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The Antitrust Revolution

I taught antitrust law as an Adjunct Professor at John Marshall Law School in Chicago for twelve years. Then I […]

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The Legal Ops Rockstar: Synthesizing Business and Law with a Blast of Operational Brilliance

In the grand concert of an organization, each department plays an essential role, contributing its unique notes to the overall […]

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Driving Change: How AI is Re-Imagining Legal Ops and the Practice of Law

The legal profession has long been beholden to tradition, where precedent, the “one way” of doing things, and resistance to […]

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Five Strategies to Obtaining a New In-House Counsel Role in 2024

The process of setting goals and reflecting on our aspirations is valuable; and for many in-house counsel, obtaining a promotion […]

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Employer Policies and Employee Personal Privileged Emails

Death, taxes, and employees sending personal emails via the employer’s email server. We know it happens despite policies preventing or […]

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Untangling Corporate Privilege: Deciphering the Complex Weave of Waivers

The principles that govern waivers for corporate entities are like a woven tapestry. In one direction we find patterns that […]

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How Lawyers Ascend to GC Roles– Survey Reveals Insights, Surprises, and the Gender Gap

Becoming a general counsel is the pinnacle achievement of an in-house legal professional’s career. BarkerGilmore surveyed hundreds of general counsel […]

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Is Criminal Enforcement of Section 2, the Sherman Act Coming?

In March, I attended the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section’s Spring Meeting in Washington. A hot topic under discussion […]

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Ruling Redefines “Rule of Reason” in McDonald’s Antitrust Case

No-poach agreements are a hot topic in antitrust. Both government agencies and private plaintiffs have challenged such agreements. Recently the […]

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Unfair Competition Under Section 5 of the FTC Act

The Federal Trade Commission under Chair Lina Khan has sought to invigorate competition enforcement and rulemaking since President Biden appointed […]

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