Liability of Commercial Landlords and Tenants Under the ADA
Effective March 15, compliance with the DOJ's 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) was required for any alterations to existing facilities subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and barrier removal.
The Effects of Assured Guaranty on Securities Law
When prominent plaintiffs' lawyers applaud a "landmark change in the law," prudence calls for reflection. Such is the case with the recent New York Court of Appeals decision clarifying the scope of the Martin Act.
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Timing Is Everything: NY Insurance Law ' 3420(d)
Just as an insured should not delay in providing notice of a claim while investigating other possible sources of coverage, an insurer should not delay in disclaiming on late notice grounds — a condition precedent to coverage — while it investigates other possible grounds for disclaimer.
Update: The IRS Whistleblower Program
A discussion of the key provisions of the revised Whistleblower Program and the steps involved in a whistleblower claim.
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Thoughts on the Proposed FCPA Guidance
This year may mark the beginning of a new, more predictable era in the world of FCPA compliance and enforcement. Here's why.
<B><I>BREAKING NEWS:</b></i> <b>Judge Peck's Predictive Coding Decision in Da Silva Moore OK'd</b>
Predictive coding software will be used in the case of <i>Monique da Silva Moore, et al. v. Publicis Group SA, et al</i>, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Carter ruled on April 25.
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