News•Mar 11, 2026
A ‘Seat At The Table’ For Law Departments Isn’t Enough Anymore
Legal departments have finally secured a seat at the executive table, but the rise of generative AI has exposed deep operational gaps. Speedy AI‑driven drafting shifts the bottleneck from legal judgment to the department’s operating model. Executives now demand consistent, explainable advice backed by clear ownership, repeatable standards, and outcome‑focused metrics. Without operational discipline, a seat at the table offers influence but not lasting control.
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News•Mar 2, 2026
Anatomy Of A Modern Merger: A Step-By-Step Guide For GCs
The article outlines a step‑by‑step guide for general counsel (GCs) navigating pre‑merger logistics, emphasizing the need for accurate entity data and clear role definition. It highlights Mercator’s Entica platform as a tool for visualizing corporate structures, managing data access, and...
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News•Mar 2, 2026
Generate Biomedicines’ IPO Brings In $400M for Pivotal Tests of Severe Asthma Drug
Generate Biomedicines priced its IPO at $16 per share, raising $400 million to fund pivotal trials of its lead candidate GB‑0895. The antibody blocks the TSLP pathway and is engineered for six‑month dosing, a potential advantage over existing asthma biologics that...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Pat McGrath Labs Still Looking for Buyers
Pat McGrath Labs has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is being marketed to potential buyers by investment bank Gordian Group. The sale follows private‑equity firm GDA Luma’s recent acquisition of a controlling stake in the brand. Any transaction must settle over $60 million in debtor‑in‑possession...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Opening Bell: 2.25.26
The Treasury Department is reviewing an executive order that could require banks to collect citizenship documents, such as passports, from all account holders. At the same time, fintech giant Stripe announced a tender offer that values the company at $159 billion,...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Trump Justice Dept. Launches Bunk Investigation Of Netflix Merger As a Favor To Larry Ellison
The Department of Justice has launched a wide‑ranging investigation into Netflix’s planned $82.7 billion merger with Warner Bros., citing antitrust concerns over media consolidation. Critics argue the probe is a political maneuver to aid billionaire Larry Ellison’s competing bid for Warner’s...
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