On Monday, May 15, 2012, a Washington, D.C. federal judge invalidated the so-called “Hurry-Up” Election Rules of the National Labor Relations Board that previously became effective on April 30, 2012. The judge based his decision…more
Earlier this month, private sector employers covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) were relieved, at least temporarily, of the obligation to post a Notice informing employees of their rights to unionize. This…more
In this issue:
- Private Civil Enforcement Actions Increasing: The Ameritox vs. Millennium Lawsuit By L. Pahl Zinn, and Christian G. Ohanian
As healthcare and antitrust enforcement by governmental agencies increases,…more
NHTSA is in the process of adopting Visual-Manual Driver Distraction Guidelines for In-Vehicle Electronic Devices. The guidelines purport to recommend a limit on the amount of time a driver has to divert his eyes to perform…more
In April 2012, Congress, in a bipartisan effort, took a giant step to “jumpstart” businesses in the United States by enacting the JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act). The JOBS Act is good news for entrepreneurs; it is…more
In this issue:
- McCarran Repeal Legislation Passes in the House
In late March, legislation that would repeal the health insurance industry’s antitrust exemption, contained in the McCarran Ferguson Act (15 USC §§1011…more
In This Issue:
- TORONTO CASINO UPDATE
A couple of weeks ago, we reported that changes might be made to Ontario Regulation 347/00 under the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999 that would affect the need…more
A recent decision by a panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals has cast doubt on the ability of a lender to pursue claims against loan guarantors during a pending foreclosure by advertisement, at least in transactions where the…more
In This Issue:
US ESTATE TAX UPDATE:CROSS BORDER PLANNING
U.S. Transfer Taxes
U.S. transfer taxes consist of three tax regimes: estate tax, gift tax and generation skipping transfer tax. For the purposes of this…more
In This Issue:
THE KARUK TRIBE EMERGENCE
by Dennis J. Whittlesey
With a new stunning administrative victory in hand, the Karuk Tribe of California is already planning its path to the economic opportunities fueled…more
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Michigan Legislature Reacts Quickly To Dramatic Nonrecourse Liability Decisions
Michigan became the focus of national attention in the world of commercial real estate finance in December, when the…more
Under the medical loss ratio or “MLR” provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (“PPACA”), health insurance insurers who spend more than a specified percentage of premium dollars on categories of…more
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Health Care Reform for Group Plans: Requirements for Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Case Update
- SELECT CASE SUMMARIES
- DICKINSON WRIGHT ERISA…more
In This Issue:
TORONTO CASINO UPDATE
by Michael D. Lipton, Q.C., Kevin J. Weber, and Jack Tadman
As we first reported in January, the movement towards a Toronto casino continues apace. As we anticipated in our…more
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
The ESOP Association submits comments on corporate tax reform to House committee; ESOP champion Olympia Snowe not running for reelection; Pro-ESOP legislation garners support; Bear Stearns agrees to…more
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