Article

Jun 18, 2026

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?

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In the News

Jun 16, 2026

Nearly $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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In the News

May 28, 2026

New DOAR Research Identifies Key Factors Shaping Liability Decisions in Civil Cases

Five-year analysis finds gender, socioeconomic status, and perceived case strength shape how jurors evaluate liability.

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Article

Jun 9, 2026

What ITC Practitioners Should Know: Key Judicial Insights from ACI’s ITC Conference

To better understand evolving trends at the venue and hear directly from those involved in ITC litigation, DOAR proudly sponsored and attended the American Conference Institute’s annual ITC Litigation and Enforcement Conference.

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Report

Jun 3, 2026

ITC Report: Administrative Law Judge Monica Bhattacharyya

Our new in-depth judge report, ITC ALJ Spotlight: Administrative Law Judge Monica Bhattacharyya, features expanded data and analysis of ALJ Bhattacharyya’s activity at this specialized venue.

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Q&As

May 27, 2026

Chatbots, Jurors, and Liability: A Jury Consultant’s Perspective on Emerging AI Cases

DOAR Director Ellen Brickman, Ph.D., shares her perspective on how jurors may respond to emotionally charged AI cases, the challenges companies face in defending these claims, and why conversational AI may be viewed differently than other forms of technology.

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Q&As

May 20, 2026

A Trial Consultant’s Perspective: What Amazon’s Antitrust Cases Mean for Corporate Defendants

We spoke with DOAR's Raymond McLeod about the growing complexity of antitrust disputes, how trial strategy evolves in large-scale litigation, and the unique challenges companies like Amazon face when business practices, reputation, and public scrutiny converge in the courtroom.

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Article

Apr 20, 2026

AI Litigation Trends: Rapid Growth and Emerging Patterns

As generative AI technologies move from early adoption to widespread commercial use, litigation activity is accelerating in parallel. Our analysis of 168 district court cases highlights a sharp rise in filings, a high concentration among a small group of defendants, and early signals of how this legal landscape may evolve.

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Dec 12, 2024

Expert Qualifications Under Revised FRE 702: A Look at Recent Cases

The 2023 amendment to FRE 702 has introduced stricter standards for expert testimony, challenging litigators to adapt to the evolving requirements.

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Case Study

Dec 4, 2024

Medical Device Expert Needed for Cardiovascular Patent Dispute Before the PTAB

The petitioner challenged the validity of several patents covering catheter-based delivery systems for heart valve replacement.

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Article

Nov 6, 2024

Perspectives on the Amendment to Rule 702

To understand how the amendment is reshaping the way expert testimony is being handled, we contacted key players about Rule 702.

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Q&As

Oct 25, 2024

Q&A: The Impact of Changes to Federal Rule of Evidence 702

Learn how the amendment to FRE 702 has created a fundamental shift in the way attorneys seek expert testimony for their matters.

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Article

Oct 23, 2024

Life Sciences Roundup: Top Insights from Q2 - Q3

DOAR anticipates future litigation trends in emerging areas of life sciences and builds diverse teams of testifying experts who can best advise our clients.

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