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The 4th Amendment and ESI
Courts continue to grapple with the specificity of description required by these warrants for electronically stored evidence so as not to undermine the particularity required by the Fourth Amendment.
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Conducting Internal Investigations When Parent Is a Foreign Company
What criteria should the foreign parent organization use to select counsel in the United States to conduct the independent internal investigation?
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Fate of FTC's Noncompete Ban Unclear After Texas Federal Court Ruling
A Texas federal court's overturning of the Federal Trade Commission's ban on noncompete clauses for most workers is far from the final word on the legality of the controversial rule.
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Why High-Quality Data is Crucial to Fighting Financial Crime
The fight against financial crime is becoming increasingly complex. The increasing prominence of AI also means that firms may leave themselves exposed to unexpected risks if they do not carefully consider the quality of the data that fuels the AI system.
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SEC Crypto Enforcement Actions Raise More Questions Than Answers
A decision in the SEC's enforcement case against Ripple Labs was hailed as vindication for the industry's position that the SEC lacks the proper legal authority to regulate crypto. However, several conflicting rulings followed. So where does the crypto industry go from here? The answer is not so simple.
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Is FEPA As Impactful As It Was Promised to Be?
FEPA, which amends the federal domestic bribery statute has been touted by some as "the most sweeping and consequential foreign bribery law in nearly half a century." But will it end up being an influential force combatting corruption or a paper tiger?
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The Future of the SEC's Climate Change Disclosure Rules If Regulatory Polices Are Reversed
Depending on the results of the election in November, there may be major reversals in securities regulation and SEC policies. In particular, the SEC's much discussed and much litigated climate disclosure rules may be abandoned by a Trump SEC.
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SEC Whistleblower Short Sellers
The position that short sellers should be denied the benefits of their critically important whistleblowing efforts is short-sighted and contrary to the notions of our capitalistic markets. Moreover, it will serve only to disincentive a vital constituency of the SEC Whistleblower Program, which, in turn, will degrade the effectiveness of the SEC's enforcement program.
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Strategies and Legal Challenges Following FTC's Noncompete Rule
The FTC's new rule that limits noncompete clauses/agreements is slated to go into effect on Sept. 4, 2024. This article summarizes the rule, some pending challenges to the rule, and strategies that businesses should consider implementing today to protect their interests.
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LJN Quarterly Update: 2024 Q2
The LJN Quarterly Update highlights some of the articles from the nine LJN Newsletters titles over the quarter. Articles include in-depth analysis and insights from lawyers and other practice area experts.
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