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Companies are racing to introduce new technology-enabled products. This speed is resulting in product failures, unintended consequences, and innovative new product, driving new litigation and damages. Clients want law firms able to assess risk and develop risk appropriate defense strategies. Please congratulate the Product Liability Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders: The…

The number of breaches in 2024 came within 2% of a record setting 2023. But – the breaches in 2024 were 2 to 3 times larger – meaning an unprecedented number of records were breached. This brings proportionately more litigation and risk in addition to regulatory trouble. Clients are looking…

Few things light a fire under Securities Litigation than volatile securities markets. Firms winning the work provide clear counsel and very early assessments. The winning firms quickly educate clients as to top risks and exposure. They know what to say to who, and when. Top legal decision makers point to…

IP litigation continues to grow with both new and familiar issues. Clients are adopting AI in every facet of their business – creating new issues and unintended IP consequences. Skill in dealing with undefined threats has become a key part of client conversations for the foreseeable future. Please congratulate the…

Volatility. Regulatory headwinds. Impatient CEOs. Strategic mandates. All are colliding with disruptive technology. You get one thing: relentless, unexpected and urgent mission-critical demands on clients. A potent formula for outside counsel to develop business – and score serious relationship points. And there is no quarter like the 4th quarter for…

Buckle up. Litigation spending on outside counsel is jolting up again. 64% of corporate counsel are increasing their litigation spending in 2026. More clients plan 10% increases than we have seen in over 10 years. Why? There is no escape. Clients face an avalanche of new (and old) litigation –…

98 law firms instill more fear than all others. Up from 84 last year. And it’s no coincidence. The brand-new BTI Litigation Outlook 2026 reveals why today’s litigation is the most contentious and aggressive in memory. Clients want outside counsel with ferocity – and it’s giving an edge to the…