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The UK Bribery Act
October 27, 2010
The new UK Bribery Act comes into force in April 2011. It has been described by some as the most draconian anti-corruption law in the world.
Medical Marijuana
October 27, 2010
It is estimated that there are more than 300,000 medical marijuana users in the country today. How does this affect an employer's drug policies?
SEC Adopts Long-Awaited Proxy Access Rules
October 27, 2010
The Wall Street Reform Act is incredibly broad in scope and dwarfs the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation that followed the accounting scandals of the previous decade. Here's what it means.
Movers & Shakers
October 26, 2010
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Recruiting and Developing Associates
October 26, 2010
Ensuring longer-term and continuous improvements in providing greater value, and therefore sustaining higher levels of client satisfaction, requires addressing areas that have received little attention in the whole value discussion — the recruiting and development of associates.
Employer Accounting for Post-Retiree Health Care
October 26, 2010
The regulatory frenzy swirling about health care and employer plan accounting, coupled with our aging population and demographic shifts has created a perfect storm. We are besieged with commentary that Medicare is bankrupt, and the new accounting standards for employers require transparency to market and present value calculations of long-term liabilities, which creates havoc for employers for tax-planning and compliance purposes.
Rare Move By the U.S. Supreme Court
October 26, 2010
In a rare ruling, the Supreme Court unanimously held that a franchisee that stays in business cannot sue for constructive termination under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act.
Jury Allowed to Consider Testimony on Oral Modification of Lease
October 26, 2010
In most leases, the landlord and tenant are specifically prohibited from orally modifying the lease. However, a decision recently handed down by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania illustrates how such a provision may be waived through the conduct of the parties.
The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010
October 26, 2010
This article briefly summarizes tax provisions of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 that the author believes will be of most interest to law firms.
Rooftop Solar Power Generation
October 26, 2010
Part One of this article discussed the financial and policy incentives for using solar energy. The conclusion herein addresses some of the practical considerations.

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