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Whither Weingarten?

John D. Shyer & Linda M. Inscoe

The current NLRB is beginning to issue rules and decisions more favorable to organized labor, and its field offices are issuing complaints expanding the rights of non-union workers. A look at <i>Weingarten</i> rights, and what they mean.

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In the Spotlight: Master Lease Boilerplates

Amadeo F. Cant'', Jr.

Preparing and negotiating sublease agreements can be much more difficult than preparing and negotiating lease agreements. This is especially true with respect to so-called "boilerplate" provisions.

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Employee's Inability to Work Overtime Is Not a Per Se Disability

Maria Greco Danaher

The Fourth U.S. Court of Appeals has dismissed an employee's lawsuit, holding that the individual's inability to work overtime hours was not a substantial limitation that would entitle him to the protections of the ADA.

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Advising a Whistleblower After Dodd-Frank

Tammy Marzigliano & Jordan A. Thomas

This article examines the retaliation protections provided by Dodd-Frank and how employment lawyers might deal with their impact.

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The Most Liquid Assets

Michael Goldman

This article is the third installment in an ongoing series focusing on accounting and financial matters for corporate counsel.

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Your Social Media Policies May Violate the NLRA

Anna R. Hickman

Employer policies and practices on employees' use of social media continues to be a hot topic for the National Labor Relations Board. Here's what you need to know.

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Quarterly State Compliance Review

Sandra Feldman

This edition of the Quarterly State Compliance Review looks at some enacted and pending legislation of interest to corporate lawyers. It also analyzes some recent cases of interest, including two decisions from the Delaware Chancery Court.

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Legislative Update: EU Issues New Data Protection Proposals

Jonathan P. Armstrong

Much as was anticipated, the European Commission recently announced its long-awaited proposals on what are likely to be viewed as drastic changes to data protection law in Europe.

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Secured Lender Invokes Seldom-Used Tool to Protect Collateral in Bankruptcy

Mark A. Berkoff, Robert Radasevich, Nicholas M. Miller, William Choslovsky & Kevin G. Schneider

In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy process,the question becomes: Who will take the loss on their balance sheet ' the lender or the borrower? An analysis of recent litigation.

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Business Crimes Hotline

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A look at a key case in Texas.

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