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David G. Adams

Business News Digest - January 2013

In this issue: - Could Your Affiliate’s Activities Subject Your Company to the New Iran Reporting Requirements? - New York Attorney General Proposes New Rules Requiring Nonprofits Funding Political Communications to…more

Commercial Speech, False Claims Act, GI Bill, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, Marketing

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Kaveri Arora

Advertising News & Analysis - January 24, 2013

In this issue: - FTC Studies Alcohol Marketing Practices, Prepares Recommendations - FTC’s POM Decision Provides Food for Thought - 10th Circuit Decision Clarifies No ECPA Liability for Behavioral Advertising…more

Advertising, Behavioral Advertising, CIPA, Class Action, ECPA

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Harry Atlas

Association Health Plans and Health Care Reform: A Trap for the Unwary

Trade and professional associations that sponsor health plans for their members, and organizations participating in such plans, need to be aware of an important issue arising under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act…more

Affordable Care Act, Association Sponsored Health Plans, Healthcare

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Michael Baader

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Allyson Baker

Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013

In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more

Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors

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Marcella Ballard

Raising Funds for Nonprofits: Key Legal Issues, Common Pitfalls & New Intellectual Property Concerns

In this presentation: *Charitable Solicitation: - Charitable Solicitation Regulatory Overview - Legal Considerations for the Charity’s Own Fundraising - Working with Professional Fundraisers -…more

Charitable Donations, Crowdsourcing, Facebook, Fundraisers, IRS

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Keir Bancroft

The Cyberlock Decision: District Court Rules That Non-Specific Teaming Agreements Are Unenforceable

Government contractors will want to review their teaming agreements following the recent decision in Cyberlock Consulting, Inc. v. Info. Experts, Inc.. In Cyberlock, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia…more

Contract Drafting, Contract Interpretation, Contractors, Teaming Agreements

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Jamie Barnett

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Ellen Traupman Berge

Advertising News & Analysis - April 18, 2013

In this issue: - FTC Chairwoman Addresses AAF’s Advertising on the Hill Day, Provides Broad Guidance - Bringing a Legal Challenge? Expect One in Return - NAD Says Doctor-Recommended Claims Need a Second…more

Advertising, Dot Com Disclosure Guide, FTC, NAD, Opt-Outs

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Jennifer Spiegel Berman

HIPAA Task Force – May 2013

In this issue: - What Your Business Needs To Do About Hipaa — Now - Action Items for Covered Entities and Business Associates (including Subcontractors) - Changes Impacting Business Associates (including…more

Business Associates, Compliance, Covered Entities, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement

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Andrew Bigart

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Marina Burton Blickley

The Cyberlock Decision: District Court Rules That Non-Specific Teaming Agreements Are Unenforceable

Government contractors will want to review their teaming agreements following the recent decision in Cyberlock Consulting, Inc. v. Info. Experts, Inc.. In Cyberlock, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia…more

Contract Drafting, Contract Interpretation, Contractors, Teaming Agreements

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Amanda C. Blunt

FMC Approves Proposed Rewrite of OTI Regulations

Today, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted 3-2 to move forward with reforming the Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTI) rules, regulating U.S.- and foreign-based non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCC) and…more

Federal Maritime Commission, NVOCCs, Ocean Transportation System, Proposed Regulation, Rulemaking Process

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James Y. Boland

The Cyberlock Decision: District Court Rules That Non-Specific Teaming Agreements Are Unenforceable

Government contractors will want to review their teaming agreements following the recent decision in Cyberlock Consulting, Inc. v. Info. Experts, Inc.. In Cyberlock, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia…more

Contract Drafting, Contract Interpretation, Contractors, Teaming Agreements

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John Bowman

The Imminent Wave of Federal Regulations

President Obama’s second term promises to be among the most intense periods of regulatory activity since the late 1970s. The major focal points for new rules will be three of the country’s largest industries: health care,…more

Affordable Care Act, Barack Obama, Dodd-Frank, Energy Policy, EPA

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Edward Boyle

Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013

In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more

Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors

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Michael Bracken

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Gregory Braker

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Kristen Brown

Advertising News & Analysis - January 3, 2013

In this issue: - FTC Amends Appliance Labeling Rule - What Does “As Seen On TV” Mean, Anyway? - Color or Colour? Color Trademarks Treated Differently in US and EU - FTC COPPA Rule Updates Take Effect -…more

Advertising, COPPA, EU, FTC, Mobile Apps

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Elizabeth Buehler

Federal Grant & Contract News for Nonprofits - March 2013

In February, there was a particularly important development with respect to the governing regulations for nonprofits in the federal grant and contract arena. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") has proposed an…more

