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Delaware Business Court Insider

Chancery Awards Virtually No Damages for Confidentiality Breach

A recent noteworthy Delaware Court of Chancery decision should be kept handy by corporate and commercial litigators for its practical and persuasive analysis of noncompliant handling of confidential documents: AlixPartners v. Mori, C.A. No. 2019-0392-KSJM (Del. Ch. April 14, 2022).
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Law.com

How I Made General Counsel: 'I Surround Myself With People Who Have Deep Expertise and a Passion to Help Us Advance Our Business,' Says Nicole Jones of Cigna Corp.

"I jumped at the general counsel role at Cigna primarily for two reasons: to work in a dynamic industry (health care) and to be part of a company that can have a positive impact on people's lives."
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Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'I Have Traveled an Incredibly Challenging Road, but I've Persevered and I Feel Equipped to Handle Anything,' Says Cyrus Chin of Balch & Bingham

"I always encourage our younger associates to ask why decisions are being made. When you start to understand the why, you make better decisions and learn to identify and anticipate issues, which ultimately leads to more responsibility."
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International Edition

Ince's Takeover of Financial Adviser Hits Stumbling Block

It is the latest market headache for Ince, which in October agreed to acquire Arden Partners for £10 million.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Securities and Exchange Commission Enters the Climate Debate

In a proposed rule released on March 21 for public comment, Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission set forth detailed requirements for disclosure of climate-related information in registrations and reports filed with the commission.
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National Law Journal

What Will Likely Stick, and What Should Get Dropped, From the SEC's Climate Proposals

In light of the recent SEC proposal to expand ESG disclosure rules, some companies find themselves in unfamiliar territory. If adopted, some of the new requirements will be tough to meet, says Megan Gates.
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Delaware Business Court Insider

TRO Ruling Resolves Competing Proposed Orders; Says Company Neutrality Is a Must in a Control Dispute

Vice Chancellor Lori Will in In re Aerojet Stockholder Litigation, No. 2022-0127-LWW, confirms that the middle, in a field of neutrality, is exactly where a company and its resources must remain in the midst of contested director elections involving a mixed bag of incumbent directors and insurgents.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Howard Shecter, Former Big Law Corporate Lawyer and Morgan Lewis MP, Goes Solo

He said law firms have conflict-of-interest issues and he will have fewer of them with a smaller group of clients in his own practice.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Protecting Trade Secrets and Avoiding Litigation in the Great Resignation Era

Arguably one of the biggest changes has been the unprecedented manner in which millions of Americans have quit their jobs in search of new career opportunities that offer greater flexibility, improved work-life balance, higher pay and increased opportunity for advancement.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Important Considerations When Advising New Small Business Owners

As attorneys who represent business owners know, the process of starting a small business and growing it into a successful and thriving enterprise doesn't happen without hard work. Further, it requires paying attention to key operational and legal issues from the start.
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