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A Look at the Whistleblowers Who Made Lasting Impacts

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As seen in the previous article, whistleblowing cases regularly make the news headlines. And while some of the names of the reporters or the cases are well known, it’s worthwhile to take a closer look at the people behind the...more

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[Event] 14th Annual Law of Policing Conference, Eastern Edition - May 3rd - 4th, Toronto, ON, Canada

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The Canadian Institute’s 14th Annual Law of Policing Conference, Eastern Edition, returns with curated programming that delves into the most critical challenges and controversial issues facing police services, police...more

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Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - March 2023

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Circuits Split Over Whether Targeting Is Necessary for Seller Liability - Key Points - - While courts have long held that solicitations must be tailored to a particular audience to precipitate statutory seller liability,...more

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The Future of Governance in Sport

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At the recent Leaders Week London conference, our team had the opportunity to meet with key professionals in the Sports industry and discuss some of the business challenges they are facing. Unsurprisingly, many of these...more

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“So What?”: Twitter Resists Merger Agreement Termination by Invoking Musk’s Unclean Hands

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Elon Musk has lobbed in two additional termination letters since his original July 8 letter seeking to terminate his agreement to acquire Twitter for $44 billion.  Each termination letter cites alleged false representations...more

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Privacy Tip #302 – A Rough Week for Facebook/Instagram: Seize the Opportunity to Chat with Your Kids

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Facebook had a rough week on many fronts, including the publishing of “The Facebook Files” by the Wall Street Journal, segments on CBS Sunday Morning, the revelation of on 60 Minutes of Frances Haugen as the whistleblower,...more

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Financial Daily Dose 10.4.2021 | Top Story: Ozy Media Collapses After Week of Scandals

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And like that [poof], Ozy Media is no more, shutting down on Friday after an incredible 5-day period in which reporting from Ben Smith “raised questions about the company and its leadership team” after a phone call in which a...more

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Facebook posts and firing of Oklahoma worker leads to wrongful discharge claim

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Under Oklahoma law, employees who are terminated from their jobs in violation of Oklahoma public policy may, in some cases, file a wrongful discharge lawsuit against their former employer. Increasingly these lawsuits involve...more

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Can Employees Face Disciplinary Action For Their Social Media Posts?

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Social media has long been an outlet for expression. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming elections and the protests surrounding police brutality and racial injustice, social media has been an instrumental...more

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Financial Daily Dose 1.23.2020 | Top Story: Tesla Becomes World’s Second Most Valuable Auto Maker

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Malware goes commercial. Last year, Jeff Bezos’ phone was hacked after he received a message on WhatsApp containing a line of malware code. The incident has shed light on the malware, aka spyware, industry. Companies sell...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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The Journal’s weekend report on Facebook’s role in the unauthorized use of data from 50 million users wreaked havoc on the ‘Book’s stock yesterday, with losses spreading across the tech sector (and fellow its FANGers in...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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You’ll remember Snap’s highly anticipated March IPO as a splashy affair, with a valuation in the $30+ billion range and a relatively consistent stock price. Well, reality hit hard yesterday, as Snap announced a $2.2 billion...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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The SEC is set to decide this week whether to okay a new ETF that could provide investors easier access to bitcoin, a potentially transformative move for the virtual currency....more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: October 2016

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Last week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a law that requires employers to prove they are not paying workers differently because of their race or ethnicity. This new requirement builds on California’s Equal Pay Act,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Social Media Week Part VI – Social Media and CCO 3.0

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I conclude this exploration of the uses of social media in doing compliance by exploring why the compliance function is uniquely suited to using social media tools. Long gone are the days when Chief Compliance Officers (CCO)...more

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Social Media Week Part I – Using Social Media In Your Compliance Program

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Welcome to Part I of Social Media Week. I recently did a webinar, hosted by The Network, on the use of social media in your Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance program. The response was as great as almost any...more

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Employers Burdened By More New Laws

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The Oregon Legislature enacted several laws in 2015 that will significantly affect your workplace. The following laws go into effect Jan. 1, 2016: Paid Sick Leave - As expected, Oregon has enacted a mandatory paid sick leave...more

Cozen O'Connor

2014/2015 Labor and Employment Observer

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In This Issue: - Message from the Chair - On the Horizon: Is Obama Remaking the Workplace While Leaving Congress Behind? - The 2014 Supreme Court Decisions Every Employer Should Know - What to Expect from the...more

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Employment Law -- Jul 30, 2013

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In NYC It Pays To Be Sick - Beginning next year, employees in New York City will be entitled to paid sick leave pursuant to a new, somewhat complex statutory scheme. ...more

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Investment Management Legal + Regulatory Update -- July 2013

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In This Issue: Regulatory Updates - SEC Proposes Money Market Reform; SEC Eases Ban on General Solicitation and General Advertising in Certain Private Placements; SEC and CFTC Adopt Joint Rules to Address...more

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2013 US Labor and Employment Horizon

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Overview - As a resource to our clients, the Labor, Employment and Workplace Safety team at K&L Gates has summarized major legislative changes and key cases affecting employers in 2013 in certain key states in which we...more

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Dynamic Year Expected in Labor and Employment Law

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President Obama's re-election, a newly active NLRB, and important decisions pending before the Supreme Court promise to make 2013 an interesting year in labor and employment law – domestically and internationally. Here is a...more

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Social Media and Beyond: California Ushers in New Employment Laws for 2013

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The California legislature was particularly busy this past session in enacting new laws that directly affect employers in 2013. The new laws address a wide variety of topics, including social media protections for employees;...more

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Legislative and Other Developments Affecting California Employers in 2013

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Employment Bulletin - We wish all of our clients and friends a happy and prosperous New Year. This annual report from Greenberg Glusker’s Employment Department summarizes the new laws that will affect California...more

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Governor Brown Signs Several Bills That Impact Employers

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Governor Jerry Brown recently signed bills enacting several new employment statutes. Below are brief explanations of these new laws that affect employers in California. It should be noted that the Governor vetoed AB 1450,...more

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