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Cigna Agrees to Re-evaluate and to Compensate Disability Insureds in the Amount of $77 million

by Gary Bresee | Barger & Wolen on 5/24/2013

In a wide ranging re-evaluation of disability claims covering its insureds in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, Cigna Corporation may pay up to $77 million in past disability income insurance...more

12 Internal Benchmarks for Helpline Reporting

by NAVEX Global on 5/14/2013

Brief Explanation of Internal Benchmarks - While senior leaders and board members often express concerns about how a company’s data compares to external benchmarks, it is equally important that companies review their...more

Maryland to Impose New Stormwater Remediation Fee; Virginia Enacts Congestion Relief Fee

by Roberto Garcia | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 5/6/2013

Lawmakers in Maryland and Virginia have approved the imposition of certain new fees on property owners in various jurisdictions. Maryland property owners in nine counties and one city face the imposition of a Stormwater...more

Completion of Remedial Investigation

by Jeffrey Cappola | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 4/25/2013

The May 2014 requirement for completion of the Remedial Investigation and submittal of Remedial Investigation Report, imposed on certain contaminated sites in New Jersey by the Site Remediation Reform Act, is quickly...more

Lessons Learned from the Parker Drilling DPA and Ralph Lauren NPA [Video]

by Thomas Fox on 4/25/2013

In the two most recent corporate Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to communicate not only what they believe constitutes a...more

Actions Taken During A FCPA Enforcement Action - Lessons From Parker Drilling And Ralph Lauren

by Thomas Fox on 4/25/2013

In the two most recent corporate Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to communicate not only what they believe constitutes a...more

Alleged Sexist Comments At OLRB Safety-Reprisal Mediation Were Privileged, Could Not Form Basis For Discrimination Complaint

by Adrian Miedema | Dentons on 4/1/2013

An alleged comment that “women don’t like to do that job”, and other discussions at an Ontario Labour Relations Board safety-reprisal mediation, were privileged and could not form the basis for a discrimination complaint, the...more

The Importance Of Anti-Corruption Compliance Remediation

by Michael Volkov on 3/28/2013

When you catch someone (e.g. a child, friend or business associate) in the wrong, it is interesting to watch their reactions. (Notice I left out spouse or relationship partner – we all know our spouse or relationship partner...more

In Praise of the Mock Audit – Lessons from the Power Industry

by Thomas Fox on 3/5/2013

Last week I attended the Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) Energy and Utilities Conference here in Houston. As usual, SCCE put on a great event, the speakers and topics were all first-rate. As you might...more

Federal Reserve Board Extends Comment Period to Implement Enhanced Prudential Standards and Early Remediation Requirements Until...

by Jeffrey M. Werthan | Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 2/27/2013

Due to “the range and complexity of the issues addressed in the rulemaking,” the Federal Reserve Board (Board) has extended until April 30, 2013, the comment period on a proposed rule to implement the enhanced prudential...more

Fed Extends Comment Period for Prudential Standards Rule

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 2/25/2013

On February 22, the Fed extended, until April 30, the comment period on a proposed rule to implement the enhanced prudential standards and early remediation requirements under Sections 165 and 166 of the Dodd-Frank Act for...more

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - February 22, 2013

by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 2/25/2013

In this issue: - International Regulators Publish “Near-Final” Draft of Uncleared Swap Margin Rules - CFTC and IOSCO to Host Roundtable on IOSCO Financial Benchmarks Report - SDNY Favors the SEC in Foreign...more

DEEP Updates Engineered Control Financial Assurance Guidance

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 2/22/2013

On January 31, 2013, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) unveiled revisions to guidance on financial assurance for engineered control variances under the Remediation Standard Regulations...more

BPU Continues to Evaluate Incentive Programs for Solar Projects on Landfills and Brownfields

by Hesser McBride | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 2/14/2013

On July 23, 2012, L. 2012, c. 24 (the “Solar Act”) was signed into law by Governor Christie. The Solar Act, among other things, requires the New Jersey Board of Utilities (“BPU”) in consultation with the New Jersey...more

