In April 2026, K&S secured a major jury verdict and the largest Lanham Act award ever on behalf of Skillz in a false advertising dispute against Papaya, which was ordered to pay $420M in damages and $719M in disgorgement. The firm was recognized for the innovative nature of its trial strategy in the matter, which included developing a litigation model for technology-driven false advertising disputes of this magnitude. A key component of the strategy allowed for the translation of sophisticated technical evidence into clear language while avoiding unnecessary complexity, enabling jurors to understand the mechanics of the alleged deception without requiring specialist knowledge.

FT Innovative Lawyers North America 2026 is a rankings report and awards program honoring law firms and lawyers for developing innovative solutions for the legal industry. The awards ceremony will be held on December 7, 2026, in New York and the report will be published December 8, 2026, in the Financial Times.

A full list of shortlisted firms can be found below.

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