LJN Newsletters

  • Independent Corporate Investigations

    In this age of regulatory and prosecutorial focus on corporate compliance, companies increasingly are relying on special outside counsel to conduct internal investigations into potential wrong-doing. Sometimes, these investigations are prophylactic: A company may want to understand the consequences of its current hiring prac-tices so it can develop standard operating procedures to better ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws. Because this sort of pro-active, self-reflective investigation generally proceeds in the absence of outside scrutiny, counsel has the time and space to conduct a deliberate investigation.

    December 27, 2006Marjorie J. Peerce and Peggy M. Cross

  • At Last, Changes in the Thompson Memo

    At press time, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Paul J. McNulty revised the controversial 'Thompson Memorandum.' A new 'McNulty Memorandum' was issued after harsh criticism from District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan in the KPMG case and a proposal by Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) to abrogate the Thompson Memorandum by act of Congress. Look for an in-depth analysis in our February Issue.

    December 27, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • When Is Discretion the Better Part of Valor?

    Counsel for companies faced with criminal violations of securities laws must maneuver carefully through a gamut of factors to determine whether to voluntarily disclose criminal conduct. A corporation may face administrative and criminal sanctions for non-cooperation from both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the SEC. But the DOJ's 'Thompson Memorandum' also bestows attractive benefits for cooperation, measured in part by the corporation's willingness 'to disclose the complete results of its internal investigation.' The prosecution may grant a corporation 'immunity or amnesty or pretrial diversion' or 'a non-prosecution agreement in exchange for cooperation.'

    December 27, 2006Laurence A. Urgenson, Bradley J. Bondi, and Christopher C. Chiou

  • Real Property Law

    Expert analysis of rulings that affect your practice.

    December 27, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Landlord & Tenant

    In-depth analysis of recent rulings.

    December 27, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Index

    Everything in this issue, listed in an easy-to-read format.

    December 27, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Court Dismisses Mold-Related Injury Claim Against Coop

    Mold-related personal injury claims have mushroomed in recent years, fueled in large part by the media and plaintiffs' lawyers who see mold as 'the next asbestos.' Many of these claims have been brought against cooperatives, condominiums and landlords by residents claiming that their health has been adversely affected by the presence of mold in their apartments. The science regarding causation is inconclusive, however, and New York courts have not weighed in on the matter until recently.

    December 27, 2006Thomas V. Juneau, Jr. and Andrew P. Brucker

  • Decisions of Interest

    Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

    December 26, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • International Service of Process

    You are contemplating commencing an action for a divorce for your client, who lives in New York. The parties were married here and had lived here for the past five years, but the husband recently returned to his native country and no longer works or lives in New York. If that is the situation, there may be a real problem in effectuating service upon him.

    December 26, 2006Bari Brandes Corbin