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Recent rulings you need to know.

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National rulings of importance to you and your practice.

Heightened FCPA Exposure for Executives

Brian Whisler

In enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the standards are continuously evolving, leaving corporate executives increasingly preoccupied with how prosecutors and regulators might view their activities. Some executives say this issue keeps them up at night.

Features

Justice Department Issues Guidance on Discovery

Jonathan A. Vogel & Elizabeth M.Z. Timmermans

In the wake of a high-profile case that highlighted discovery abuses by federal prosecutors, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance regarding the government's discovery obligations on Jan. 4, 2010.

Features

Feds to Corporate America: 'The Cops Are Coming'

Laurence A. Urgenson, Samuel G. Williamson & Audrey L. Harris

On Jan. 19, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest of 22 individuals as part of a "sting" operation aimed at uncovering violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). As intended, the case got a great deal of publicity due to both the large number of individuals arrested and the manner in which the investigation was handled.

Sex Versus Society

Karen M. Platt

In last month's newsletter, we began discussion of a decision from New York's Appellate Division, Second Department, in which the court concluded that the concept of constructive abandonment could not be extended to permit divorce due to social, rather than sexual, abandonment. The discussion concludes herein.

Military Retirement vs. Disability Pay

Janice G. Inman

Even when a lawyer is aware of the complications that can arise, attempts to protect a civilian party's rights to a portion of a service member's retirement may go awry. Recent cases in Alaska and Texas illustrate the problems that attempts to work around the laws can cause.

Features

Case Briefs

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Highlights of the latest insurance news from around the country.

The Alvord Decision: Why Periodic Review of Insurance Policies Is a Must for Franchisors

J. Kevin Cogan & J. Todd Kennard

Franchisors, like other businesses, should periodically review their insurance policies to make certain that they understand the scope of their existing coverage and to identify (and remedy) any significant gaps in that coverage.

Features

Master of Your Domain Name

Zack Needles

It's been a long time since the Internet was considered to be the sole province of computer technicians and young people. Today, it seems just about everyone is not only connected to the Internet but is using it to blog, to network or to host their own Web site. And that includes most law firms.

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