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Higher Law: Your 4/20 Update on Cannabis as a Practice

Cheryl Miller | April 20, 2018

What do President Trump's statements on marijuana might mean for state-legalization efforts? Plus, California is trying—again—to find a banking solution for cannabis businesses and a marijuana law boutique expands to meet demand.

International | Analysis

Chinese Firms Are Coming for Your Partners — Again

Anna Zhang | April 19, 2018

Top Chinese firms like Han Kun and Fangda Partners are racing to hire away partners from global firms as they grow financially and seek more recognition.

Law.com | Analysis

Critical Mass: Feds May Ask Wells Fargo to Cough Up $1 B. Plus, Will a Penalty Flag Be Thrown NFL Concussion Case?

Amanda Bronstad | April 17, 2018

Wells Fargo could be on the hook for $1 billion in regulatory fines tied to allegedly overcharging its consumers for mortgage and insurance products, but lawyers said the full amount was far from certain.

Legaltech News | Analysis | Investigation

Questions Over Collection and Review Pile Up in Mueller Investigation

Ian Lopez | April 16, 2018

In the ongoing investigation involving evidence of varying data types from various sources, questions over evidence production and review loom.

Law.com | Analysis

The Law Firm Disrupted: The Most Bedeviling Aspect of Law Firm Change

Roy Strom | April 12, 2018

What the fast greens of the nation's most historic golf course can teach us about the pace of legal industry change.

Law.com | Analysis

Higher Law: John Boehner's Pot Play | Citibank's Fume | Plus: Who Got the Work

Cheryl Miller | April 12, 2018

New York City-based Acreage Holdings, which operates marijuana businesses in 11 states, has a surprising new ally, and the FDA is seeking public comment on marijuana's classification as a Schedule 1 drug.

Legaltech News | Analysis

Facebook Collected Users' Text and Calls Logs. Will the FTC Act?

Rhys Dipshan | April 12, 2018

On Android mobile operating systems, Facebook could bundle its permissions requests, leaving users in the dark about exactly what data the mobile app was collecting.

International | Analysis

Lawyers on Alert Over Russia Work as Tensions Turn Up Scrutiny on Client Connections

Joseph Evans | April 12, 2018

Lawyers at global law firms are being extra cautious about their work for Russian clients.

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Skilled in the Art: ED-Tex ♥ Fee Awards | Brand Battle Boils Over | Who Reps Ring?

Scott Graham | April 10, 2018

Celebrity Chef Chloe Coscarelli is embroiled in an IP fight over her "by Chloe" chain with ESquared Hospitality, which expelled her from the partnership.

Legaltech News | Analysis

Point of Fail? The Aftermath of the Saks Hack

Ian Lopez | April 09, 2018

The breach compromised the data of over 5 million Saks and Lord & Taylor customers. Parent company Hudson's Bay says it's dealing with the situation, though concerns remain.

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Inside Track: Women Lawyers of Walmart | Cramming for the GDPR | Ripple's New Team

Stephanie Forshee | April 04, 2018

This week, Inside Track takes a look at the female legal leaders of Walmart and examines some new data on gender pay gaps in the legal department. Plus, it's time for GCs to hit the books to learn more about the upcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation.

Legaltech News | Analysis

Why State AGs Are Panning Proposed Federal Breach Notification Law

Rhys Dipshan | April 04, 2018

States worry the Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act would restrict their ability to go after enterprises that keep breaches hidden.

Law.com | Analysis

Alexa, Rule These Patent Ineligible | Plus, a Look at WesternGeco's Reach

Scott Graham | April 03, 2018

Amazon's success invalidating voice recognition patents isn't an open-and-shut win. Here's why.

The American Lawyer | Analysis

The Careerist: Asian-American Women Are Filling the GC Suite

Vivia Chen | April 03, 2018

From the Fortune 500 to patriarchal China, progress is evident for women of Asian descent. What makes in-house work more inviting?

The American Lawyer | Analysis

Amid Gender Pay Gap Disclosures, Law Firms Keep US Data Under Wraps

Lizzy McLellan | March 30, 2018

Law firms are rushing to meet a deadline to disclose gender pay gap information, but the transparency ends at the U.K. border.

Legaltech News | Analysis

Litigating Cryptocurrency Fraud? Wait for the Right Time and Place

Rhys Dipshan | March 30, 2018

Kobre & Kim litigators found early success going after a cryptocurrency fraudster. But a lot depended on how and where the fraudster transferred the stolen goods.

