Demonstrators hold up signs during a protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court, after the leak of a draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito preparing for a majority of the court to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision later this year, in Washington, U.S. May 3, […]
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A homeowners insurance policy can be like a financial security blanket for what may be the single largest purchase of a person’s life. The right policy should help protect you from the costs of rebuilding after a fire, replacing stolen items, repairing your home from storm damage, or from liability […]
In the days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the German software giant SAP halted all its sales in Russia. But it provoked the ire of Ukrainian leaders by continuing to offer updates and cloud computing access to Russian customers not targeted by Western sanctions. This week SAP, which makes business […]
Related Practices & Jurisdictions In California, the Climate Corporate Accountability Act (CCAA), also known as SB 260, is making its way through the state legislature, as it passed the state Senate by a margin of 23-7. The bill is currently being considered by the California Assembly, whereafter it would require the […]
WASHINGTON — Companies usually shell out for Olympic sponsorship because it helps their business and reflects well on their brands. But this year, with the Olympics in Beijing, Procter & Gamble paid even more to try to prevent any negative fallout from being associated with China’s repressive and authoritarian government. […]
The latest state data show about 10% of claims are still unresolved. TEXAS, USA — The Texas winter storm hit home for millions of Texans who lost power, and one year later, thousands are still out of their homes as they continue to battle with their insurance company to make […]
First time a law firm is among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies PALO ALTO, CA (March 8, 2022) — Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that the firm has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious […]
Tom Proverbs-Garbett, an expert in corporate governance at Pinsent Masons, said: “Whilst companies need to make sure their governance structures, strategic and financial planning and reporting processes are fit for purpose to enable a thorough understanding of climate issues throughout their organisation, it is important they remember this is […]
Two major litigation finance companies say Arizona’s loosening of legal industry regulations opens the door for them to co-own law firms. Burford Capital Ltd. and Longford Capital Management LP executives said that with Arizona no longer requiring lawyers to own firms—and other states considering similar steps—law partners will increasingly consider […]