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Update on 'No-Match' Letters

John D. Shyer

On Oct. 7, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") published a final rule rescinding its safe-harbor procedures for employers that receive "no-match" letters from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") or similar letters from the DHS. Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive No-Match Letter.

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Employment Rights and Returning Armed Forces Members

David C. Henderson & Matthew P. Ritchie

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently increased enforcement efforts against employers believed to have discriminated against armed forces members returning from active duty and seeking to reenter the civilian workforce. Here's what you need to know.

Reducing the Cost of Discovery

Lauren A. Allen & Scott B. Schneider

Analysis of how you are handling and responding to discovery requests will eliminate errors and reduce costs. This article provides a review of Lean Six Sigma in identifying avoidable problems that occur again and again across a variety of cases.

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The Doctrine of Fair Use

Frank M. Caprio & Crystal G. Wilkerson

The definition of fair use was recently examined by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in <i>Warren Publishing Co. v. Spurlock d/b/a Vanguard Productions.</i> The court's opinion in this case provides a thoughtful and useful analysis of the bounds of fair use.

Thoughts on Investigative Strategies from a Federal Prosecutor

Carlos Singh

This article provides insight into the thought processes and strategies prosecutors employ when conducting an investigation.

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FCPA Individual-Liability Prosecutors Want YOU!

John Rahie & Jeffrey Harfenist

Over the last ten years, U.S. corporations conducting business outside the country have witnessed a dramatic increase in the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the severity of the financial penalties assessed. Now the DOJ and SEC have upped the ante.

New Burdens for Federal Contractors

E. Fredrick Preis, Jr. & Joseph R. Hugg

On Jan. 30, 2009, President Obama signed Executive Order No. 13496, which requires Federal contractors to post notice of its employees' rights to organize and engage in union activities under the National Labor Relations Act. Here is what you have to know.

Business Crimes Hotline

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Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Up-to-Date rulings you need to know.

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The Travel Act and Overseas Commercial Bribery

Jeffrey J. Ansley, Don R. Berthiaume & Josh Zive

The dishonored act of bribery is a basis for doing business in many places, and continually forces those who operate in the international marketplace to choose between risking the loss of business opportunities and engaging in activity that can easily come under the scrutiny of governmental authorities.

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