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Software Companies Now on Notice That Encryption Exports May Be Treated More Seriously: $750,000 Fine Against Intel Subsidiary

A recent fine against an Intel subsidiary for selling encryption software to foreign government end-users may indicate a fundamental shift in how the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security is treating violations of the encryption regulations.

FINRA Again Cautions Against Confidentiality Provisions Silencing Whistleblowers

Once again, FINRA warns firms to think twice before using confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements prohibiting or restricting customers or employees from communicating with the SEC.

Titles Matter for Books, Not for Employers (or, How to be Jointly Liable as an Employer Even if You’d Rather Not Be)

Even if You’d Rather Not Be)
Ensign, a company that technically has no employees, sought to dismiss an overtime class action filed by an employee of a company it owns. But a court rebuffed the request when it found the companies share an address, corporate officers, recruiting efforts, and so on.

Immigration Law Does Not Preempt State Wage and Hour Claims, Says Court

In a case regarding a Phillipine citizen granted an H-1B visa to work for an Arizona company whose employment was terminated early, the Southern District of Indiana ruled the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) does not absolve employers of their responsibilities under state wage and hour laws.

Keep Your Hands Off The Customers… And The Cows

A federal district court found that non-compete agreements Genex signed wit three disgruntled bovine inseminator employees were not binding, after the employees left for competitor CRV USA. And, adding insult to injury, the court also determined that the cows were free to work for CRV USA, too.

Houston Narrows Scope Of Preacher Subpoenas

Responding to public outcry, the city of Houston has narrowed the scope of subpoenas sent to several local pastors, asking […]

Marsh To Name Courtney Leimkuhler CFO After Paul Malvasio Retires

Big-three broker Marsh has said Courtney Leimkuhler is to become its chief finance officer (CFO) as Paul Malvasio announced he […]

Alison Crosland Named Real Estate COO At Berwin Leighton Paisner

International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner has appointed Alison Crosland as its new Real Estate COO. Crosland joins BLP having […]

Cozen O’Connor Adds Elan R. Kandel As Partner In NY Office

Cozen O’Connor has added Elan R. Kandel to the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Global Insurance […]

DOL Funding State Worker Misclassification Programs

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded more than $10 million to 19 states to improve their ability to identify […]

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