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Alert: Employers Should Review Arbitration Agreements

September 29, 2010

Employers should revisit and review the language of any arbitration agreements in light of a Guideline Memorandum (GC Memo) issued by Ronald Meisburg four days before stepping down from his post as General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

Do's and Don'ts For Managing Your Restrictive Covenants In a Recovering Economy

September 29, 2010

This article provides helpful "do's" and "don'ts" to be used in constructing and evaluating employees' noncompete, nonsolicitation and confidentiality agreements.

But I Have a Prescription!

September 29, 2010

Two laws come into play in cases of employment discipline for medical marijuana use ' the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the law of the specific state where the employee works.

2010 IRS Employment Tax Crackdown

September 29, 2010

The "Employment Tax National Research Project" will review and audit the employment tax practices of 6,000 randomly selected businesses across the country from 2010 to 2012. Any business selected for this audit should expect an intense and detailed examination into their tax records, compliance, and reporting practices.

Insurance Coverage in Consumer Class Actions

September 29, 2010

The requirements placed on corporate America as a result of increasingly labyrinthine consumer protection laws have created significant new potential liabilities, often in the form of statutorily mandated damages.

IP News

September 29, 2010

Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.

Patent Re-examination

September 29, 2010

This article explores strategy considerations for the use of parallel patent re-examination proceedings as a tool in patent litigation.

Bribery in Today's China

September 29, 2010

The Chinese government has a labyrinth of laws, administrative directions and rules designed to thwart bribery and corruption. Such regulations have heretofore not been enforced with the appropriate rigor. Now, things are changing.

Strategies for Allocating Long-Term Value in Fashion and Apparel License Agreements

September 29, 2010

One of the most vexing economic issues in fashion and apparel licensing deals is the task of allocating the long-term value of a branded product launch.

Government Contracts and the Cloud

September 29, 2010

The Obama Administration is rapidly fulfilling its pledge to leap into cloud computing with both feet. Here are the pros and cons.

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