Publications

We are several years into the arms race among tech incumbents and upstarts to develop new artificial intelligence applications. Many of the new tools are marketed directly to litigators, promising to make dispute resolution more efficient and less expensive. Selendy Gay tasked a dedicated team of lawyers and other legal professionals with testing litigation-specific applications of AI.

In an article published by Law360, partner Joshua Margolin and associate Sean Goldman-Hunt reflect on the recent Delaware Court of Chancery Section 220 ruling, and its impact on stockholders going forward.

On September 17, 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York (“EDNY”) announced a new whistleblower non-prosecution program (“EDNY Pilot Program”) “designed to encourage individuals to disclose original and actionable information about previously unknown criminal conduct undertaken by or through public or private entities or organizations.”

Recent litigation and enforcement actions signal the beginning of a regulatory shift toward increased scrutiny of crypto gatekeepers. This shift underscores the critical role crypto gatekeepers play in maintaining the integrity and stability of the rapidly evolving crypto sector and the increased need to protect investors.

Two U.S. Supreme Court rulings handed down on June 20 — Gonzalez v. Trevino, and Chiaverini v. City of Napoleon, Ohio — have significant implications for civil rights litigation by clarifying legal standards in cases involving retaliatory arrests and malicious prosecution.

On July 31, 2024, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals decided SPS Corp. v. General Motors Co., affirming the denial of a Brazilian entity’s request to subpoena General Motors (GM) and other U.S. companies under 18 U.S. § 1782.

On August 1, 2024, the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Criminal Division formally began its new whistleblower program (“Pilot Program”), which offers monetary awards to individuals who report certain kinds of corporate misconduct.

Against a surge in book banning in school districts across the country, two recent federal Court of Appeals decisions—from the Fourth and Fifth Circuits—have critically examined the justifications of would-be censors and found them lacking.

In this inaugural “Clean Energy Newsletter,” we highlight the latest disputes shaking up the industry and spotlight new developments, showcasing the innovation, resilience, and adaptability of the clean energy industry.

In an article published by Law360, partner Temidayo Aganga-Williams and associate Anna Nabutovsky reflect on the 2019 District Court decision in U.S. v. Connolly and explore its impact on corporate internal investigations, five years later.