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Federal Courts Adopt Narrow Constructions of Sarbanes-Oxley Legislation
June 24, 2009
A look at recent Federal Court decisions interpreting section 304 and section 1514A(a)(1) of SOX. These rulings may provide insight into how Federal Courts will apply any broad powers granted by a looming round of legislation.
Verdicts
June 23, 2009
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Ex-Heller Employees Sue Former Partners
June 23, 2009
Former employees of Heller Ehrman sued at least 179 former partners in April, demanding they fork over $32 million for the largest group of creditors in the defunct firm's bankruptcy. This article discusses the suit.
Managing Stressed Employees in Difficult Economic Times
June 23, 2009
With an unemployment rate of 8.5% and an underemployment rate exceeding 14%, the workplace can be a very stressful environment. This article presents a discussion on how to manage these stressed employees.
Law Firm Layoffs Trigger Need for Preventive Steps
June 23, 2009
Over the past several months, law firms have discharged both lawyers and staff in unprecedented numbers. Although it may be too early to assess whether these layoffs will result in significant legal fallout, law firms may make particularly attractive targets for lawsuits.
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and Former Employees
June 23, 2009
Laptops, thumb drives, data sticks, e-mails, and USB ports make it easy for employees to walk out of a company with valuable information, customer lists, and trade secrets. An employer's remedies are often limited.
The Leasing Hotline
June 23, 2009
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Common And Uncommon Assignment/Subletting Problems
June 23, 2009
Part One of this article, which ran in the May 2009, issue of this newsletter, discussed the differences between assignment and subletting and assignments pro tanto. Part Two herein explores some of the problems that can arise in a transaction involving assignment or subletting.
In the Spotlight: Commercial Tenant Considerations in a Troubled Economy
June 23, 2009
This article addresses certain terms, provisions and concerns that should be covered in a tenant's lease transaction, which will not only be important if the landlord experiences financial difficulties, but will also assist the tenant if it should confront a difficult financial situation on its own account.
Trouble in Lease Land
June 23, 2009
Part One of this article in last month's issue discussed a variety of methods to keep the tenant operating. The article herein continues the discussion.

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