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DOL Issues Final Regulations on Mandatory Fee-Disclosures

Marcia S. Wagner

On Oct. 14, 2010, the Department of Labor (DOL) finalized its regulations concerning the fee and investment-related disclosures that must be provided to participants in 401(k) plans and other defined contribution plans with participant-directed investments.

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Supreme Court 4-4 Split Decision Results in Affirmance on Limitation of First Sale Doctrine

Jess M. Collen & Tom Gulick

On Dec. 13, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a Ninth Circuit decision limiting the first sale doctrine to copyrighted works manufactured in the United States or sold with the copyright holder's authority.

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Changing Aspects of Law Firm Partnerships

Leslie D. Corwin

An in-depth look at changing demographics and mandatory retirement in law firms.

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Did the Supreme Court Open the Door for Class Action Lawsuits?

Chris Wadley & Justin Lessner

The Supreme Court's decision in <i>Shady Grove Orthopedics Associates, P.A. v. Allstate Insurance Company</i> is of vital importance for any litigator or claims professional who handles class action lawsuits in federal court. It also may have a significant impact on the economics of writing coverage that includes defense costs in industries that are typically subject to class actions.

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Louisiana Attempts to Shift Its Losses Under the 'Road Home Program' to the Insurance Industry

Daniel Centner

Insurers around the country are keeping a close watch on the Katrina Canal Breaches Litigation currently pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In 2007, the state of Louisiana filed this putative class action against more than 200 insurers, claiming that they failed to adequately pay or adjust homeowners' claims following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, thereby causing the state to administer more funds under the "Road Home Program" than initially contemplated.

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News Briefs

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Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

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Court Watch

Rupert Barkoff

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

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Iowa Decision Upholds Tax Assessment Against Out-of-State Franchisor

Adam B. Thimmesch

The Iowa Supreme Court recently issued a decision holding that the state of Iowa has the authority to impose its income tax on out-of-state franchisors based solely on the use of their intangible property by franchisees located in the state.

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Serving Alcohol at Company Events

Jonathan A. Segal

By now, the winter holidays are a dim memory, but there are other events that companies may celebrate. Consequently, it is always helpful to review ways to minimize the risks of serving alcohol at company events.

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Non-Authority for Non-Recruitment Covenants Under New York Law

Richard C. Schoenstein

While many employers have written employment contracts with restrictive covenants designed to hinder employees from departing for a competitor, the state and federal courts considering New York law have not uniformly enforced such provisions.

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