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Can Law Firms Keep Up With Crypto?

Digital currencies and blockchain technology offer large law firms plenty of possibilities, but many in the UK are struggling to meet client demand either due to a lack of lawyers or a fear of the unregulated nature of the sector.
8 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

The Risks of Litigating Employment Claims in the Court of Chancery

A recent decision by the Delaware Court of Chancery highlights some of the perils employers face when attempting to enforce post-employment covenants, such as confidentiality and nonsolicit provisions.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Latest Musk Controversies Unlikely to Upend Twitter Deal But Raise Governance Questions, Experts Say

"Part of what makes him so noteworthy is that he is really interested in undermining the clarity that most companies think is essential," said Andrew Verstein, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law.
4 minute read

International Edition

Ince Blames Cyber Attack and Ukraine War for Dip in Revenue

Following a challenging year, the U.K.-listed law firm also cited the impact of COVID on its regional offices as a reason for the financial slowdown.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

America's Political Right Has New Enemy No. 1: ESG Investors

BlackRock Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink is a champion of sustainable investing and progress on climate change.
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

Tesla's Removal From S&P Index Sparks Debate About ESG

Tesla's own carbon footprint is a small fraction of its peers, and its success in the market has pushed the industry overall away from gas-powered vehicles.
4 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Web3 Litigation Is a Regulatory Waiting Game in Delaware

Most likely to end up in the Chancery Court, lawyers said, are disputes over the property controlled by decentralized autonomous organizations. But future cases addressing issues of crypto as a security will be dealt with in venues like the Southern District of New York and Northern District of California.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

How Legal Should Contribute to ESG Program Strategy

Legal leaders have a critical advisory role in ensuring that ESG reporting structures are designed to meet the organization's goals and commitments—regardless of whether they head the program.
5 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Supreme Court Decides Deadline for Notice of Indemnification Claim

A recent Delaware Supreme Court decision provides a lesson for drafters of agreements for the sale of a business by providing an example of the problems caused by a lack of clarity in describing a deadline to send notices of claims for indemnification post-closing.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Russia-Ukraine War Triggers New ESG Considerations

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced companies to navigate a new world order and reexamine their environmental, social and governance priorities, especially concerning human rights. Here is how lawyers can help companies respond to the unprecedented crisis.
5 minute read

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