2026 ITC Midyear Update: Section 337 Trends and a Reshaped Commission
Halfway through 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is balancing an active Section 337 docket with meaningful changes in its leadership. Investigations continue to move on demanding schedules as the Commission welcomes new members and prepares for a change on its Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) bench.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DOAR supported Empery Asset Management and Brio Capital in a Section 16(b) defense verdict involving Kartoon Studios.
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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?
Read NowNearly $80 Million in Damages Awarded to Former Balboa Capital CEO in High-Stakes Contract Dispute Against Ameris Bank
A federal jury returned a sweeping victory in favor of former bank executive Patrick Byrne in his dispute against Ameris Bank.
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