The Business of Branding: Websites Aren't Built in a Day
In the first two parts of this article, the author discussed the designing and building an effective website. In this final installment, he reviews the development phase and provides an overview of the entire process.
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13 Ways to Amplify Your Communications
Here are 13 tips to amplify your communications programs to meet the challenges of 2013 and beyond.
Disclosure of ADR Affiliation
California's Second District Court of Appeal recently established a bright-line rule when it held that a lawyer's membership in the ADR provider deciding his case must be disclosed to the other side.
The Duty to Notify an Excess Carrier: Considerations for Defense Counsel
The relationship between a primary and excess insurance carrier within the context of a catastrophic medical malpractice litigation is fraught with possible pitfalls.
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Business Crimes Hotline
A look at a recent case in which the DOJ leveraged FIRREA.
Defending Against Asset Forfeiture
Given the DOJ's aggressive use of asset forfeitures, including higher-value forfeitures, counsel should be prepared to seek <i>Monsanto</i> hearings.
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Navigating Turbulent FCPA Waters
While there have been high-profile setbacks to be sure, there is little reason to expect FCPA enforcement actions ' characterized by some as a tool in the war on terror ' to decline.
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Key Elements of Effective FCPA Remediation: Earning DOJ and SEC's 'High Premium'
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities Exchange Commission's (SEC) Guide to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) demonstrates, if there were any doubt, the importance of timely and effective FCPA remediation.
Adverse Event Reporting for Pharmaceutical Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides some protection to drug companies regarding adverse event reports by allowing a disclaimer statement about liability. However, this is not a blanket defense against other potential liability exposure.
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