Every Monday I peruse the legal press to see what’s new, interesting, important. Sometimes it is M&A or capital markets. But this Monday’s mailbox was full of interesting stuff.
Posts are supposed to be short revelations, not long rambles– SO
The Law and Other Anomalies
The Law and Other Anomalies, published by Duane Morris LLP, addresses contemporary legal issues intersecting with technology, corporate governance, and regulatory developments. The blog explores topics such as intellectual property challenges posed by artificial intelligence, SEC regulatory policies affecting shareholder rights, and evolving board responsibilities in dynamic economic conditions. It also discusses the impact of AI on business operations and workforce transformation, as well as the implications of shifting global trade policies and labor market trends on manufacturing and industry. The content reflects on legal and strategic considerations for businesses adapting to technological innovation and changing regulatory landscapes.
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Lawyer Fees and AI– Big Money Games
Those readers of my posts no doubt have views about the fees we lawyers charge. Many folks think we are overpaid; we of course bemoan our poverty. Now, another law firm is working to make sure they do not fall…
More SEC Deregulation Efforts
Right after my last post about proposed SEC changes to reduce financial reporting, today’s press notes an SEC proposal sent to the White House which would reverse a 54-year old rule barring defendants against SEC civil actions, who choose to…
SEC Easing Reporting Regime?
The SEC is proposing to alter the quarterly reporting requirement for registered companies; presently all must file a form 10-Q showing inter alia company quarterly financials. The current proposal is to require financials only twice a year. This revision is…
AI Litigation: What Are the Limits on Scanning to Educate AI?
Anthropic is in court again, sued by the music publication industry for copyright infringement by reason of the scanning of extant music to educate Claude as part of the development of generative AI.
The question: is such use “fair use”…
How to Build Board of Emerging Company
If you are involved with an emerging company, how is your board of directors structured? Chances are you are not doing it right, says the National Association of Corporate Directors. You are respectfully directed to my blog site, just click…
Boards of Directors– New Challenges
What should a board of directors focus upon in today’s world? Likely not a hard question but you need to think about it. The below thoughts arose in last night’s program presented by the New England Chapter of National Association…
New Crypto Guidance and Orange Groves
The SEC has announced new guidance affecting crypto. This guidance will lead to creating specific new regulations as to what is, and what is not, a securities offering. This guidance is based on the 80-year old US Supreme Court “Howey”…
Quantum Computing (sort of) Demystified
Source of information: a great program zoomed today by New England Chapter of National Association of Corporate Directors (I am formerly on their Board, now Advisory and on Program Committee). Forgive this simplistic outline but it helped me understand —…
DEI: We Cannot Define it But Better Not Do It
One of President Trump’s first actions in office was to issue executive orders:
banning hiring discrimination, which was deemed to include many then-extant DEI programs, and to terminate all DEI and environmental justice programs, for contractors or grantees of federal…