The SEC has set new limits on exempt solicitations. By restricting which shareholder communications appear on EDGAR, the agency is narrowing a low cost channel often used by activists to influence proxy votes. Here’s how the change could reshape shareholder engagement: https://bit.ly/3OqMdV4

What’s driving satisfaction and turnover among in-house attorneys? Our latest report takes a deep dive into compensation, workload, flexibility, tech investment, and career advancement to uncover what today’s legal teams are experiencing. See what the data reveals: https://bit.ly/4tJaZzW

State supreme court leaders will review law school accreditation practices this year, following Texas and Florida decisions to end the ABA’s monopoly in those states. https://bit.ly/4tL6kgK

Mark Zuckerberg testified that current research shows no causal link between social media and teen mental health in a landmark California bellwether trial. Read more from the courtroom: https://bit.ly/4qL8ZEG

A Seattle jury says inventor Leigh Rothschild and his former attorney violated Washington’s anti patent trolling law in a bad faith claim against Valve and breached a licensing deal. Read more about the verdict and what it could mean for patent enforcement: https://bit.ly/4tJ73PM

Connell Foley has launched a bankruptcy and restructuring practice and opened a Wilmington office with five partners from FBT Gibbons. https://bit.ly/4rrXrYb

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From law practice to the Olympics. Two U.S. lawyers are competing at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games, earning attention for record-breaking and carrying the flag. https://www.law360.com/pulse/articles/2441527?utm_campaign=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_source=lnmarketing

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Regulatory fragmentation is reshaping compliance. The U.S. is expanding insider reporting for foreign issuers while pushing back on EU climate disclosure rules. Here’s what Intelligize’s new report says about navigating diverging regimes: https://bit.ly/4bPxLja

Goldman Sachs CLO Kathryn Ruemmler will step down after DOJ emails revealed details of her past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. https://bit.ly/408HgTr

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Social media companies must face the first bellwether trial in the schools addiction MDL. A judge denied summary judgment and set trial for June 15. https://bit.ly/4atnXcc

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Axiom has been cleared to close its Arizona law firm arm as a lawsuit claims its PE backer put revenue over ethics. Here’s what to know about the case and the firm’s next steps: https://bit.ly/4qBY4Nv

Illinois lawmakers have introduced bills targeting outside investment in the legal industry. The proposals would restrict PE-backed managed service organizations and fee-sharing with nonlawyer-owned firms in other states. https://bit.ly/4kpVJnv

The SEC’s new approach to shareholder proposals is drawing mixed reactions. By pulling back from no-action letters, the agency has placed more responsibility and risk on companies and their boards when excluding proposals. Here’s what legal and governance teams are watching: https://bit.ly/4qtQ2q3

Experts say the Epstein-related fallout at Goldman is unlikely to spark a shareholder lawsuit. Legal scholars note the bank’s decision to stand by its GC probably does not meet the bar for investor claims. https://bit.ly/4kmXYYu

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Elon Musk can’t dodge the SEC’s Twitter stock suit. A D.C. federal judge ruled the case can proceed over claims Musk failed to timely disclose large share purchases before the $44B take-private deal. https://bit.ly/4atllwa

New DOJ files say Goldman Sachs CLO Kathryn Ruemmler asked Jeffrey Epstein for career advice in 2018 while exploring a move from private practice to Facebook. Here’s what the records show: https://bit.ly/3NRVqFP

Gibson Dunn is advising SpaceX on its acquisition of xAI, which is represented by Sullivan & Cromwell, as Elon Musk pushes toward space-based data centers and a potential $1T+ IPO. Read more about the deal and its implications: https://bit.ly/4tcQtY6

Hinshaw has opened a Cleveland office and added 16 attorneys from McGlinchey Stafford, expanding its consumer financial services practice. Here’s what to know about the move: https://bit.ly/4c2ztxG

The FTC has sent warning letters to 42 law firms, saying participation in an outside DEI program could constitute anticompetitive collusion. https://bit.ly/4klC5cg