International | Analysis

Lawyers Wary as US-China Trade Tension Escalates

Anna Zhang | March 29, 2018

Trade lawyers are busy helping clients understand the actions the Trump administration has taken against China, but that's not necessarily the work they are looking for.

Law.com | Analysis

Inside Track: GE + UnitedLex = Big Savings? | Teaching Tomorrow’s GCs

Stephanie Forshee | March 28, 2018

What do top law schools offer students in the way of preparation for in-house practice? Are there lessons in the legal spending habits at Starbucks and GE? And how should companies with operations in China handle employee device policies?

The American Lawyer | Analysis

For M&A Lawyers, Proceed With Caution in 2018

Miriam Rozen | March 28, 2018

The market is primed for another year of booming M&A action, but the art of the deal could be complicated by President Trump's temperamental tendencies.

Legaltech News | Analysis

Inside the CLOUD Act: Parsing the Privacy Implications

Rhys Dipshan | March 28, 2018

One of biggest tech law change in decades, the CLOUD Act has been praised by the largest U.S. tech companies, but panned by privacy and civil rights groups.

Law.com | Analysis

Skilled in the Art: Groundhog Day for Google at Federal Circuit

Scott Graham | March 27, 2018

Will there be a third trial in Oracle v. Google? Or a Supreme Court showdown? And what's the Federal Circuit doing in the middle of a copyright case, anyway?

Law.com | Analysis

What's Next: When Decryption Is a 'Foregone Conclusion.' Plus, Facebook's Big Data Meltdown, and Lawyers Chase Crypto.

Ben Hancock | March 27, 2018

Could a ruling ordering a criminal defendant to decrypt their devices mark the a shift on Fifth Amendment law?

The American Lawyer | Analysis

Law Firms Are Investing in Tech Before It Overtakes Them

Rhys Dipshan | Roy Strom | March 26, 2018

The definition of a law firm is shifting as firms invest in technology to stave off competitors and give clients what they want.

Law.com | Analysis

How Law Firms Can Prepare for FinTech Wave

Keith Fall and Taylor Miller | March 26, 2018

The innovations and industry disruption should have law firms snapping to attention.

The American Lawyer | Analysis

Search Begins for Latham's Next Leader

Scott Flaherty | March 22, 2018

As Latham & Watkins grapples with the sudden departure of its chairman amid misconduct allegations, who could be next to take the helm?

Legaltech News | Analysis

Despite Likely Section 230 Cover, Removing 'Fake News' Can be Tricky

Rhys Dipshan | March 22, 2018

Social media companies and websites are likely protected under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act when removing fraudulent content from their platforms. But that doesn’t make it easy.

The American Lawyer | Analysis

Latham Had 'No Choice' but to Remove Voge, Industry Watchers Say

Lizzy McLellan | Christine Simmons | March 21, 2018

Bill Voge's quick ouster was critical for the firm, lawyers and PR professionals said, especially as the industry adjusts to the heightened scrutiny of the #MeToo era.

Litigation Daily | Analysis

AT&T Trial Counsel Petrocelli Is No Antitrust Expert—But That May Be a Plus

Jenna Greene | March 18, 2018

As O’Melveny & Myers partner Daniel Petrocelli faces one of the biggest trials of his life—fending off the Justice Department’s challenge to AT&T’s $85 billion merger with Time Warner— there’s a niggling question: What does the renowned Los Angeles litigator really know about antitrust law?

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What's So Hot About Texas? For Law Firms, Apparently Everything

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | March 12, 2018

The state's strong energy sector and booming economy are luring out-of-state law firms looking to boost business.

Legaltech News | Analysis

Virtual and Augmented Reality’s Legal Landmine: User-Generated Data

Rhys Dipshan | March 12, 2018

The content that VR and AR products host—and the data they collect—may put them on a collision course with IP laws.

Legaltech News | Analysis

Making the Case for Analytics: How to Persuade Your Team to Jump on Board

John Del Piero, Lighthouse; Jeremiah Weasenforth, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe; and Andrew Pratt, Perkins Coie | March 08, 2018

Six practical ideas for persuading your litigation team members to leverage the power of data analytics in e-discovery.

The American Lawyer | Analysis

Lessons for Big Law Spinoffs (We've Seen This Before)

Scott Flaherty | March 08, 2018

Lawyers who recently left Big Law to found their own specialty firms say they aim to break the mold. Others started the same way...

