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Robinhood Settles with SEC Over Multiple Securities Law Violations and Compliance Failures

February 6, 2025

Discover how the $45M Robinhood settlement with the SEC over securities law violations, compliance failures, and cybersecurity lapses underscores the importance of timely reporting.

Kraft Heinz, Coca-Cola, General Mills Face Lawsuit Over Ultra-Processed Foods

February 3, 2025

Read why Kraft Heinz and other companies are named in a lawsuit alleging that addictive, ultra-processed foods made the teenage plaintiff sick.

Supreme Court Weighs Procedural Limits on Reopening Voluntarily Dismissed Cases Under Rule 60(b)

February 2, 2025

Read more about the Supreme Court’s examination of procedural limits on reopening cases with voluntary dismissals under federal rules.

Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof for FLSA Exemptions

January 28, 2025

Learn more about how this Supreme Court ruling sets a clear standard for proving FLSA exemptions: employers need only prove them by a “preponderance of evidence,” not a stricter test.

Record $5.6M Penalty For HSR Act Violations in Verdun Oil Acquisition

January 28, 2025

Discover how Verdun Oil’s failure to comply with the HSR Act and regulations regarding pre-closing control transfers in mergers cost it a record $5.6M penalty.

Improper Data Collection Suit Against Google Will Proceed

January 22, 2025

Read more about a class action by Android users claiming improper data collection by Google after they disabled the Web and App Activity settings.

New Jersey Supreme Court Expands Enforceability of Class Action Waivers

January 17, 2025

Learn more about a New Jersey ruling that enforces class action waivers without arbitration, reshaping strategies for avoiding litigation and mass arbitrations.

Fifth Circuit Limits OFAC’s Authority Over Immutable Smart Contracts

January 17, 2025

The Fifth Circuit ruled that immutable smart contracts aren’t “property” under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), reducing OFAC’s regulatory power and reshaping blockchain oversight.

Legal Ops: Building a Strong Outside Counsel Management Program

January 10, 2025

Discover how to build stronger partnerships with outside counsel using strategies ranging from panel selection to technology tools.

SEC Penalizes Becton, Dickinson & Co. $175M for Misleading Investors

January 9, 2025

 Learn why the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) charged a medical device manufacturer with overstating operating income and misleading investors.

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