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Bill is widely recognized as an accomplished and successful trial attorney. He has substantial experience with matters involving environmental law, mass torts, class actions, defense of enforcement actions by federal and state agencies, and insurance coverage and cost recovery actions. Bill has extensive experience trying and winning cases involving complex, scientific issues in civil and criminal trials in federal and state courts, administrative hearings, and arbitrations throughout the country.

AI lawsuits are increasing as businesses use AI-generated logos and brand names without trademark clearance. Learn how the Lanham Act applies and how Taft can help mitigate risk.

Artificial intelligence is transforming modern branding. Companies now use AI to generate product names, logos, taglines, social media campaigns, and even full-scale brand launches in minutes.

The

Insurance coverage for trademark infringement lawsuits is far narrower than most executives realize.

In this video, Bill Wagner, a partner in Taft’s Indianapolis office, explains what CGL policies may cover, why willfulness allegations destroy coverage, and how insurer-appointed defense counsel can put companies at risk.

Your company’s most valuable assets may not appear on your balance sheet. They’re in your systems, your processes, your technology, and your people. Trade secrets don’t require registration and don’t expire, but they only remain protected if you actively safeguard them.

This video explains what qualifies as a trade secret under U.S. law and how

AI is now deeply embedded in global supply chains, forecasting, and business decision-making, especially in the Manufacturing industry.

In this video, I explain how manufacturers and tech-driven businesses can use insurance as a powerful risk management tool in disputes involving AI, robotics, and automation. If your company is using AI or system integration in critical

The unfortunate reality is that AI fraud is happening right now.

Our team works with businesses to help them understand the real threats posed by AI-generated emails, voice cloning, and deepfakes that are being used to commit sophisticated fraud.

This video explains how these scams work, including real-world examples like a $25 million deepfake scam

If you’re using AI in your business strategy, are you protected when things go wrong? Most companies assume their insurance covers AI-related damages, but that’s not always the case. From biased algorithms to copyright violations, your business could be exposed to liability.

In this video, I’ll break down strategies to avoid many legal risks of

The Google Threat Intelligence Group revealed a chilling reality: nation-states are weaponizing AI tools like Gemini for sophisticated cyberattacks. This new frontier of AI-powered fraud demands immediate attention from business leaders and general counsel, who stand at the confluence of technology, data security, and governance.

Recent Incidents and the Evolving Sophistication of These Attacks

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