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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and its Effect on Franchising
January 31, 2014
As the ACA continues to be implemented, franchisors and franchisees must be vigilant in understanding whether they are subject to the ACA's mandates, penalties and tax credits. The franchising industry must be sufficiently informed and prepared to manage the uncertainty surrounding both compliance requirements and costs.
Net Neutrality Falls by the Wayside ' Again
January 31, 2014
The FCC failed again in its attempt to regulate broadband Internet service providers. On January 14, a unanimous three-judge panel of the DC Circuit Court of Appeals decided that the FCC lacked the legal authority to write certain rules governing the management of data on the Internet ' popularly known as the "network neutrality" rules. The decision could leave companies such as Netflix Inc. and Amazon, Inc. facing higher charges for the fastest service.
Opening the Privacy Files
January 31, 2014
For privacy advocates, these are heady days.
$1,000 Per Hour Isn't Rare Anymore
January 31, 2014
As recently as five years ago, law partners charging $1,000 an hour were outliers. Today, four-figure hourly rates for in-demand partners at the most prestigious firms don't raise eyebrows ' and a few top earners are closing in on $2,000 an hour.
International Internet Law Suffers Growing Pains
January 31, 2014
In November, a European court ruling forced an American Internet service provider to remove content from servers located in the U.S. and block the transfer of content to European and Asian users. This ruling resulted from the Internet search results of an Englishman who asserted that his French Internet privacy rights make it illegal to distribute Internet images of an individual in a private space without that person's permission.
Connecting Self-Awareness to Profits
January 31, 2014
A look at the DISC style assessment tool and what it means for your bottom line.
When Is It Legal to Fire?
January 31, 2014
Tongue-in-cheek look at real instances when it is legal to terminate an employee.
New Online Whistleblower Complaint Form
January 31, 2014
In a move designed to ease the filing of whistleblower complaints, OSHA recently unveiled a new online whistleblower complaint form.
The Expanding Role of the Audit Committee
January 31, 2014
The role the independent audit committee of a board of directors is becoming increasingly important as significant responsibilities shift to the board of directors.
Your e-Discovery Bucket List
January 31, 2014
In-house teams that have been subject to resource constraints and staff reductions must approach their litigation more thoughtfully and creatively than ever before.

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