Compliance

DOL “Persuader Rule” Blocked By Texas Judge

The Department of Labor’s persuader rule, which requires companies to disclose information about law firms or consultants they retain for […]

Another Jurisdiction Bars Credit Checks Before Hiring

Philadelphia joins the growing list of jurisdictions that have banned the use of credit checks in making hiring decisions. A […]

Brexit Short-Term Bonanza For Law Firms, But Then What?

You could think of membership in the EU as a way to settle a lot of issues wholesale. Those issues […]

New Toxic Substance Law Will Hit Many Companies

Environmentalists and public health advocates have long criticized the U.S. regulatory regime for allowing chemicals to enter the economy without […]

First Wrongful Death Suit For Marijuana

The manufacturer of a marijuana confection in Colorado has been sued, in what the Los Angeles Times is calling the […]

Under Criticism, Uber Lawyer Cuts Fees In Half

The lead lawyer in an Uber drivers class action, whose proposed $84 million settlement with the company has been criticized […]

Mandatory Employee Arbitration Rejected In 7th Circuit

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has invalidated a mandatory arbitration agreement that Epic Systems Corp. had made a condition of employment…

Corruption Risk For Multi-Nationals In India

The government of India, seeking foreign investment, has been actively addressing corruption issues by bringing its anti-corruption legislation in line […]

SCOTUS Limits Federal Fraud Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court established some limits for fraud cases brought against government contractors this week, but the ruling was […]

From Europe’s Privacy Regulators, Big Penalties But No Rules

With the current state of European privacy regulations, American firms must make additional efforts with their contracts and guarantees of […]

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