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
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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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