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Trade secret litigation in U.S. federal courts is hitting new highs, driven by DTSA claims and rising financial stakes. The Lex Machina 2026 Trade Secret Litigation Report breaks down key filing trends, claim types, and outcomes using real litigation data. https://bit.ly/49MDIvS

President Trump has sued the IRS and Treasury for $10B, alleging they failed to stop a former contractor from leaking his tax returns to the media. https://bit.ly/4q4fLVx

Cantor Colburn has a new managing partner for 2026. M. Brad Lawrence is the firm’s first leader since 1999 not named Cantor or Colburn and is setting ambitious growth goals. https://bit.ly/3NLJ8Pb

Tobey Maguire testified he rerouted a $500K legal fee to another poker player Thomas Goldstein allegedly owed, instead of paying Goldstein’s firm, during the tax fraud trial. https://bit.ly/46lKE0F

Trigger warning: mentions fatal shootings. Minn. CEOs’ open letter urging de-escalation after two fatal shootings shows how GCs now help guide corporate stance on sensitive social issues. https://bit.ly/4qNUO2B

Through REV, the venture capital arm of @relxhq.bsky.social, LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to support Orbital as it builds AI purpose-built for complex real estate legal work. Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4r9ZsYi

TikTok struck an eleventh-hour settlement as the first social media harm bellwether trial began. Snap has already settled, leaving Meta and YouTube as the remaining defendants. https://bit.ly/4qb22fP

Sixteen former McGlinchey Stafford attorneys, including eight partners, have joined Spencer Fane ahead of the firm’s closure. Here’s what to know about the move: https://bit.ly/4t3P06r

King & Spalding has added five healthcare attorneys from Burr & Forman as firms continue to build out healthcare practices nationwide. Here’s what to know about the expansion: https://bit.ly/4rfs5Dq

The EU will suspend U.S. tariff countermeasures for another six months, covering €93B+ in goods, after Trump backed down from tariff threats tied to a Greenland security deal. Here’s what to know about the latest trade development: https://bit.ly/4bOhpqY

Dechert has landed a 20-partner group from McDermott, spanning litigation, IP, and other practices across six cities. The group will help launch new offices in Chicago and Dallas. https://bit.ly/49QXYLy

For retired judges, moving into ADR often brings a reality check. Judicial reputation alone does not guarantee neutral work. Marketing, patience, and relationship-building matter. Here’s what former judges say about making the transition: https://bit.ly/4pQMxJX

Join us for Part 1 of the 'Emerging Issues: AI and the Law' webinar series as we explore how AI's IP minefield is upending copyright, patent law, and the very concept of authorship in 2026. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/49WmYB7

What do patent pruning patterns say about portfolio strategy in imaging & optics? Our latest analysis uncovers trends across 12 global patent leaders. https://bit.ly/4bOQICv

Crypto ETFs are entering the mainstream. Recent SEC filings show a surge in new crypto ETF applications as institutional investors pile in and listing rules loosen. Here’s what legal teams should be watching: https://bit.ly/4sSikN9

Nonprofits are leading legal challenges to Trump’s second term. A @law360.bsky.social review of 400+ lawsuits shows public interest groups are driving most cases, while BigLaw largely stays on the sidelines. https://bit.ly/49O5O8N

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Google has appealed the DOJ’s search monopoly win and is seeking a stay of remedies that would force it to share search data with competitors. https://bit.ly/4qoJcCR

Big bonuses were not just a BigLaw story in 2025. Prestigious boutique firms joined the ranks of firms paying six-figure associate bonuses, highlighting how the fight for talent continues to intensify across the legal industry. Here’s what the latest bonus data shows: https://bit.ly/460wdyS

Proxy voting meets AI. JPMorgan plans to ditch proxy advisors in favor of an internal AI platform. Expect closer scrutiny of conflicts, transparency, and governance. https://bit.ly/4jG1RaG

Cole Schotz PC is celebrating 100 years of continuity and success. In a challenging era for midsize firms, the milestone underscores the firm’s staying power and adaptability. https://bit.ly/4jP3Auy

Boeing has settled another 737 Max Ethiopian Airlines wrongful death case, reaching a deal after jury selection and just before opening arguments in Chicago. https://bit.ly/3LrOHBz