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In-House Counsel Share How They Help Create Diverse Pipeline to Leadership Roles
“If they’re working on matters that have executive visibility and people are paying attention to a high-profile matter, that is going to set them up,” Iris Chen, deputy general counsel at Airbnb, explained. Click Here To Read The Full Article
NYC Law Providing Relief for Commercial Tenants Faces Constitutional Scrutiny
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered another striking blow to property owners when he signed into law N.Y.C. Council Int. No. 1932-A (2020) on May 26, 2020. The new legislation prohibits landlords from enforcing personal guaranties on certain commercial leases for defaults occurring between March 7, 2020 and Sept. 30, 2020. Click […]
As SCOTUS Fight Brews, Republicans Act to Fill Remaining Judicial Vacancies
Republicans have already confirmed more than a dozen federal judges so far this month. And the Senate Judiciary Committee is set to advance more nominees and hold hearings on others, guaranteeing a pipeline of potential judges. Click Here To Read The Full Article
China Readies 'Unreliable Entity' List Naming Companies It Says Threaten National Security
After more than a year, China has finally published the legal provisions for its “Unreliable Entity List,” which does not bode well for U.S. firms in particular, lawyers say. Click Here To Read The Full Article