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Practice Tip: Pliva, Inc. v. Mensing
December 14, 2011
There is language in the <i>Mensing</i> opinion written by Justice Thomas, as well as in Justice Sotomayer's dissenting opinion, which suggests that the Court might be receptive to prescription drug preemption arguments.
The Supreme Court and Product Liability
December 14, 2011
Part One of this article discussed the impact of Supreme Court decisions addressing personal jurisdiction and preemption. Part Two herein discusses decisions involving class actions, pharmaceutical marketing practices, arbitration and proximate cause.
Illinois' Civil Union Act
December 14, 2011
Illinois is now one of 22 jurisdictions in the United States that extend some form of state-level spousal rights to same-gender couples.
Avoiding Whistleblower Retaliation Claims Under the Dodd-Frank Act
December 14, 2011
This article provides an overview of the Dodd-Frank Act's whistleblower and anti-retaliation provisions, as well as practical steps to help employers avoid retaliation claims.
Talk to Your Employees About Unions
December 14, 2011
An open discussion about unions with your employees is legal and a good idea, whether you want a union-free environment or not, according to the author. Here's why.
DOL Places Further Limits on Fluctuating Workweek Method of Payment
December 14, 2011
The fluctuating workweek and employer options.
Ethical Dilemmas Presented by Social Media and e-Discovery
December 14, 2011
A growing number of sanctions cases are forcing corporate counsel to become experts in this emerging area of technology that is not only changing workplace norms, but also the way they litigate.
FCPA Investigation Costs ' Are You Covered?
December 14, 2011
The enormous size of the FCPA enforcement actions settlements as well as the outsized cost of investigating and defending FCPA actions has led the insurance industry to offer new FCPA insurance products. These products, however, should be reviewed carefully ...
Quarterly State Compliance Review
December 14, 2011
Up-to-date roundup.
Shareholder Proxy Access: An Idea Whose Time Has Not Yet Come
December 14, 2011
Reform of the proxy solicitation process is one of the "hot-button" issues. This article reviews the developments surrounding proxy access over the last decade, and explains where we are today.

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