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DOJ, EBay Reach Settlement In Hiring Antitrust Case

The Justice Department has reached a settlement with eBay Inc. that will prevent the company from entering into “handshake” non-hiring […]

A New World Of ADA Cyber-Discrimination Claims

Websites, mobile apps and point-of-sale devices, like debit card readers, have become the subject of ADA claims, and the Department […]

Qualcomm Inc. Faces FCPA Charges For China Bribery

Qualcomm received notice from the SEC on March 13 that it recommends an enforcement action against the company for bribery […]

Report Finds Appeals Court Judges Violated Ethics Laws

In the last three years, appeals court judges sat on cases in which they had a financial conflict of interest, […]

Sixth Circuit Recognizes Telecommuting As Reasonable Workplace Attendance

In a first for the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, it has recognized telecommuting as a reasonable option for an […]

Data Privacy Concerns Sink Gates-Funded Education Startup

Lingering concerns about the privacy of children proved to be an insurmountable obstacle for lavishly endowed education startup, inBloom. The […]

When Is An Internal Investigation Not Privileged?

Using company compliance personnel for an internal investigation could mean sacrificing the attorney-client privilege that would be allowed by using an outside law firm, according to a recent ruling from the D.C. Circuit Court.

The NLRB’s 2014 Initiatives

A memo from the NLRB’s general counsel highlight a few major issues the board is looking to focus on, which may mean dramatic changes are on the horizon for employers.

Mitigating Bribery Risks With Financial Controls

Companies should reallocate their compliance programs to make sure resources and attention are devoted to serious risks – such as unauthorized payments to foreign officials – and not payments for gifts, meals and entertainment, Michael Volkov of the Volkov Group Law Firm suggests.

SEC Wants Cybersecurity Info From Dozens Of Financial Industry Companies

The SEC announced it will examine cybersecurity preparedness at dozens of broker-dealers and investment advisors. The announcement, in the form […]

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