SEC Proposed Rule 21F-13: A Hidden Whistleblower Tax?
December 20, 2010
Corporate Counsel take note: On Nov. 3, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") published proposed Regulation 21F (the "Proposed Rules"), establishing a program designed to reward individuals who provide the SEC with information leading to successful enforcement actions.
Quarterly State Compliance Review
December 20, 2010
This edition of the Quarterly State Compliance Review looks at some legislation of interest to corporate lawyers that recently went into effect. It also looks at some recent important cases, including a Delaware Supreme Court decision.
<b>BREAKING NEWS:</b> SEC Proposed Rule 21F-13: A Hidden Whistleblower Tax?
December 06, 2010
Corporate Counsel take note: on Nov. 3, the SEC published proposed Regulation 21F, establishing a program designed to reward individuals who provide the SEC with information leading to successful enforcement actions. The proposal was mandated by Dodd-Frank and sets out procedures under which whistleblowers could qualify for significant monetary awards by providing information to the SEC regarding violations of the federal securities laws.
Update: Wright Development Group, LLC v. Walsh
November 28, 2010
On Oct. 21, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its opinion in <i>Wright Development Group, LLC v. Walsh</i>, addressing for the first time the scope of Illinois' Citizen Participation Act (CPA), the state's Anti-SLAPP statute.
The Changing Landscape of eDiscovery
November 28, 2010
One of most quickly evolving areas of eDiscovery is centered around the relationship of in-house counsel and law firms. The best way to understand where things are going is to first look at where we've been.
How to Stay off the Hook for TCPA Claims
November 28, 2010
Under the TCPA, a customer can sue for calls to a cell phone using an automatic telephone dialing system or artificial or pre-recorded voice, and seek $500 for each violation.
Acquisition of Company Assets
November 26, 2010
With a little knowledge and planning, a purchasing company may be able to avert the expensive surprise of acquiring thousands of dollars in hidden unclaimed property that it must subsequently report and remit to multiple states.
My Agent Did What?
November 26, 2010
This article examines the risks presented by the use of third parties when doing business internationally, with a focus on the potential for liability under the United States' Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA").
Data Transfers and the EU
October 27, 2010
The last couple of months have seen a number of challenges for U.S. corporations doing business in Europe, particularly those that rely on the Safe Harbor scheme to legalize the transfer of customer or employee data to the U.S.