Federal Grants, OMB

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Robert Burton

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Walter R. Calvert

Sales and Use Tax for Nonprofits: Updates & Expectations for 2013

In this presentation: - Internet Selling - Internet Buying - Nexus - Sales and Use Tax Audits - Conference Hosting Please see full presentation below for more information…more

Amazon, Audits, Internet Retailers, Proposed Legislation, Sales & Use Tax

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Daniel Chammas

Exempt or Non-Exempt? The Ten Most Common Employee Classification Pitfalls Faced by Nonprofits

In this presentation: - How to find and fix common misclassification errors - Common exemptions from the FLSA – Independent contractors – Commissioned salespersons – Seasonal employees – Computer…more

Employment Contract, Exempt-Employees, FLSA, Independent Contractors, Misclassification

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David Cinotti

The Impact Of The Supreme Court’s Recent Decision In Clapper v. Amnesty International USA On Privacy and Data-Security Litigation

On February 26, 2013, the Supreme Court decided Clapper v. Amnesty International USA, which clarified the standard to establish Article III standing for claims based on impending or future harm. The Supreme Court, in a 5-4…more

Clapper v. Amnesty International, Data Protection, SCOTUS, Standing

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Emilio W. Cividanes

Redial Unsuccessful - TCPA Claims Still Unavailable in New York

Plaintiffs still cannot dial up TCPA claims in New York. On May 1, 2013, Judge William F. Kuntz, II of the Eastern District of New York denied a motion to reconsider his earlier decision dismissing claims arising under…more

Subject Matter Jurisdiction, TCPA

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Roger A. Colaizzi

Advertising News & Analysis - January 17, 2013

In this issue: - FTC Adds New Commissioner - Balance, Clarity Key to Success of Class Action Waivers - FDA’s Proposed Food Safety Rules Focus on Prevention - WhoNu Dueling NAD, CARU Inquiries Would…more

Advertising, Amazon, Apple, Arbitration Agreements, CARU

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Christopher E. Condeluci

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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George Constantine

Revisiting "Force Majeure" for Nonprofit Meetings and Events

In this presentation: - Excuse of Contract Performance Due to Supervening Events: Legal Framework - Common Law - Impracticability - Frustration of Purpose - Contract Clause - Force Majeure in…more

Contract Drafting, Contract Interpretation, Force Majeure Clause, Non-Profits, Terms and Conditions

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John F. Cooney

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Krista Coons

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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William Coston

IP Buzz - Janaury 2013

In this issue: - The Patent-Antitrust Interface: Are There Any No-No's Today? - The U.S. First-to-File Patent System Takes Effect March 16, 2013 - An Overview of the Key Substantive Changes Implemented by the…more

America Invents Act, First-to-File, Patent Term Adjustment, Patents

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Ashley Craig

FMC Approves Proposed Rewrite of OTI Regulations

Today, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted 3-2 to move forward with reforming the Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTI) rules, regulating U.S.- and foreign-based non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCC) and…more

Federal Maritime Commission, NVOCCs, Ocean Transportation System, Proposed Regulation, Rulemaking Process

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Molly Cusson

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Daniel Danello

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Victoria R. Danta

FCPA Snapshot – 2012

In 2012, DOJ and the SEC brought 25 new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement actions, a significant decrease from the number of FCPA enforcement actions brought in 2011 (45) and the prolific 2010 (71). However,…more

Audits, Compliance, DOJ, FCPA, Investigations

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Michael C. Davis

Crucial Legal Issues in the Recovery from Hurricane Sandy

A massive effort is underway to repair the damage to public and private entities caused by the windstorm and water surge associated with Hurricane Sandy. Once the immediate emergency restoration stage has been completed, the…more

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Robert P. Davis

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Paul Debolt

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Jana del-Cerro

Business News Digest - January 2013

In this issue: - Could Your Affiliate’s Activities Subject Your Company to the New Iran Reporting Requirements? - New York Attorney General Proposes New Rules Requiring Nonprofits Funding Political Communications to…more

Commercial Speech, False Claims Act, GI Bill, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, Marketing

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Kelly DeMarchis

The Download - January 2013

In this issue: Heard on the Hill - Congress Updates the Video Privacy Protection Act - Congressional Developments in Mobile Privacy Around the Agencies: - FTC Updates COPPA Rule - Mobile Privacy Still High…more

COPPA, Data Breach, Data Protection, EU, FTC

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Monica Derbes Gibson

EPA Finalizes Vessel General Permit

On March 28, 2013, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of a Vessel…more

EPA, NPDES, Permits, Vessels

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William H. Devaney

FCPA Snapshot – 2012

In 2012, DOJ and the SEC brought 25 new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement actions, a significant decrease from the number of FCPA enforcement actions brought in 2011 (45) and the prolific 2010 (71). However,…more

