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Southwest Airlines Makes CLO and GC Change in Leadership Reshuffle
Southwest Airlines Makes CLO and GC Change in Leadership Reshuffle

Southwest Airlines has announced a restructuring of its legal and governance leadership, initiating a new phase for its in-house team.

May 08, 2024
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Colorado Leads With Privacy Law on Neural Data
Colorado Leads With Privacy Law on Neural Data

Colorado has classified consumer brain waves as "sensitive data" under the Colorado Privacy Act, setting a precedent for data privacy in neurotechnology.

May 07, 2024
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2024 ACC CLO Survey Shows Expanding Definition of Role
2024 ACC CLO Survey Shows Expanding Definition of Role

The ACC study reveals Chief Legal Officers are pivotal in enhancing corporate governance and efficiency, emphasizing the dual role of CLO and Corporate Secretary.

May 06, 2024
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Big Shifts in BigLaw: A&O Shearman Merger, Mayer Brown China Exit
Big Shifts in BigLaw: A&O Shearman Merger, Mayer Brown China Exit

The merger of A&O + Shearman & Sterling creates a global legal powerhouse with $3.5B in revenue. Meanwhile, Mayer Brown is reportedly scaling back its operations in Greater China.

May 02, 2024
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USPTO Seeks Public Input on AI’s Role in Patentability Assessment
USPTO Seeks Public Input on AI’s Role in Patentability Assessment

USPTO official emphasizes the importance of AI not derailing the critical role IP plays in incentivizing human ingenuity and investment.

May 02, 2024
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Class Of 2023: Top 10 Law Schools for BigLaw Employment
Class Of 2023: Top 10 Law Schools for BigLaw Employment

Columbia Law School led the top law schools in placing its Class of 2023 graduates into Big Law firms, with 75.88% of its students securing positions within 10 months of graduation.

May 02, 2024
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Jill Ratner to Take the Helm as GC at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Jill Ratner to Take the Helm as GC at Sony Pictures Entertainment

Jill Ratner, previously with Disney, has been named the new General Counsel for Sony Pictures Entertainment, succeeding Leah Weil.

May 01, 2024
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FTC's Noncompete Ban: States React and IP Protections Adjust
FTC's Noncompete Ban: States React and IP Protections Adjust

The FTC's ban on noncompete clauses has sparked a national debate and has led to states reassessing their legal frameworks surrounding employment restrictions.

Apr 30, 2024
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TikTok's GC Shifts Role Amid U.S. Ban Challenge
TikTok's GC Shifts Role Amid U.S. Ban Challenge

Erich Andersen, TikTok's General Counsel, will become Special Counsel at ByteDance to focus on legal strategies against a potential U.S. ban following new legislation.

Apr 29, 2024
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BigLaw Further Increases its Market Share
BigLaw Further Increases its Market Share

Large firms saw their share of legal spend increase to 48.2% in 2023, up from 47.9% in 2022, amidst further consolidation at the top.

Apr 26, 2024
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ABA's Top 10 Law Schools for Employment: Class of 2023
ABA's Top 10 Law Schools for Employment: Class of 2023

Top law schools by employment rate included UVA at 97.18%, followed by Michigan, Washington & Lee, and Columbia, with UVA securing the top spot for the 2nd year in a row.

Apr 25, 2024
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Legal.io Opens New York on Heels of 2023 Growth
Legal.io Opens New York on Heels of 2023 Growth

Legal.io, the Silicon Valley-based hiring platform for flexible, in-house legal talent, announced its expansion to New York City.

Apr 24, 2024
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