A Blueprint for Targeted Enhancements to Corporate Compliance Programs
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On Tuesday, Kline & Specter filed a motion in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas alleging that Bosworth is not sticking to the terms of their agreement. The firm is seeking an order directing Bosworth to comply and pay the firm more than $500,000 for the alleged breaches.Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Sue the Government
While many of the court's opinions will have major implications for Americans, it is the court's crackdown on the power of government regulators that may have the most profound effect of all.People in the News—Nov. 6, 2024—Sweet Stevens, Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Four attorneys from Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams are scheduled to present two sessions at the upcoming Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) Conference, a premier event for special education administrators.Trending Stories
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