The Virginia Supreme Court determined a lawyer must disclose the death of a client to opposing counsel or the court, approving a legal ethics opinion, effective immediately. In November, Virginia State Bar President Chidi I. James and Executive Director Cameron M. Rountree filed a petition requesting consideration of a legal…

While private equity deals fell in the last two years, dealmakers say they have high hopes about 2024, especially the second half, and they have kept up staffing in M&A practices, regardless of deal volume in any given quarter. 2024 appears to be a year where creative dealmaking—such as carve-outs, minority-stake…

Finding the right balance of RTO and giving employees flexibility was a major challenge for law firms and other organizations in 2023, and, by all indications, implementing successful hybrid work arrangements will continue to be a significant focus in 2024. At the same time, alternative staffing arrangements are likely to gain even…

Rescheduling Letter Reaction / AGs’ DEA Letter / NY’s Latest Licensing Suit / Day Pitney’s Cannabis Practice Leaders | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/01/18/rescheduling-letter-reaction-ags-dea-letter-nys-latest-licensing-suit-day-pitneys-cannabis-practice-leaders/ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provided a “treasure trove of data” last week when it released the documents behind its decision to recommend…

A merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons hit a snag Monday after a lawsuit from Washington state challenged the $25 billion merger, alleging it would severely limit consumer choice and shopping options in the state. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed the complaint in the state’s King County Superior Court Monday.…

Few communities within the legal industry are likely to be as affected by the influx of generative artificial intelligence solutions as knowledge management. Indeed, as generative AI becomes more widespread, KM specialists will be tasked with identifying, organizing and utilizing new forms of data and metadata within their organizations. For…