RSHC news

As artificial intelligence continues to transform the legal industry, it is also beginning to influence how disputes themselves are resolved. In a new IICLE article, Rodney Perry and Blake Kolesa examine the American Arbitration Association's new AI Arbitrator, an innovative tool that could help shape the future of alternative dispute resolution.

Effective October 13, 2026, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule will restrict authorization of certain new drones and drone equipment that contain covered foreign-made communications, navigation, camera, sensor, or other electronic components. The rule targets logic-bearing parts made by companies named on the Covered List. It excludes entries based on where a product is made, such as foreign-made drones, unless the maker is separately listed.

Our clients depend on intellectual property to drive innovation, protect competitive advantages, and create long-term business value. As technology and artificial intelligence continue to evolve, staying ahead of legal developments is more important than ever.

Bid whist is his ace in the hole. Keyonn Pope was recently featured in Law360 Expert Analysis, sharing how the card game has influenced the strategic thinking, communication, and decision-making skills he brings to his practice every day.

We're excited to share that Kalia Coleman has been selected to join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leaders Council for the upcoming year.

Please join us in congratulating Blake Kolesa, who will serve as moderator for the CBA’s Young Lawyers Section Commercial Litigation Committee's upcoming virtual program, Perspective from the Bench on Courtroom Advocacy, on September 23

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila is pleased to announce that Joseph Steadman will serve as a panelist at the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section ADR Summit 2026 on September 25, 2026, at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila is proud to celebrate our attorneys who have been recognized by Lawdragon among the nation’s leading litigators, reflecting the firm’s depth of talent and reputation for excellence in high-stakes litigation.

Jason Julien will serve as an alumni panelist for Leading Through Challenge: Inclusive Strategies for Engaged, High-Performing Teams on September 23 at the Chicago Bar Association.

RSHC’s Rodney Perry has been elected by his peers to become a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF), a prestigious honor recognizing his outstanding leadership in the legal profession and service to society.

Patent litigation is shifting across multiple fronts. From dramatic changes at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to evolving venue dynamics in key Texas federal courts, these developments will affect both patent owners and challengers.

RSHC’s Bruce Wagman, one of the nation's leading animal law attorneys, is featured discussing the San Francisco SPCA Shelter PALS (Policy and Legal Services) program at the Animal Law Conference, October 16-18, 2026.

We are proud to announce that 23 Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila (RSHC) attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila is pleased to celebrate the attorneys selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027.

Please join us in congratulating LaVon M. Johns, Partner and Business Transactions Team Lead, on being named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers.