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Practice Tip: Pliva, Inc. v. Mensing

Eric Lasker

There is language in the <i>Mensing</i> opinion written by Justice Thomas, as well as in Justice Sotomayer's dissenting opinion, which suggests that the Court might be receptive to prescription drug preemption arguments.

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The Supreme Court and Product Liability

Steven Glickstein

Part One of this article discussed the impact of Supreme Court decisions addressing personal jurisdiction and preemption. Part Two herein discusses decisions involving class actions, pharmaceutical marketing practices, arbitration and proximate cause.

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Illinois' Civil Union Act

Belinda S. Morgan

Illinois is now one of 22 jurisdictions in the United States that extend some form of state-level spousal rights to same-gender couples.

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Avoiding Whistleblower Retaliation Claims Under the Dodd-Frank Act

Russell E. Adler

This article provides an overview of the Dodd-Frank Act's whistleblower and anti-retaliation provisions, as well as practical steps to help employers avoid retaliation claims.

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Talk to Your Employees About Unions

Robert G. Brody

An open discussion about unions with your employees is legal and a good idea, whether you want a union-free environment or not, according to the author. Here's why.

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DOL Places Further Limits on Fluctuating Workweek Method of Payment

Karla Grossenbacher

The fluctuating workweek and employer options.

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Ethical Dilemmas Presented by Social Media and e-Discovery

Nadine Weiskopf

A growing number of sanctions cases are forcing corporate counsel to become experts in this emerging area of technology that is not only changing workplace norms, but also the way they litigate.

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FCPA Investigation Costs ' Are You Covered?

Ethan D. Lenz & Max Chester

The enormous size of the FCPA enforcement actions settlements as well as the outsized cost of investigating and defending FCPA actions has led the insurance industry to offer new FCPA insurance products. These products, however, should be reviewed carefully ...

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Shareholder Proxy Access: An Idea Whose Time Has Not Yet Come

Robert S. Reder, David Schwartz & Roxana Azizi

Reform of the proxy solicitation process is one of the "hot-button" issues. This article reviews the developments surrounding proxy access over the last decade, and explains where we are today.

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