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MNPI and market abuse: the everyday phrases that cross the line
A general counsel forwards a two-line memo from outside counsel to the head of sales: “Legal says we are fine on the pricing clause, go ahead.” She adds…
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The Human-Communication Layer of the EU AI Act, After the Omnibus
In 2016 and 2017, an engineer at a major aircraft manufacturer typed a few lines into an internal…
Upload Your Own Rules: Turning Your NDA, Brand Guide, and Policy Into a Live Pre-Send Check
A marketing associate at a payments company drafts a customer email. It reads: “We’re thrilled to finally talk…
Admissions by email: the everyday phrases that concede your own case
A customer service manager replies to an angry client at 6pm on a Friday. The client is right…
Suitability language: promising the right product to the wrong client
An adviser is wrapping up a client email. The client file shows a moderate risk tolerance, a five-year…
Offer Letters and Hiring Promises: When Recruiting Emails Become Binding Commitments
A recruiter, close to landing a strong candidate, sends a warm follow-up: “We would love to have you…
From anecdote to evidence: what a language-risk summary shows a compliance team
Between 2021 and 2023, the SEC and CFTC levied more than USD 2 billion in penalties across firms…
The Rejection Email That Became Evidence
A recruiter wanted to let a candidate down gently. The role had come down to two people, and…
\”Without prejudice\”: the two words that do not protect you the way you think
A manager forwards a difficult email to a colleague. She is nervous about the wording, so she types…
Privilege by Email: How Ordinary Messages Waive Attorney-Client Protection
A general counsel forwards a two-line memo from outside counsel to the head of sales: “Legal says we…