Nachhaltigkeit unterstützen: EU erhöht Druck zur Erfüllung von ESG-Standards

Einst ein Nischenthema für Investmentfonds und andere Finanzdienstleister, gehört die Beachtung von Umwelt-, Sozial- und Governance-Standards (ESG) mittlerweile auch in anderen Branchen – von der Rohstoffindustrie bis zu Produktionsunternehmen –...

March 22, 2025

Responsible Business: an Ethical Approach to Maximizing the Value of AI

AI technologies are constantly evolving, and organizations are racing to harness their potential by rolling out the latest tools in search of a competitive advantage over rivals. In a world of rising regulatory requirements on companies, technology has already...

March 17, 2025

Sanctions Compliance in Turbulent Times

Geopolitical events can exert profound pressure on businesses—and the recent intensification of sanctions activity is no exception. Check out some of the most Frequently Asked Questions to better understand sanctions risk.

February 11, 2025

Building on Shifting Ground: How Trump's Executive Orders Are Shaking Up the Construction Industry

This client alert digest discusses the flood of executive actions issued by President Trump during the first week of his second presidency and their profound effect on the construction industry. Immediate impacts potentially include cost increases and delays arising...

March 17, 2025

Einhaltung von Sanktionen in turbulenten Zeiten

Durch geopolitische Entwicklungen können Unternehmen unter starken Druck kommen. Die jüngste Zunahme von Sanktionsmaßnahmen ist keine Ausnahme. Sehen Sie sich zum besseren Verständnis von Sanktionsrisiken ein paar der am häufigsten gestellten...

March 04, 2025

Trump Administration Unveils New AI Policy, Reverses Biden's Regulatory Framework

The Trump administration is reversing Biden-era guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) and emphasizing the need for minimal barriers to foster innovation and U.S. leadership in AI. State legislators may step in to fill the regulatory gap. Read now » ...

March 16, 2025

The Supply Chain Intelligence Checklist

Supply chains are complex and often unprepared for disruptions, as highlighted by a Deloitte survey. Companies need to implement effective due diligence processes to minimize risks from human rights violations, legal breaches, or ESG negligence. The whitepaper...

April 01, 2025

To Lease or To Buy—That is the Question!

Gain an understanding of legal and business issues and concerns that should be considered when determining whether to lease or buy equipment. Learn about some of the key benefits and potential detriments that may exist or arise when leasing and/or purchasing equipment...

April 01, 2025

Prioritizing Payments: The Role of Waterfall Provisions in Intercreditor Agreements

Check out this practice note discussing the “waterfall” of an intercreditor agreement. A waterfall refers to the order of application of funds or proceeds and is a repayment mechanism by which funds from a loan are paid out in an enforcement scenario...

April 01, 2025

You Can Keep that RSU if You Leave—Provided You Follow the Rules

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a popular form of executive compensation which grant the recipient the right to receive company shares or a cash equivalent at a specified future date. These units often come with conditions based on time or performance before...

March 16, 2025

Checkliste für Supply Chain Intelligence

Lieferketten sind komplex und oft unvorbereitet auf Störungen, wie eine Deloitte-Umfrage zeigt. Unternehmen müssen effektive Due-Diligence-Prozesse implementieren, um Risiken durch Menschenrechtsverletzungen, gesetzliche Verstöße oder ESG-Nachlässigkeiten...

April 01, 2025

Acquiring the Stock of an Entire Company from a Single Corporate Seller

The stock of a subsidiary or smaller corporation may be held by a single corporate entity. Where there is one stockholder, the representations and warranties about the seller and the company will be made by that corporate stockholder. Liability tends to be straightforward...

February 04, 2025

AI in Litigation: Your Essential Tracker for Navigating New Legal Frontiers

Stay updated on your judge's AI rules with our all-in-one tracker! This tool highlights rules and orders from courts and bar associations on using generative AI in litigation. It notes instances where guidance is provided without formal rules. Updated weekly...

March 18, 2025

Supporting Sustainability: EU Regulators Up Pressure to Meet ESG Standards

Once considered a niche concern for investment funds and other financial services organisations, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have become more mainstream among other industries— from extractives to manufacturing.

April 01, 2025

Trademark Tactics: Pre-suit Considerations in Trademark Infringement Litigation

Review the key issues plaintiff's counsel should consider before filing a federal trademark infringement lawsuit. Understand the extent of your client's trademark rights against an adversary before sending a cease and desist letter or filing a complaint...

April 01, 2025

Everything an In-House Bankruptcy Attorney Needs

In-house counsel may advise internal clients on bankruptcy matters and non-bankruptcy alternatives. Check out this resource kit for a collection of Practical Guidance materials covering many of the tasks and issues that in-house attorneys regularly address when...

April 01, 2025

Debt Counseling and Consolidation

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) oversees consumer protection laws in debt-related services to ensure fair and transparent practices, as well as safeguard consumer rights. State level efforts complement federal oversight by providing guidance and interpretations...

March 27, 2025

Buying Tips For Legal Contract Lifecycle Management Software

Legal operations professionals keep tabs on software needs in the law department, often running audits to determine which software is obsolete and which needs to be purchased. In this article, we look at buying tips for legal contract lifecycle management software...

April 01, 2025

Regulatory Due Diligence for Pharma Transactions

This practice note highlights critical regulatory issues to evaluate, questions to ask, and documents to review in deals involving drug products. Read now » Related Content Life Sciences Due Diligence Considerations in M&A Transactions Checklist...

April 01, 2025

Post-Breach Messaging: Five Fundamental Questions for Businesses

While there is no single strategy that applies across all businesses and incidents, there are five fundamental questions every business should ask before communicating about a data security incident. These questions are intended to minimize both the legal and business...

April 01, 2025

Discover: Key State Laws on Medicaid Successor Liability

Check out this state law survey from Practical Guidance – Healthcare to get an overview of laws and regulations addressing outstanding liability to Medicaid programs after the sale of a provider's assets. Issues covered by the survey include whether state...

February 06, 2025

Secondary Materials Added to Lexis+ and Lexis in January

Determination of Income for Child Support (James Publishing) Divorce Taxation (James Publishing) Divorce Tools & Techniques (James Publishing) ERISA Disability Claims and Litigation (James Publishing) Federal Prison Guidebook (James Publishing) Florida...

April 01, 2025

Learn How to Become a Solar Farmer

Over the past three years (and even with a change in administration) there has been an increasing push toward renewable energy. With the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, solar energy received an enormous boost—for the first time, solar developers began receiving...

March 05, 2025

BLJ Worldwide Powers Strategic Communications with LexisNexis®

Since its founding in 1997, the international consultancy BLJ Worldwide has maintained a strong focus on delivering actionable media intelligence to its clients. As the media landscape evolved—reshaped by round-the-clock coverage and the viral nature of news—the...

February 11, 2025

Don’t Disregard Me: Purchase and Sale of Disregarded Entities

A business entity that is treated as a disregarded entity for tax purposes is generally ignored for U.S. federal income tax purposes even though it is a separate legal entity for state law purposes. While disregarded entities offer significant advantages to the...