Audits, Compliance, DOJ, FCPA, Investigations

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David Dickman

U.S. Coast Guard and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Sign Agreement on Offshore Oversight

On May 9, 2013, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) announced that they had entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) concerning offshore safety and environmental regulations. …more

Bureau of Safety and Envirnonmental Enforcement, Coast Guard, Memorandum of Agreement, Offshoring, Outer Continental Shelf

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Douglas Emhoff

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Lisa Jose Fales

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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John M. Farenish

Business News Digest – March 2013

In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking Comments…more

Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CFPB, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, FCPA

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Matthew R. Farley

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Paul Feinstein

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Molly E. G. Ferraioli

HIPAA Task Force – May 2013

In this issue: - What Your Business Needs To Do About Hipaa — Now - Action Items for Covered Entities and Business Associates (including Subcontractors) - Changes Impacting Business Associates (including…more

Business Associates, Compliance, Covered Entities, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement

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Therese Finan

IP Buzz - April 2013

In this issue: - Federal Circuit: Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Appeal - The Federal Circuit Draws the Line on Permissible Changes to Design Patent Claims – Or Does It? - DMCA Safe Harbor Upheld for YouTube…more

Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Design Patent, DMCA, Gene Patenting

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Ryan M. Flandro

IP Buzz - Janaury 2013

In this issue: - The Patent-Antitrust Interface: Are There Any No-No's Today? - The U.S. First-to-File Patent System Takes Effect March 16, 2013 - An Overview of the Key Substantive Changes Implemented by the…more

America Invents Act, First-to-File, Patent Term Adjustment, Patents

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Kathryn Floyd

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Allison Foley

Ready for Comment: Transportation Agencies Propose New National Environmental Policy Act Categorical Exclusions

On February 28, 2013, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) to provide interested parties with the opportunity to comment on two new…more

Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Report, Federal Funding, Federal Highway Administration

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Carmen M. Fonda

Maryland Adopts Business-Friendly Bills

Entity Conversions - On April 3, 2013, the Maryland legislature approved HB 1140, which we expect Governor O’Malley to sign into law this month. The bill enacts new provisions of the Corporations and Associations Article…more

Conversion, Filing Requirements, New Legislation

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Geoffrey Garinther

Business News Digest – March 2013

In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking Comments…more

Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CFPB, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, FCPA

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Suzanne Fay Garwood

Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013

In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more

Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors

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Lars H. Genieser, Ph.D.

IP Buzz - December 2012

In this issue: - Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons: How the Supreme Court Will Decide the Fate of eBay, Libraries, and Yard Sales - Supreme Court to Consider Whether (Isolated) Human Genes are Patentable - What…more

eBay, First Sale Doctrine, Human Genes, Patents, Trademarks

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Thomas Gilbertsen

Redial Unsuccessful - TCPA Claims Still Unavailable in New York

Plaintiffs still cannot dial up TCPA claims in New York. On May 1, 2013, Judge William F. Kuntz, II of the Eastern District of New York denied a motion to reconsider his earlier decision dismissing claims arising under…more

Subject Matter Jurisdiction, TCPA

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Leonard Goodman

Risk Management 101: 10 Recommendations to Assist Owners in Achieving their Construction Project Goals on Time and Within Budget

The construction of a new facility or the substantial renovation of an existing one depends upon the technical expertise of many people for an extended period of time and a diverse array of sophisticated materials and equipment…more

Construction Contracts, Risk Management

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Leonard L. Gordon

Advertising News & Analysis - February 21, 2013

In this issue: - Cordray Outlines CFPB’s 2013 Agenda - "It's My Trademark" No Defense in NAD False Advertising Challenge - This Just In: FTC Has Big Plans for 2013 - Upcoming Events An excerpt from…more

CFPB, False Advertising, FTC, NAD, Richard Cordray

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Maggie Grace

Advertising News & Analysis - March 14, 2013

In this issue: - FTC’s .com Disclosures: New Media Still Subject to Old Rules - Paper, Plastic...or Mobile? FTC Issues Report on Mobile Payments - Why So Negative on Negative Option? - Cy Pres…more

Class Action, Cy Pres Funds, Dot Com Disclosure Guide, FTC, Marketing

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Douglas Green

The Imminent Wave of Federal Regulations

President Obama’s second term promises to be among the most intense periods of regulatory activity since the late 1970s. The major focal points for new rules will be three of the country’s largest industries: health care,…more

Affordable Care Act, Barack Obama, Dodd-Frank, Energy Policy, EPA

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Nancy Grunberg

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Gary D. Hailey

Advertising News & Analysis - May 2, 2013

In this issue: - NY Court Finds Name-Dropping Remains Protected in Art and Music - FTC Announces Staff Report on Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule - FTC Solicits Comments on Proposed Changes to…more

