Regulation

International Edition

Nature Calls: The Legal Imperative For Biodiversity in the Boardroom

By Rebecca Perlman, HSF | September 18, 2023

Businesses across industries are ramping up their processes to support compliance with new regulatory requirements.

3 minute read

International Edition

'We Can't Do Our Job': The Fight for Legal Privilege for In-House Counsel in Europe

By Linda A. Thompson | September 14, 2023

In-house lawyers across the continent have been fighting for years for the right to legal professional privilege. Increasingly, they are winning.

7 minute read
International Edition

Top GCs Call for Role to be Formalised in UK Corporate Governance Code

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | September 11, 2023

A letter on behalf of nearly 80 GCs criticises the code's 'extraordinary' lack of reference to the role of general counsel.

2 minute read

International Edition

Innovation Concerns Grow Over EU AI Regulation

By Hugo Guzman | September 7, 2023

"From the perspective of AI companies, people want clarity around which applications are prohibited, and what the obligations are associated with each category," said Shannon Yavorsky, an Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe partner.

5 minute read
International Edition

International Regulators' Unease With AI Data-Scraping Creates Gulf With US

By Maria Dinzeo | September 7, 2023

"Mass data scraping of personal information can constitute a reportable data breach in many jurisdictions," an international group of privacy watchdogs warned.

7 minute read
International Edition

Summer's Over. You're a Regulatory Lawyer Now

By Krishnan Nair | September 3, 2023

August underlined the speed of change to trade, tech, data and climate rules—and if you had a leisurely summer, priority one is getting up to speed, writes the Global Lawyer.

5 minute read
International Edition

Tech Giants Face Huge Fines Under New EU Rulebook

By Linda A. Thompson | August 30, 2023

Tech companies that fail to put appropriate measures in place to combat hate speech and curb online disinformation could soon be hit with fines going up to 6% of their revenue.

7 minute read
International Edition

Is London on the Cusp of a White Collar Boom?

By Jack Womack | August 30, 2023

With a SFO soon to welcome a new director and a UK recession looking more likely, some partners are expecting an uptick in investigations, while others offer more sober takes.

4 minute read
International Edition

'Do I Need to Worry?' Law Firm Trade Practices See More Client Questions After Biden Order Limiting US Investment in China

By Abigail Adcox | August 28, 2023

Some law firms anticipate increased client activity related to seeking licenses for investments, along with compliance work.

3 minute read
International Edition

Brazil Anti-Corruption and Investigations Work in Full Swing One Decade Into Landmark Legislation

By Amy Guthrie | August 27, 2023

Probes in Latin America's largest economy have snared politicians and executives across the Americas, while yielding lots of work for local and global law firms.

4 minute read
New York Law Journal

No Longer a 'Lone Wolf': NY Top Financial Watchdog, Lawmakers Eye Direction of DFS

By Brian Lee | January 24, 2024

Superintendent Adrienne Harris said the office has pivoted to data-focused policies and improved engagement with lawmakers.

4 minute read
National Law Journal

FTC Bans TurboTax's Unqualified Advertisement of 'Free' Tax Services and Products

By Maydeen Merino | January 23, 2024

Intuit Inc., the maker of TurboTax, denied wrongdoing, saying it "has always been clear, fair, and transparent with its customers and is committed to free tax preparation."

3 minute read
New York Law Journal

In Guidance, NY Bank Regulator Stresses Ensuring Directors' Character, Fitness

By Brian Lee | January 22, 2024

The Department of Financial Services' guidance follows its regulatory takeover of New York-based Signature Bank in March, citing emerging weaknesses in corporate governance before its collapse.

2 minute read
Corporate Counsel

Biden's AI Executive Order: 6 Actions for Legal Leaders

By Laura Cohn | January 22, 2024

While embedding the principles of this recent executive order into AI governance and risk management should be an enterprise-wide effort, legal has a significant role to play. In this article, we discuss six actions legal leaders should take to help their organization generate value from AI and adapt to an evolving regulatory landscape.

7 minute read
National Law Journal

FTC Pauses Car-Buying Protection Rule's Effective Date Amid Legal Challenge

By Maydeen Merino | January 19, 2024

National Automobile Dealers Association says agency acted arbitrarily and capriciously.

3 minute read
Legaltech News

Legal Tech's Predictions for the Regulation of AI and Technology in 2024

By Stephanie Wilkins | January 19, 2024

Legal industry experts make their predictions for the regulation of artificial intelligence and other technologies in 2024.

9 minute read
Corporate Counsel

FTC Making It Tougher for Online Sites to Share Children's Info

By Chris O'Malley | January 19, 2024

Under the proposed changes, targeted advertising would have to be turned off by default and only could be turned on with verifiable parental consent.

4 minute read
National Law Journal

SEC's Proposed Climate Disclosure Rule Exceeds Agency's Authority, House Republicans Say

By Maydeen Merino | January 18, 2024

Democrats counter that federal law permits the agency to require environmental disclosures.

4 minute read
Law.com

Rescheduling Letter Reaction / AGs' DEA Letter / NY's Latest Licensing Suit / Day Pitney's Cannabis Practice Leaders

By Cheryl Miller | January 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provided a "treasure trove of data" last week when it released the documents behind its decision to recommend that marijuana be rescheduled under the Controlled Substances Act.

10 minute read
The American Lawyer

Latest Norton Rose Fulbright Departure Sees Fintech Practice Head Relocate to Steptoe

By Justin Henry | January 18, 2024

"One troubling fact was that it was never explained internally, even to partners, why our global C-suite all the sudden departed in a short period of time," Stephen Aschettino said of his former firm. "The reasons for that have never been articulated."

5 minute read

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