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More Key Employment Law Developments
Last month, the authors noted that developments in the labor and employment area are proliferating at a rapid pace. The discussion continues herein.
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Anyone Can Whistle
The wave of federal legislation continues to provide significant financial incentives and protections to whistleblowers for reporting corporate misconduct to law enforcement. And the wave shows no signs of diminishing in 2013.
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Enforcing International Arbitral Awards in U.S. Courts
This article gives an overview of how to enforce an international arbitral award in the United States. It provides a guide to applicable treaties and explains special procedural considerations that should be taken into account.
Trying 'Best-Efforts' Cases
This article offesr concrete tips ' based on the authors' experience from several recent trials ' for defending a best-efforts case.
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Best Practices (And Even Better Questions) to Apply to Your Back-Office Operations
While the economy continues to limp along and the experts continue to predict a flat legal market, it is more important than ever to ensure your back-office operations are functioning in the most cost-effective, efficient way possible.
'Discovery Rule' Does Not Apply
In <i>Gabelli v. Securities and Exchange Commission,</i> the Supreme Court unanimously concluded that Section 2462's limitations period began to run from the date of the alleged misconduct, not from the date the SEC discovered the alleged fraud.
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New Litigation Trends Survey Reveals a Rising Tide
A look at The 9th Annual Litigation Trends Survey, commissioned by Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. and conducted during 2012 by an independent research firm.
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Outparcels in Retail Projects
The key to being able to sell or lease an outparcel successfully may often turn on the care that was taken by the initial developer of the subject project.
Columns & Departments
Business Crimes Hotline
Analysis of two key rulings.
In the Courts
A look at a recent decision involving the SEC and the "discovery rule.
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