Advertising, FTC, Labeling, Marketing, Roundtable

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William N. Hall

Developments in Eastern Congo Highlight Need for Companies to Prepare for SEC Conflict Mineral Rule Compliance

Recent gains by rebel groups in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) have complicated efforts for U.S. companies to comply with a new Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rule…more

Compliance, Conflict Mineral Rules, SEC

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Jan Lawrence Handzlik

FCPA Snapshot – 2012

In 2012, DOJ and the SEC brought 25 new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement actions, a significant decrease from the number of FCPA enforcement actions brought in 2011 (45) and the prolific 2010 (71). However,…more

Audits, Compliance, DOJ, FCPA, Investigations

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Todd A. Harrison

Advertising News & Analysis - March 7, 2013

In this issue: - Obama Nominates Ramirez to Lead FTC - FDA Warning Letter Makes Shout-Out to Facebook - Supreme Court’s Amgen Ruling: What it Means for Consumer Class Actions - Upcoming…more

Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, Barack Obama, Class Action, Edith Ramirez, Facebook

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Marta Harting

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Michael Hartmere

Redial Unsuccessful - TCPA Claims Still Unavailable in New York

Plaintiffs still cannot dial up TCPA claims in New York. On May 1, 2013, Judge William F. Kuntz, II of the Eastern District of New York denied a motion to reconsider his earlier decision dismissing claims arising under…more

Subject Matter Jurisdiction, TCPA

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Audra J. Heagney

CFPB Digest – March 2013

In this issue: - What to Expect When You're Under a CFPB Investigation – Negotiating the Scope of the CID - CFPB Initiative to Promote Student Loan Payment Plans - Consumer Complaints Offer Insight into…more

Advertising, CFPB, CID, FTC, GI Bill

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Kelly Suzanne Herman

Obama Nominates Key 2nd Term Trade Positions

Yesterday, President Obama put forth nominations for two posts critical to the trade community - U.S. Trade Representative and Secretary of Commerce - rounding out personnel announcements made this week that include the…more

Barack Obama, Nominations, Secretary of Commerce, USTR

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J. Scott Hommer

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Stuart P. Ingis

Redial Unsuccessful - TCPA Claims Still Unavailable in New York

Plaintiffs still cannot dial up TCPA claims in New York. On May 1, 2013, Judge William F. Kuntz, II of the Eastern District of New York denied a motion to reconsider his earlier decision dismissing claims arising under…more

Subject Matter Jurisdiction, TCPA

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Ronald M. Jacobs

Public Policy and Politics: Compliance Tips for Your Nonprofit's Advocacy and Electoral Efforts

In this presentation: - Growing Your PAC - Independent Expenditures - 501(c)(3) Election Issues - Lobbying Disclosure - Tax Issues - Hosting Events Please see full…more

501(c)(3), Disclosure Requirements, Independent Expenditures, Lobbying, PACs

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Jay Johnson

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Sarah M. Johnson

Art is Long, Life is Short: Estate Planning for the Artist and the Art Collector

I. NON-CHARITABLE TRANSFERS DURING LIFE Art is particularly well-suited for charitable transfers if the circumstances fit, but not all collectors or artists want to leave their art to a charitable organization. In order…more

Art, Capital Gains, Charitable Donations, Charitable Remainder Trust, Copyright

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Thora A. Johnson

HIPAA Task Force – May 2013

In this issue: - What Your Business Needs To Do About Hipaa — Now - Action Items for Covered Entities and Business Associates (including Subcontractors) - Changes Impacting Business Associates (including…more

Business Associates, Compliance, Covered Entities, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement

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Treazure Johnson

Does the SEC Like Social Media? Understanding the Application of Regulation FD to Social Media

The SEC seldom releases an investigation report under Rule 21(a) of the Exchange Act, but when it does, the information is usually important for all public companies. Last week, the SEC issued an investigation report to clarify…more

Disclosure Requirements, Netflix, Public Disclosure, Regulation FD, SEC

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Matthew Journy

IRS Releases Final Report on Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Compliance Project: UBIT and Executive Compensation Lessons for All Tax-Exempt Organizations

In October 2008, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) began work on the Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Compliance Project (the “Project”). The IRS sent out an initial compliance questionnaire to over 400 tax-exempt…more

Business Income, Colleges, Executive Compensation, Exempt Organizations, IRS

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Jeffri Kaminski

IP Buzz - Janaury 2013

In this issue: - The Patent-Antitrust Interface: Are There Any No-No's Today? - The U.S. First-to-File Patent System Takes Effect March 16, 2013 - An Overview of the Key Substantive Changes Implemented by the…more

America Invents Act, First-to-File, Patent Term Adjustment, Patents

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Kostas Katsiris

Business News Digest – March 2013

In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking Comments…more

Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CFPB, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, FCPA

