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Corporate Counsel

Fears That ESG Collaborations Will Draw Out Antitrust Cops May Be 'Overblown'

"It is correct that the agencies are somewhat concerned that ESG collaborations can be misused. But in the grand scheme of all the other things that they are worried about it is not a top priority," said Hill Wellford, co-head of Vinson & Elkins' antitrust group.
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New York Law Journal

Direct IRA Transfers to Charity: Smart Philanthropy

"Now is the time to tell clients about direct transfers from IRAs," writes Conrad Teitell.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Georgia May Be 'Purple,' But Its Lawyers Are Backing Kamala Harris With Their Wallets

Federal campaign contribution data shows the state's attorneys, particularly those in Big Law, giving more cash to Kamala Harris than Donald Trump this year.
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National Law Journal

As Nonequity Tiers Give Greater 'Compensation Flexibility,' Other Law Firms Will Likely Follow Wilmer

"There's a certain inevitability to it. These firms all need a mechanism for being able to increase the compensation of their highest performers," noted one recruiter.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Applying English Law to a Privilege Dispute Under Section 1782

"Not surprisingly, privilege disputes constitute a frequent topic of litigation in connection with Section 1782 proceedings," write Edward M. Spiro and Christopher B. Harwood.
8 minute read

International Edition

'Firms Fear the PR Hit, Not the Sanction': Big Law on Edge After Simpson Thacher AML Prosecution

The London office of another prestigious New York-headquartered law firm has expressed concern over the news this week that Simpson Thacher will face a U.K. tribunal for alleged AML shortcomings.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Federal, State Antitrust Collaboration Reaches 'Historic Level,' Colorado's Attorney General Says

"Our economy is so concentrated, competition has lessened, consumers are frustrated," said Phil Weiser. "The AGs are responding."
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Distressed M&A: Surprises All Around Following a Creditor's Enforcement of a Pledge to Effect Change of Control

Beyond the precision that should be present in the pledge agreement, actually divesting control of a company may have unintended consequences.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Amending New York's Franchise Law to Promote Franchise Growth

"New York businesses, and those who would like to do business in New York, should not have to conduct themselves under the cloud and uncertainty of New York's NYFSA," write Marc A. Lieberstein, David T. Azrin and Thomas M. Pitegoff.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Many Companies Steadfastly Support ESG, Despite Backlash

Even so, they're laying low, with many ditching use of the acronym to avoid drawing the attention of conservative activists.
3 minute read

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