Corporate
DOJ Division Leader Apologizes for License Lapse and Inadvertent Practice
News
A high-level Justice Department lawyer was in the spotlight this week because he practiced for two months while unaware that his license had lapsed.
Biglaw Firm Pivots Direction And Loses Partners In The Process
News
Irell & Manella “announced to all attorneys that the firm was pursuing an ‘alternative business model.’
5 Emerging Challenges for Law Firm Leaders in 2020
News
Five important emerging trends or steps for law firm leaders to consider in 2020, each of which will have significant short and long-term implications for firms.
Fifth Circuit Rules “Approximate Physical Presence” is Required for General Personal Jurisdiction
Insight
Can targeted advertising establish general jurisdiction over a foreign corporation?
Why You Should Insist on Diversity in Your Law Practice
News
Both the perception of and reality for women attorneys is disheartening.
Legal Funding Impacts Taxes, On Funding & Later Settlement
Insight
Lawyers and clients may want to lay off some of the risk of a case on someone else, and the litigation finance industry generally offers non-recourse money.
Making Big Oil Pay For Climate Change May Be Impossible
Insight
As more governments and taxpayers find themselves staring down the barrel at rising climate costs, they are increasingly turning to the courts to hold Big Oil accountable.
Former BigLaw Office Manager Accused of Using Firm’s Credit Card for Spending Spree
News
Federal prosecutors allege that a former Morrison & Foerster office operations manager spent more than $400,000 on the firm’s credit card to make personal purchases.
Women Suing Riot Games May Deserve $400 Million, Not $10 Million
News
Two state agencies are taking the unusual step of trying to stop Riot Games from paying out $10 million to female employees as part of a settlement over a gender discrimination class action suit.
Johnson & Johnson’s $8 Billion Risperdal Judgment Reduced to $6.8 Million
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The judge presiding over a case which saw Johnson & Johnson hit with an $8bn jury verdict has reduced the amount the company has to pay in damages to $6.8m.
Deepen Your Compliance Expertise in 2020 with SCCE
Workshops 2020
The SCCE will host Academies in 18 locations worldwide to help Deepen Your Compliance Expertise in 2020.
2020 Governance Outlook: Projections on Emerging Board Matters
Insight
The National Association of Corporate Directors report is a curated compilation of the most significant issues expected to affect boards and companies in the year ahead.
Indemnify is a Funny Word Carrying Historical Baggage—Be Aware and Use with Care
Insight
An indemnification remedy against sellers (subject to a cap) continues to find its way into many private company acquisition agreements.
Suit Claims Biglaw Firm Took Over Corporate Client’s Finances and Took Advantage of Its Impaired CEO
News
The suit, filed in state court in New York, says Akin Gump took over finances and bookkeeping for Future Media Architects, a family-owned company.
Earn CLE at SCCE’s Internal Investigations Workshop
Workshop, Jan. 22-24, 2020
The SCCE workshop provides two days of focused training on conducting compliance-related internal investigations.
Webinar: Top 2020 Risk & Compliance Trends
Webinar, Jan. 15, 2020
Participants in the webinar will hear how experts are predicting upcoming trends will provoke, shape and inspire organizational shifts and program improvements.
Reed Smith Adds Corporate Practice Partner in New York
News
Reed Smith announced that Jared Kelly has joined as a partner in the firm’s Global Corporate Group in New York.
White Paper: 4 Bet-the-Job Data Privacy Questions for Corporate Counsel
Insight
The launch of the CCPA means that consumers have more information and control over a business’s data practices, which creates challenges for businesses.
Curated Tech Innovation Tour for Directors
Event, January 2020
Members of the National Association of Corporate Directors members can access an exclusive tour, custom designed for directors, of the latest technology trends at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas
How Amazon Dodges Responsibility for Unsafe Products: The Case of the Hoverboard
News
The cases are testing a longtime argument made by Amazon and other internet companies, one that underpins the modern tech industry.
