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The UK Bribery Act

Jonathan P. Armstrong

All General Counsel should reach for their calendars now and circle July 1. That's the date when the new UK Bribery Act will take effect. The Act has extra-territorial reach and will impact almost every corporation doing business internationally.

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'Simple' Statute and 'Affirmative Defense' Lead to Another Dismissed Indictment

Jim Walden & Kimberly Yuhas

Adding to the long list of failed prosecutions, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland dismissed an indictment against Lauren Stevens, former in-house counsel for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

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What's New in the Law

Robert W. Ihne

Highlights of the latest equipment leasing law from around the country.

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Machinery and Equipment Supply Contracts

John L. Watkins

Having negotiated and drafted supply contracts throughout the United States and Canada, as well as other parts of the world (with the help of local counsel), the author has observed that the key legal issues are usually the same. Four of the most fundamental are: 1) getting paid; 2) warranties; 3) indemnities; and 4) limitations of remedies.

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Erratum

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A correction.

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In the Courts

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Analysis of a recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit.

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Business Crimes Hotline

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Recent important rulings.

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Major Embezzlements

Toby J.F. Bishop & Donna Epps

Embezzlements are rarely large enough to cause major concern to in-house counsel, directors, officers and other members of management. But under at least four scenarios, embezzlements can threaten an entity's ability to execute its overall strategy.

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How Leasing Can Maximize Benefits in Wind Power Project Financings

Allan Marks & Alyssa Frederick

With the extension of the full suite of federal incentive programs for wind energy projects — this year with increased depreciation benefits — and tax equity still elusive, well-structured sale leaseback transactions may continue to help wind projects get financed.

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Movers & Shakers

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Who's doing what; who's going where.

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