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International Edition

Chiquita Verdict: A Wake-Up Call for Multinationals in High-Risk Areas

The banana grower was found liable for murders by a group that it paid protection fees to in Colombia, stirring questions about ethics, compliance and self-reporting.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Stephen Reynolds: A Full-Circle Career Back to Day Pitney

"Steve has never been afraid to step out of a comfortable role," recently retired The Hartford general counsel David Robinson said.
5 minute read

International Edition

What Is Driving the Demand for Competition Specialists in Africa?

Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and other major African hubs now have active competition regulators, and client demand for legal advice has driven law firms to create stand-alone competition practices that did not exist 10 years ago.
7 minute read

International Edition

Dechert Used FBI 'for Improper Purposes', Alleged Hacking Victim Claims

In February, Azima accepted Dechert's offer to settle the portion of their dispute playing out in London without any admission of the firm's liability, which involved £3 million in damages and likely many million more in costs.
2 minute read

International Edition

Vietnam's Anti-Corruption Campaign Has Slowed Legal Approvals, Stymying Deal Flow

A more measured approach by investors and authorities has prompted longer due diligence processes.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Nebraska's New Data Privacy Law Doesn't Tread New Ground, With One Exception

Nebraska became the fourth state this year, and the sixteenth overall to pass a data privacy statute. Besides one key difference, the law follows familiar language.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Understanding Website Surf-By Accessibility Lawsuits in New York

Eric Lanter of Offit Kurman discusses New York ADA website accessibility lawsuits. Court dockets are ballooning in New York with these types of "surf-by" cases. The article addresses five strategic tips for businesses to protect themselves and reduce exposure and liability.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Firms Are Stuck With Abiding by New Anti-Secrecy Law, Even Though Judge Ruled It Unconstitutional

"Treasury's targets are those dubious LLCs without operations and employees that are holding shell companies hiding assets," said Snežana Gebauer, a partner at the compliance consulting firm StoneTurn.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Shareholder Suit: Meta, Mark Zuckerberg Accused of Keeping Status Quo Despite Increased Presence of Online Child Sexual Predators

This case was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Carrots and Sticks: Crafting Agreements for CTA Compliance

By thoughtfully amending operating and shareholder agreements to include both incentives and penalties for compliance, businesses can not only adhere to the letter of the law but also foster a culture of transparency and accountability.
8 minute read

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