EDITOR’S DESK

Happy Summer! The weather isn’t the only thing heating up.

There are several hot topics making the rounds of the legal world, from the Federal Trade Commision’s ban on noncompetes to discussions about the most effective and responsible ways to deploy AI (artificial intelligence) in workflows. We are thrilled to bring you insights from thought leaders on these topics and more in our summer issue.

Our cover story discusses what general counsel need to know about shareholders’ agreements in M&A transactions in light of the The Delaware Court of Chancery’s opinion in Chordia v. Lee. Diving into the twists and turns of this case, Davis Mello and Margaret Dodson of Bass, Berry & Sims explain why this example serves as a cautionary tale and how dealmakers need to think carefully about how they negotiate stockholder or operating agreements.

Jay Ferguson of Randstad and Nathan Chapman of Kabat Chapman & Ozmer have provides an in-depth explainer on the FTC ban on noncompete agreements and its wide-ranging impact. Read about how this decision could potentially upend how companies do business and protect their interests.

Unsurprisingly, AI continues to be a major talking point for GCs and legal departments. We’re lucky we got a chance to talk to KLDiscovery’s Eric Mandel about the evolving role of AI is playing in IG (information governance) and legal operations. In another story, Jonathan J. Brown of Pearlman, Brown & Wax hones in on AI deployment in employment practices and advises on the best way to mitigate the risk of bias and discrimination in hiring.

Speaking of risk, relationships between co-workers can be dicey propositions. Leah M. Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan of Woods Rogers explain what GCs need to know about “love contracts,” which have become a popular tool for some employers to mitigate the risk of workplace romances-both during the relationship and after it ends.

Another important story in this issue comes via our new platform Today’s Managing Partner, which serves the law firm community. TMP columnist Tracy LaLonde writes about engagement and career development topics. In the latest installment of her column, she examines the damaging effects of micromanagement in the workplace and issues a stark warning for all us. It’s vital that we take this issue seriously.

Whether you are reading this on the beach or sweating it out in the city, remember that each issue of this magazine represents a relatively small selection of the content we are publishing every day on our site. Be sure to check todaysgeneralcounsel.com regularly for a wide range of thought leadership pieces on everything from legal technology to career development

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Thanks for reading,

Amanda Kaiser, Editor-In-Chief