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New York Law Journal

NY Court to Decide Whether State Can Investigate Fired Catholic Priest's Bias Claim

Among the issues is whether the ministerial exception in employment cases applies to hostile work environment allegations.
6 minute read

International Edition

Diamond-Rich Africa Risks Disputes Over Push to Own 24% of Mining Companies

Botswana, the world's second-largest diamond producer, will require companies to sell a 24% stake to locals under a revised law awaiting presidential…
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

FTC's Final 'Click to Cancel' Rule Drops Some Regulatory Burdens

"Less than a month from election day, the Chair is hurrying to finish a rule that follows through on a campaign pledge made by the Chair's favored presidential candidate," FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak said in a 13-page dissent.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Financial Services Watchdog Unveils Recommendations to Manage AI Cybersecurity Risks

State-regulated entities operating under the state's banking, insurance or financial services laws must assess and take appropriate steps to address those evolving cybersecurity risks, New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris said in a statement.
2 minute read

The Recorder

US Supreme Court Won't Hear Challenge to California's Worker-Misclassification Law

Lawyers for Uber and Postmates had argued that California's AB 5 unfairly targeted the companies.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Milbank Eyes Next Generation of Regulatory Practice Leaders

"It is important for us not to wake up and find out we are all in our 60s and ready for retirement," said Milbank's George Canellos.
4 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Rehires Paris Partner From Freshfields & Adds Second in Amsterdam

Marc Perrone co-led Freshfields's Paris financial regulation practice, while Amsterdam-based Mariken van Loopik led De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek's financial regulation practice.
2 minute read

Law.com

Navigating the SEC's Marketing Rule: Compliance Challenges and Legal Insights

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has underscored the critical importance of its Marketing Rule compliance through a series of recent enforcement actions and risk alerts. This article delves into the challenges that investment advisers must navigate when marketing their services. It also explores how legal counsel and compliance consultants can effectively support their clients in adhering to both the explicit requirements and nuanced aspects of the Marketing Rule.
16 minute read

The Recorder

California Supreme Court Rejects Bar Exam Alternative Proposal

The justices unanimously said a so-called portfolio bar exam would create "an array of ethical and practical problems." The court also rejected a proposal for licensing reciprocity with other states.
5 minute read

Law.com

Binance's Singapore-Based General Counsel Is Shattering Crypto's 'Bro Ceiling'

"The fact that it is a new, nascent industry provides women with the opportunity to be in those roles and to be able to progress very quickly," said Eleanor Hughes, general counsel for Binance.
4 minute read

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