Investor sues Starbucks, alleging ‘false and misleading statements’

The shareholder claims the company provided false information about its overall performance and growth potential outside of the U.S. Starbucks said the allegations are without merit.  

The easy way to protect against rogue deals

A simple notice can help ensure your company isn’t caught holding the bag if an officer enters into an unauthorized transaction, a legal specialist says.

What Hormel Foods learned from its contract management overhaul

For many years Excel spreadsheets and paper constituted contracting workflows at Hormel, which decided in 2023 to migrate to a CLM platform.

Only 58% of executives assess business risks of AI: PwC

Rapid advances in AI outpace efforts to contain the risks from the technology, according to executives and officials.

American Sustainable Business Council sues Texas over anti-ESG law

The organization alleged that the 2021 law violates its members rights to speech and free association, as well as due process, and are seeking an injunction.

‘New dynamics at play’: Jack Daniel’s maker ends DEI initiatives

Brown-Forman Corp. cited a shifting legal and external landscape for its decision, as one prominent anti-DEI activist claimed credit for putting pressure on the company.

RealPage lawsuit opens a new antitrust front for pricing algorithms

The rise of Big Data across the economy raises antitrust concerns, especially where companies are sharing sensitive proprietary data, legal experts say.

A&M Search to apply data model to in-house legal talent searches

Global consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal gives a new affiliate a platform for applying analytics to general counsel and corporate lawyer placements.