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Analysis of three recent cases of interest to you and your practice.
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Many employers seem almost paralyzed by the fear over whether and how to raise the issue of mental illness with an employee. If the mental illness is having adverse impacts in the workplace, however, not addressing the issue can compound the problem or, in rare circumstances, lead to tragic consequences.
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Despite the 'ubiquitous nature of the attorney-client privilege, attorneys generally understand far less about the nuances of the invocation of the attorney-client privilege than they should, particularly in the context of interacting with former employees of a corporate client.
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In two recent Delaware Court of Chancery decisions, Vice Chancellors Donald F. Parsons Jr. and Sam Glasscock III both concluded that the claims for advancement were not entitled to priority treatment as administrative expenses of the receivership. The cases underscore the importance of obtaining D&O liability insurance regardless of the existence of advancement and indemnification provisions in the entity's organizational documents or the party's employment agreement.
Every company with union workers faces the risk of a labor dispute. Identifying any business risks and then managing them is a priority for executive decision-makers who must ensure that the company delivers its promises to stockholders, customers, and employees.
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Virtually no industry is immune from FCA claims. This article highlights some of the common issues policyholders should consider, both in purchasing their liability insurance policies and responding to FCA suits and allegations.
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Think you're being responsive to your clients about fees? They think you can do better. Here's what you need to know.
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Locks, the saying goes, keep honest people honest. But no lock is perfect and the determined thief will always find a way in. In recent years, it has become obvious that the same is true of the Internet.
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Last month, we discussed the fact that although Congress' purpose and intent in passing 2010's Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) in order to target U.S. taxpayers using offshore accounts to hide monies overseas FATCA was met, it has been achieved at a cost of imposing heavy burdens on those already compliant. The article concludes herein.
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When it comes to the business processes that legal organizations should be improving immediately for long-term success, back-office support and the recovery of those costs tops the list. With the pressure on rates and cost recovery not abating, it is critical that firms develop a strategic plan to decrease and control their support costs and recover them in a fair and transparent manner.