The Importance of a Forum Selection Clause
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Courts tend to enforce forum selection clauses unless there is a compelling showing of prejudice to the party opposing the agreed-upon forum.
A Contractual Non-Disparagement Provision May Violate the National Labor Relations Act
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Employers may prohibit illegal conduct, such as defamation, but prohibiting disparagement generally of the employer, management or policies is inappropriate.
Model Data Access Agreement to Foster Fintech Growth
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The model agreement is intended to provide a standardized foundation that speeds up data access agreement negotiations.
Divided Virginia Federal Court Hears Trump Emoluments Case
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The hearing marks the first time that a full appellate court has considered the emoluments or anticorruption clauses of the Constitution.
Tesla Loses Its Third General Counsel in the Last Year
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Jonathan Chang, who was GC at Tesla since February, has taken a position as general counsel at SambaNova.
Lawyer’s Heart Attack One Day Before Raise Doesn’t Cut Benefits
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Harlan Ten Pas, a former partner with McGladrey LLP, is entitled to disability benefits based on his annual salary of $390,000, which became effective one day after he suffered a heart attack over Labor Day weekend.
Reed Smith Adds Corporate Practice Partner in New York
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Reed Smith announced that Jared Kelly has joined as a partner in the firm’s Global Corporate Group in New York.
Sidley Elects 30 to Its Partnership
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Sidley Austin LLP announced the names of its newly elected partners, effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Arent Fox Announces 2020 Promotions to Partner and Counsel
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Arent Fox LLP announced the election of seven new partners and three new counsel.
Harrity & Adds Four Patent Attorneys
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Harrity & Harrity, LLP announced the addition of four patent attorneys and two law clerks to its legal team.
Littler Launches Nonbinary Gender Inclusiveness and Identification Initiative
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Littler has launched an initiative to advance nonbinary gender inclusiveness within the firm.
Weisbart Springer Hayes Adds Two Attorneys in Austin
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Chris Camillone and Rachel Mathisen have joined Weisbart Springer Hayes LLP as associates in the firm’s Austin office.
White Paper: 4 Bet-the-Job Data Privacy Questions for Corporate Counsel
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The launch of the CCPA means that consumers have more information and control over a business’s data practices, which creates challenges for businesses.
Former GC Sues for $300K in Canceled Bonuses; Agency Countersues, Alleging Fraud
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The former general counsel claims he negotiated for the bonuses in exchange for keeping his base salary lower.
Firm Beats the Biglaw Bonus Scale for All Associates
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This is the fourth time the firm has beaten the market on bonuses since it opened four years ago.
Sanctions Motion By BigLaw Firm Alleges Plaintiffs Made Up Pay-Bias Claims ‘Out of Whole Cloth’
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The firm alleges in the sanctions motion that the plaintiffs made up the lawsuit’s pay-bias claims and seeks their dismissal.
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
Elizabeth E. Vail and Richard Quatrano Elected to Board Positions
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Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that Elizabeth E. Vail has joined the board of East Hampton based i-tri. Richard Quatrano has joined the board of Flushing Town Hall.
Goetz Schenker Blee & Wiederhorn Adds Steven J. Wiederhorn as Named Partner
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Insurance defense law firm Goetz Schenker Blee & Wiederhorn LLP has changed its name, adding Steven J. Wiederhorn as a named senior partner.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Adds Corporate & Securities Partner Chadwick A. Hoyt
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Chadwick A. Hoyt has joined Neal Gerber Eisenberg as a partner in the Corporate & Securities practice group.
