Beyond the Prompt: AI, Expert Testimony, and a New Layer of Judicial Scrutiny
Artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical issue in litigation. Law firms are developing AI policies, courts have issued guidance on attorney use of generative AI, and litigants are increasingly encountering AI-generated work during discovery. More recently, attention has begun to shift to another question: what happens when expert witnesses incorporate AI into their work?
Is Competition for Specialized Talent Driving More Trade Secret Disputes?
Companies are investing enormous resources into developing proprietary algorithms, manufacturing processes, engineering designs, training data, source code, and other confidential information that often cannot be protected through patents alone.
Inside AI: Perspectives from DOAR's AI Expert Team
To better understand where AI litigation is headed, we asked members of DOAR's AI Expert Team to share their perspectives on the disputes emerging today, the technical issues likely to shape future cases, and what organizations should be doing to prepare.
Investigations at the ITC: Navigating Speed and Complexity in a High-Stakes Forum
Success at the ITC depends not just on the legal merits, but on how effectively parties can organize technical complexity, align expert-driven narratives, and present a clear, disciplined case under significant time pressure. Let’s explore how venue nuances and current industry trends are impacting proceedings seen before the Commission.
What the Murdaugh Jury Reversal Reveals About Juror Influence in High-Profile Trials
The South Carolina Supreme Court's decision to overturn Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions has reignited questions about juror impartiality, outside influence, and the safeguards courts use to ensure a fair trial. DOAR Director Chad Lackey, Ph.D. explains what the reversal means for attorneys, how juror bias is identified and addressed, and why a multi-faceted approach to jury selection remains critical in today's highly connected world.
Who Gets the Blame? What Autonomous Vehicle Research Reveals About AI Litigation
Litigation surrounding autonomous vehicle technology raises a question that courts will increasingly confront as AI becomes more embedded in everyday life: when humans and machines share control, who gets the blame when something goes wrong?
