Given what we’ve seen in response to the declaration of the pandemic in March 2020 and the WHO’s designation of the delta variant as a variant of concern in May 2021, it’s conceivable that, in the next few months, we could see somewhat elevated M&A deal termination counts.

Whether labor and employment attorneys want to work in person or remotely in the post-pandemic era depends on the task at hand, according to Bloomberg Law’s 2021 Remote Practice Survey.

As employers face an increasing number of retaliation claims, the EEOC has released additional guidance on retaliation related to Covid-19. This places extra emphasis on employers, who should take active steps to address any potential instances of retaliation at the workplace.

A new Biden administration report on stabeloins wants to address the growing risks created by the digital asset class. The report recommends that Congress create a comprehensive federal regulatory regime for stablecoins and related activities. But I foresee a lot of work ahead before any of its recommendations may appear in legislation.

Starting practice as a bankruptcy associate handling Chapter 11 cases can be both fascinating and overwhelming. To assist attorneys new to the world of bankruptcy, Bloomberg Law recently released a Bankruptcy Fundamentals Toolkit. Here are a few tips for starting your career as a commercial bankruptcy attorney.

The Justice Department’s lawsuit to block the proposed Penguin Random House–Simon & Schuster merger is getting attention as a harbinger of a new approach to merger control. But cases alleging that a monopsony is squeezing the lifeblood out of small, upstream producers are everywhere—if you look a little more closely.

Bloomberg Law’s latest Attorney Workload and Hours Survey found that 49% of attorneys are satisfied in their jobs. Results revealed that satisfied attorneys are working less while billing more. But factors such as burnout, well-being, and self-care appear to play a role in attorney job satisfaction as well.