How and Why, as Chief Legal Officer, I Lead on DEI
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Business Law Today: May 2022
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Articles and Features
Legal iGaming Comes to Ontario!
On April 4, 2022, Ontario became the first province in Canada to regulate online gambling. This article explores 5 critical things to know.
How Big Is the Problem of Stock-Market-Driven Short-Termism?
In an excerpt from new book Missing the Target, Prof. Mark J. Roe argues evidence for stock-market-driven short-termism is weaker than is usually thought.
IRS Audit Risk & How to Reduce It
The IRS statute of limitations is key for heading off audit trouble, and the rules are consistent for individuals, corporations, partnerships, & nonprofits.
Representations and Warranties in Health Care Transactions: Why a General “Compliance with All Laws” Representation Won’t Do
An overview of the material risks that exist in health care transactions is important to understand the need for robust industry-specific reps & warranties.
Facial Recognition: A New Trend in State Regulation
Several states and municipalities are seeking to protect persons from abuse of biometric data by private companies and by law enforcement.
Fostering Associate Growth Is the Best Way to Grow Your Practice
To create a climate that generates loyalty from your associates, expands your book of business, and ultimately improves your firm, consider these steps.
Can A Payroll Employee Disclose Tax Return Information?
Certain disclosures of tax return information are permitted, but what happens when a person properly receiving return information “rediscloses” it?
Lawyers as Leaders: Lessons from Legendary Professors
Using leadership skills in a law firm and other organizations often requires lawyers to play a teaching role. What can lawyers learn from famed professors?
Why the National Debate on Privacy Law Matters to Business Lawyers
If you are not thinking about privacy law issues from the beginning, you may find your start-up or more established business is missing opportunities.
The Case for Legal AI
Artificial intelligence technologies are reshaping the way the legal industry operates, providing lawyers with more powerful tools.
Proposed Federal Marijuana Reform: Financial Services Industry Primer
The MORE Act is one of at least three pieces of offered legislation that would legalize, or partially legalize, marijuana at the federal level, all of which expressly address some financial instituti…
The Profound Impact of the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge
With this frame, the ABA Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council has created syllabi in honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and more.
Month-In-Brief
May 2022 in Brief: Bankruptcy & Finance
May 2022 Bankruptcy and Finance updates: Subpoenaed Third Party Can Recover Cost of Its Attorneys’ Review—Mesabi Metallics provides some color to the analysis of whether a subpoenaed third party is e…
May 2022 in Brief: Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution
May 2022 Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution updates: Second Circuit Narrowly Construes Definition of Transportation Worker Under FAA to Determine Exemption, and more.
May 2022 in Brief: Business Regulation & Regulated Industries
May 2022 Business Regulation & Regulated Industries updates: 5th Circuit Addresses CFPB’s Constitutionality and more, from Banking Law to Energy Law.
May 2022 in Brief: Internet Law & Cyber-Security
May 2022 Internet Law & Cybersecurity updates: Twitter’s Deceptive Use of Customer Account Security Data Results in $150 Million Fine, India’s Latest Cybersecurity Directions Burden Businesses Far an…
May 2022 in Brief: Legal Opinions & Ethics
May 2022 Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility update: New Ethics Opinion Seeks to Clarify Law Firm Marketing and Client Solicitation. Formal Opinion 501 explored some of the implications of M…
May 2022 in Brief: Mergers & Acquisitions
May 2022 Mergers & Acquisitions Law updates: Delaware Chancery Court finds Tesla’s purchase of SolarCity to be fair despite flawed sale process.
May 2022 in Brief: Securities Law
May 2022 Securities Law updates: Fifth Circuit Deems SEC’s In-House Court Unconstitutional, SEC Weighs in on Lack of Audit Transparency in China and Hong Kong, and more.