Navigation “We hold that a law firm that prepares promissory notes or undertakes debt collection activity on behalf of a HOA client is not subject to the MCLL because it is not a ‘lender’ that is ‘engaged in the business of making loans’ under the provisions of the MCLL,” Judge Brynja M. Booth wrote on behalf […]
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Uncertainty, Inevitability Abound as SEC Crawls Toward Finalization of ESG Rules
Demand for environment, social and governance disclosures may finally be met with federally standardized reporting, but how the agency will meet those goals is still unclear. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Even With M&A Down, Funds Work Is Up. Law Firms Are Taking Notice
Partners from Kirkland, Simpson and Debevoise all see rising funds work, along with an active lateral market. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Too Far Gone: Jurisdictional Limits Hinder Law Firms Prosecuting Cyber Criminals
Attorneys are largely limited to their jurisdictions by their licensure constraints, while cyberthreat actors are more unified and organized across borders. Some firms have tried to combat this issue, but without much success. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Federal Judge: Evidence Lacking in Former Attorney's TCPA Lawsuit Against Power Company
“To overcome Discount Power’s motion for summary judgment, Worsham must therefore produce evidence sufficient for a jury to find an agency relationship between Discount Power and Hound Energy,” stated Bennett. “He has failed to do so.” Click Here To Read The Full Article