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New Developments in Social Media Discovery in Employment Cases

February 26, 2014

This article focuses on recent developments in the discovery of social media content in employment discrimination cases.

The Death Benefit Only Program

February 26, 2014

The DBO program' can be used by employers without regard to corporate and qualified plan limitations and may be provided by employers on a permissibly discriminatory basis.

New Online Whistleblower Complaint Form

February 26, 2014

OSHA recently unveiled a new online whistleblower complaint form. This is significant for employers because whistleblower complaints (and the litigation headaches that accompany them) are now literally only "a few clicks" away.

The Leasing Hotline

February 26, 2014

Analysis of a key case.

Use of the Premises

February 26, 2014

This article discusses a number of different types of use clauses and indicates some of the problems inherent in drafting them.

In the Spotlight: Issues with HVAC

February 26, 2014

Disputes over specialized tenant improvements or exclusive heating and air conditioning systems are common in commercial leasing. Here's how to handle them.

Stay in Touch with REA-lity

February 26, 2014

This article examines the issues that arise when there is no REA at the time a project is being leased, but there is a realistic possibility that an REA will be required as and when portions of the property are conveyed as separate parcels.

Business Crimes Hotline

February 26, 2014

Analysis of a key ruling.

In the Courts

February 26, 2014

Analysis of a major ruling.

The SEC Whistleblower Program

February 26, 2014

Do whistleblowers have an incentive to bypass internal corporate compliance programs? Companies should have strong incentives for employees to report any suspected wrongdoing internally, and reliable systems to ensure that such reports are dealt with quickly and appropriately.

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