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National Law Journal

KPMG Settles Feds' Discrimination Claims, but Scrutiny Is Far From Over

KPMG agreed this week to pay $420,000 to resolve a federal investigation that found the company discriminated against Asian job applicants at a New Jersey facility, part of the years-long scrutiny over the accounting firm's practices for alleged discrimination in separate cases.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Fiduciary Rule Goes Live, and SEC Calls Cyber the Biggest Market Threat: Regulatory Roundup

The U.S. Labor Department moves to rescind the Obama-era "persuader rule," which opened a door to greater disclosures about how companies try to thwart union-building efforts. Meanwhile, the DOL's fiduciary rule takes effect today, but court clashes continue. And this: the SEC calls cyber the biggest threat to markets. This is a roundup from ALM and other publications.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Perez v. Belanger, PICS Case No. 17-0875 (E.D. Pa. May 9, 2017) Joyner, J. (13 pages).

Plaintiff's ERISA claims against defendants were not barred by the applicable six-year statute of limitations where the claims were tethered to defendants' alleged conduct occurring inside the limitations period only. The court denied defendants' partial motion to dismiss.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Trump Tweets: King & Spalding Lawyer to Head FBI

President Donald Trump tweeted his choice for the new FBI director Wednesday morning – former prosecutor Christopher Wray, now with Atlanta's King & Spalding.
21 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Former Open Records Official, Pepper Lawyer Forms New Firm

Terry Mutchler, the former executive director of Pennsylvania's Office of Open Records and a former Pepper Hamilton lawyer, has joined forces with a public affairs consultant to launch a new law firm.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Congress Aims at Protecting Small Businesses From Cyberthreats

Online threats such as cyberterrorism and hacks are the new ­normal for businesses of all sizes. It's a matter of when, not if, these issues 
arise.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Comey Watchers Ask: Where Are the Lawyers?

Among the throngs of suits gathered to watch James Comey Jr. testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday, there was a notable absence: A personal lawyer at the former FBI director's back. But partners from a pair of Am Law 100 firms are said to be counseling Comey.
19 minute read

National Law Journal

3 Big Moments for Attorneys in Comey Hearing

Former FBI Director James Comey's much-anticipated testimony before Congress Thursday offered a buffet of legal details for attorneys.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Politically Connected PTO Solicitor to Run Agency on Interim Basis

Joseph Matal was name the interim head after Michelle Lee's sudden resignation earlier this week.
14 minute read

The American Lawyer

Trump's Conflicts Watchdog

King & Spalding's Bobby Burchfield takes on a huge job: ethics counsel for Trump's businesses.
5 minute read

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