By Eric Geringswald | CSC Companies doing business in a foreign state need to carefully consider whether to qualify there. Failure to do so could scuttle a deal, keep the company from enforcing a contract, or from bringing a lawsuit. It could also lead to significant...
By Eric Geringswald | CSC Stay Compliant with Up-to-Date Illinois Business Law Resources Illinois lawmakers enacted several changes to the state’s business entity laws during the 2024 session. Changes included: A new reporting requirement requiring...
America’s corporate suites are bracing for the impact of a steady flow of retiring executives, and the legal department is no exception to this demographic trend. The legal industry is “grappling with the impending wave of baby-boomer lawyer retirements...
COBRA Law Compliance The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a critical piece of legislation that presents both opportunities and challenges for employers and their legal advisors. While COBRA provides a vital safety net for employees...
By Matt Lung | Head of Legal for Global Technologies and Operations, LexisNexis The adoption of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools in corporate legal departments increased sharply in 2024, with 44% of in-house legal leaders reporting they are now...
By Eric Geringswald | CSC Key Business Tax Changes in Michigan Michigan lawmakers approved changes to several of the state’s business tax statutes: Income tax on flow-through entity members — The Department of Treasury may require reasonable...
In today’s educational landscape, navigating the classroom is only half the battle. The other half? Navigating the legal maze that surrounds every decision school leaders make. From student discipline to free speech, the legal stakes in public education have...
By Julie Chapman | LexisNexis Head of Legal, North America The acceleration in the adoption of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the legal industry has many lawyers anxious about how this technology will change their profession. This is perfectly understandable...
The adoption of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools in the corporate legal sector continues to accelerate. Nearly half (49%) of in-house counsel expect Gen AI tools to yield cost savings for their legal departments, and a quarter are already seeing...
In-house counsel have the sobering responsibility of protecting their organizations from evolving cybersecurity and data privacy threats at a time when there is a dramatic increase in the sophistication of attack vectors and regulatory obligations. “With...
By Madison Johnson | LexisNexis 2024 was the year of experiments and pilots with legal tech. As we look ahead, 2025 is shaping up to be the year where use cases are actioned and AI goes mainstream. To help make sense of it all, we asked seven legal experts in...
By Madison Johnson | LexisNexis The legal industry is on the brink of a transformative era, as highlighted in the latest LexisNexis® white paper " Legal Tech Trends 2025 ". This comprehensive analysis, featuring insights from seven global legal...
The trend of pet-friendly workplaces has seen a significant rise in recent years, with many companies recognizing potential benefits for employee morale and recruitment. A 2024 study found that 82% of HR professionals believe being a pet-friendly employer will...
By Eric Geringswald | CSC New Trade Name Legislation Takes Effect in 2025 Lawmakers in Delaware passed new legislation during the latest legislative session regarding trade names of corporations and LLCs. The new legislation takes effect June 2, 2025. Optional...