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Corporate Counsel

Trump's SEC Likely to Halt 'Off-Channel' Texting Probe That's Led to Billions in Fines

“All indications are that the SEC’s ‘sweep’ regarding off-channel communications will come to an abrupt end once Trump’s appointees take the reins at the SEC," said David Oliwenstein, a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Former Perkins Coie Partner Moves to Stradley Ronon in Chicago

Richard Peterson is the second partner to jump from Perkins Coie to Stradley Ronon since July, joining Jesse Kanach, who co-chairs the firm's private investment funds practice.
3 minute read

The Recorder

California-Based Portal Crypto Exchange Faces Delaware Investor Class Action

“The allegations in the complaint are about investors being bullied into signing these conversions and being lied to about the use of this money,” said Eric Rosen, a partner at Dynamis.
3 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Portal Crypto Exchange Faces Delaware Investor Class Action

“The allegations in the complaint are about investors being bullied into signing these conversions and being lied to about the use of this money,” said Eric Rosen, a partner at Dynamis.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

What to Expect From the SEC Under Trump 2.0

"While the issues of what's in the best interest of an investor will continue to be important, we won't see as much energy put behind trying to expand those obligations beyond the regulatory frameworks that already exist," said Jennifer Klass, a partner at K&L Gates.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

UK-Based Legal Entity Management Startup Kuberno Announces £9.5 Million Series A Investment

Following this funding announcement, Kuberno hopes to integrate its Kube platform with AI and bring in more law firm clients.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

$17B Episcopal Church Pension Fund Hires New Legal Chief as Staff Changes Continue

Julian Chung's "breadth of experience as a corporate attorney, incorporating legal strategy and business strategy, spans more than 25 years and will benefit us greatly," CEO Mary Wold said.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Legal Tech Startup Genie AI Announces $17.8M Funding Round Led by Google Ventures

Genie AI offers a generative AI assistant that helps automate legal document drafting and contract review and negotiation, among other tasks.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Financial Services Has a Trust Problem. Can GCs Help Right the Ship?

"They'd be wise to focus on user-friendliness and to come across with authenticity when dealing with their customers," said Noah Hanft, a former general counsel of MasterCard.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Rising Varied Investment Products, Regulatory Activity Drive Demand in Investment Funds

In recent weeks, Davis Polk, Akin, Weil, Stradley Ronon and others have landed lateral partners, signaling the heightened competition for talent.
6 minute read

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