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Much-Used Chemical Coming Soon To Prop 65

October 9, 2014

A client alert to makers and sellers in the California market, from Morrison & Foerster: Barring a successful court challenge […]

The Snare Of Section 16 Reporting Requirements

October 8, 2014

As an indirect way of sniffing out potential insider trading, the SEC has taken a new interest in reporting requirements […]

DOJs New Push To Prosecute Execs

October 6, 2014

In a recent speech, DOJ Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, Leslie R. Caldwell, announced an initiative within the […]

When Cross-Border FCPA Investigations Run Into EU Privacy Law

October 6, 2014

Attempts to conduct a cross-border Federal Corrupt Practices Act investigation can run head-on into EU privacy law, providing numerous avenues […]

Supreme Court To Hear An After-Shift Pay Case

October 6, 2014

In a class action, workers at an Amazon warehouse in Las Vegas are claiming they need to hang around for […]

Top Five Energy And Climate Stories

October 6, 2014

Bloomberg BNA’s listing of recent top stories from its Climate blog includes two stories about high-stakes litigation challenging pollution regulations, […]

SEC Comment Letters Are A Big Insider Trading Loophole

October 6, 2014

New York Times business writer Gretchen Morgenson looks at a study of insider trading activity following company receipt of SEC […]

Shareholder Suit Against Wal-Mart Gets The Go-Ahead In Arkansas

October 2, 2014

A federal judge in Arkansas refused to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit alleging the company failed to adequately investigate corruption in […]

Who Can Be A False Claims Act Whistleblower?

October 1, 2014

During an investigation the relator may still be working for the company, possibly taping conversations or business meetings. More reason why any company doing business with the government…

Whistleblower Protection Standard Whipsawed In Second Circuit

September 30, 2014

Two recent Second Circuit decisions had the effect of broadening whistleblower protection under Sarbanes-Oxley, but narrowing whistleblower protection under Dodd-Frank.

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