Rhode Island Win Is Just a Battle in the Public Nuisance War To Come
The recent decision of the <i>Supreme Court of Rhode Island in State v. Lead Indus. Ass'n,</i> 898 A.2d. 1234, 1235 (R.I. 2006), was widely perceived by the American business community as a veritable life saver. Here's why.
The Struggle over Net Neutrality
In impassioned language more appropriate to international conflict, political debate or, at the very least, the cosmic struggles of comic-book superheroes and villains, a debate about "net neutrality" continues to rage in legal and business publications, on the Internet and in blogs throughout the world.
Rules Governing Fax and E-mail Ads
The importance of having a robust compliance policy to review the content of proposed advertisements is well-known and widely accepted. But what may not be as familiar is the need for a separate policy focused on the means of disseminating such advertising.
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Non-compete Agreements
Whether enforcing or defending against non-compete agreements, in-house counsel must understand the fundamentals. The eleven that follow are the most critical.
SEC Mark-to-Market Report
As attorneys, why should you care about developments in fair value accounting? In a word: Disclosure. The further clarification and guidance on fair value and mark-to-market accounting requirements appear to be heading in a direction that may require increased disclosure requirements, which may in turn require your input.
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Business Crimes Hotline
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
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Ponzi Schemes Revisited
The unraveling of a $50-billion dollar Ponzi scheme allegedly perpetrated by Bernard L. Madoff has brought a new magnitude to an old but hardy scam. Here's a look at how Ponzi schemes work.
Perpetual Tolling for Fraud Against the United States?
last fall, Congress breathed new life into the old WSLA law, amending it to apply to the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as any future military engagements expressly authorized by Congress. The impact of these amendments will be significant for the defense of any clients who regularly do business with the government.
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Bankruptcy and Fraud: The Ties That Bind?
In the current environment, factors such as a shortfall in assets, lack of debtor-in-possession financing and absence of potential buyers may make liquidation the only recourse in bankruptcy. With fewer dollars to satisfy claims, creditors may resort to litigation, alleging fraud as a means for obtaining recoveries. This could lead to additional exposures for directors and officers at companies facing bankruptcy.
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