CM Law Partner Mishell Kneeland to Teach at NITA Deposition Skills Training in Seattle
We are proud to announce that our Partner, Mishell Kneeland, will serve as faculty for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)’s Deposition Skills Training August 17–18 at Seattle University School of Law. For more than 50 years, NITA has set the gold standard in trial advocacy training. This immersive, hands-on program brings together leading […]
Think That Email Is Privileged? Arizona’s Highest Court Says: Prove It
By J.P. Harrington Bisceglia: If your legal team routinely loops in a parent company executive, a claims adjuster, a consultant, or a corporate affiliate on “privileged” conversations with outside counsel — the Arizona Supreme Court just handed down a decision worth circulating internally. Gelvin v. Parker (Ariz. July 17, 2026) didn’t arise in a corporate […]
Courts Reverse $1 Billion Copyright Verdict. Here’s What Lawyers Need to Know
Cox v. Sony and the New Contributory Infringement Standard: What ISPs, AI, and Platforms Must Do Now For years, contributory copyright infringement followed a familiar script: if a service provider knew infringement was happening and didn’t stop it, liability wasn’t far behind. That’s over. In Cox v. Sony, the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled the knowledge-plus-inaction […]
Q&A with J.P. Harrington Bisceglia: How-to Resolve Insurance Claims Without Disputes or Bad Faith Claims? – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our Insurance Litigation & Dispute Resolution Partner J.P. Harrington Bisceglia’s Q&A answering questions on how businesses and insurers can make filing a claim easier for everyone. If you missed Part 1, which covered understanding the claims process and ensuring you have everything you need, click here to catch up! Q4: […]
As Prediction Markets Head for a Supreme Court Collision, Linda Goldstein Tells CasinoBeats the Split Can’t Last
The legal fight over prediction markets has officially outgrown the states. As regulators, exchanges, and gaming authorities continue battling over whether sports event contracts are federally regulated derivatives or simply sports betting by another name, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the Supreme Court is likely to have the final word. That’s exactly what our […]
CM Law Partner Ryan C. Whitfill Named a 2026 Top Franchise Lawyer by 1851 Franchise
CM Law is proud to announce that Partner Ryan C. Whitfill has been recognized as a 2026 Top Franchise Lawyer by 1851 Franchise magazine, honoring his leadership and contributions to the franchise industry. In a recent interview with 1851 Franchise, Ryan shared his perspective on the evolving legal landscape for franchisors and the importance of […]
Linda A. Goldstein Joins FSGA Panel Discussing the Question Everyone Is Arguing About: Who’s Actually in Charge?
Prediction markets are having a moment — and so are the regulatory questions surrounding them. As operators, regulators, and industry stakeholders debate where prediction markets fit and who gets to call the shots, CM Law Partner Linda A. Goldstein will join the conversation at the 2026 Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association’s Summer Conference in Philadelphia […]
Q&A with J.P. Harrington Bisceglia: How-to Resolve Insurance Claims Without Disputes or Bad Faith Claims?
In this two-part Q&A, our Insurance Litigation & Dispute Resolution Partner J.P. Harrington Bisceglia answers questions on how businesses and insurers can make filing a claim easier for everyone. Q1: What makes a claim go smoothly for everyone involved? Clear communication and documentation from the outset. When a loss occurs, policyholders who provide detailed incident […]
Reiko Feaver for The Heller Report: Why Your AI Governance Won’t Work for Agents
Everyone wants AI agents right now. Faster workflows, less manual work, more automation. What’s not to like? The problem: A lot of companies are rolling out agentic AI with governance frameworks built for chatbots and traditional software, but those frameworks weren’t designed for autonomous systems that make decisions and take action on their own. In […]
CM Law Joins NAMWOLF’s Month of Service Celebrating 25 Years of Impact
Service. Community. Purpose. Underscoring our commitment to find meaningful ways to create impact beyond the courtroom and boardroom, CM Law is proud to join fellow NAMWOLF member firms across the country to celebrate NAMWOLF’s 25th Anniversary through its Month of Service Initiative. CM Law’s New York partners will gather at the office of d’Arcambal Quesada […]
Global Investigations Review Asks Jonathan Scott about Supreme Court ruling boosting SEC’s biggest money-recovery tool
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Sripetch v. SEC, CM Law Partner Jonathan Scott spoke with Global Investigations Review reporter Dan Novak for his article, “Supreme Court Ruling Bolsters SEC’s Biggest Money-Recovery Tool. The article discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling that the agency can collect ill-gotten gains from defendants, even if it cannot […]
Chambers USA Again Ranks Linda A. Goldstein in Band 1 for Advertising Transactions and Regulatory
CM Law is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has again honored our Advertising & Marketing Law Partner, Linda A. Goldstein, with a Chambers and Partners Band 1 ranking for Advertising Transactions and Regulatory in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide. A Chambers Band 1 ranking is the Guide’s highest recognition for excellence in legal […]