A Swiss structure that lets law firms affiliate to jointly market services is facing a second legal test in less than a year that threatens the viability of the model.…
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Offensive Music at Work Creates Legal Headaches for Employers
Litigation testing whether obscene and misogynistic rap music in the workplace gives rise to a hostile work environment claim serves as a warning to employers to take proactive measures, regardless…
Saudi Fund Boss Ordered to Testify in PGA-LIV Golf Suit (2)
Feb. 17, 2023, 5:18 PM The PGA Tour Inc. won a court ruling directing Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund to provide evidence in an acrimonious antitrust battle with LIV Golf,…
Supreme Court Scraps Arguments Over Title 42 Border Case (2)
The US Supreme Court scrapped a planned March 1 argument over pandemic-era border restrictions after President Joe Biden’s administration announced it is planning to use a different legal avenue to…
Pay Attention to State Pay Transparency Laws When Posting Jobs
As the workforce and lawmakers push for advancements in employee rights, employee-friendly regulations are popping up across the US. Several states and localities have enacted pay transparency laws, typically requiring…
Google’s $168 Billion Online Ad Business at Risk in Court Case
The US Supreme Court is poised to hear a case that could spell danger for the internet’s most lucrative business: online advertising. The case, Gonzalez v. Google, will be argued…
Employers Should Consider These Risks When Employees Use ChatGPT
Since ChatGPT became available for public use in November, it’s presented questions for employers about use cases and how best to incorporate the tool into workplace policies and maintain compliance.…
These Innovators Are Reinventing Law School Pedagogy
Whether it’s to address the skills gap new lawyers often face out of law school, prepare students for the changing bar exam, or provide additional ways and topics for students…
Groupon Outsources Legal Executive Role to Winston & Strawn (1)
Groupon Inc.’s general counsel Dane Drobny will step down next week to return to law firm Winston & Strawn as a partner. The Chicago-based company disclosed Drobny’s voluntary resignation Thursday…
Crypto Hackers Face Legal Consequences
Listen to Bloomberg Crypto on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. “Code is law” is one of the more interesting phrases used by folks in crypto. Think of it…