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Employment Law and ESG Convergence: Lessons from the Activision Blizzard Case

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Change is afoot in the corporate world, as companies increasingly leverage Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles for risk management and value creation. These principles shape business priorities and inform financial goals, promoting long-term enterprise sustainability. Corporate leaders imbued with an ESG-focused mindset can help businesses recognize risks and opportunities, supporting the integration and maintenance…

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Strengthening Fair Market Value Defensibility in Healthcare Compensation Agreements

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

As legal practitioners in the global business arena, the analysis of Fair Market Value (FMV) is often an area demanding utmost attention and precision. FMV, predominantly an issue of significance in regulatory compliance and compensation agreements concerning the healthcare sector, prompts a meticulous investigation of its defensibility. The following discussion draws on Health Care Compliance…

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Navigating Legal and Regulatory Challenges in Pursuit of Hydrogen’s Carbon-Neutral Promise

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Securing a carbon-neutral future is an enormous venture, demanding drastic alterations across the global energy system. As an adaptable, robust energy carrier, hydrogen is projected to play an essential part. Yet realizing this potential is no simple task. It will critically lean on the capacity to visualize innovative low-carbon hydrogen projects, garner financing for them,…

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Streamlining Merger Clearance Proceedings with Technology-Assisted Review

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In the era of ‘big data,’ one of the greatest challenges that face streamlined merger clearance proceedings is the voluminous electronic documents generated by contemporary businesses. But thankfully, solutions are within reach thanks to the power of technology. Sophisticated AI and data analytics tools exist which can help draw insights crucial to satisfying disclosure obligations…

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Expanding Patchwork of State Privacy Laws Highlights Need for Federal Regulation

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Recent legislative developments in the United States attest to the growing patchwork of state privacy laws. Two additional states – Oregon and Delaware – have joined the existing lineup of states eliciting comprehensive consumer privacy laws. This expanding network of legalities exhibits how state-level privacy laws continue to evolve in the absence of encompassing federal…

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Navigating Commercial AI Transactions: Key Considerations for Successful Agreements

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform the landscape of businesses worldwide, it has become a fundamental component of many recent commercial transactions, including industry acquisitions, business assets or licenses. This trend is set to extend even further as the interest in AI technology intensifies. For organisations integrating AI into their available services, there are…

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Navigating Recent Legal Developments: Sanctions, Sports, and State Oversight

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In recent legal news coverage, an intriguing docket paves the way for a range of pressing discussions among legal professionals. Plaintiff seeks sanctions against Rudy Giuliani in a breach of contract lawsuit. While the former NYC mayor is wrapped up in various legal challenges, this recent development certainly demands attention. On a lighter note, Vincent…

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Embracing Sustainability: The Era-defining Business Opportunity

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Modern business opportunities are taking on a new shape in the 21st century, becoming increasingly intertwined with pressing global issues. One such opportunity lies in the world of sustainability. According to an insightful podcast conversation between Tom Fox, a compliance evangelist, and sustainability guru Richard Blundell, we are at a moment of significant global change…

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CFPB Advisory Opinion: Implications for Time-Barred Debt Collection Practices

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In a recent podcast episode, The Consumer Finance Podcast delved into the details of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) latest advisory opinion on time-barred debt collection. Hosted by Chris Willis, joined by colleagues Stefanie Jackman, Joe Reilly, and Jonathan Floyd, the podcast takes listeners through the key events that led up to this opinion…

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State-Level AI Regulation and Litigation Trends: Influencing the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

The possibilities and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are advancing rapidly around the globe, raising new and complex legal issues. This second installment in a series on US regulation of AI systems turns to state-level legislation and significant litigation relevant to AI systems, offering insights and predictions about the future of AI regulation. The first…

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AI’s Growing Role in Legal Proceedings: Accelerating Document Review and Analyzing Contracts

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In an era defined by rapid advances in technology, the legal landscape of corporations and law firms is shifting as digitisation permeates every facet of operation. The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal proceedings, in particular, is restructuring the traditional ways law firms work and how corporate legal teams navigate proceedings. One significant change…

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Tackling Employee Burnout: The Growing Importance of Ethics and Compliance in a Post-Pandemic World

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

As professional landscapes continue to navigate the changing workplace conditions brought about by COVID-19, there is one emerging challenge that demands our attention – a significant increase in employee burnout. Employers need to realize that these changes are part of a “new normal” and have resulted in heightened levels of workplace stress. This is evident…

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Trump’s Latest Indictment: A Compliance Wake-Up Call for Executives

