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In the Courts
An in-depth analysis at a recent key ruling.
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The Tax Man Cometh
The tax consequence of FCPA violations is an issue U.S. law enforcement personnel are highlighting, as indicated by case filings and appearances by representatives of the IRS at FCPA conferences.
Shifting Gears
The responsible corporate officer (RCO) doctrine is now forming the basis for significant civil and administrative ramifications.
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DE Court Provides Important Guidance on Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL ' 145) provides rules of the road for corporations to indemnify and obtain insurance to shield their directors and officers from personal liability for acts taken in their official capacities.
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Less Is More in Database Discovery
In legal discovery, it is not uncommon to see production requests for a copy of an entire database instead of requests for targeted, relevant information. Is this the best path to follow?
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Corporate Internal Investigations
This is the last of a three-part series giving companies a step-by-step guide for planning and conducting sensitive internal investigations into potential wrongdoing.
The JOBS Act and the Return of the Microcaps
An in-depth analysis from a leading financial expert.
Quarterly State Compliance Review
This edition of the Quarterly State Compliance Review looks at some legislation of interest to corporate lawyers that went into effect between Aug. 1 and Oct. 1, including amendments to Delaware's corporation, LLC and LP laws. It also looks at some recent decisions from the courts Delaware, New York and Nevada.
Pinning Your Company's Hopes on Pinterest
By sharing images and encouraging others to re-pin them, Pinterest users may inadvertently engage in copyright or trademark infringement, violate licensing agreements, or run afoul of FTC rules for commercial endorsements.
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