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Civil Litigation

Jan. 5, 2026

Preparing for the 2026 litigation surge: Proactive strategies for risk, costs and exposure

Litigation is no longer episodic but operational, making proactive risk planning and litigation readiness a core business function for 2026.

Ashley R. Fickel

Partner
Stinson LLP

Email: ashley.fickel@stinson.com

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Zoey M. Surdis

Associate
Stinson LLP

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Preparing for the 2026 litigation surge: Proactive strategies for risk, costs and exposure
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Litigation is starting to become a built-in expectation of doing business, placing significant pressure on companies to anticipate and manage legal risk before it arises. Recent analysis from BTI Consulting Group reveals that the U.S. corporate sphere is approaching a "turbocharged" phase, estimating that over two thirds of companies will ...

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