Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at…
Most law firms pitch a lot. Far fewer pitch well. And that gap represents one of the biggest missed growth opportunities in the legal market. In the latest episode of the CMO Series Podcast, Charles Cousins is joined by Patrick Johnson, Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer at Honigman, to explore the importance of culture…
This past year saw major shifts affecting patent adjudication, prosecution strategy, biotechnology claiming, artificial intelligence, standard-essential patents, and litigation trends. Moving into 2026, there is increasing uncertainty at institutional decision points—particularly the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—which attorneys are responding to with growing strategic sophistication.
In this episode of Just Compensation, Megan Monson and Jessica I. Stewart join host Taryn E. Cannataro in discussing common treatments of outstanding stock options and other equity awards in transactions. The discussion covers what different approaches mean for employees, sellers and buyers, as well as the tax implications of various treatments. Monson, Stewart, and…
[co-author: Ethan Ashley] On December 8, 2025, in an opinion that will have lasting impacts on the leveraged finance and restructuring markets, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Crane, J.) (the “District Court”) reversed what had been considered to be a ground-breaking decision of the United States Bankruptcy Court for…
In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest compliance professionals, business executives, or anyone curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or anything else that might interest Tom. In this episode, we look at some of the top books on innovation, both those already published and…
India has produced some of the finest legal minds in the world. From constitutional law to criminal defense, corporate litigation to human rights advocacy, Indian advocates play a crucial role in protecting justice and democracy. This article highlights some of the most respected and widely recognized lawyers in India, while also featuring the growing contribution…
Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at…
Sebi New Delhi, Markets regulator Sebi on Friday simplified the operational guidelines for onboarding Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCIs), along with compliance requirements, under the single window access system. Under the revised framework, an eligible SWAGAT-FI (Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors) applicant can apply for…
The ministry of labour and employment is considering making Labour Codes effective from April 1 to coincide with India Inc’s financial cycle as the change in salary structure under the Codes could result in higher outgo towards provident fund and gratuity, thus impacting the balance sheets of the companies, top sources said. Besides, the ministry…
