legal

Common legal phrase. Lawful action, such as an agreement consciously agreed to by two or more entities, establishing lawful accountability. For example, an apartment lease legally binds the lessor and the lessee.

Feds Charge 20 in Alleged $150M COVID Fraud Schemes
Feds Charge 20 in Alleged $150M COVID Fraud Schemes
April 20, 2022  |  Legal

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against a number of people over the past few weeks for allegedly carrying out a variety of scams connected to...

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French Court Fines Deliveroo, Challenging Gig Work Status
French Court Fines Deliveroo, Challenging Gig Work Status
April 19, 2022  |  Legal

A French court has fined a pair of former Deliveroo executives for abusing the freelance status of the British food delivery platform’s workers. As Reuters...

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Experts Predict Change Is Only Certainty in the New U.S. Antitrust Environment
Experts Predict Change Is Only Certainty in the New U.S. Antitrust Environment
April 19, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Antitrust laws in the U.S. were enacted more than 100 years ago, but for Jon Roellke, partner at Morgan Lewis, this is the most significant...

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NFL’s Commanders Deny House Committee’s Allegations of Financial Misconduct
NFL’s Commanders Deny House Committee’s Allegations of Financial Misconduct
April 18, 2022  |  Legal

The Washington Commanders have denied allegations of financial misconduct, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (April 18). They also criticized the House committee investigating...

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SEC’s Setback in Ripple Suit Adds Pressure to Define Crypto Assets
SEC’s Setback in Ripple Suit Adds Pressure to Define Crypto Assets
April 18, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A judge denied a motion April 11 filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify the content of several emails and internal communications...

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For DOJ, Tougher Enforcement Also Brings Lack of Predictability
For DOJ, Tougher Enforcement Also Brings Lack of Predictability
April 18, 2022  |  Legal

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced changes to its leniency program on April 4 that may translate into a tougher stance on enforcement. However, Heather...

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Today in Retail: Supply Chain Issues Bring New Leaders to Jack Daniel’s
Today in Retail: Supply Chain Issues Bring New Leaders to Jack Daniel’s
April 15, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, the maker of Jack Daniel’s and other liquor brands changes the leadership of its tech team in response to glass shortages and...

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Legal Platform Filevine Raises $108M, Plans Expansion
Legal Platform Filevine Raises $108M, Plans Expansion
April 15, 2022  |  Investments

Legal work platform Filevine has raised $108 million in Series D funding, money the Salt Lake City company says it will use to expand into...

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Sneaker Maker Vans Sues MSCHF Over ‘Wavy Baby’ Shoe
Sneaker Maker Vans Sues MSCHF Over ‘Wavy Baby’ Shoe
April 15, 2022  |  Retail

The Vans sneaker company is accusing MSCHF Product Studio of mischief. As Footwear News reported Friday (April 15), Vans has filed a federal lawsuit against...

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