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Law Firm Financial Impropriety
Funds can come up missing in any law firm, and the cause can be intentional theft that qualifies as fraud or embezzlement, or an unintentional mistake that shows poor judgment.
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Russian State Officials' Assets Abroad
Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted two bills aimed at reducing public corruption by establishing various methods of control over the actions of public officials. Here's how this may affect U.S. companies doing business in Russia.
Navigating the FCPA in Healthcare and Life Sciences
It appears that the world of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices will continue to figure prominently in FCPA enforcement. Here's why..
The Final Countdown
Regarding the Affordable Care Act, 2014 ushers in the most significant changes to date: the implementation of Health Benefit Exchanges (Exchanges) and employer "shared responsibility" provisions. Here's what you need to know.
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'Immediate and Appropriate Corrective Action'
Some employers may not be aware that their obligation to prevent harassment in the workplace extends to preventing harassment by non-employees, including, for example, customers, patients, and university students.
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How to Safely Navigate the New I-9 Minefield
Employers must use the latest version of Form I-9 bearing an edition date of March 8, 2013, and those that fail to do so may be subject to penalties enforced by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Here's what you need to know.
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Verdicts
An in-depth study of ruling of interest.
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Drug & Device News
Review of the latest news.
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Med Mal News
A look at several recent news items.
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