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Higher Law: 'Organic Growth': Evolution of a Practice | Marijuana Election Results: Roundup | Compliance Technology | Who Got the Work

Welcome to Higher Law. Check out our Q&A with practice leader Oren Bitan at Buchalter, and scroll down for our roundup of marijuana-related election developments from around the country. Thanks for reading, and your feedback is appreciated.
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The Recorder

Gig Companies Set Lobbying Records Amid Fight Against Landmark Labor Bill

The intense lobbying, however, was not enough to overcome organized labor's support for AB 5, a new law that makes it harder for gig economy companies to classify their workers as independent contractors.
3 minute read

Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: 'Don't Over-Promise and Under-Deliver,' And Other White-Collar Defense Advice | CFTC Leaders No Longer Face Contempt | New SCOTUS Cases Challenge FTC's Monetary Penalties | Who Got the Work

We've got a dispatch this week from ALM's Women, Influence & Power In Law conference, where top partners and in-house leaders offered perspective and guidance. Plus: law firms have a lot to say about CFIUS draft rules, and a federal appeals court has shut down a judge's push to question Senate-confirmed leaders of the CFTC. Scroll down for Who Got the Work, notable moves and headlines. Thanks for reading.
11 minute read

National Law Journal

Hunton Andrews Kurth Taps Terry McAuliffe for Cybersecurity Think Tank

The former Virginia governor will join the law firm's Centre for Information Policy Leadership in Washington, D.C.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Custin Manages to Hold His Ground in Changing Lobbying Landscape

David Custin has a client base that includes some of the state's most powerful lawmakers, such as Senate President Bill Galvano, House Speaker Jose Oliva and Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez.
11 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

Carney's Chief of Staff to Join Drinker Biddle

Doug Gramiak is set to join Drinker Biddle as a senior government relations director Nov. 1, in the firm's Wilmington office.
2 minute read

Law.com

Higher Law: 'Uncharted Territory' of Marijuana Recall: A Lawyer's Perspective | Impeachment and Pot | Hemp Lobbying | Who Got the Work

Hilary Bricken talks with Higher Law this week about recalls and medical marijuana. Plus: there's a cannabis connection to some of the impeachment drama unfolding, and scroll down for Who Got the Work. Tips, feedback? Reach out -- we'd love to hear from you. Thanks for reading!
12 minute read

Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: CFIUS Draft Rules on 'Sensitive Personal Data' | New and Notable FARA Filings | News Roundup: 'Public Servants Versus Donald Trump' | Who Got the Work

Welcome to Compliance Hot Spots -- we're highlighting some commentary on CFIUS draft rules. Plus: a snippet on new and notable FARA filings, which reveal some Big Law hourly rates. Who Got the Work -- and all the big moves are here. Thanks for reading!
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Dan Coats Is Latest Trump Administration Hire for King & Spalding

The former intelligence chief is King & Spalding's fifth senior hire this year from the Trump administration for its government matters practice.
4 minute read

Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: DOJ Unveils New 'Inability to Pay' Guidance | 'Unfortunate Series of Events' in CFTC Dust-up | SEC Is Hiring New Chief Data Officer | All the New Moves

Welcome to Compliance Hot Spots. The US Justice Department's got new guidance for prosecutors about how to assess corporate fines when the defendant claims they can't pay. Plus: hear from the Chicago federal trial judge who's justifying orders setting up a contempt inquiry against leaders of the CFTC. Plus, all the new white-collar and regulatory moves. Thanks for reading!
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