Regulations

How Law Firms Can Use ABA Model Rule 8.4(e) to Counter Trump’s Sanctions

Read why the Trump administration’s deals with major law firms may trigger the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Model Rule 8.4(e) on government influence and what that means for the legal profession.

AI Compliance Risks Demand Law Firm Oversight in Identity Governance

AI compliance risks are rising fast. Law firms must prioritize identity governance or face increasing exposure to litigation, regulatory action, and client mistrust.

Crypto Regulation Under Trump’s SEC: Traditional Enforcement, Selective Retreat

Crypto regulation shifts under Trump’s SEC leadership, with traditional fraud enforcement gaining ground and selective pullback from Biden-era crypto cases.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Executive Order Targeting WilmerHale

Read how a federal judge struck down Trump’s executive order targeting WilmerHale, calling it unconstitutional retaliation against protected legal advocacy.

Clarifying the Legal Standard for Risk Factor Disclosures

Treating risk factor disclosures as opinions could bring clarity to securities litigation and reduce legal uncertainty for public companies.

Implications for Law Firms with DOJ’s Rule 11 Initiative

Read how the Department of Justice’s Rule 11 initiative targets law firms over alleged frivolous litigation, raising risks for firms challenging the government.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Investigates Top Law Firms’ Diversity Programs Amid Political Backdrop

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is probing major law firms’ diversity programs for potential discrimination, raising questions about compliance and legal risks for the industry.

Judicial Halt on Trump Order Offers Temporary Relief for Perkins Coie

A judge blocks Trump’s order targeting Perkins Coie, but client losses and political pressure raise questions about the firm’s future stability.

Why Law Firms Must Prioritize Website ADA Compliance

Is your law firm focusing on ADA compliance when it comes to your website? Learn how expanding accessibility boosts SEO, expands your client base, and protects against legal risks.

Accommodating Remote Work in Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Remote work under the Americans with Disabilities Act is the top accommodation request in 2024. Explore recent cases that offer key lessons for employers navigating compliance.

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