Change is in the Air – NJDEP Updates its Vapor Intrusion Guidance

by Marcie Horowitz | Cole Schotz on 1/25/2013

The NJDEP has updated its vapor intrusion screening levels for the first time since 2007. The new screening levels, effective as of January 16, 2013, were developed using risk-based information developed by the USEPA....more

Responsible Parties and their LSRPs Now Obligated to Respond to Public Inquiries

by Emily Vail | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 1/16/2013

Under the “traditional” site remediation program, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) responded to inquiries asking for the status of an investigation/cleanup of a site because it had all the information...more

Brownfield Tenants Gain CERCLA Liability Protection

by Bruce Flushman | Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 1/15/2013

Good News: Brownfield Tenants Gain CERCLA Liability Protection - In December 2012, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Guidance Memo set out a new EPA enforcement policy. In sum, on a discretionary basis, the EPA...more

Carrols Corp. To Pay $2.5 Million to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit

by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 1/11/2013

89 Women To Benefit From Settlement With World's Largest Burger King Franchisee - NEW YORK - Carrols Corporation, the world's largest Burger King franchisee, will pay $2.5 million and take significant remedial steps to...more

EPA Guidance Further Clarifies The Protections Available To Tenants Under Superfund’s BFPP Defense

by Ronald Farley | Burr & Forman on 1/11/2013

As part of an evolving effort to encourage the redevelopment of brownfield properties, the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA” or “Superfund”) was amended in 2002 to provide...more

ADEM Backtracks On Its Effort To Require Remediation Agreements

by Ronald Farley | Burr & Forman on 1/7/2013

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has apparently ended its effort to require payment of fees to review groundwater assessments and remediation plans, at least for the time being. Approximately one...more

New EPA Guidance Gives Long-Term Tenants Direct Access to the Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser Defense and Greater Protection from...

by Jeffrey Kirschenbaum | Buchalter Nemer on 1/4/2013

Newly issued guidance by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) suggests that prudent long-term tenants of commercial and industrial properties should conduct environmental due diligence before entering into a...more

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Cigna Agrees to Re-evaluate and to Compensate Disability Insureds in the Amount of $77 million

12 Internal Benchmarks for Helpline Reporting

Maryland to Impose New Stormwater Remediation Fee; Virginia Enacts Congestion Relief Fee

Completion of Remedial Investigation

Lessons Learned from the Parker Drilling DPA and Ralph Lauren NPA [Video]

Actions Taken During A FCPA Enforcement Action - Lessons From Parker Drilling And Ralph Lauren

Alleged Sexist Comments At OLRB Safety-Reprisal Mediation Were Privileged, Could Not Form Basis For Discrimination Complaint

The Importance Of Anti-Corruption Compliance Remediation

In Praise of the Mock Audit – Lessons from the Power Industry

Federal Reserve Board Extends Comment Period to Implement Enhanced Prudential Standards and Early Remediation Requirements Until...

Fed Extends Comment Period for Prudential Standards Rule

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - February 22, 2013

DEEP Updates Engineered Control Financial Assurance Guidance

BPU Continues to Evaluate Incentive Programs for Solar Projects on Landfills and Brownfields

Change is in the Air – NJDEP Updates its Vapor Intrusion Guidance

Responsible Parties and their LSRPs Now Obligated to Respond to Public Inquiries

Brownfield Tenants Gain CERCLA Liability Protection

Carrols Corp. To Pay $2.5 Million to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit

EPA Guidance Further Clarifies The Protections Available To Tenants Under Superfund’s BFPP Defense

ADEM Backtracks On Its Effort To Require Remediation Agreements

New EPA Guidance Gives Long-Term Tenants Direct Access to the Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser Defense and Greater Protection from...

Another Shoe Drops: The Federal Reserve Board Proposes Dodd-Frank Systemic Prudential Regulations for Foreign Banks

Is the ISRA De Minimis Quantity Exemption Being Squeezed Out?

Site Remediation Reform Act Evolution

Doing Business in Canada: Environmental Law

Lessons Learned from the Parker Drilling DPA and Ralph Lauren NPA [Video]

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