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US Department of Justice admits error in insider trading convictions
The US DOJ conceded that the "Bridgegate" insider trading convictions should no longer stand in light of the Supreme Court's decision.
Thirteenth edition highlights ever-increasing threat to cyber security and data protection
We have released our 2017 Litigation Trends Annual Survey. This year’s survey polled more than 300 senior corporate counsel representing US-based organizations on disputes-related issues and concerns.
Survey respondents point to a growing threat to cyber security, an issue they indicate stands as the greatest emerging threat to a business. Nearly two-thirds of those polled (63 percent) feel more exposed to disputes in this area.
This year’s survey report also revisits its litigation minimization framework, a tool introduced last year to suit a company’s specific situation. In-house counsel can use this framework to review their current approach and implement measures to reduce litigation risk and costs. The program was well-received in its first year, with 95 percent of respondents implementing at least one recommended key measure. Training emerges as the leading factor in preventing litigation. Early case resolution, embedding lawyers in the business and proactive contract review have also shown to be highly effective.
Previous reports
- 2016 Litigation Trends Annual Survey
- 2015 Litigation Trends Annual Survey
- 2014 Litigation Trends Annual Survey
Recent publications
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EU to propose new Artificial Intelligence Regulation
On April 21, the EU Commission is expected to adopt a proposal for a regulation (the AI Regulation) of “artificial intelligence systems” (AI systems), imposing new obligations that will impact businesses across many, if not all, sectors of the economy. The AI Regulation is ambitious and will prove controversial, touching off a legislative battle lasting at least until 2022.
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Essential Corporate News: Week ending April 16, 2021
On April 14, 2021, the Institute of Board Ethics (IBE) published a board briefing summarising the key conclusions and recommendations of a report it published on December 17, 2020, The Ethics of Diversity, on ethics and the diversity of boards.
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