Illumina avoids fine for Grail purchase in European court victory

Illumina will avoid a penalty of 432 million euros after a court ruled the European Commission did not have jurisdiction to challenge the company’s Grail acquisition.

OSHA sets late December comment deadline for extreme heat standard

The agency’s proposed rule would require employers to develop heat injury and illness prevention plans, among other actions.

Clearbrief’s CEO on why legal tech buyers are suffering ‘a bit of fatigue’

The former litigator says most GenAI tools come without an industry focus and clear proof that they can meet the legal world’s functional needs.

Mitigating legal risk while AI laws play catch-up

There are steps in-house counsel can take to help ensure their organization’s use of new technology doesn’t create liability under existing laws.

Investor sues Starbucks, alleging ‘false and misleading statements’

The shareholder claims the company provided false information about its overall performance and growth potential outside of the U.S. Starbucks said the allegations are without merit.  

The easy way to protect against rogue deals

A simple notice can help ensure your company isn’t caught holding the bag if an officer enters into an unauthorized transaction, a legal specialist says.

What Hormel Foods learned from its contract management overhaul

For many years Excel spreadsheets and paper constituted contracting workflows at Hormel, which decided in 2023 to migrate to a CLM platform.

Only 58% of executives assess business risks of AI: PwC

Rapid advances in AI outpace efforts to contain the risks from the technology, according to executives and officials.

American Sustainable Business Council sues Texas over anti-ESG law

The organization alleged that the 2021 law violates its members rights to speech and free association, as well as due process, and are seeking an injunction.

‘New dynamics at play’: Jack Daniel’s maker ends DEI initiatives

Brown-Forman Corp. cited a shifting legal and external landscape for its decision, as one prominent anti-DEI activist claimed credit for putting pressure on the company.

RealPage lawsuit opens a new antitrust front for pricing algorithms

The rise of Big Data across the economy raises antitrust concerns, especially where companies are sharing sensitive proprietary data, legal experts say.

A&M Search to apply data model to in-house legal talent searches

Global consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal gives a new affiliate a platform for applying analytics to general counsel and corporate lawyer placements.