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Study: Dual GC-Chief Compliance Officer Most Effective

June 25, 2015

Compliance programs are more effective when they are run by a single officer who functions as both general counsel and […]

How Hackers Become The "Insider" In Insider Trading

June 24, 2015

Reuters reports that the SEC is questioning eight companies about possible security breaches that allowed hackers to get information about […]

“Handmade” On Liquor Labels A Fat Target For Plaintiff Bar

June 23, 2015

In the past year at least eight liquor manufacturers have been sued in consumer class actions…

How To Avoid Whistleblower Retaliation Claims

June 23, 2015

More than one in five whistleblower complaints to the SEC eventuates in a retaliation complaint, reports FindLaw writer Casey Sullivan, […]

Worker Bill Of Rights In SF, Effective July 3

June 23, 2015

San Francisco’s new “Formula Retail Workers Bill of Rights” becomes effective July 3. It sets out numerous requirements, notably with […]

"Chip & Pin" Deadline Looms For Merchants

June 22, 2015

The deadline for merchants to be EMV compliant is October 1 of this year, although a grace period is considered […]

In Turnaround, CA Reports Self-Driving Car Accidents

June 21, 2015

After pressure from the Associated Press, the California Department of Motor Vehicles reversed its policy and reported accidents involving self-driving […]

Firing Medical Pot User Upheld In Colorado

June 18, 2015

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that using medical marijuana, which is permitted under state law but prohibited under federal […]

Risks and Benefits Of Outsourcing Employees

June 18, 2015

An article in Today’s General Counsel examines the significant benefits and potential problems and complications that come with what’s being […]

U.S. Antitrust Law’s Reach Overseas Won’t See SCOTUS Scrutiny

June 17, 2015

The Supreme Court has declined to review how far U.S. antitrust laws can reach in sanctioning foreign companies for activities […]

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