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Conducting Discovery in Japan
August 31, 2012
The unique problem with conducting depositions or requesting production of documents in Japan, however, is that you cannot simply go to Japan and conduct discovery because it could be considered a violation of Japan's judicial sovereignty.
Corporate Internal Investigations
August 31, 2012
This is the second of a three-part series providing companies with a step-by-step guide for planning and conducting sensitive internal investigations into potential wrongdoing.
Criminal Background Checks
August 31, 2012
In January 2012, Pepsi agreed to enter into a settlement agreement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to resolve a sweeping charge of race discrimination. The alleged discriminatory practice? The company's criminal background check policy.
EEOC Recognizes Title VII Cause of Action for Transgender Individuals
August 31, 2012
In a recent unanimous decision, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) took the dramatic step of extending the protections of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to transgender individuals on the basis of their "transgender" status.
Real Property Law
August 31, 2012
A number of major rulings are analyzed.
Landlord & Tenant
August 31, 2012
In-depth analysis of several key rulings.
Development
August 31, 2012
Analysis of an important ruling.
Cooperatives & Condominiums
August 31, 2012
A look at a recent case.
First Department Overrules Decision on Claims Against Condo/Co-op Directors
August 31, 2012
The First Department's recent decision in <i>Fletcher v. The Dakota, Inc., et al.</i> overrules a prior decision that set forth an overly onerous pleading standard for discrimination claims against coop directors and condominium board members.
Decisions of Interest
August 30, 2012
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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