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A Thaw in the Ice? The United States Signals Interest in Court Fight Affecting Sovereign Immunity, Potential Seizure of Cultural Property and Exhibition Loans from Russia
Client Advisory, April 27, 2011
No Standing in Bankruptcy Court for Holder of Certificated Interest in Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
Client Advisory, April 21, 2011
Key Copyright Case Highlights Pitfalls of Appropriative Art
Client Advisory, April 5, 2011
TOUSA Continued: District Court Awards Second Victory to Lenders
Client Advisory, March 16, 2011
District Court Overturns TOUSA Fraudulent Transfer Decision as to Joint Venture Lenders
Client Advisory, February 17, 2011
Estate Tax Advisory
Client Advisory, February 14, 2011
SEC Adopts Rule to Give Shareholders a "Say on Pay"
Client Advisory, February 14, 2011
Congressional Attempts to Curb U.S. EPA’s Authority to Address Climate Impacts Create Regulatory Uncertainty
Client Advisory, February 11, 2011
Federal Trade Commission Orders Company to Cease and Desist from Selling Worthless Environmental Certifications to Green Product Marketers
Client Advisory, February 10, 2011
2010 Roundup and 2011 Forecast
Client Advisory, January 26, 2011
Month-End Benefits Reminders and 2011 Changes
Client Advisory, January 19, 2011
Federal Trade Commission, Department of Commerce Seek Comment on Regulatory Proposals for Data Privacy
Privacy & Data Security Courtesy Update, January 10, 2011
What Needs to be Disclosed About Data Privacy and Security in SEC Filings?
Client Advisory, January 5, 2011
2010 Employment Law Wrap-up
Client Advisory, December 27, 2010
Congress Passes Clarification to Red Flags Requirement
Client Advisory, December 9, 2010
Capital Gain Exclusion Rate Increased to 100% for Qualifying Investments
Client Advisory, October 26, 2010
Massachusetts High Court Affirms the Public’s Rights in Coastal Waters and Streamlines Approval of Their Use for Energy Facilities
Client Advisory, October 19, 2010
SEC Reminds Issuers of Disclosure Obligations Regarding Liquidity and Funding Risks
Client Advisory, September 23, 2010
Massachusetts' High Court Allows Controversial Cape Wind Project to Proceed
Client Advisory, September 21, 2010
Taxpayers Should Consider the Benefits of Rescission Well Ahead of Year End
Client Advisory, September 20, 2010
What General Partners and Advisers Should Know about Campaign Contributions and Gifts to or on behalf of Government Pension Plans and other Entities
Client Advisory, September 17, 2010
New SEC Rules Provide Shareholders with the Right to Include Director Nominees in Company Proxy Materials
Client Advisory, September 16, 2010
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposals Affect Stormwater in Massachusetts’ Charles River Basin
Client Advisory, September 7, 2010
HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules Update
Benefits Brief, August 12, 2010
EPA Proposes Guidelines for Determining Confidentiality of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data
Client Advisory, August 9, 2010
SEC Proposes Overhaul of Mutual Fund Distribution and Service Fees
Client Advisory, August 9, 2010
Privacy & Data Security Law Developments: 2010 Mid-Year Update
Client Advisory, August 2, 2010
The Dodd-Frank Act – What Public Companies Should Be Doing Now
Client Advisory, July 26, 2010
Massachusetts Finalizes Solar Credit Clearinghouse Program
Client Advisory, July 20, 2010
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act’s Potential Impact on Mutual Funds, Private Funds and Investment Advisers
Client Advisory, July 16, 2010
Standard & Poor’s Clarifies ERM Analyses for Nonfinancial Companies
Client Advisory, July 14, 2010
Bilski et al v. Kappos
Client Advisory, July 6, 2010
EPA Issues Four Proposed Rules to Modify Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Requirements
Client Advisory, May 28, 2010
Yet Another COBRA Subsidy Extension Requires Immediate Employer Action
Benefits Brief, May 6, 2010
Supreme Court Upholds Gartenberg Standard for Mutual Fund Boards
Client Advisory, April 1, 2010
EPA Announces New Strategy to Address Drinking Water Quality
Client Advisory, March 31, 2010
Latest COBRA Subsidy Extension Requires Immediate Employer Action
Benefits Brief, March 25, 2010
EPA to Initiate Financial Responsibility Rulemaking Proceeding under CERCLA Section 108(b)
Client Advisory, March 18, 2010
SEC Adopts Final Rule Amendments to Increase Resilience of Money Market Funds
Client Advisory, March 11, 2010
SEC Emphasizes Obligation of Public Companies to Assess and Disclose Climate Change-Related Business Impacts
Client Advisory, February 17, 2010
New COBRA Subsidy Extension Requires Prompt Employer Action
