Legal News Round-Up, February 29

This week’s legal news round-up covers how the Supreme Court will review whistleblower protections in finance, the legal implications of digital health tech, and more

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Here’s what you need to know when it comes to legal news this week.

Supreme Court Reviews Retaliation Protections for Whistleblowers in Finance

The US Supreme Court deliberated on the breadth of whistleblower protections under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, examining whether UBS’s former compliance officer’s retaliation claims met the criteria established by lower courts. The decision clarifies the safeguards for employees, shifting the burden of proof to employers and exposing wrongdoing in the financial sector.

Read more on Legal Dive

2024 Outlook on Digital Health: Legal Challenges Amidst Technological Advancements

As digital health technologies evolve rapidly, a forecast for 2024 anticipates significant legal implications, with a focus on compliance, policy development, and the business landscape.

Read more on Reuters


Claudia L. Oñate Greim Is a Reflection of the Culture Success at Lockton

Claudia L. Oñate Greim is an associate general counsel who can truly do it all at Lockton. “I’ve been mentored here. I’ve been nurtured here,” she says. “Without that personal connection, a job is just a job. What has kept me here is the care and appreciation for the people that make up this amazing organization.”

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The New Risk for In-House Teams? Geopolitical Risk

In today’s age, general counsel must factor global forces into their company’s risk strategy. Bloomberg Law dives into how in-house counsel are meeting the challenge.

Read on Bloomberg Law

NetChoice Advocates for Big Tech at the Supreme Court

As two major cases involving Texas and Florida’s social media laws proceed to the Supreme Court, NetChoice’s Vice President and General Counsel Carl Szabo discusses the potential impacts on platform rights and online speech.

Read more on Fast Company

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