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Whistleblower Rights Expand with Supreme Court Ruling
May 02, 2014
A recent Supreme Court ruling could have significant consequences for law and accounting firms, as well as all businesses working with public companies.
Grandparent Visitation
May 02, 2014
Last month, we looked at how a grandparent may establish standing to seek visitation with a grandchild over the objections of the parent. Once this predicate showing is made, the grandparent must next overcome the presumption in favor of the fit parent if he or she wants to get court-ordered visitation rights.
Business Crimes Hotline
May 02, 2014
Discussion of a recent ruling on insider trading..
International Investigations
May 02, 2014
The limits on discovery of private information are often far greater in other countries than they are in the United States. Following are some steps that can be taken in order to avoid running afoul of these limitations.
Staying Competitive Through Remodeling
May 02, 2014
Many restaurants and retail businesses have lasted for decades because they have been able to keep pace with changing trends..Tenants can remain viable and attractive by remodeling.
Construction Contract Documents and Project Management
May 02, 2014
There are certain issues that could arise in almost any construction project. This article addresses some of these common issues from the perspective of protecting the owner of the project.
Fed. Judge Says FTC Can Sue over Poor Data Security
May 02, 2014
In a case being closely watched by general counsel, a federal judge ruled last month that the FTC has the authority to take legal action against companies that have faulty security practices for consumer data.
What Do You Want The Arbitration Award to Say?
May 02, 2014
After a bitterly contested four-day arbitration hearing in which attorney Bob represented the franchisor, the sole arbitrator awarded the claimant everything it had sought in this fight between franchisor and franchisee. It was a devastating loss for Bob and his client. However, there was good news as far as Bob was concerned. Why? The arbitrator did not explain the reasoning for her award.
DE Supreme Court Affirms Chancery Court Application of Business Judgment Review to Control Stockholder Buyout
May 02, 2014
This article focuses on one-step control stockholder buyouts structured as a merger; Delaware courts have traditionally applied a different standard of review when the buyout is structured with two steps , a tender offer followed by a short-form merger.
Verdicts
May 02, 2014
A summary of recent important cases.

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