Law.com | Analysis

Labor of Law: PwC's Transgender Guidance | NLRB Ethics in Focus | LGBT Workplace Momentum

Erin Mulvaney | March 08, 2018

A look at the latest court developments for LGBT workplace rights. Plus, the L&E bar gets some Oscar buzz and a behind the headlines look at who's getting hired to handle high-stakes employment disputes.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion | Analysis

Outdated Partner Comp Plans Are an Obstacle to Growth

Timothy B. Corcoran | March 07, 2018

The old models of partner compensation are increasingly keeping firms from the client-focused culture needed to succeed today.

Legaltech News | Analysis

Equifax’s Liabilities Pile on After Discovery of New Compromised Data

Rhys Dipshan | March 07, 2018

After discovering that 2.4 million of its customers had partial driver’s license information stolen, Equifax will likely face renewed questions over the handling of its post-breach internal investigation.

The Recorder | Analysis

Who's That in the Sky? FAA Poised to Move Forward With Drone ID Rule

Ben Hancock | March 05, 2018

A rule requiring drone identification technology could help pave the way for other, more permissive regulations. But it's up in the air how the FAA will handle legal restrictions on regulating hobbyists and privacy challenges.

The American Lawyer | Analysis

The Death of the Law Firm Partnership Vote?

Gina Passarella Cipriani | February 27, 2018

With an eye on efficiency, firms are ditching old methods for a more corporate form of governance.

The American Lawyer | Analysis | Commentary

Women Take a Pass on the Big Law Brass Ring

Vivia Chen | February 27, 2018

High-performing women lawyers are finding partnership isn't always for them.

Legaltech News | Analysis

E-Discovery Can Tame Emojis, But Can’t Outpace Them

Rhys Dipshan | February 26, 2018

Due to their nature and growth, emojis pose a large, but not entirely insurmountable, challenge for e-discovery practitioners.

National Law Journal | Analysis

What Makes Chief Justice Roberts Lose His Cool

Tony Mauro | February 26, 2018

Listen to the exchange that made the Supreme Court's even-tempered chief justice flare up during oral argument.

The American Lawyer | Analysis

The Rise (and Fall?) of In-House Counsel

Hugh A. Simons and Gina Passarella | February 25, 2018

Is the bubble set to burst on the buildup of law departments or is now the time to go in-house?

Legaltech News | Analysis

Privacy is Becoming an Alternative Career Path for Thousands

Jared Coseglia, TRU Staffing Partners | February 20, 2018

The IAPP is certifying more privacy professionals than ever before, thanks to the GDPR and a legal community hungry for reinvention.

The American Lawyer | Analysis

Taxing Questions for Law Firms Looking to Benefit in the New Regime

Meredith Hobbs | February 09, 2018

Like every other business, law firms are trying to find ways to take advantage of the new tax law.

National Law Journal | Analysis

Will Chief Justice Roberts Be Asked to Testify on Nunes Memo?

Tony Mauro | February 08, 2018

The suggestion that Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. might be asked to testify before Congress in the wake of the controversial “Nunes memo” is drawing criticism and raising questions about the separation of powers.

Legaltech News | Analysis

Blockchain 101: Law Schools Tackle the New Frontier

Gabrielle Orum Hernández | February 08, 2018

Law schools noticed the boom in interest around blockchain through the end of 2017, and they are now working hard to try to develop content around it.

The Recorder | Analysis

What I'm Learning About AI and the Law From #Legalweek18

Ben Hancock | January 31, 2018

It's the defining buzzword of this year's conference, but the legal profession is still parsing what it means and how it will affect what lawyers do. Here are three takeaways.

National Law Journal | Analysis

Is RBG's State of the Union No-Show a No-No?

Tony Mauro | January 29, 2018

The justice's critics pounced on Twitter. But, in fact, it's common for Supreme Court justices to skip the annual presidential address.

Legaltech News | Analysis

China’s Cybersecurity Law Isn’t Just About Cybersecurity

Rhys Dipshan | January 29, 2018

The nation’s cybersecurity law seeks to regulate not only enterprise data security, but online speech and behavior that poses a threat to the Chinese government.

The American Lawyer | Analysis

The Top 5 Strategies Behind Law Firms' Lateral Hiring-And Whether They Work

Roy Strom and Christine Simmons | January 28, 2018

Lateral hiring is a reality of today's legal market, even if it is fraught with risks. In the cover story for our February Laterals Report package, we look at five strategies to limit the downside, and how they've played out for firms that deploy them.

The American Lawyer | Analysis

What the Legal Industry Can Learn From SpaceX's Success

Roy Strom | January 26, 2018

Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies drastically altered the economics of rocket science. Can a similar approach be used to cut costs in the legal industry?

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