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Joshua J. Kaufman

Art is Long, Life is Short: Estate Planning for the Artist and the Art Collector

I. NON-CHARITABLE TRANSFERS DURING LIFE Art is particularly well-suited for charitable transfers if the circumstances fit, but not all collectors or artists want to leave their art to a charitable organization. In order…more

Art, Capital Gains, Charitable Donations, Charitable Remainder Trust, Copyright

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Meaghan Hemmings Kent

IP Buzz - April 2013

In this issue: - Federal Circuit: Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Appeal - The Federal Circuit Draws the Line on Permissible Changes to Design Patent Claims – Or Does It? - DMCA Safe Harbor Upheld for YouTube…more

Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Design Patent, DMCA, Gene Patenting

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Robert Kinberg

What You Need to Know about the USPTO’s Final Rules and Examination Guidelines for the First-to-File Provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

The USPTO’s final rules and examination guidelines for the first-to-file provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, which was issued on February 14, 2013, contain several provisions that require Applicant action or…more

America Invents Act, First-to-File, Foreign Priority Applications, Patent Applications, Patents

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Jonathan King

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Jeffrey D. Knowles

Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013

In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more

Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors

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Fabian M. Koenigbauer

What You Need to Know about the USPTO’s Final Rules and Examination Guidelines for the First-to-File Provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

The USPTO’s final rules and examination guidelines for the first-to-file provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, which was issued on February 14, 2013, contain several provisions that require Applicant action or…more

America Invents Act, First-to-File, Foreign Priority Applications, Patent Applications, Patents

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Mitchell Kolkin

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Charles Kolstad

As Nonprofits Expand Their Global Reach, a Special Focus on Tax, Trademarks and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

In this presentation: - Introduction - Trademark/Brand Strategy and Protection - U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Corruption - Cross-Border Tax Planning and Compliance Please see…more

Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, Brand, Compliance, Cross-Border

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George Kostolampros

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Carrie A. Kroll

Developments in Eastern Congo Highlight Need for Companies to Prepare for SEC Conflict Mineral Rule Compliance

Recent gains by rebel groups in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) have complicated efforts for U.S. companies to comply with a new Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rule…more

Compliance, Conflict Mineral Rules, SEC

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Christina Kube

Business News Digest – March 2013

In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking Comments…more

Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CFPB, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, FCPA

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Jessica Kuester

HIPAA Task Force – May 2013

In this issue: - What Your Business Needs To Do About Hipaa — Now - Action Items for Covered Entities and Business Associates (including Subcontractors) - Changes Impacting Business Associates (including…more

Business Associates, Compliance, Covered Entities, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement

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Tammara F. Langlieb

Sales and Use Tax for Nonprofits: Updates & Expectations for 2013

In this presentation: - Internet Selling - Internet Buying - Nexus - Sales and Use Tax Audits - Conference Hosting Please see full presentation below for more information…more

Amazon, Audits, Internet Retailers, Proposed Legislation, Sales & Use Tax

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Michael Leber

Maryland Adopts Business-Friendly Bills

Entity Conversions - On April 3, 2013, the Maryland legislature approved HB 1140, which we expect Governor O’Malley to sign into law this month. The bill enacts new provisions of the Corporations and Associations Article…more

Conversion, Filing Requirements, New Legislation

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Carly Levin

IP Buzz - February 2013

In this issue: - New USPTO Patent Fees Take Effect March 19, 2013 - Federal Circuit Clears a Path for Defendant Motions to Transfer with In re EMC Corp. Order - Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: A Brief…more

Patent Fees, Patents, Transfer of Venue, USPTO

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Claudia A. Lewis

Advertising News & Analysis - April 11, 2013

In this issue: - Product Demonstrations and Disclosures – The Truth’s Not Always Pretty - Smartphones Spotlight Design Patents - Natural or Synthetic? USDA’s Draft Guidance Weighs In - Upcoming…more

Advertising, CFPB, Design Patent, Dot Com Disclosure Guide, FTC

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Thomas Lingan

EPA Revises Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Construction and Development

On April 1, 2013, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed changes to the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development Point Source Category (the Proposed Rule) under…more

Clean Water Act, Discharge of Pollutants, Effluent Limitations, EPA, NPDES

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Dismas Locaria

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Kristalyn Loson

Advertising News & Analysis - April 25, 2013

In this issue: - Venable Welcomes Randy Miller - FTC Survey Estimates Fraud Affected 25.6 Million Americans in 2011 - New Florida Law May Axe Charitable Promos, Cause Marketing Campaigns - What to Do…more

Advertising, CFPB, Compliance, Fraud, FTC

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Elizabeth Lowe

FMC Approves Proposed Rewrite of OTI Regulations

Today, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted 3-2 to move forward with reforming the Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTI) rules, regulating U.S.- and foreign-based non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCC) and…more

