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Admission Scandal Puts Spotlight on University Compliance Programs

The college cheating scandal hit close to home for us for two reasons. First, the people involved: Aunt Becky (Lori Loughlin), Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman), college athletic officials. It turns out they can make bad choices like anyone else.
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Corporate Counsel

Legal Departments Unprepared for New Oil Pollution Act Guidelines, Maritime Expert Says

Under the U.S. Coast Guard's new interpretation of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, an array of industries operating cargo ships, oil tankers and other large vessels that visit U.S. ports must show they have specific plans and resources in place to quickly respond to oil spills and fires.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

'I Don't Want My Client to Be Blindsided': Executives and Their Lawyers Brace for Rep. Katie Porter's Questions

The California Democrat's distinctive questions are tripping up executives. White-collar and congressional lawyers have taken notice—and here's what they have to say about it.
9 minute read

Legaltech News

The New Mobile? Augmented and Virtual Reality Tech Ready for Its Moment

A new report from Perkins Coie and the XR Association found optimism from the technology industry about AR and VR's investment and market growth.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Talking Cars: The FCC Holds a Key to Unlocking the Promise of Autonomous Vehicles

One key to facilitating connected transportation and autonomous vehicles is efficient management of the spectrum upon which the vehicles will rely, and regulators will be called upon to adopt, implement and, on an ongoing basis, refine the spectrum's rules.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Making Compliance Everyone's Responsibility: A Q&A With David Huntley of AT&T

"I like to say that it's not just about complying with the law, it's about complying with the spirit of the law," said David Huntley, chief compliance officer of AT&T.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Russian Billionaire Deripaska Sues Mnuchin Over 'Devastating' Sanctions

Oleg Deripaska claims the U.S. Treasury's block on his property and assets have contributed to the devastation of his wealth and reputation.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Facebook May Be the Target, But Now's the Time to Check All Privacy Policies

Facebook is facing scrutiny over alleged deals with Amazon, Microsoft and others that allowed companies to obtain users' data without their consent. It's a reminder to all in-house counsel: privacy policies need to be transparent.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Case Signals Possible Uptick in Anti-Corruption Enforcement in Construction Industry

With big-money projects involving chains of subcontractors and sometimes corrupt foreign officials, the construction industry has become a target-rich environment for the DOJ, according to former federal prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys and construction and government contracts lawyers.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Dude, Where's My Marijuana License? Florida Suit by Dispensary That Missed Deadline by 27 Minutes

Dan Bushell and David Kotler are representing Edward Miller & Son Inc. in the company's lawsuit against the Florida Department of Health. The nursery's application to cultivate marijuana was purportedly denied because it missed an application deadline by 27 minutes.
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