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The Supreme Court will soon be releasing decisions that may bring major changes to administrative law. Listen to the head of our appellate and Supreme Court practice Douglas Hallward-Driemeier and litigation & enforcement partner Jeremiah Williams, CFA (also a former SEC enforcement attorney) talk about these upcoming decisions, including the potential demise of the Chevron doctrine, a newly invigorated major questions doctrine, and the likely outcome and implications of SEC v. Jarkesy. #SCOTUS #administrativelaw #SEC

Great quick read by LeElle Slifer and John Sullivan on the key points of the new Texas business courts. The new courts are a welcome development in Texas, and are likely going to be very busy with major business disputes. #winstonstrawn #leelleslifer #johnsullivan #texasbusinesscourts #businesscourts

Who pays the attorney fees in trust litigation? Read BoyarMiller Shareholder Christopher Burt’s Insight for more information on the reality of payment and the expense of litigation. It may surprise you. Click to read more https://hubs.la/Q02kHWdG0 #trustlitigation #attorneyfees #probate

Boston attorneys Benjamin Lajoie and Greg Scialabba will present an In-House Connect Webinar, “Good Deals Gone Bad for In-House Counsel: How In-House Counsel Need to Navigate Commercial Matters Headed for Litigation,” on February 28, 2024. Benjamin and Greg will review strategic insights and tactical considerations to help resolve contract disputes and remedy good deals “gone bad.” https://lnkd.in/g3EaRrVY

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We recently sat down with Claire Larbey, General Counsel of Trowers & Hamlins, to ask her about the diverse, rewarding and crucial role General Counsel play in the modern law firm. If you'd like to find out more about developments and trends in law firm General Counsel and Risk & Compliance functions, please do get in touch with our specialists in this area, Chris Cayley or Michelle Corneby. #lawfirmgeneralcounsel #lawfirmriskandcompliance #lawfirms https://lnkd.in/eMKPerfX

A big thank you to Claire Larbey, General Counsel of Trowers & Hamlins, for sharing her insights on how the law firm GC role has developed and what the day to day involves. It's a challenging and rewarding role with many facets to it! Please do get in touch with me or my colleague Michelle Corneby if you'd like to discuss developments in law firm risk & compliance. #generalcounsel #lawfirmriskandcompliance #lawfirms #legalcareers

New today on AUSPUBLAW: Michael Legg and Felicity Bell dive into Bruce Lehrmann v Network Ten and unpack how legal costs work in Australian litigation and the impact this has on access to justice:

Myth: “Third-party litigation funders are passive investors who do not exert any control over litigation.” Fact: Funders are driven to make strategic decisions about settlement offers to maximize their return on investment, even if it is not in the best interest of the plaintiff. For example, plaintiffs have been blocked from accepting reasonable settlements in its own antitrust litigation, effectively trapping them in a lawsuit they’d rather settle. Research from the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform shows that there is increasing concern from policymakers about the injurious effects of TPLF on claimants, businesses, and civil justice systems in general. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gw_kSmyH

⚖️ Greenberg Traurig has launched a new legal blog focused on the intricacies of Chapter 93A, the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act. The firm’s Massachusetts Chapter 93A Insights explores Chapter 93A, discussing the legal landscape of consumer rights and business responsibilities, and provides valuable insights and information to help understand and navigate this area of law and its impact on businesses. The blog will be edited by Litigation Shareholder David Thomas and Litigation Associate Angela Bunnell. 💻 Read more in our press release: https://buff.ly/3TkhZD1. #GTNews #GTBlogs #MassachusettsLaw #ConsumerProtection #GTBoston