Federal Maritime Commission, NVOCCs, Ocean Transportation System, Proposed Regulation, Rulemaking Process

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Maura A. Marcheski

Advertising News & Analysis - February 7, 2013

In this issue: - Jon Leibowitz Announces Departure From FTC - Lessons from FTC’s POM Wonderful Decision - No CDA Immunity for Fake News Site Affiliate Network - Upcoming Events An excerpt from "Lessons…more

Advertising, Communications Decency Act, False Advertising, FTC, POM Wonderful

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Patricia McGowan

Maryland Adopts Business-Friendly Bills

Entity Conversions - On April 3, 2013, the Maryland legislature approved HB 1140, which we expect Governor O’Malley to sign into law this month. The bill enacts new provisions of the Corporations and Associations Article…more

Conversion, Filing Requirements, New Legislation

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Melissa McLaughlin

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Alexandra Megaris

CFPB Digest – March 2013

In this issue: - What to Expect When You're Under a CFPB Investigation – Negotiating the Scope of the CID - CFPB Initiative to Promote Student Loan Payment Plans - Consumer Complaints Offer Insight into…more

Advertising, CFPB, CID, FTC, GI Bill

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Lindsay B. Meyer

As Nonprofits Expand Their Global Reach, a Special Focus on Tax, Trademarks and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

In this presentation: - Introduction - Trademark/Brand Strategy and Protection - U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Corruption - Cross-Border Tax Planning and Compliance Please see…more

Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, Brand, Compliance, Cross-Border

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Robert Meyerhoff

FCPA Snapshot – 2012

In 2012, DOJ and the SEC brought 25 new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement actions, a significant decrease from the number of FCPA enforcement actions brought in 2011 (45) and the prolific 2010 (71). However,…more

Audits, Compliance, DOJ, FCPA, Investigations

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Randall Miller

Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013

In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more

Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors

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John Moore

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Parker B. Morrill

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Amy Ralph Mudge

Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013

In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more

Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors

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Lawrence H. Norton

Public Policy and Politics: Compliance Tips for Your Nonprofit's Advocacy and Electoral Efforts

In this presentation: - Growing Your PAC - Independent Expenditures - 501(c)(3) Election Issues - Lobbying Disclosure - Tax Issues - Hosting Events Please see full…more

501(c)(3), Disclosure Requirements, Independent Expenditures, Lobbying, PACs

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Gregory J. Ossi

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Robert Parr

Information Security Implications for Business Agreements

On February 12, 2013, President Obama signed an Executive Order (“Order”) that outlined a voluntary cybersecurity framework (“Framework”) designed to help protect the nation’s critical infrastructure, which is generally defined…more

Barack Obama, Contract Drafting, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Data Breach

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Peter Parvis

HIPAA Task Force – May 2013

In this issue: - What Your Business Needs To Do About Hipaa — Now - Action Items for Covered Entities and Business Associates (including Subcontractors) - Changes Impacting Business Associates (including…more

Business Associates, Compliance, Covered Entities, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement

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Luis Patiño

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Jacqueline Levasseur Patt

Advertising News & Analysis - March 28, 2013

In this issue: - FTC Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Changes to EnergyGuide Labels - Venable’s Advertising Practice Named to Chambers USA Shortlist - Protect Your Brand Against New Top-Level Domain…more

Brand, Class Action, EnergyGuide Labels, FTC, gTLD

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Rebecca Pearson

The Cyberlock Decision: District Court Rules That Non-Specific Teaming Agreements Are Unenforceable

Government contractors will want to review their teaming agreements following the recent decision in Cyberlock Consulting, Inc. v. Info. Experts, Inc.. In Cyberlock, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia…more

Contract Drafting, Contract Interpretation, Contractors, Teaming Agreements

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Taylor Perodeau

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Jonathan L. Pompan

Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013

In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more

Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors

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Tara Sugiyama Potashnik

The Download - January 2013

In this issue: Heard on the Hill - Congress Updates the Video Privacy Protection Act - Congressional Developments in Mobile Privacy Around the Agencies: - FTC Updates COPPA Rule - Mobile Privacy Still High…more

COPPA, Data Breach, Data Protection, EU, FTC

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Andrew D. Price

As Nonprofits Expand Their Global Reach, a Special Focus on Tax, Trademarks and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

In this presentation: - Introduction - Trademark/Brand Strategy and Protection - U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Corruption - Cross-Border Tax Planning and Compliance Please see…more

Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, Brand, Compliance, Cross-Border

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Hillary Profita

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Matthew R. Rabinowitz

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Ted Ramirez

The Imminent Wave of Federal Regulations

President Obama’s second term promises to be among the most intense periods of regulatory activity since the late 1970s. The major focal points for new rules will be three of the country’s largest industries: health care,…more

