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The Legal Intelligencer

As the Title IX World Spins: Best Practices for Investigations

There is little certainty in Title IX these days, given that approximately half of the states are still abiding by the 2020 regulations and the other half by the 2024 regulations.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

You Can't Name the Baby That!

"Spinach may be good for you, but not as a name for your child, according to one court in Australia," writes columnist John G. Browning.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Do We Have an Agreement? Don't Forget the Terms!

Litigators know there is nothing more disheartening than reaching an agreement at mediation—which may take hours or even days—only to have the resolution fall apart because of a disagreement over the final terms.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

The Rule of Law is the Oxygen of Democracy, and It's Running Low

We shouldn't wonder why, given a choice between a former prosecutor and a felon, so many Americans were panting for the felon—even to the point of violence. It's because our institutions—political, economic, educational, and legal—aren't sustaining faith in their promises.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Addressing Outside-The-Box Conflicts in an Ethical Way

Going beyond the traditional conflict of interest analysis that occurs at the beginning of a new representation or matter, there are other conflicts-related issues that can arise for lawyers and implicate their ethical obligations.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

The Ninth Circuit Got It Very Wrong in 'Heckman v. Live Nation'

"The 'Heckman' ruling is disappointing, and it also underscores the misconceptions surrounding arbitration, even among federal appellate court judges," write New Era ADR's Rich Lee, Collin Williams, Michelle Tyler and Shane Mulrooney.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Antitrust Agencies Finalize Overhaul of Merger Review Process: What Can You Do to Prepare for the New HSR Regime?

  On Oct.10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to issue a final rule amending the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) form and…
16 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Should Employees Stay or Should They Go?: The NLRB and FTC Crackdown on Restrictive Covenants

While the NLRB governs union-management relations and concerted conduct in the workplace, NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo has indicated it is her belief that many noncompetes violate federal labor laws regardless of whether the workforce is unionized. How did the NLRB get here and what are the takeaways for employers?
9 minute read

Texas Lawyer

A Trigger Warning? The Untapped World of Trigger Theories in PFAS Coverage Litigation

"These theories ... are commonly characterized as the exposure, manifestation, injury-in-fact, and continuous trigger theories," writes Akerman's Xakema Henderson.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Option Repricings in Private Companies: 6 Considerations for Attorneys

This article provides a high-level review of the major considerations for advising clients undergoing a repricing, offering insights and strategies for legal professionals navigating this complex landscape.
8 minute read

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