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SEC Proposes To Modernize The Proxy Solicitation Rules
On 16 September 2026, in addition to proposing the complete rescission of Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to other federal proxy rules in an effort to modernize the proxy solicitation process. The proposed amendments would impact public companies, business development companies (BDCs), and investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (funds).
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K&L Gates LLP
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Increased Anonymous Reporting Is A Signal Compliance Leaders Cannot Ignore
Against a backdrop of job insecurity and fear of retaliation, anonymous whistleblower reporting has surged to alarming levels, reversing years of progress toward named reporting. This troubling trend signals deeper issues in workplace culture that compliance professionals must address urgently. What concrete measures can organizations implement to rebuild trust and encourage employees to report misconduct without hiding behind anonymity?
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Littler - Canada
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When AI Reviews Your Legal Bills, What Else Is It Learning?
Corporate legal departments increasingly use third party platforms and managed billing services to review outside counsel invoices. In many cases, the client selects the system and directs its law firms to submit bills through it. Some of these services now use artificial intelligence, automated review, or a combination of technology and human reviewers to examine individual time entries and recommend billing reductions.
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Butler Snow LLP
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AI In Workforce Decisions: Privilege Strategies And Policy Guardrails Every Employer Needs
A recent California lawsuit alleges that AI-based employee selection tools discriminated against workers on protected leave and those with disabilities during a reduction in force. The case highlights critical legal risks for employers deploying AI in high-stakes employment decisions, particularly around how AI systems handle productivity metrics for employees who are absent or working under accommodations.
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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Data Ownership In Life Sciences Transactions Why It Matters More Than Ever In The Age Of AI
As pharmaceutical and biotech companies increasingly leverage AI and machine learning to accelerate drug discovery and develop personalized therapies, data has become one of the most valuable assets in life sciences transactions. Understanding the legal and commercial implications of data scope, ownership, and usage restrictions is now essential for dealmakers navigating this evolving landscape where proprietary research...
United States Healthcare
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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How Legal Technology/AI Is Reshaping The Delivery Of M&A Legal Services Hosted By Meritas And Co-Led By Edmundo Elias And Catalina Noreña
Meritas hosted an interactive discussion exploring how artificial intelligence and legal technology are transforming M&A legal service delivery across borders. The conversation brought together international experts to examine practical applications, implementation challenges, and the evolving skill sets required for modern M&A practitioners.
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Carter Ledyard & Milburn
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