Outside Counsel

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.

Key Question on Retroactivity of New York’s Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act Goes to Second Circuit

January 9, 2025

Explore whether the state’s Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act applies to a unilateral voluntary discontinuance of a mortgage action taken before its enactment.

Report Says Cost Control, Tech Innovation, and Metrics Key to Navigating Budget Constraints

November 1, 2024

Explore the 2024 Legal Department Operations Index, which highlights in-house legal teams’ challenges and priorities in the face of continued budget constraints.

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