begins

After years of working in the IP space, one thing becomes increasingly clear: the courtroom is only the visible part…

Personal Injury Support

The Power of Empathy in Paralegal Work: A Guide for PI and Mass Tort Teams 

Empathy is rarely taught alongside legal research, case management, or civil procedure, yet it is a critical skill in personal…

Personal Injury Support

NHTSA’s New EDR Rule Explained: How It Impacts Every Auto Accident Case 

The Rule Change PI Attorneys Should Be Paying Attention To  On May 18, 2026, NHTSA published a final rule that…