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RICO
Smithfield Foods' precedent-setting civil racketeering suit against the United Food and Commercial Workers' Union (UFCW) and several related defendants spawned critically important legal precedent that blazes a new trail for employers who are in search of litigation options for responding to non-traditional union organizing methods.
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Supreme Court Again Broadens Scope of Fair Employment Anti-Retaliation Provisions
The end of the Bush administration and the first six weeks of the Obama administration resulted in significant changes to key federal fair employment statutes.But there are also four U.S. Supreme Court decisions issued since June 2006, which have significantly expanded the scope of the anti-retaliation provisions ...
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Unfinished Business: Swap Participants Gain Ground
On Feb. 11, 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recognized the broad protections afforded to swap agreements under the Bankruptcy Code. Here is a review of the case.
The Era of 'Busted Deals'?
The current financial environment has generated an atmosphere where not only are fewer "deals" taking place, but also many deals that are far down the path of consummation may fall apart. It is safe to assume we will continue to see a number of "busted deals."
Trustee Liability and the Curious Case of Maxwell v. KPMG, LLP
Last year, Judge Richard A. Posner of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals wrote an opinion that sent shockwaves throughout the bankruptcy community, particularly in trustee circles. The shocking part of <i>Maxwell v. KPMG, LLP</i> was not its holding, but its dicta.
The Leasing Hotline
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Anti-Idling Laws: Landlords and Tenants Beware
Over the past two years, many states have passed "anti-idling" laws that prohibit excessive motor vehicle idling. The focus of these laws is on owners and operators of larger commercial vehicles, many are written so broadly that enforcement procedures and fines can be imposed on landlords/property owners and tenants of property ...
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The Most Crucial Commercial Lease Cases
The first part of this article, which appeared in the December 2008 issue, discussed cases that address the preference for stability over sense, mitigation and interpretation of leases. The second part, which appeared in the February 2009 issue, discussed cases that address enforcement and violations. The cases in the conclusion herein address stipulations and eviction.
In the Spotlight: Bankruptcy Strategies for Commercial Landlords, Tenants, Lenders, and Real Estate Investors
This is the third part in a series dealing with the subject of bankruptcy strategies and considerations for commercial landlords, tenants, lenders and real estate investors. These alerts are intended to highlight for our readers some of the key issues they may wish to consider in connection with the subjects discussed.
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