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E.U. Data Protection Law
On Jan. 25, 2012, the European Union Commission published a draft Regulation that is aimed at replacing the currently applicable E.U. Directive of Oct. 24, 1995 "on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data." The Directive, and the legislation of each E.U. Member State that resulted from it, are of high relevance for any employer employing personnel in any E.U. Member State.
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Mandatory Flu Shots?
Although it is only July, it is not too early to start thinking about flu season. Mandatory vaccinations have been the topic of much debate in recent years. This is particularly true for healthcare providers.
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Can Employers Sue Employees Under the CFFA?
Several decisions issued by federal Courts of Appeal in the past few years suggest that the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is a truly viable option for employers aggrieved by employee data theft. This article focuses on this group of cases.
In re Grumman
A recent decision by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York explores the tension between the duty to maximize the value of the estate in bankruptcy and the due process rights afforded to future claimants in the context of a sale under ' 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Secured Creditors Secure Win
In a major victory for secured creditors, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held that a Chapter 11 plan involving a sale of secured property free and clear of a creditor's lien must afford the secured creditor the right to credit bid for the property under section 363(k) of title 11 of the United States Code. In so holding, the Court resolved the split that had emerged among the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals.
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TOUSA Case Takes Another Twist
The closely watched TOUSA, Inc. case took another twist on May 15, when the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and reinstated the bankruptcy court opinion in its entirety. The decision reinforces the level of diligence and care that lenders must undertake in cases involving borrower subsidiaries, especially with respect to upstream loan transactions.
A Special Event Taking Over Your City?
Corporate counsel increasingly have a role to play in helping their corporations plan for the unusual. Some of the issues being faced in London this year are illustrative of those issues others will face when planning around future major events.
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Creating a Value-Based Relationship with Your Outside Counsel
For the past four years, Michael Roster has co-chaired the ACC Value Challenge Steering Committee, an initiative designed to re-integrate value into the cost of legal services. This article provides a Q&A on the subject of creating meaningful value-based relationships with outside counsel.
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