Publications 
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Fraud Exception to “Government Contract Rule” for Personal Jurisdiction in the District of Columbia
February 2, 2012 On January 26, 2012, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, in Companhia Brasileira Carbuerto de Calcio—CBCC v. Applied Industrial Materials Corp , No. 11-SP-500... more |
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Patent Transactions
In today's economy every business relies upon technology to function. Regardless whether companies develop and monetize their own technology or use other companies'... more | view as PDF |
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Syrian Sanctions Update: The European Union Implements Council Regulation on Restrictive Measures Against Syria
January 27, 2012 As reports have continued to emerge of the repression of anti-government protests in Syria, the European Union has gradually increased restrictive measures against the... more |
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Say On Pay: What Is Happening In The Courts And What You Can Do About It
January 19, 2012 Executive compensation continues to be a hot-button topic in the public and the in the board room. Now that shareholders of public companies get a "say on pay,"... more | view as PDF |
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United States Working To Implement Additional Iranian Sanctions
January 26, 2012 The Obama Administration is currently working to implement the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012" (H.R. 1540) (the "Defense Act" or... more |
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NYSE Further Restricts Broker Voting On Corporate Governance Proposals
January 26, 2012 The New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") recently announced further restrictions in the application of its Rule 452 to certain corporate governance proposals... more |
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HSR Thresholds Rise Again With Rise in GNP
January 26, 2012 The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") just announced increases to the reporting thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended... more |
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FDIC v. Perry: Storm Warning for Corporate Executives
January 25, 2012 A federal court in Los Angeles has recently issued a decision that removes an important protection against liability for corporate officers of companies that operate in... more |
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Sanctions Update: Further Additional Sanctions On Iran
January 25, 2012 The European Union has taken steps against Iran imposing an oil embargo on the country and subject to certain exceptions, freezing the assets of the Iranian Central Bank held... more |
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Supreme Court Finds Federal Question Jurisdiction Over TCPA Claims
January 23, 2012 The Supreme Court recently confirmed that private rights of action for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") may be brought in either federal... more |
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Gossip and Conclusory Statements Insufficient to Prove FCPA Charges: Key Points From the O’Shea Acquittal
January 23, 2012 On the heels of a federal judge's dismissal of the Lindsay Manufacturing indictments, another federal judge issued yet another blow to the DOJ's prosecution of cases... more |
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Tax Changes Effective as of January 1, 2012: Significant Implications For Estate Planning
January 20, 2012 Estate Tax The federal estate tax applicable exclusion amount increases from $5,000,000 to $5,120,000 per person for 2012. The top estate tax rate for estates... more |
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Ninth Circuit Tightens Standards for Certifying Nationwide Consumer Class Actions Applying California Law
January 19, 2012 The Ninth Circuit's decision in Mazza v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. , Case No. 09-55376 (Jan. 12, 2012), provides defendants significant protection against... more |
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M&A in 2012: Update on Fiduciary Outs in M&A Transactions
January 19, 2012 This web seminar examined recent developments in the use of fiduciary out provisions in public and private M&A transactions, including fiduciary out alternative provisions... more | view as PDF |
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Recent Changes at the National Labor Relations Board
January 17, 2012 In the past month, there has been a flurry of activity related to the National Labor Relations Board. Below is a summary of four of the most recent and important events... more |
