Credible Fraudulent Transfer Advocacy
Appellate courts continue to use common sense when disposing of constructively fraudulent transfer appeals, as recent decisions show.
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Increased Fraud Penalties Are on the Horizon
David Debold
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Matthew Benjamin
The guidelines governing the sentencing of fraud offenses ' long criticized as irrational, unduly severe, and the product of overt political pressure ' require wholesale reform.
To Disclose or Not to Disclose
Jonny Frank
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Stanley A. Twardy, Jr.
Whether to self-report serious misconduct is a complicated question that requires investigating the facts and assessing legal, business and reputation implications. Following are critical issues to consider with outside counsel and other professional advisers before making a decision.
Features
<b><i>BREAKING NEWS:</b></i> Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law
Marcia Coyle
In a stunning victory for the Obama administration, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 29 upheld the centerpiece of the nation's new health care law ' the so-called individual mandate to buy insurance ' as a constitutional exercise of Congress' taxing authority.
Third Parties: The Achilles' Heel of FCPA Compliance
Toby J.F. Bishop
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John Leonard
The alleged use of third-party intermediaries to pay bribes to foreign government officials soared from 42% of FCPA enforcement actions in 2005 to 100% in 2011. Nevertheless, some companies may not be adapting their FCPA compliance programs quickly enough.
Features
How to Gain and Exert More Influence in the 'New Normal'
Phyllis Weiss Haserot
Ways that a leader at any level can directly influence the climate for high performance and creativity/innovation in an organization.
Features
The E.U. Data Protection Law
John D. Shyer
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Matthias Rubner
What it takes to do business in a E.U. Member State, and why you need to know.
IRS Tax Exams in the Legal Industry
Richard Stieglitz
Ever wonder what the IRS looks for when auditing tax returns of law firms and their owners? Here are the answers.
Decisions of Interest
ALM Staff
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Law Journal Newsletters
Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.
The Business of Branding: The Need for a Services-to-Business Website Model
Jeffrey Morgan
Law firms and other professional service organizations continue to base their website strategy on a Business-to-Business (B2B) model when, instead, we should develop a "Services-to-Business" website model and content strategy.
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