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Who Should Be Partner in a Post-Recession Profession?

James D. Cotterman

This article examines the characteristics necessary to be a fully contributing partner for a post-recession profession.

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Asset Forfeiture

Jonathan B. New & Christy Nixon

Last month, the authors began discussion of the(DOJ's increased use of asset forfeiture and pursuit of higher-value forfeitures when it is prosecuting economic crimes. The discussion concludes herein.

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Italy Adopts New Anti-Corruption Law

Sean Hecker, Gregory P. Copeland, & Michael A. Janson

On Nov. 8, 2012, Italy enacted new anti-corruption legislation, joining other countries, including China, Russia and the United Kingdom, that have recently implemented strong anti-corruption measures.

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Reducing Adverse Legal Consequences Through FCPA Remediation

Jonny Frank & Rex Homme

In last month's issue, the authors observed that the DOJ and SEC have placed what they term a "high premium" on remediation efforts made by companies that discover or are accused of violations of the FCPA. The discussion concludes herein.

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CRMs: The Link Between Lawyer and Client

David Maurer

One-third of the global in-house legal departments surveyed by market research firm Acritas dropped at least one of their law firms in the past year. What can be done?

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April issue in PDF format

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Disaster Planning May Reduce Workplace Violence Liability

Terri Howard

Workplace violence is increasing. What can you do to protect your company from not only a tragic incident, but liability as well?

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Employer Liability for Employee Wrongs

Jeffrey Pittman

Employer knowledge of employee activities opens employers to responsibility for employee misdeeds. Here's why.

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