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Accolades January 21, 2026
Gibson Dunn Named Litigation Department of the Year in Intellectual Property by The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer recognized Gibson Dunn as Litigation Department of the Year in Intellectual Property in 2025, citing the firm’s sustained success for Cisco Systems, including three jury verdicts within a year, in patent infringement cases involving networking technology.
Accolades January 21, 2026
Gibson Dunn Named Firm of the Year by Law360 for 11th Time, Recognized as Practice Group of the Year in Seven Categories
For the 11th time, Gibson Dunn has been named a Firm of the Year by Law360, taking a top spot with the most 2025 Practice Group of the Year honors.
Firm News January 21, 2026
Gibson Dunn Announces First Amendment and Free Expression Practice, Building on Decades of Trailblazing Work
Gibson Dunn today formally launched a First Amendment and Free Expression Practice Group, creating a dedicated home for the firm’s longstanding expertise in advising and defending clients on matters involving fundamental freedoms and the free exchange of ideas.
Client Alert January 20, 2026
New York Attorney General Brings Unusual Insider Trading Action Relating to CEO’s Stock Sales Pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 Plan
This case could potentially be a harbinger of expanded efforts by the NYAG and other state attorneys general to pursue insider trading and other securities fraud cases as the current Administration’s enforcement priorities change.
Client Alert January 20, 2026
Supreme Court Holds That State Expert-Affidavit Requirements For Medical Malpractice Claims Do Not Apply In Federal Court
The Supreme Court held that a Delaware statute—requiring that a medical malpractice complaint be accompanied by an expert affidavit—conflicts with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and therefore does not apply to suits in federal court.
Diversity January 20, 2026
Texas Attorney General Declares Public DEI Initiatives Unconstitutional and Warns of Legal Risks from Corporate DEI
On January 19, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued Opinion No. KP-0505 entitled “Re: ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ in Texas.” …
Client Alert January 20, 2026
N.Y. LLC Transparency Act Now in Effect, in Narrower Form – Certain Non-U.S. Entities Registered in N.Y. to File Reports
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of legislative bill S. 8432 signaled that the NY LLC Transparency Act will, in many key respects, adopt the structure of the Federal CTA, and the December 30 guidance is consistent with that signal.
Client Alert January 20, 2026
Alabama Jury Finds Well-Known Plaintiff Lawyer Liable for $120 Million in Damages for RICO Violations
Our lawyers discuss an Alabama jury’s recent finding that a well-known plaintiff lawyer is liable for $120 million in damages for RICO violations.