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The UK Bribery Act
April 27, 2011
All General Counsel should reach for their calendars now and circle July 1. That's the date when the new UK Bribery Act will take effect. The Act has extra-territorial reach and will impact almost every corporation doing business internationally.
'Simple' Statute and 'Affirmative Defense' Lead to Another Dismissed Indictment
April 27, 2011
Adding to the long list of failed prosecutions, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland dismissed an indictment against Lauren Stevens, former in-house counsel for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
What's New in the Law
April 27, 2011
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing law from around the country.
Machinery and Equipment Supply Contracts
April 27, 2011
Having negotiated and drafted supply contracts throughout the United States and Canada, as well as other parts of the world (with the help of local counsel), the author has observed that the key legal issues are usually the same. Four of the most fundamental are: 1) getting paid; 2) warranties; 3) indemnities; and 4) limitations of remedies.
Erratum
April 27, 2011
A correction.
In the Courts
April 27, 2011
Analysis of a recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit.
Business Crimes Hotline
April 27, 2011
Recent important rulings.
Major Embezzlements
April 27, 2011
Embezzlements are rarely large enough to cause major concern to in-house counsel, directors, officers and other members of management. But under at least four scenarios, embezzlements can threaten an entity's ability to execute its overall strategy.
How Leasing Can Maximize Benefits in Wind Power Project Financings
April 26, 2011
With the extension of the full suite of federal incentive programs for wind energy projects — this year with increased depreciation benefits — and tax equity still elusive, well-structured sale leaseback transactions may continue to help wind projects get financed.
Movers & Shakers
April 26, 2011
Who's doing what; who's going where.

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