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Regulatory concerns remain as net neutrality ends in the US today
The FCC decision to roll back Obama-era net neutrality rules takes effect today, raising concerns that a swamped FTC is unable to police the new regime.
Traders joked about jail time in SocGen $475 million US settlement case
SocGen has reached a $475 million settlement following CFTC allegations the bank tried to manipulate benchmark rates.
Claimants win trade secrets cases, mostly against former employees
Research reveals claimants win almost three-quarters of trade secrets cases, with majority of the defendants being former employees.
As pressure for plastics regulation increases, new report says bans harm environment
US think-tank urges less regulation, as banning plastic packaging can harm the environment and leads to economic loss.
Milbank and Hueston Hennigan hike associate starting salaries to $190K
Top US law firms are upping the ante as Milbank and Hueston Hennigan hike associate salaries to $190k.
SEC charges 'blockchain evangelist' over alleged $21 million scam
The complaint charges self-described 'blockchain evangelist' Titanium President Michael Alan Stollery in the ongoing ICO fraud case.
Inchcape Shipping Services to pay $20 million in whistleblower case
Inchcape Shipping Services and subsidiaries have agreed to pay $20 million to resolve allegations they knowingly overbilled the US Navy.
Boston Judge wants State Street counsel to testify in fraud trial
Three State Street attorneys now based in Europe are asked by judge to testify to avoid appeal grounds
Norton Rose suffers major US defection
In a busy day for Norton Rose, the firm lost high-profile lawyer Abbe Lowell, who represented President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, as well as a 15-strong life sciences team.
Around the house
Some controversial changes mark a busy week in America for corporate counsel appointments.
US lawyer compensation report highlights solo and small firm earnings
Average earnings for solo and small-firm lawyers close to $200K report says, as IP tops list and most believe they are fairly compensated.
Employees can wave goodbye to waivers as US Justices rule on class action bans
The US Supreme Court has sided with employers as it cleared the way for the requirement of employees to sign away their right to pursue class actions in a controversial ruling.
Most law firms report chronic underperforming partners and missed targets
Half of US law firms are not meeting their billable hour targets and the majority of partners are resisting efforts to change.
It's Miller time! Trouble brews over logos
A Korean beer logo being registered in the US has been challenged by US brewing giant MillerCoors, which could take two years to resolve.
US legal business improving, but firms under pressure
Research in US suggests firms are under greater pricing and operations pressure depsite improvement in business environment.
Report sheds light on SEC complaints
An NYU reports studying SEC records shedding new light on securities law enforcement decisions.
Burberry sets aim at Target
The luxury brand has launched a lawsuit against the US retailer for using its signature check
In-house counsel offered guidance on buying legal tech
The LawGeex 2018 Buyer's Guide has just been released, featuring providers, user experience and a range of issues.
The Apple drops for Samsung
Apple is claiming that Samsung should pay over $1 billion for ripping off its patents, which Samsung says is a gross exaggeration.
CBS sues majority shareholder intent on forcing Viacom deal
The planned tie-up between media giants CBS Corp and Viacom is heating up as CBS sues Shari Redstone