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Jackson Walker

House Passes Cybersecurity Bill Despite Controversy

Business executives and national security leaders are of one mind over the need to improve the security of computers that control elements critical to the U.S. infrastructure. But the two groups are divided over the question of…more

| Business Organizations, Elections & Politics, Privacy, Science,...

Jackson Walker VIA Media postcard - April 2012

In This Issue: - Paul Watler's Perspective A Million to None in Texas Defamation Rulings — The same red-flag words may yield vastly different results in defamation litigation. Two recent Texas rulings serve as another…more

| Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Civil Remedies, Communications & Media...

Acquisition Structure Decision Tree by Byron F. Egan

Buying or selling a closely held business, including the purchase of a division or a subsidiary, can be structured as (i) a statutory combination such as a statutory merger or share exchange, (ii) a negotiated purchase of…more

| Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Environmental Law,...

EEOC Updates Guidance on Use of Arrest and Conviction Records

Yesterday the EEOC issued its updated guidance on the use of arrest and conviction records in employment related decisions. The new guidance does not fundamentally change the EEOC's position, but it does provide more in depth…more

| Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law

What You Need to Know About EPA's Newest Oil and Gas Rules

On April, 17 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final rules regulating emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) generated during the production, storage, processing,…more

| Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law

JOBS Act -- Will It Make Capital More Accessible for My Business?

After being approved by Congress with wide bipartisan support, on April 5, 2012, President Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the "JOBS Act"). The JOBS Act is an amalgamation of various bills the…more

| Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Elections & Politics,...

Fiduciary Duties Of Directors And Officers In M&A Transactions

I. Introduction. The conduct of corporate directors and officers is subject to particular scrutiny in the context of business combinations (whether friendly or hostile), executive compensation and other affiliated party…more

| Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Mergers &...

EPA Proposes Unprecedented Regulation of Nation's Power Plants

On March 27, 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposal to regulate greenhouse gases emitted from newly constructed fossil-fueled (e.g. coal, natural gas) power plants. Known as the greenhouse gas…more

| Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law

Fifth Circuit Slams Door on EPA Disapproval of Texas' Pollution Control...

On March 26, 2012, in Luminant, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit issued its first opinion in a trilogy of cases reviewing EPA's delayed disapprovals of revisions…more

| Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning...

Jackson Walker VIA Media Postcard - March 2012

In This Issue: - Steve Fogle's Feature Valor Cannot Be Stolen – In an upcoming "stolen valor" case, the U.S. Supreme Court will have to decide if it is unconstitutional to punish someone for claiming false military…more

| Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Constitutional Law, Military Law

Supreme Court Affirms the Right to Judicial Review of EPA Compliance Orders

On March 21, 2012, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, a major victory for persons subjected to administrative "compliance orders" of the EPA, which the EPA…more

| Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Environmental Law,...

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