Fast-evolving cryptocurrencies challenge lawyers
New leadership in the White House has meant a lot of noisy changes, but some of the quieter and more far-reaching ones might be occurring in the area of digital […]
4th Circuit: Appeal of SEC decision dismissed as premature
Where the Securities and Exchange Commission remanded part of a decision of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. to that body for further proceedings, this court lacked jurisdiction to review […]
Audit finds accounting error, not $1.8B in unspent funds
COLUMBIA — It turns out that $1.8 billion in South Carolina state funds weren’t just sitting in a bank account waiting to be spent. Instead, it was an accounting error […]
Utility will pay $20M to avoid bribery prosecution
AKRON, Ohio — The energy company at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio will pay $20 million and avoid criminal charges as part of a deal […]
Ruling boosts challenges to federal regulations
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court opened the door Monday to new, broad challenges to regulations long after they take effect, the third blow in a week to federal agencies. The […]
SCOTUS rebuffs Musk’s social media posts appeal
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Elon Musk over a settlement with securities regulators that requires him to get approval in advance of some […]
SEC rule prompts rush to sue
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission‘s new rule requiring companies to disclose some emissions and climate-related information was barely passed before the agency was being hauled to court. […]
Judge orders Musk to testify again in SEC probe
SAN FRANCISCO — A judge has ordered Elon Musk to testify for a third time as part of the Securities and Exchange Commission‘s investigation into his $44 billion purchase of […]
Justices seem doubtful of SEC’s authority
WASHINGTON — Conservative Supreme Court justices on Wednesday seemed open to a challenge to how the Securities and Exchange Commission fights fraud, in a case that could could have far-reaching […]
SEC seeks to compel Musk’s testimony in probe
The Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday it is seeking a court order that would compel Elon Musk to testify as part of an investigation into his purchase of Twitter, […]
Business Law
- Economy forces attorneys to get down to business
- Business Court judges trawl for customers
- Va. company's Web site did not subject business to personal jurisdiction in S.C., appeals panel rules
- Former running back from S.C. wins courtroom victory in contract dispute
- Contract – Government Contract – Qui Tam – False Claims Act
- Licenses & Permits – Beer & Wine Permit – Restrictive Covenant – Suitable Location
- Consumer Protection – FCRA – Auto Loan – Bank Accounting Errors
- Licenses & Permits – Veterinarian – Vaccine Maintenance
- Tort – Business Tort – Va. Computer Crimes Act – Trade Secrets
- Textile firm, railroad settle Graniteville train wreck lawsuit
- State regulators look at car dealer accused of lying to customers
- Subprime mortgage meltdown hits securities law
Commentary
- When is a PIP an adverse employment action?
- Legally Speaking: What spring can teach us about active listening
- A useful patent management government notice
- The third option: Why your best employees are quietly losing their edge
- ‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs
- When not to believe (your lyin’ eyes)
- Conduct a technology audit to improve law firm efficiency
- When the client brings ChatGPT to the consultation
- Where is she now, this model who was so beautiful?
- Content Marketing: Where law firms lose referrals and how to prevent it
- Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention
- Best at Work Insights: The choice we’re making about AI














