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The FTC's enforcement actions against digital businesses reveal critical compliance gaps in how companies handle fees, subscriptions, and user representations. Drawing from settlements requiring tens of millions in penalties, this analysis examines five categories of problematic conduct and provides a framework for strengthening compliance programs to prevent unfair and deceptive practices.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed rescinding Rule 14a-8, the decades-old regulation that requires companies to include shareholder proposals in proxy statements. This fundamental shift in shareholder engagement, coupled with proposed amendments to Rule 14a-4 regarding discretionary voting authority, could reshape how shareholders communicate with companies and influence corporate governance. The proposed changes raise critical questions about alternative channels for shareholder voice and

Nuclear verdicts pose significant risks for defense counsel, particularly in catastrophic injury cases. Strategic mistakes during trial preparation often lead to exceptionally high jury awards that exceed reasonable expectations. Early case planning and mock trial research can help identify vulnerabilities and reduce exposure to adverse outcomes.