After creating alliances with Colombia, Chile and Peru, Mexico signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Panama. Signed in Panama City by both Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto his Panamanian counterpart Ricardo Martinelli, the FTA…more
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that plaintiffs claiming workers' compensation retaliation need only prove that their workers' compensation claims were a "contributing factor" to any adverse employment action. The April 15…more
Last week the Federal Election Commission did not meet, but held a tally vote to approve Advisory Opinion 2014-03 regarding the use of campaign funds to pay for public communications in support of both a federal candidate and state…more
In the recent case of Davis v. Elliot Mgmt. Corp. (In re Lehman Bros. Holdings Inc.), 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 48102 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 31, 2014), the District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a decision barring…more
In this issue: - GSA Issues Proposed Rule to Amend General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) - SBA Issues Notice of Public Availability of FY 2013 Service Contract Inventory - SBA Issues Notice of…more
This April 2014 article explains to lawyers how to use Tor to remain anonymous on the internet. The article discusses NSA cracking, use by / with clients, whether it is legal, and the Eldo Kim and Don Post cases. United States v Eldo…more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Legislature Completes Last Full Week of Work for the Year - On April 18th at 1:05 a.m., the Legislature…more
The Maryland General Assembly has passed a new Minimum Wage law (the “MW” in this article), which when signed by the Governor, which is a foregone conclusion, will go into effect on January 1, 2015 (House Bill (HB) 295/Senate Bill (SB)…more
The National Labor Relations Board has long held that employers cannot prohibit employees from sharing salary information among themselves. Last month, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an expanded NLRB ban on policies that…more
In a unanimous decision, eleven active judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that the duty to consult under section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) when a federal agency action may affect a…more
The President’s Working Group (PWG) on Financial Markets released its report, "The Long-Term Availability and Affordability of Insurance for Terrorism Risk" (Report), on April 17, 2014. The Report was required under the Terrorism Risk…more
On March 25th, EPA released a draft of the long-awaited and highly-anticipated rule intended to clarify the scope of the Federal Clean Water Act (“CWA”). According to the EPA, the proposed rule does not expand the scope of the CWA and…more
OFCCPs New Veteran/Disability Regulations Are Now in Effect. Are You Ready?
Cross-Border Update on Investing and Doing Business in the United States
Tax Developments Affecting Health Care Organizations and Investor-Owned Hospital Companies
The Deal Video: Pepper Hamilton's Ed Dartley Talks Valuations
The M&A Word of the Day® from the Book of Jargon® – Global Mergers & Acquisitions is Matching Rights
Are websites legally responsible for content posted by their users?
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA): Recap and What to Expect in 2014
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