Affordable Care Act, Barack Obama, Dodd-Frank, Energy Policy, EPA

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Nicholas Reiter

Exempt or Non-Exempt? The Ten Most Common Employee Classification Pitfalls Faced by Nonprofits

In this presentation: - How to find and fix common misclassification errors - Common exemptions from the FLSA – Independent contractors – Commissioned salespersons – Seasonal employees – Computer…more

Employment Contract, Exempt-Employees, FLSA, Independent Contractors, Misclassification

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Michael Rivera

Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013

In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more

Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors

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Megan Roberts-Satinsky

U.S. Coast Guard and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Sign Agreement on Offshore Oversight

On May 9, 2013, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) announced that they had entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) concerning offshore safety and environmental regulations. …more

Bureau of Safety and Envirnonmental Enforcement, Coast Guard, Memorandum of Agreement, Offshoring, Outer Continental Shelf

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Margaret C. Rohlfing

IRS Releases Final Report on Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Compliance Project: UBIT and Executive Compensation Lessons for All Tax-Exempt Organizations

In October 2008, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) began work on the Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Compliance Project (the “Project”). The IRS sent out an initial compliance questionnaire to over 400 tax-exempt…more

Business Income, Colleges, Executive Compensation, Exempt Organizations, IRS

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Anthony Rosso

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Ari Rothman

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Janice M. Ryan

Revisiting "Force Majeure" for Nonprofit Meetings and Events

In this presentation: - Excuse of Contract Performance Due to Supervening Events: Legal Framework - Common Law - Impracticability - Frustration of Purpose - Contract Clause - Force Majeure in…more

Contract Drafting, Contract Interpretation, Force Majeure Clause, Non-Profits, Terms and Conditions

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Martin Saad

IP Buzz - April 2013

In this issue: - Federal Circuit: Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Appeal - The Federal Circuit Draws the Line on Permissible Changes to Design Patent Claims – Or Does It? - DMCA Safe Harbor Upheld for YouTube…more

Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Design Patent, DMCA, Gene Patenting

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Michael A. Sartori, Ph.D.

Advertising News & Analysis - March 28, 2013

In this issue: - FTC Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Changes to EnergyGuide Labels - Venable’s Advertising Practice Named to Chambers USA Shortlist - Protect Your Brand Against New Top-Level Domain…more

Brand, Class Action, EnergyGuide Labels, FTC, gTLD

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Gregory J. Sater

Advertising News & Analysis - April 18, 2013

In this issue: - FTC Chairwoman Addresses AAF’s Advertising on the Hill Day, Provides Broad Guidance - Bringing a Legal Challenge? Expect One in Return - NAD Says Doctor-Recommended Claims Need a Second…more

Advertising, Dot Com Disclosure Guide, FTC, NAD, Opt-Outs

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Janet F. Satterthwaite

Advertising News & Analysis - March 28, 2013

In this issue: - FTC Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Changes to EnergyGuide Labels - Venable’s Advertising Practice Named to Chambers USA Shortlist - Protect Your Brand Against New Top-Level Domain…more

Brand, Class Action, EnergyGuide Labels, FTC, gTLD

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Steven Schwarz

IP Buzz - April 2013

In this issue: - Federal Circuit: Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Appeal - The Federal Circuit Draws the Line on Permissible Changes to Design Patent Claims – Or Does It? - DMCA Safe Harbor Upheld for YouTube…more

Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Design Patent, DMCA, Gene Patenting

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Erin Seder

Advertising News & Analysis - April 11, 2013

In this issue: - Product Demonstrations and Disclosures – The Truth’s Not Always Pretty - Smartphones Spotlight Design Patents - Natural or Synthetic? USDA’s Draft Guidance Weighs In - Upcoming…more

Advertising, CFPB, Design Patent, Dot Com Disclosure Guide, FTC

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Sejal Shah

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Randal M. Shaheen

Advertising News & Analysis - May 2, 2013

In this issue: - NY Court Finds Name-Dropping Remains Protected in Art and Music - FTC Announces Staff Report on Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule - FTC Solicits Comments on Proposed Changes to…more

Advertising, FTC, Labeling, Marketing, Roundtable

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Raymond Shepherd

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Michael Signorelli

The Download - January 2013

In this issue: Heard on the Hill - Congress Updates the Video Privacy Protection Act - Congressional Developments in Mobile Privacy Around the Agencies: - FTC Updates COPPA Rule - Mobile Privacy Still High…more

