Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP recently announced the return of lawyer Paul Snavely to its Minneapolis office. Known for his extensive experience in advising public companies, Snavely’s return marks a significant move in the legal landscape of corporate law. Snavely had left Faegre Drinker to explore other professional opportunities but has now rejoined the…
A pair of cases — Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce — are expected to test the pro-business nature of the Roberts court, which is known to be the most pro-business court in over a century. The court is scheduled to reconsider the 1984 Chevron ruling, an outcome that…
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP has announced plans to launch a new office in Delaware, further strengthening its national presence. Expanding its operations, the firm has hired an attorney who was previously a partner at the boutique firm, Abrams & Bayliss LLP for over seven years. The new hire has additionally held a crucial…
In a development relevant to corporations and law firms worldwide, Gurbir Grewal, the director of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement, shared his insights on the SEC’s present enforcement priorities at the 2023 Berkeley Fall Forum on Corporate Governance. His comments update the professional community on the SEC’s stance regarding off-channel communications, cryptocurrency…
In the world of corporate law and strategic marketing, there’s a new phenomenon that has piqued the interest of legal professionals across the globe: “The Taylor Swift Effect”. Derived from the marketing power of pop icon Taylor Swift, this effect has seemingly cross-pollinated into the realm of business and corporate law, making a significant impact….
Last week witnessed a crucial development in the ongoing legal proceedings between the federal government and Ultima Services Corporation. On Friday, September 29, 2023, the government filed its official response to Ultima’s prior application from September 15. As a point of recollection, in the September 15 filing, Ultima Services Corporation requested a unique court order….
In recent news, the Australian law firm Slater & Gordon has undergone significant changes in leadership following its acquisition by the private equity investor, Allegro. Although the full article detailing the specifics of the transition is unfortunately paywalled, a brief summary of the publicly available information is provided here for legal professionals interested in global…
Two recent laws signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul have ushered in new obligations for employers in New York State. Effective as of September 14, 2023, these new pieces of legislation explicitly concern employer notices about unemployment insurance and employers’ prerogative to request access to employees’ and applicants’ social media accounts. The first law…
In a recent development that holds potential significance for attorneys in the world of D&O litigation, a case involving Dell showcases how the plaintiff attorney fee award in Delaware might impact future lawsuits. The case in question brings to forefront the topic of plaintiffs’ bar operating on a contingency basis. While this mode of operation…
Earlier this summer, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule aimed at tackling the escalating issue of fake reviews that deceive a large number of consumers. The proposal emerged as part of the FTC’s broadened efforts to protect consumers from misleading, false or unscrupulous online behaviors often deployed by companies to artificially boost…