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National Law Journal

FTC Sets Tuesday Vote on Controversial Noncompete-Agreements Ban

"The freedom to change jobs is core to economic liberty and to a competitive, thriving economy," Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Reddit Must Navigate a Slippery Legal Landscape to Succeed with IPO and Investment in AI

Now that Reddit is public, we will witness the next stage of Reddit's exciting evolution and see how Reddit's legal advisors guide the company through the challenges the company faces.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Lawmakers Seek National Privacy Statute and Protections for Children's Data

In the absence of a federal statute, many states have implemented their own data privacy laws, prompting Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, to cite concerns that a federal law would need strong preemption language.
4 minute read

International Edition

Lawyers See Positive Outlook for Mergers & Acquisitions in Australia

They will face more hurdles, however, as Australian regulators, like their counterparts in many other countries and regions around the world, increase their scrutiny of M&A deals.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Are Brain Waves the New Data Privacy Frontier? Novel Colorado Law Says Yes

In first-of-its kind legislation, the updated Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) will consider consumer neural data as "sensitive information." California and Minnesota are likely to follow suit.
10 minute read

Law.com

Common Pitfalls In Personal Device Collection

Both the DOJ and the SEC have made it clear that they will look at company BYOD policies when assessing how to resolve matters under their purview. To avoid pitfalls — and sanctions — counsel must take proactive steps to ensure proper preservation and collection of personal mobile data and verify that clients comply.
8 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

National Law Journal

Divided EEOC Announces Final Rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

In dissent, Commissioner Andrea Lucas said the rule "extends the new accommodation requirements to reach virtually every condition, circumstance, or procedure that relates to any aspect of the female reproductive system."
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Privacy Lawyers Lead Way as Job Market for Privacy Professionals Perks Up

"The regulatory landscape is trying to keep up with technological advancements. As a result, there will be an increase in the demand for lawyers with expertise in AI-adjacent spaces like privacy, intellectual property and regulatory affairs," Anna Gorodetsky of Major, Lindsey & Africa said.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

FTC Member Fires Back at GOP Critics Who Say Agency Is Aiding EU Takedown of US Tech

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, the longest-serving of the agency's five commissioners, said any suggestion that the FTC should be in the business of "protecting national champions" is absurd.
7 minute read

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