The FTC’s new proposed rule would prohibit many employers—including trade and professional associations—from entering into non-compete agreements with workers. This article explains the rule and nota…
A quick check of whether a valuation report has established reasonable basis with regard to selecting market multiples may be a useful early indicator for whether it will reasonably reflect the persp…
The pendulum of uncritical deference to federal agencies has swung sharply in the opposite direction in various decisions of the Roberts Court—most recently in Axon Enterprise, Inc. v.
To make sure companies properly address the high-risk area of information security and privacy, this article proposes deploying independent third-party legal compliance audits examining actions of di…
This article will identify five key considerations for both private equity funds and co-investors when structuring and negotiating co-investment transactions.
How can legal departments reduce costs in the current challenging environment? There are several baseline steps you can take to evaluate your legal spending.
Generative artificial intelligence raises novel intellectual property questions, including in patent law. Recent court decisions have held patent protection is not available for AI-conceived inventio…
Companies that wish to add embedded payments solutions to their offerings should consider strategically which regulatory compliant approach to take.
Five key steps for lawyers to more effectively manage a corporation’s information footprint and negotiate competing business and regulatory requirements.
In this article, we explain how the new 2022 UCC Amendments can be used to create a floating lien—not just over traditional tangible goods and their related receivables, but also over CERs.
This Q&A discusses a collaboration between a law firm and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) for pro bono legal services aimed at enhancing racial equity and economic prosperity.
This Q&A discusses a collaboration between a law firm and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) for pro bono legal services aimed at enhancing racial equity and economic prosperity.
“Dear Alex” is the reader’s chance to ask about DEI anonymously. In our first column: How do I support a coworker who's transitioning? Should I ask a colleague if they have a neurodivergent condition…
For law firms, pro bono work is not only a professional responsibility but can also make good business sense, prompting a positive domino effect for firms and the clients they serve.
In the recent New Enterprise Associates 14, L.P. v. Rich decision, Vice Chancellor Laster examines the validity of a consequential stockholder-level agreement with extensive analysis.
Ken Adams’s A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting is an essential resource on the building blocks of contract language. This article excerpts the section on the words “setoff” and “offset.”…
Creating diverse environments that include people with disabilities is both a rule of law and moral responsibility for businesses and something that contributes to their success.
Month-in-Brief update, June 2023: PROMESA Board Has Sovereign Immunity in Response to Media Organization, & more.
Business Litigation, June 2023: Court of Chancery Rules Corporations Seeking Written Consent of Stockholders to Mergers Must Give Notice of Appraisal Rights Twice, & more.
Month-in-Brief update, June 2023: Judge Vacates Jury BIPA Damages Award and Orders New Trial on BIPA Damages Issue, and more.
Month-in-Brief update, June 2023: Atlanta Opera NLRB Decision Reinstates Earlier Standard for Whether Workers Are Employees or Independent Contractors, 11th Circuit Calls Out CFPB Conduct, & more.
Month-in-Brief update, June 2023: JPMorgan Fails with Frank but Wins with RWI, Musk’s Victory in Tesla-SolarCity Deal Lawsuit Affirmed, & more.
Month-in-Brief update, June 2023: June 2023: New ABA Ethics Opinion Weighs in on Retainers, NY Repeals Brick-and-Mortar Office Rule, & more.
Month-in-Brief update, June 2023: PCAOB Proposes New Auditing Standard for Noncompliance with Laws and Regulations, SEC Spring Rulemaking Agenda Published, and more.