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Launching Posts - connection for the legal profession
Launching Posts - connection for the legal profession

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Posts on the Legal.io platform. This isn’t just another social feature – it’s a transformative step towards building the future of legal work.

Jul 10, 2024
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Big Media Legal Leaders See Record Pay
Big Media Legal Leaders See Record Pay

Leading legal counsel for media giants earned on average between $5M - $11M last year, amid expanding responsibilities in a fast-changing environment facing copyright, antitrust, compliance challenges.

Jul 09, 2024
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Texas Federal Judge Partially Blocks FTC's Noncompete Ban
Texas Federal Judge Partially Blocks FTC's Noncompete Ban

The judge has yet to make a final ruling on whether the FTC overstepped its authority in issuing the noncompete ban, as the agency reiterates its commitment to the legislation.

Jul 08, 2024
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Disparities in Law Graduates' Earnings and Elite Lawyers' Salary Surge
Disparities in Law Graduates' Earnings and Elite Lawyers' Salary Surge

The Georgetown University CEW report highlights significant earnings disparities among law graduates, while top firms compete for elite legal talent in unprecedented salary increases.

Jul 05, 2024
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Supreme Court Declines Key Social Media Regulation Cases, Agrees to Hear Texas Age-Verification Law
Supreme Court Declines Key Social Media Regulation Cases, Agrees to Hear Texas Age-Verification Law

The U.S. Supreme Court has opted not to review significant state laws regarding social media regulation, leaving the balance between free speech and content moderation undecided. Meanwhile, the Court has agreed to hear a Texas law on age verification for pornography websites.

Jul 04, 2024
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Agilent Technologies Appoints Bret DiMarco as Chief Legal Officer
Agilent Technologies Appoints Bret DiMarco as Chief Legal Officer

Agilent Technologies announces the appointment of Bret DiMarco as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, bringing extensive legal expertise to its leadership team.

Jul 03, 2024
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ACC Law Department Management Benchmarking Report
ACC Law Department Management Benchmarking Report

Despite the surge, legal counsel costs overall took up a smaller percentage of companies’ expenses, while in-house lawyers’ duties continued to broaden to reflect the business landscape’s current challenges.

Jul 01, 2024
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American Lawyer's 2024 Diversity Scorecard
American Lawyer's 2024 Diversity Scorecard

The 2024 Diversity Scorecard reveals steady improvements in minority, women, and LGBTQ+ representation within U.S. and U.K. law firms, highlighting significant gains and persistent challenges.

Jun 28, 2024
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Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference
Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference

The Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron deference doctrine, significantly altering the regulatory landscape and emphasizing judicial authority in interpreting laws.

Jun 28, 2024
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Robinhood Criticizes SEC Wells Notice Approach
Robinhood Criticizes SEC Wells Notice Approach

Despite efforts to achieve regulatory clarity, Robinhood faces increased scrutiny and potential severe repercussions amidst broader regulatory crackdowns on the cryptocurrency industry.

Jun 27, 2024
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US Firms Show Strong Presence in UK Legal Market
US Firms Show Strong Presence in UK Legal Market

US law firms are increasingly prominent in the UK legal market, with 11 of the top 30 firms by revenue being headquartered in the United States.

Jun 27, 2024
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HSBC Appoints Curtis Tao as U.S. General Counsel Amidst Strategic Legal Reshuffling
HSBC Appoints Curtis Tao as U.S. General Counsel Amidst Strategic Legal Reshuffling

Tao brings his extensive experience from Citigroup and Goldman Sachs to strengthen the company's legal operations.

Jun 27, 2024
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