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Connecting Self-Awareness to Profits
A look at the DISC style assessment tool and what it means for your bottom line.
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When Is It Legal to Fire?
Tongue-in-cheek look at real instances when it is legal to terminate an employee.
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New Online Whistleblower Complaint Form
In a move designed to ease the filing of whistleblower complaints, OSHA recently unveiled a new online whistleblower complaint form.
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The Expanding Role of the Audit Committee
The role the independent audit committee of a board of directors is becoming increasingly important as significant responsibilities shift to the board of directors.
Your e-Discovery Bucket List
In-house teams that have been subject to resource constraints and staff reductions must approach their litigation more thoughtfully and creatively than ever before.
Practice Tip: Avoiding E-mail Compliance Traps
This article discusses the challenge that technology as simple as e-mail can pose for compliance officers.
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General Personal Jurisdiction: Daimler AG v. Bauman
This article provides an overview of the Supreme Court's general-jurisdiction doctrine, discusses the recent decision in <I>Bauman</I>, and assesses the likely impact of the decision going forward.
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Real Property Law
In-depth analysis of important rulings.
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Landlord & Tenant
Discussion of several important cases.
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Eminent Domain Law
Discussions about prior zoning classification, and condemning of property.
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