How to Tell Your Attorney Used Artificial Intelligence to Cut Corners

Many lawyers use AI responsibly to speed up research, organize documents, or draft early versions of routine filings. But there is a growing concern among clients that some attorneys are relying on AI as a shortcut and not as a tool while charging the same amount for legal fees. Clients are regularly noting a product […]
Impact Analysis: Ninth Circuit Ruling on Trade Secret Particularity (Quintara Biosciences v. Ruifeng Biztech)

On August 12, 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a pivotal ruling in Quintara Biosciences, Inc. v. Ruifeng Biztech, Inc. that significantly alters the landscape of federal trade secret litigation. The court held that the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) does not require a plaintiff to identify allegedly misappropriated trade […]