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On Monday, May 14, 2012, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia held that the National Labor Relations Board’s rule changes that went into effect on April 30, 2012, and that provided for “quickie” union…more

Originally published in www.corporatelivewire.com, Expert Guide - Labour & Employment Law - April 2012. While few U.S. employees have employment agreements, they are often necessary for recruiting and retaining key…more

Originally published in the Illinois State Bar Association -- Labor & Employment law in March 2012 Employment and business-to-business contracts often restrict soliciting or hiring a company’s employees for a time. Court…more

In an opinion handed down on March 20, 2012, the Supreme Court determined that patents covering thiopurine dosing tests covered unpatentable subject matter. The Court held that while the application of a law of nature to a known…more

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) and the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) are proposing dramatic changes to lease accounting rules that would virtually eliminate operating lease accounting…more

Introduction To U.S. Trade Compliance This Thompson Coburn LLP Trade Compliance Handbook is intended to provide an overview of international trade regulatory compliance issues and related terms to corporate general counsel,…more

International supply chains depend on relationships between a variety of intermediaries, some of which may have physical control of goods and others that “merely” have the ability to direct how and to where goods are…more

On March 2, 2012, a federal district court in Washington, D.C. upheld the authority of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) to require most private sector employers to post a notice informing employees of their…more

In This Issue: Several pro teams are eyeing possible stadium replacements or renovations this year, including the St. Louis Rams and the Minnesota Vikings. What are some of the major stadium negotiation issues,…more

In This Issue: Madrid Protocol: Is It For You? By Matthew J. Himich; Building a Foreign TM Portfolio by Matthew J. Himich; Dilution Decisions Strengthen Protection for Famous Trademarks by Hadi Al-Shathir; and Acceptable…more

Prior to 2008, condominium developers could rely on private mortgage insurance to bridge the financing gap for condo buyers who couldn’t put together a 20% or larger down payment. That all ended with the financial collapse in…more

With the government gearing up for its HIPAA compliance audits, it’s a good time for covered entities and their business associates to do a HIPAA compliance checkup. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical…more

Following up on our alert of July 13, 2011, entitled “Coast Guard to Issue Notice Regarding Coastwise Citizenship for Public Companies,” the Coast Guard will publish a Notice in the November 3, 2011, Federal Register seeking…more

The touchstone of any international trade compliance program is the development of a strong and accurate database of the company’s products, services and technology. The ability to gather this information is central to…more

In This Issue: Medicare Part D – Notice of Creditable Coverage; Health Care Reform – Four-page Summary of Benefits and Coverage – Proposed Regulations Issued; Department of Labor Delays Application of Fee Disclosure Rules;…more