Benefits Brief, January 22, 2010
Month-End Benefits Reminders
Benefits Brief, January 20, 2010
Estate Tax Advisory
Client Advisory, January 14, 2010
Privacy & Data Security Law Developments: 2009 Roundup and 2010 Forecast
Client Advisory, January 13, 2010
SEC Mandates Increased Disclosures Regarding Executive Compensation, Risk, Director Qualifications and Corporate Governance
Client Advisory, January 6, 2010
Bad News for Technology Licensees? Sixth Circuit Rules that Internal Restructurings May Result in a Breach of IP Licenses
Client Advisory, December 29, 2009
New Tax Return Requirement for Certain Group Health Plan Mandates
Benefits Brief, December 21, 2009
EPA Issues Final Finding that Greenhouse Gas Emissions Endanger Public Health and the Environment
Client Advisory, December 14, 2009
First Circuit Finds Implied Duty to Develop and Promote Acquired Technology under Massachusetts Law
Client Advisory, December 9, 2009
2009 Required Minimum Distributions - Transition Relief Ends November 30, 2009
Benefits Brief, November 24, 2009
IRS Announces Key 2010 Indexed Limits
Benefits Brief, November 9, 2009
U.S. and E.U. Court Decisions Uphold Internet Gambling Restrictions
Client Advisory, October 28, 2009
U.S. Senate and Environmental Protection Agency Taking Steps Toward Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Client Advisory, October 20, 2009
New York City Council Considering Imposing Requirements on Large Buildings to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Client Advisory, October 16, 2009
Federal Trade Commission Finds Disclosures in Sears' Click-Wrap License Agreements May be Deceptive Practice under Federal Trade Commission Act
Client Advisory, October 13, 2009
EPA Issues Final Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule
Client Advisory, September 29, 2009
2009 Stimulus Act Expands Tax Benefits for Alternative Energy Projects
Client Advisory, September 22, 2009
Massachusetts Revises Privacy Regulations and Gives Businesses Further Time to Comply
Client Advisory, August 20, 2009
Federal Circuit Vacates Tafas Panel Ruling
Client Advisory, July 13, 2009
Elimination of Broker Discretionary Voting in Director Elections
Client Advisory, July 9, 2009
SEC Proposes Rule Amendments to Strengthen Regulatory Framework for Money Market Funds
Client Advisory, July 2, 2009
Code Section 457A Requires Immediate Attention by Certain Sponsors of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Arrangements
Client Advisory, June 12, 2009
Facebook Username Functionality Creates Risk of Trademark Infringement
Client Advisory, June 12, 2009
Federal Government Contractors Have a Further Reprieve from E-Verify
Client Advisory, June 12, 2009
Imperatives for Climate Change-Related Disclosures in SEC Filings Continue to Mount
Client Advisory, May 29, 2009
Supreme Court Decision in Burlington Northern Case Highlights Burden of Proof in CERCLA Cases
Client Advisory, May 15, 2009
Delaware Court Reviews Executive Compensation Issues
Defense and Investigations Report, April 24, 2009
EPA Takes Major Steps Toward Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Client Advisory, April 23, 2009
COBRA Subsidy and Other Benefits Developments
Client Advisory, April 17, 2009
Model COBRA Notices Under ARRA
Client Advisory, March 27, 2009
Standard & Poor's to Focus on ERM in Ratings Analyses
Client Advisory, March 10, 2009
Consensual "give-ups" in Chapter 11
Client Advisory, March 4, 2009
Federal Court Affirms News Wire Services' Rights in "Hot News" under New York Law
Client Advisory, March 4, 2009
Application of Bilski Decision Raises Questions about Enforceability of Biotechnology Business Method Patents
Client Advisory, March 3, 2009
Stimulus Package Contains Complicated COBRA Subsidy Provisions
Client Advisory, February 26, 2009
Massachusetts Revises Privacy Regulations and Gives Businesses More Time to Comply
Client Advisory, February 20, 2009
Changes to Statutory Form of Power of Attorney in New York State
Client Advisory, February 17, 2009
The State of New York Insurance Department Will No Longer Approve Director & Officer Liability Policies Lacking "Duty to Defend" Provisions
Client Advisory, February 10, 2009
SEC Adopts Rules Requiring Financial Reporting in Interactive "XBRL" Format
Client Advisory, February 5, 2009
New Stormwater Regulations Proposed by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Will Affect Many Private Properties
Client Advisory, January 29, 2009
Month-End Benefits Reminder
Client Advisory, January 26, 2009
A Question-and-Answer Guide to Code Section 409A
Client Advisory, August 2, 2007
Investment Management Law and Regulation
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