In an effort to combat what the government believes to be rampant money laundering and other illicit financial activities by certain entities, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is rolling out new beneficial ownership reporting requirements. These regulations, stemming from the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), require that qualifying businesses operating within the Read More

What are you getting out of your law firm? In the General Counsel and Corporation Transaction spaces, law firms are often filling in the legal blank for organizations that need occasional services and moving on to the next. We know because our team has experience serving as in-house legal counsel and working with a variety of law firms prior to the formation of Ivory Law Group. We want to flip this thinking on its Read More

Our world is evolving. The legal operations space is going through changes and those unwilling to adapt or get involved are being left behind. The traditional model of having a law firm that relies largely on the work of attorneys to do extensive backend work results in unnecessarily high legal bills and inefficient results. Process automation unlocks a cost-savings model that allows for a more streamlined Read More

Overview Understanding the AI Landscape The Multifaceted Risks Mitigation and Best Practices In Summary *Disclaimer: The content provided in this blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this blog does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ivory Law Group or any of its attorneys. For legal advice, please consult with a qualified attorney Read More

Finding ways to streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and maximize productivity is paramount for the success of any function, and legal is no exception. Below are some practical strategies that can help a company's legal function optimize efficiency. Efficiency is critical for the success of a company's legal function. By embracing technology, streamlining workflows, and making data-driven Read More

Overview New Guideline Objectives The Proposed Changes Impact and Reactions Conclusion Read More

Overview: Confidentiality and Data Privacy: Liability for Content: Intellectual Property Rights: Misrepresentation and False Information: Takeaway: Disclaimer: The content provided in this blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this blog does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ivory Law Group or any of its attorneys. For legal Read More

Insured Deposits The FDIC will insure deposits up to $250,000 per depositor. Insured deposits will be made available on Monday, March 13. Uninsured depositors will receive a receivership certificate for their uninsured deposits. A receivership certificate permits holders to share proportionately in proceeds as SVB's assets are liquidated. Lines of Credit and Credit Cards The FDIC has frozen all lines of credit and Read More

  Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act provides immunity to online platforms from liability for content posted by third-party users. The law, which was enacted in 1996, has been instrumental in the growth of the internet and the development of social media platforms. In recent years, however, there has been increasing debate over whether or not Section 230 should be reformed or repealed Read More

Legal Dive published its list of six in-house trends to watch in 2023 based on its view of key developments in the law and legal department management that will attract in-house counsel's attention. Fee management Law firms intend to increase rates by 7-8% in 2023 but legal departments are searching for ways to cut external spend, in part by experimenting with alternative fee arrangements. 60% of Read More