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2012 study of Delaware Forum Selection reveals upward adoption trend and other key findings
Following news over the last two weeks regarding a deluge of suits filed over Delaware Forum Selection, Claudia H. Allen, a nationally sought-after source on corporate governance matters, concludes that the trend of Delaware corporations...
Companies advised to scrutinize their payment policies
A federal judge’s granting of conditional class-action status to workers in a lawsuit against a slaughterhouse in Kansas demonstrates the legal liability and great expense food processing companies can incur over their wage payment policies.
The lawsuit was filed...
Far-reaching impact on distressed real estate and lending markets expected
A Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decision affirming a bankruptcy court decision represents a major victory for undersecured lenders holding distressed real estate collateral. The case, In re River East Plaza, LLC, No. 11-3263, -- F.3d -, 2012 WL...
Medical professionals must respond appropriately to whistleblower claims
According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), during its 2011 fiscal year, the agency recovered $2.4 billion in settlements and judgments in civil cases involving fraud against federal health care programs, namely Medicare and Medicaid. Its record-setting success in...
Merger with Drucker, Rutledge & Smith Continues Firm's Strategic Growth
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has merged with the Houston law firm of Drucker, Rutledge & Smith, L.L.P., marking Baker Donelson's third merger, and its second one in Texas, in less than four months.
In...
Voluntary union participation increases state's appeal to employers
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels is expected to sign a right-to-work law by next week – a move that makes the industrial heartland state more attractive to employers and increases economic development incentives.
"Only 23 states -- mostly in the South -- have right-...
Alliances offer quick, economical entry to markets
PepsiCo and Ocean Spray Cranberries’ newly formed Latin American strategic alliance may be indicative of a resurging trend in joint ventures and co-packaging arrangements in the food industry, says Brian A. Smith, a Food Industry Team lawyer at Freeborn & Peters LLP...
Companies must comply with vendor provisions of Mass. Data Security Regulations by March 1
Companies sharing personal information with third party service providers take note: Your agreements must comply with the so-called Massachusetts data security regulations by March 1.
“The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business...
Companies should still take steps to anticipate a change in chemical regulation
As the Safe Chemicals Act languishes in committee, chances are slim it will come up for a vote in 2011 – but do not count it out just yet for 2012.
“Even though the collective wisdom says election years are not a time when bold legislation is popular, the...
Taking patent disputes personally can have negative consequences
While there is a lot to look up to about Steve Jobs, the late Apple founder may not have had the most ideal view of patent litigation.
“Many have said Jobs took the smartphone patent wars with Google very personally, perhaps because he felt he let Microsoft...
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W. Scott Welch of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, has been recognized by the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association with its...
Stephanie Grise, a member of Armstrong Teasdale’s Public Finance practice group, is being honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Public Service...
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is proud to announce the addition of two new attorneys to the firm’s Charleston office Corporate Team.
G.P. Diminich has...
Pryor Cashman LLP is pleased to announce the addition of James R. Klaiber to the firm’s Intellectual Property Group to grow its ranks of patent...
Three attorneys in the law firm of Hagan Davis Mangum Barrett & Langley, PLLC have been recognized by two independent lawyer rating services....
Carlton Fields is pleased to announce the launch of a dynamic website that focuses extensively on the business and legal needs of the firm’s clients...
H. Ronald Klasko, the founding partner of the immigration law firm of Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP, addressed immigration lawyers in...
Stradley Ronon Chairman William R. Sasso and Stradley Ronon Malvern, Pa., Office Manager Anna Sorensen presented a check on behalf of the firm to the...
The M&A Advisor has recognized Ungaretti & Harris LLP for its role as lead bankruptcy counsel to Fairview Ministries, Inc., a continuing care...
Armstrong Teasdale congratulates its lawyers for their roles in four of the 2011 largest defense verdicts recognized by Missouri Lawyers Weekly. Two...