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Surveys show regulation, compliance overwhelming

A recent slate of surveys has shown that regulatory requirements have increased and only become more burdensome for companies of all sizes.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

FanDuel wins big victory for daily fantasy sports’ legality

Are daily fantasy sites truly distinguishable from casino gambling? According to one U.S. district court, absolutely
5 minute read

Inside Counsel

J.P. Morgan posts third quarter losses

The bank has posted legal expenses of around $9.2 billion dollars thus far this year and could settle a series of mortgage probes for an estimated $11 billion.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

The legal counselors’ role in cybersecurity response

Given enough time and resources, any system can and will be breached, and therefore a pre-planned e-discovery process directed at cyber breaches is essential.
5 minute read

Inside Counsel

5 notable GCs in the news

General counsel sound off on government regulation, online freedom of speech and more
13 minute read

International Edition

Between a rock and a hard place – Gibraltar fights back over UK gaming restrictions

While longstanding tensions between Britain and Spain over Gibraltar have reached breaking point in recent weeks, another stand-off is developing between the UK Government and the territory's economically vital betting and gaming industry. In a move described by Peter Howitt, founder of law firm Ramparts and chief executive of the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association (GBGA), as an "attack" on the territory, the UK is pushing through new rules and penalties to target offshore gambling operators with large numbers of British customers.
10 minute read

International Edition

Taking action over Jackson – even senior lawyers need time management software

I need to start with a health warning and a disclaimer. I am not an IT specialist – less still a 'techie'. Over the years, I have maintained an impatient dialogue with legal IT suppliers and support firms. Most of the time my questions are along the lines of: "Why can't I just see a report that tells me [any example of currently impenetrable management information]?" Some days it can descend to: "If internet telephony is so [expletive deleted] marvellous, why does it sound like I am making a trunk call to the Outer Hebrides in 1947?" Or even more bizarrely: "What do you mean it won't export to Excel?"
6 minute read

Inside Counsel

New U.K. provision requires more transparency in directors' severance pay

No more hiding funds: A new law requires the company to be more transparent with directors severance package than ever before.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

Proper supply chain management can minimize risk

Paula Ivey, president of The CSR Group, recently spoke about risk and supply chain management at the Commit Forum conference in New York.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

Jury selection begins for trial of 5 ex-Madoff employees

The trial should offer the most complete view into the inner workings of Madoffs scheme yet
2 minute read

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