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New York Law Journal

The End of the Internal Investigation and the Risk of the Internal Whistleblower: Self-Disclosure in the FCPA Context

Companies that wait to discover potential misconduct and then conduct a thorough and comprehensive internal investigation before taking remedial action will likely lose out on substantial benefits, including possible declination of prosecution.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Ninth Circuit's 'Glassdoor' Decision: Grand Juries and Anonymous Speech

Although litigation over anonymous online speakers is unlikely to be settled by this controversy alone, there are reasons to expect (or hope) that prosecutors will pursue other avenues to locate persons with knowledge of corporate fraud, and that the compelled outing of commentators might remain an unusual last resort.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

OFAC Sanctions: Costly … But Effective?

Is the cost to U.S. business justified by the benefits of sanctions? In other words, are U.S. economic sanctions programs effective in achieving their stated goals?
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

'People v. Weinstein': New York Attorney General's Sharp Warning About Systemic Workplace Sexual Harassment

If the widely-reported allegations flowing from the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements weren't enough of a wake-up call for New York corporations, the New York Attorney General has issued a sharp warning about systemic workplace sexual harassment that all organizations doing business in New York state, and their principals, directors, managers and employees, would be wise to heed.
11 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Managing IP Ownership Issues With Employment Agreements

This article advocates for having in-house or retained counsel make periodic reviews of corporate employment agreements and for having counsel involved in any new hire where there is strong likelihood that the position will lead to the creation of IP.
10 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Crucial Tips for Using IP Watching and Enforcement to Protect Your Business

Intellectual property rights in trademarks, copyrights, domain names and website content are among a company's most significant assets and account for key elements of a business' core operations and consumer brand recognition.
10 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Tax Consequences of Cryptocurrency Transactions and Correcting Historical Noncompliance

Promises from the government to impose civil penalties and pursue criminal sanctions are not veiled threats.
14 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Estate and Tax Planning Use of Trusts for Qualified Plan Assets

The goal is to enable the trustee to defer income taxes on the benefits while coordinating the requirements of the client, the trustee, the plan administrator and the IRS.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Patentability of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology

Decentralized data structure management technology (DDSM), such as blockchain and distributed ledger technology, is grabbing ever-increasing attention as a result of its potential to revolutionize the way we conduct business, run our governments and go about daily life.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Coast-to-Coast Effects of a 'Heartland' Case

May 22, 2017, was a game-changing day for patent litigators across the United States, albeit a day that many experts assumed was coming.
8 minute read

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