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SEC Tries to Write 'Facilitating Payments' Exception Out of FCPA
January 31, 2015
Recently, a lawsuit brought by the SEC alleging FCPA violations against two individuals related to a global oil and gas drilling services company nearly went to trial in federal court in Texas. As one of the only civil FCPA cases to proceed to that stage of litigation, the case provided unique insights into the SEC's interpretation of key provisions of the FCPA.
Data Breaches: Why Prevention Isn't Enough
January 31, 2015
Cyberattacks and data breaches are an all-too-common fact of modern business. The news is full of stories about major U.S. banks and retailers being hacked, and the perpetrators are stealing the financial and personal information of clients, customers and others. While the masterminds and motives behind such attacks are not always immediately apparent, one thing is clear: Counsel must understand that traditional network security approaches are no longer enough.
Bit Parts
January 31, 2015
Investor's Suit Against Management Companies Filed Too Late<br>Partnership Suit Against the Lumineers to Remain in New Jersey Court
Are Franchisors 'Employers'?
January 31, 2015
Part One of this article analyzed what recent court and NLRB decisions are saying about the franchisor/franchisee employment question. The discussion continues herein.
Your International Compliance Playbook
January 31, 2015
As companies expand, the regulatory burden can become onerous. And compliance and legal departments are being asked to do more with less, making well-designed compliance programs all the more critical.
Word 2013: Better by Design
January 31, 2015
The good work we did to set up the default look and feel of the Microsoft Word environment can have a huge impact on the usability of the product. Another way that we can improve the overall experience is to tweak the variety of settings that lurk behind the scenes. That's right, it is time to talk about Word Options.
Representations and Warranties by Landlords In Lease Agreements
January 31, 2015
When negotiating a Lease for a commercial real property, a tenant may request that the landlord make numerous representations. Accordingly, it seems worthwhile to provide an overview of some of the issues that should be taken into account by landlords, tenants and their counsel in the preparation and negotiation of those provisions.
<b><i>Voice of the Client:</i></b> Differentiation Through Better Client Connection
January 31, 2015
2015 has brought a new year with resolutions to begin new routines to achieve success. Recent economic reports for law firms tell the story of a legal economy that continues to face real change in the face of soft demand, even though there is increasing evidence of performance separation from some firms to others.
Can Computers Practice Law?
January 31, 2015
Can computers practice law? Many are inclined to say yes when using them affects us in so many ways. When scanning the pages of LJN's Legal Tech Newsletter , we learn a good deal about the use of computers in the practice of law, but what I am really asking here is how far can ' or will ' we go to automate dispute resolution?
<b><i>At the Intersection:</i></b> Taking the Plunge
January 31, 2015
So you're thinking about diving into the election for Managing Partner? Before you throw your hat into the firm's MP selection process, now is the time to pause and reflect on your motivations and incentives for what is bound to be a significant shift in role, responsibility, stature, and quality of life for at least a few years.

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