Bring All Your Values to the Table
May 29, 2013
How to leverage all your values for greater success.
Three Key Issues Surrounding Partner Compensation
May 29, 2013
Partner compensation is invariably the topic of most interest in every firm. Not surprisingly, partners will normally advocate a compensation system that favors their particular strong points as attorneys.
Law Firm Financial Impropriety
May 29, 2013
Funds can come up missing in any law firm, and the cause can be intentional theft that qualifies as fraud or embezzlement, or an unintentional mistake that shows poor judgment.
Russian State Officials' Assets Abroad
May 29, 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted two bills aimed at reducing public corruption by establishing various methods of control over the actions of public officials. Here's how this may affect U.S. companies doing business in Russia.
Navigating the FCPA in Healthcare and Life Sciences
May 29, 2013
It appears that the world of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices will continue to figure prominently in FCPA enforcement. Here's why..
The Final Countdown
May 29, 2013
Regarding the Affordable Care Act, 2014 ushers in the most significant changes to date: the implementation of Health Benefit Exchanges (Exchanges) and employer "shared responsibility" provisions. Here's what you need to know.
'Immediate and Appropriate Corrective Action'
May 29, 2013
Some employers may not be aware that their obligation to prevent harassment in the workplace extends to preventing harassment by non-employees, including, for example, customers, patients, and university students.
How to Safely Navigate the New I-9 Minefield
May 29, 2013
Employers must use the latest version of Form I-9 bearing an edition date of March 8, 2013, and those that fail to do so may be subject to penalties enforced by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Here's what you need to know.
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