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The New Hiring Requirements For Government Contractors

Government contractors will need to make intense efforts to hire veterans and persons with disabilities, in accord with regulations that […]

With The Cloud, New Employment Obligations

About half of U.S. businesses now use the cloud. Most find it cost-effective, convenient and fast. But with cloud services […]

Credit-Rating Agency Reform Languishes

During the period leading up to the housing bust, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s were giving high grades to mortgage […]

Caution: Employment Agreements That Deter Whistleblowing Could Be Illegal

Sean McKessy, head of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Whistleblower, this week warned in-house counsel against drafting […]

European Parliament Moves Toward Stricter Privacy Regime

The European Parliament has endorsed a privacy regulation that would have a profound impact on companies doing business in Europe […]

What’s Driving Today’s Merger Enforcement?

Most merger cases are resolved by way of consent decrees or by backing out of the merger. The analysis of […]

Drones Not Covered By FAA Regulations, Judge Rules

Businesses hoping to use drone aircraft were given a boost this week when a National Transportation Safety Board judge dismissed […]

Expert Witness Problem Undermining SEC Enforcement Efforts

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s trial win rate is at just 58 percent since the start of its current fiscal […]

New Fed Cybersecurity Standards Could Be Used In Class Actions

The new cybersecurity standards for critical infrastructure from the National Institute for Standards and Technology’s (NIST), developed by executive order […]

SEC Staffers Sold Stock Before Enforcement Actions, Study Finds

Members of the Securities and Exchange Commission staff who owned stock in companies under investigation were more likely to sell […]

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