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

The Daily Compliance News on August 3, 2023, hosted by renowned Compliance Evangelist Thomas Fox, concentrated much of its focus on a recurring figure in the legal world: former President Donald Trump. In what has become a well-established pattern, new charges were lodged yet again against Trump. Tom Fox, recognized as the ‘Voice of Compliance’…

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KKR Acquires Majority Stake in LEAP India: A Strategic Move in Asia Infrastructure Expansion

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Global investment firm KKR has made a significant move in the Indian market by acquiring a majority stake in LEAP India, a pallet pooling platform, for a reported figure above $350 million. The legal matters in this transaction are being overseen by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and AZB & Partners on behalf of KKR, while…

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9th Circuit Court Upholds EPA’s Authority to Include Narrative Prohibitions in NPDES Permits

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In recent legal events, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has confirmed the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include narrative prohibitions in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. This ruling was made following a dispute put forward by the city of San Francisco, who disputed the EPA’s jurisdiction to impose narrative…

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Michigan Election Fraud Investigation: Rendon and DePerno Face Charges in Voting Machine Tampering Case

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Leading figures in Michigan politics, Daire Rendon, a former Republican State Representative, and Matthew DePerno, an ex-Trump-backed attorney general candidate, have been charged following alleged efforts to tampering with the state’s voting machines. The charges come in the wake of the 2020 US Presidential Election and were delivered in Oakland County’s Sixth Circuit Court. The…

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Florida’s Digital Bill of Rights: A New Era for Data Privacy Legislation

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Hot on the heels of the latest state privacy laws to be enforced, Florida has taken the initiative to continue the momentum. On June 6, 2023, Florida Senate Bill 262 (“SB 262,”) was signed into law, which means a new set of data privacy conditions will soon become active. These recent developments in privacy legislation…

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Data-Driven Marketing and Business Development Transforming the Legal Industry

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In a podcast featured on the Market Leader’s platform, David Ackert sat down with Koree Khongphand-Buckman, the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Foley & Lardner LLP. The primary focus of their conversation was the exploration of data-driven marketing and business development in the legal industry. You can listen to the entire episode and…

Guam’s In-Person Abortion Consultation Law Reinstated by US Court of Appeals

Pieter Gunst3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

In a notable development, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction, reinstating a Guam law that mandates an in-person consultation before proceeding with an abortion. The reinstatement is the result of an appeal from the US District Court for the District of Guam. The unanimous decision was authored by…

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Dark Web Data Firm DarkOwl Emerges Victorious in Trademark Dispute

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In recent legal developments, DarkOwl, a Denver-based dark web data service, and cybersecurity company has triumphed in a trademark dispute. The case against ArkOwl, a similarly named competitor, came to a conclusion when a federal magistrate judge in Colorado ruled that DarkOwl had not violated any of ArkOwl’s trademarks. Furthermore, the court validated DarkOwl’s own…

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Urgent Call for Law Schools to Address Growing Data Privacy Concerns

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In an urgent call for action, key data privacy professionals from leading universities and prominent law firms including Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Hogan Lovells, Squire Patton Boggs LLP, and Cooley LLP are pressing law schools to dedicate more resources to the data privacy domain. This is driven by the growing global legislative scenario and…

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Singapore Law Firm Tackles Anti-Money Laundering Compliance with Innovative Tech Solution

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Singapore-based law firm Rajah & Tann’s innovation subsidiary, Rajah & Tann Technologies, is harnessing technology to aid enterprises in navigating anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Collaborating with Singapore-based property technology company Showsuite, they have launched a tech-driven solution specifically designed to assist property developers in Singapore in complying with recently introduced AML regulations. (source) These new…

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Addleshaw Goddard Defies Legal Industry Trends with 18% Revenue Growth

Pieter Gunst3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

Discover how international law firm Addleshaw Goddard defies legal industry trends, reporting 18% revenue growth and strategic global expansion. Learn about their impressive financial performance and plans for the future.

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Consilio Expands Global Footprint with Acquisition of LOD and SYKE

Pieter Gunst3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

Consilio acquires LOD and SYKE to expand its global presence and enhance its Enterprise Legal Services, offering clients more comprehensive legal solutions and technology consulting expertise.

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Law Firms Cautiously Consider Generative AI Adoption for E-Discovery Efficiency

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Law firms explore generative AI for e-discovery efficiency but remain cautious due to ethical concerns and limitations. Find out how a balanced approach can maximize potential benefits.