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December 7, 2010

New York Federal Court Dismisses Case Against U.S.-Based Corporation Alleging Human Rights Abuses in Guatemala

In what continues to be a flurry of activity in U.S. federal courts involving allegations of human rights

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December 7, 2010

DoD Issues Final Rule on Mandatory Arbitration Restrictions in Defense Contracts

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will issue a final rule (pdf) implementing section 8116 of the DoD

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December 7, 2010

Avoiding the Hangover: Minimizing Liability for Holiday Parties

The end of the year is a time to celebrate. Employers often take the opportunity to join the celebration

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December 6, 2010

Blindsided? Franchise Successor Liability in the Hospitality Industry

Many companies active in the hospitality business operate as franchisees. Patrons and employees may not

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December 6, 2010

State Supreme Court Decision Bars Hospitals from Considering Economic Factors in Deciding Physician Staff Privileges

In a significant victory for physicians in the battle against “economic credentialing,” the Arkansas

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December 6, 2010

Appellate Court Affirms Denial of Access to Facebook Account, but Finds Protective Order Improper

In McCann v. Harleysville Ins. Co. of New York [pdf], 2010 NY Slip Op 08181 (Nov. 12, 2010), the court

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December 3, 2010

Reid Reintroduced Public Sector Collective Bargaining Bill

Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) this week reintroduced the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of

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December 3, 2010

Food Safety Bill Contains Whistleblower Protections for Industry Employees

Buried in the food safety bill that recently passed the Senate is provision granting employees involved

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December 3, 2010

Virginia Federal Court Judge Upholds Constitutionality of Health Care Law

Proponents of the Affordable Care Act were handed a victory on Tuesday when a federal court judge in

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December 3, 2010

IRS Issues Small Business Health Care Tax Credit Guidance

The IRS has released additional guidance material to help eligible small employers claim the new small

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