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Delaware Business Court Insider

Court of Chancery's Recent Use of Res Judicata in 'Chai v. Maginn'

This article delves into the Delaware Court of Chancery's recent use of res judicata to remind readers of the doctrine's applications and implications.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Third Circuit's 'Johnson v. NCAA' Opinion: What It Means for College Athletics and Beyond

On July 11, in Johnson v. NCAA, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit entered the thorny world of compensation for college athletes, forcefully rejecting the argument that the "amateur status" of college athletes categorically removes them from the ambit of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Co-Founder and Startup Divorce: Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst

These separations can be just as emotionally taxing and legally complex as a marital split and just as often result in financial and operational issues for the founders, investors, and the startup itself.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

ABA Formal Opinion 512 on Generative AI Addresses Concerns

The legal profession must seek a balanced approach that allows us to embrace the advantages of generative AI while scrupulously heeding our ethical obligations.
5 minute read

International Edition

Skadden's Big China Cuts and What They Mean for the Market

Skadden has joined a long list of law firms that have made cuts in China. But with so many lawyers already on the market, where will they all find new homes?
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

'The System Worked': State's High Court Weighs in on Jane Doe's Forced Competency Restoration

State of Connecticut v. Jane Doe provides a glimpse behind the locked doors of Whiting Forensic Hospital and raises questions about the appropriateness of the state's policies
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Navigating the Corporate Transparency and New York LLC Transparency Acts: A Guide for Trust and Estates Attorneys

"One of the most significant challenges for trust and estate practitioners is balancing the privacy interests of their clients with the need to comply with CTA reporting requirements," write Deirdre R. Wheatley-Liss and Maria F. Galante.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Duty to Disclose a Potential Claim

Where a lawyer fails to make such a disclosure and takes steps to conceal a mistake or error, some jurisdictions have found that this constitutes ethical misconduct subject to discipline.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Climbing Over That Wall: Confronting the Challenge of Trial Court Discretion

It may seem like a trial court judge's ruling on an issue on which the judge has discretion means the absolute end of the inquiry. But while trial court discretion certainly presents a hurdle to a party seeking to challenge the decision on appeal, it is not always insurmountable.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Tips for Acting as Local Counsel

By being aware of their ethical duties, lawyers acting as local counsel can serve a valuable role in a litigation matter.
6 minute read

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