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Legal Considerations for Supply Chain Disruptions
InsightsThe COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the world requiring many companies to adjust operations and their business.
Erica McKinley Named Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Big Ten Conference
NewsBig Ten Conference has named Erica McKinley its first chief legal officer and general counsel.
Prominent Litigation Partner Daniel Rubinstein Joins Sidley in Chicago
AnnouncementDaniel Rubinstein has joined Sidley as a partner in its Chicago office. He is also now the global co-leader of the White Collar: Government Litigation and Investigations practice.
Compliance with Laws Representations
InsightsIn M&A transactions, the definitive purchase agreement (whether asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, or merger agreement) typically contains representations, warranties, and covenants, along with related indemnification obligations.
Jenny Adamson Joins Parker Poe’s Development Services Team in Greenville
AnnouncementParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP is pleased to announce that Jenny Adamson has joined the firm’s Greenville office as special counsel. Jenny bolsters Parker Poe’s Development Services Industry Team, which helps clients navigate the entire life cycle of real estate projects
Blank Rome Expands Privacy, Security & Data Protection Practice with Leading Team in California
AnnouncementBlank Rome Expands Privacy, Security & Data Protection Practice with Leading Team in California New Team Expands the Firm’s West Coast Presence into Orange County, CA
Brown Rudnick Expands IP Litigation and Technology Groups
AnnouncementBrown Rudnick announced that Ian DiBernardo and Jason Sobel have joined the firm as partners in the IP Litigation and Technology Practice Groups. DiBernardo will also serve as Chair of the IP Litigation Group and Practice Group Leader of the US Technology Group.
Nikola CLO Gets $80M Stock Haul After Skipping Salary
NewsNikola Corp. has given more than $79.6 million in stock to its chief legal officer Britton Worthen, who last year agreed to forego a $250,000 salary at the electric truck and hydrogen fuel cell battery maker.
Obama Foundation Hires Billionaire’s Lawyer Amid Legal Battles
NewsThe Obama Foundation has a new general counsel in Shawn White, a former top lawyer to billionaire philanthropist and Democratic Party donor Eli Broad.
Two Elite Biglaw Firms Handing Out New COVID Bonuses to Hardworking Staff
NewsClifford Chance and Herbert Smith Freehills are paying staff an extra bonus of 5% of their salary for their hard work during the pandemic.
HIPAA IT Compliance Guide
NewsWhat exactly are the many ongoing effects of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) on health information technology (HIT)? We break it all down here.
5th Circuit Sanctions Marc Elias and Other Perkins Coie Lawyers for ‘Redundant and Misleading’ Motion
NewsA federal appeals court has sanctioned Perkins Coie attorneys who represent Democratic groups for a “redundant and misleading” motion in election litigation.
Purdue Moves to Unload Opioid Claims Via $10B Plan
NewsPurdue Pharma LP has floated a settlement plan calling for members of the billionaire Sackler family to pay more than $4.2 billion to help resolve the thousands of lawsuits that drove the maker of OxyContin opioid painkillers into bankruptcy.
Legal Experts Join Digitech to Expand Compliance Team
NewsDigitech, a leading provider of EMS billing and technology services, has announced that Krina Merchant has been hired as Corporate Counsel and Amanda Stark has been hired as Risk Manager.
ABA Offers General Guidance for Virtual Law Practices, But Leaves Questions Unanswered
NewsThe American Bar Association (ABA) has issued Formal Opinion 498, which outlines several of the ethical implications of maintaining a virtual law practice but focuses primarily on data privacy and security issues.
Littler Adds India-Licensed Lawyer to Singapore Office
AnnouncementLittler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced the addition of Isha Malhotra as of counsel in its Singapore office.
Bradley Partner Chris Lam to Lead CLE At 2022 IADC Annual Meeting
AnnouncementBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP partner Christopher C. Lam has been named to lead continuing legal education (CLE) efforts for the International Association of Defense Counsel’s (IADC’s) 2022 Annual Meeting, which will be held July 9-14, 2022, in Berlin, Germany.
Michael Best Announces 2021 Diversity Scholarship Winners
AnnouncementMichael Best announced the 2021 recipients of the Michael Best Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship, given to Samantha Contreras, and the Michael Best University of Wisconsin Law School Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship, bestowed to Mason Higgins and Veronica Mantilla.
The two scholarships are hallmarks of the firm’s long-standing diversity, equality, and inclusion efforts that provide opportunities and programming to help make the legal community and Michael Best a more inclusive culture and environment.
Greensfelder Attorney Lauren Daming Earns Certified Information Privacy Professional Credential
AnnouncementGreensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., attorney Lauren A. Daming has earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) credential in the United States through the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Legal’s Guide for Managing Growing Data Risks (Access Now)
ResourceAccording to ACC CLO’s Survey Report, Legal is playing an increasing role in assisting with complex privacy, cybersecurity and compliance matters.
