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Tuesday Tips: New & Noteworthy from SSRN
Russell B. KorobkinContract Boilerplate and Constitutional Public PolicyAbstract The modern economy is awash in standard form contracts filled with “boilerplate” terms that are drafted by repeat players and routinely accepted by consumers, employees, and...
No Privilege for Funder Diligence: The English Commercial Court Differentiates Between Funding Litigation and Conducting It
The English Commercial Court judgment in White v. Uber London Ltd underlines the distinction between funding litigation and conducting litigation, highlighting the disclosure risks arising from investigatory materials created in connection with prospective...
Consulting Agreements, Overrides, and the Statute of Frauds – What a Mess
Source: YouTubeSummaryCo-author: David PruittCan a consulting agreement convey overriding royalty interests without naming the leases? The Bankruptcy court for the Southern District of Texas tackled that question in In re Barrow Shaver Resources Company, LLC (copy...
Today At ILTACON: ILTA Swag, Lessons In Leadership, Game Night
We’re kicking off another packed agenda at the 46th annual ILTACON today. With dozens of sponsors, more than 80 panels and educational sessions, countless activities, and a stacked agenda, this year is sure to show just how the legal tech world is growing. As...
Iran war puts spotlight on US defenses against Pacific missile, drone threats
The U.S. is strengthening defenses against missiles and drones in the Pacific as the Iran war highlights the potential risks to installations facing increasingly sophisticated Chinese and North Korean weapons.
US military moves ships, aircraft as another strong storm approaches Okinawa
U.S. military installations on Okinawa moved ships and aircraft, secured facilities and prepared beaches and equipment as Typhoon Saudel approached the island with destructive winds.
New Mexico Agency Settles Child Abuse Lawsuit
New Mexico agency settles lawsuit over failures to protect siblings.
From Diarra to FIFA’s New Player Transfer System: How EU Law is Reshaping Football’s Transfer Rules and Governance
For more than twenty years, FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (“RSTP”) have sought to balance the stability of football teams with player mobility. That balance was fundamentally challenged by the European Court of Justice...
European Commission publishes request to ESMA for advice on the Retail Investment Strategy
On 24 August 2026, the European Commission (the Commission) published its request to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to provide technical advice on implementing key aspects of the Retail Investment Strategy (RIS). The RIS is designed to encourage...