Mining Social Media Gold
The widespread use of social media has made it easier to gather evidence for many types of litigation, and the matrimonial field is no exception.
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E-Mail and the Attorney-Client Privilege
How confidential are e-mails between a client and his or her attorney that are sent and received by the client through use of his employer's e-mail system?
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Life Insurance
Why would a court not require a custodial parent to maintain life insurance for the benefit of his or her child? An in-depth discussion.
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In the Courts
A look at major litigation of importance.
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The Backup Tapes Quagmire
Government "hold" letters and subpoenas in white-collar investigations seek the preservation or production of "backup tapes." Some prosecutors and agents may not understand what production and use actually entail.
The UK Bribery Act
In last month's issue, we said that all General Counsel should be keenly aware of July 1, the date when the new UK bribery act will take effect. We warned that the Act has extra-territorial reach and will impact almost every corporation doing business internationally. We conclude this month with a look at what prosecutors are contemplating and what U.S. businesses should do.
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FCPA: Recent Enforcement Activity Sounds Warning for Financial Services Industry
When Cheryl J. Scarboro, Chief of the SEC's Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement unit, remarked in November 2010 that her unit "will continue to focus on industry-wide sweeps and [that] no industry is immune from [FCPA] investigation," the financial services industry would have been wise to take notice.
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