Compliance

Pressure Mounts For Probe Of Exxon Over Climate Change

The New York attorney general might be only the first to start asking what Exxon knew about climate change, when […]

Criminal Background Checks a Dilemma for Employers

No federal law prohibits using criminal conviction information in the hire decision, although that may change if the EEOC has […]

“EvilJordie” Hacks Cox Cable, Company Gets Big FCC Fine

A hacker using the alias “EvilJordie,” impersonating someone from the Cox Communications tech department, got both a Cox customer service […]

Protecting Confidential Information From A Potential Merger Partner

Until the deal closes the parties remain competitors, each with its own reasons for wanting to keep some information from…

CA Passes Nation’s Toughest Franchise Law

On Jan. 1 the nation’s toughest franchisee-protection law will go into effect, says a post from Davis Wright Tremain. Under […]

Ruling Shields Federal Officers From Murder Charges

A court in Austin, Texas was set to hold a manslaughter trial for the white police detective who shot and […]

Two EU Rulings Shake Cyber Landscape

A look at two recent ruling from the European Court of Justice. One negated has received a good deal of attention, but another…

Mental Impairments Under The Revised ADA

In developed countries, mental illnesses account for a larger share of disabilities than any other category, including cancer and heart […]

The Pitfalls Of “Business Associate” HIPAA Liability

Penalties can be significant, but no business should take on the compliance burden of “business associate” if it’s not…

Evolving Cyber Threats And New Insurance Coverage

Understanding the threat and the key variables and terms in coverage, which include liability (coverage for defense and indemnity);  coverage […]

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