State Privacy Laws Keep Multiplying. Is a Federal Standard Next?
Compliance teams are juggling a growing patchwork of state rules while Congress debates pre-emption.
From the archive
August 2026
Wrongful Death Claims: A Family’s Guide to the Process
Who can bring a claim, what damages are available and how long it takes, explained step by step for grieving families.
White-Collar Defence When Prosecutors Use Data Analytics
Investigators now mine transaction data at scale. How defence teams test the models and challenge the conclusions.
Jury Duty Pay Reform Gains Momentum Across Several States
Advocates argue that low daily rates skew who can afford to serve. Lawmakers are listening, but budgets remain the sticking point.
Junior Lawyers Report Longer Hours and Rising Burnout
Associates describe heavier workloads and blurred boundaries. Firms are experimenting with hours caps and wellbeing budgets in response.
Earn-Out Disputes: Drafting Lessons From Deals Gone Wrong
Vague accounting definitions and buyer discretion are the usual culprits. Clauses that keep earn-outs out of court.
ESG Disclosures Face Legal Crossfire From Both Directions
Companies are being sued for saying too much and for saying too little. How legal teams are rewriting sustainability statements.
Arbitration Clauses Under Fire: When Courts Refuse to Compel
Unconscionability, waiver and mass-arbitration tactics are testing clauses that companies thought were bulletproof.
Biometric Data Lawsuits: What Employers Need to Know
Fingerprint time clocks and face-scanning apps have produced costly class actions. Consent and retention policies are the first defence.
Antitrust Review Timelines Are Stretching. How Dealmakers Adapt
Longer outside dates, reverse termination fees and early engagement with regulators are now standard planning tools.
Director Liability: When Business Judgment Isn’t Enough
The business judgment rule protects honest mistakes, not ignored red flags. Recent claims show where the line falls.