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Compliance Hot Spots: 'Nervousness' for Companies Over New Forced Labor Law + Lawyer Exodus from SEC + Akin Gump Reps Ex-Oath Keeper Before Jan. 6 Committee

A new U.S. law cracking down on forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China poses major compliance obstacles, according to attorneys focusing on supply chain issues and human rights.
11 minute read

International Edition

Canadian Law Firm Requests Judicial Review of Government Decision to Return Nord Stream 1 Turbines

A Ukrainian diaspora group says the special export permit contravenes Canada's sanctions regime against Russia.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Federal Agencies Might Pursue 'Less Legally Vulnerable' Climate Measures After 'EPA v. West Virginia,' Says Anne Idsal Austin

Austin was the principal deputy assistant administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Air & Radiation (OAR). She spoke with Texas Lawyer about the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in 'EPA v. West Virginia.'
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Circuit Judge Fires Warning Shot at SEC's Consent Decrees

"Given the agency's current activism, I think it will not be long before the courts are called on to fully consider this policy," said Judge Edith Jones
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Area Leader: 'Be a Team Player,' Says Lynn Mehler of Hogan Lovells

Work hard, treat people well, both clients and colleagues, and be open to the opportunities that present themselves to you.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

China NFT Ruling Seeks to 'Cool Down the Hype,' Hong Kong Attorneys Say

While China's first-ever NFT court ruling added stricter burdens to marketplaces and led to some NFT bans, many think it is setting the stage for the growth of the digital asset market in the country.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

'West Virginia' and 'Chevron': The Supreme Court Cuts Back on Agency Deference

In the West Virginia case, the Supreme Court now formally endorses the "major questions doctrine" label for the "identifiable body of law that has developed over a series of significant cases," says Jonathan D. Brightbill, a partner at Winston & Strawn, and chair of environmental litigation and enforcement.
7 minute read

Legaltech News

UK's Proposed Data Privacy Changes Are More GDPR Evolution Than Revolution

The U.K.'s proposed reforms aim to lessen the compliance burden on small and medium organizations. But while the reforms likely will not risk an EU adequacy decision, some attorneys believe Brussels may still have some questions.
4 minute read

International Edition

Former Herbert Smith Freehills Asia Head to Chair UK Financial Watchdog

The new appointment is currently CEO of Hong Kong's Securities Futures Commission.
3 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'I Worked to Make Authentic Connections With Partners Across Offices,' Says Avia M. Dunn of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Once you find an area of law that interests you, find external organizations early in your career to join to broaden your perspective and network within that field.
7 minute read

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