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In this Issue: "Update: New Federal Legislation Proposed Banning Request for Personal Passwords" and "EEOC Updates Guidance on Use of Arrest and Conviction Records" Excerpt from "Update: New Federal Legislation…more

Hermes International SCA (www.Hermes.com), maker of Birkin handbags and silk scarves, recently won a judgment that includes $100 million in damages against 34 websites that sold fake copies of its luxury goods on websites such…more

In This Issue: The Face That Launched A Thousand Lawsuits - Madoff's Legacy; The Bark of the Claw Back is Worse than its Bite; and The Latest Battle: to Withdraw or not to Withdraw the Reference. Excerpt from The Face…more

In This Issue: First Law Passed Banning Request for Personal Passwords and NLRB Poster -- Delayed Again Excerpt from First Law Passed Banning Request for Personal Passwords Maryland has become the first state to…more

"Bad boy" guaranties in commercial real estate loans have been commonplace for many years. However, neither guarantors, nor lenders expect guarantors to incur liability unless a "bad boy" act is actually committed. Two recent…more

In This Issue: "The Second Semester Begins: Outcome of High School SAT Scandal Prosecutions May Hinge Upon Privilege Issues" and "Health Care, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Fraud Investigations-Unprecedented…more

Earlier this month, the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services ("CMS") issued a new proposed rule governing the reporting and returning of over-payments made by Medicaid and Medicare providers. While most providers know that…more

In This Issue: "Another Unpaid Intern Sues; This Time Against Charlie Rose. Are You Next?", "Is Accommodation Required When Employee Can Work 40 Hours?", and "NLRB Notice of Rights to be Posted April 30" Excerpt from…more

If someone asked you whether you own the website located at www.yourcompany.com, your likely response would be yes. However, do you own www.yourcompany.xxx? Many business owners look at a web site address ending in .xxx and…more

If you have not updated your company's social media policy in the last 4 weeks, it is out of date. That is because in January, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") published its second report on what it…more

The situation is a common one: Mrs. Smith received treatment from her long-time physician, Dr. Goodbody. Mrs. Smith's insurance company does not have Dr. Goodbody as one of its in-network providers. Dr. Goodbody is an…more

The hot topic of discussion in all HR circles surrounds the first annual notice that is required to be provided to all employees this month under the Wage Theft Prevention Act. In prior Alerts, we informed you of the various…more

With the ever-evolving world of digital media, it is imperative that companies remain ahead of the curve by making sure that you have appropriate policies in place to address social media – whether it's Facebook, Twitter or…more

In this issue: Physicians may still face deep cuts in Medicare reimbursement; Montefiore chosen to participate in "pioneer" ACO project; More aggressive physician discipline investigations expected; and New federal…more

In This Issues: - NYC BAR ADVOCATES LOOSENING OF FCPA RESTRICTIONS By now, most corporate officers know that the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") was enacted for the purpose of discouraging bribery of foreign…more