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Corporate law deals with all aspects of a company, from its formation, functioning, operations, mergers, acquisitions, etc., to its winding up. It lays down provisions for business transactions and regulatory compliance, which a corporation must adhere to for smooth operations while addressing all corporate legal issues.
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Adapting to remote work
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The shift to, and acceptance of, remote work has transformed the legal profession, especially for in-house lawyers who serve as critical legal and business advisors to their organizations. While remote work offers flexibility and efficiency, it also presents a number of challenges including those relating to compliance, confidentiality, and fostering collaboration. While…
Cryptocurrency laws — Legal glossary
By Jamesju
Legal terms · Securities law · Cryptocurrency laws
The expansion of virtual currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum has put U.S. regulators in a dilemma between encouraging innovation and safeguarding investors.
The evolution of cryptocurrency is primarily due to the rise in technology worldwide. It has pushed financial boundaries, leaving with the possibility that cryptocurrencies may…
Overview: Digital identity
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How to verify digital identities
Getting an answer to “Who are you?” has rarely been all that simple. Risk and fraud professionals in corporations or government agencies understand identity verification is one of the fundamental guardians of their organization’s sensitive data…
Overview: Customer Identification Program (CIP)
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What is a Customer Identification Program (CIP)?
It could happen to a long-established bank, a trusted community credit union, or a fast-growing fintech startup. If a compliance officer or other executive discovers that a supposedly reputable customer has been using the account to…
Practical applications of legal technology in government legal departments
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If you’re like most government legal professionals, you’re satisfied with your job and the tools you have to do it. But it could be better: A Thomson Reuters State of the Government Legal Department Report says that while their satisfaction is strong, over half of the respondents believe they spend too much…
Professional-grade GenAI: Four common questions, answered
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1. What is professional-grade GenAI?
2. What developments have made professional-grade GenAI possible?
3. How can professional-grade GenAI be used?
4. How can professionals evaluate professional-grade GenAI?
The Wall Street Journal recently met with Jake Heller, Head of Product, CoCounsel at Thomson Reuters,…
Texas corporation law: How to form a for-profit corporation
Securities law —Legal glossary
By Jamesju
Corporate law · transactional law · securities law
In the United States, the securities law framework regulates the registration and public sale of securities, as well as the periodic reporting obligations of public companies. This framework is primarily established by:
- Securities Act 1933
- Securities Exchange Act of 1934, also known as the Exchange Act
- Other
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Corporate law departments are using metrics to manage spending on outside counsel
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For corporate law departments, controlling the cost of outside legal counsel begins with detailed financial and operational metrics that reveal opportunities to improve performance, support sound decisions, and enable innovation.
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