COPPA, Data Breach, Data Protection, EU, FTC

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Daniel Silverman

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Eric R. Smith

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Robert Smith

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Melissa Landau Steinman

Advertising News & Analysis - April 25, 2013

In this issue: - Venable Welcomes Randy Miller - FTC Survey Estimates Fraud Affected 25.6 Million Americans in 2011 - New Florida Law May Axe Charitable Promos, Cause Marketing Campaigns - What to Do…more

Advertising, CFPB, Compliance, Fraud, FTC

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John Stierhoff

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Margaret Strand

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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M. Rosewin Sweeney

EPA Revises Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Construction and Development

On April 1, 2013, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed changes to the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development Point Source Category (the Proposed Rule) under…more

Clean Water Act, Discharge of Pollutants, Effluent Limitations, EPA, NPDES

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Ryan Sweigard

Business News Digest – March 2013

In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking Comments…more

Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CFPB, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, FCPA

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Julia Kernochan Tama

The Download - January 2013

In this issue: Heard on the Hill - Congress Updates the Video Privacy Protection Act - Congressional Developments in Mobile Privacy Around the Agencies: - FTC Updates COPPA Rule - Mobile Privacy Still High…more

COPPA, Data Breach, Data Protection, EU, FTC

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Lisa Tavares

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Laura A. Taylor

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Ronald Taylor

Preparing an Online Social Media Policy: The Top Ten Legal Considerations for Your Nonprofit

Legal issues - Same as before but new platforms – Entity use of social media – Pathways to Legal Liability or Risk: Defamation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secret, Advertising, Privacy, and…more

Advertising, Contests & Promotions, Copyright, Data Protection, Defamation

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Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum

The Current IRS Firestorm over Conservative Political Nonprofits: Any Lessons for the Rest of the Tax-Exempt Community?

Jeff Tenenbaum discusses the IRS’ inappropriate flagging of conservative political groups for additional review during the 2012 election season On May 10, 2013, the nonprofit tax bar – and much of the country – was…more

Conservatives, DOJ, Exempt Organizations, IRS, Political Affiliation

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Melanie Jones Totman

Federal Grant & Contract News for Nonprofits - March 2013

In February, there was a particularly important development with respect to the governing regulations for nonprofits in the federal grant and contract arena. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") has proposed an…more

Federal Grants, OMB

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Ralph S. Tyler

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more

Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity

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Michael Volpe

ILA-USMX Contract Extended 30 Days

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) agreed on a 30-day extension of the current coast-wide master contract, temporarily shielding East and Gulf Coast ports from the…more

Longshoremen, Ports, Shipping, Strike, Unions

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Robert Waldman

Tax Considerations of International Grantmaking in Today's World

In this presentation: - Recent Developments in International Philanthropy – Best Practices - Grants to Foreign Charities - Expenditure Responsibility - Equivalency Determination - Affidavit of…more

Equivalency Determinations, Foreign Charities, Grantee, Grants, Philanthropy

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Joeann Walker

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Thomas Washburne

Does the SEC Like Social Media? Understanding the Application of Regulation FD to Social Media

The SEC seldom releases an investigation report under Rule 21(a) of the Exchange Act, but when it does, the information is usually important for all public companies. Last week, the SEC issued an investigation report to clarify…more

Disclosure Requirements, Netflix, Public Disclosure, Regulation FD, SEC

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Thomas Welling

Business News Digest – March 2013

In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking Comments…more

Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CFPB, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, FCPA

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D. E. Wilson, Jr.

Business News Digest - January 2013

In this issue: - Could Your Affiliate’s Activities Subject Your Company to the New Iran Reporting Requirements? - New York Attorney General Proposes New Rules Requiring Nonprofits Funding Political Communications to…more

Commercial Speech, False Claims Act, GI Bill, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, Marketing

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Ariel S. Wolf

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Jason Wool

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Damon Wright

IP Buzz - Janaury 2013

In this issue: - The Patent-Antitrust Interface: Are There Any No-No's Today? - The U.S. First-to-File Patent System Takes Effect March 16, 2013 - An Overview of the Key Substantive Changes Implemented by the…more

America Invents Act, First-to-File, Patent Term Adjustment, Patents

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Yosef Ziffer

IRS Releases Final Report on Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Compliance Project: UBIT and Executive Compensation Lessons for All Tax-Exempt Organizations

In October 2008, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) began work on the Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Compliance Project (the “Project”). The IRS sent out an initial compliance questionnaire to over 400 tax-exempt…more

Business Income, Colleges, Executive Compensation, Exempt Organizations, IRS

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Brian Zimmet

Business News Digest – April 2013

In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more

Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International

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Armand Zottola

Information Security Implications for Business Agreements

On February 12, 2013, President Obama signed an Executive Order (“Order”) that outlined a voluntary cybersecurity framework (“Framework”) designed to help protect the nation’s critical infrastructure, which is generally defined…more

Barack Obama, Contract Drafting, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Data Breach

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