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JPMorgan, Credit Suisse settle mortgage bond charges for $417 million

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Credit Suisse Group AG have agreed to pay $416.9 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allegations that the banks misled investors about the quality of their mortgage-backed securities.
6 minute read

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In-house counsel contribute to FCPA guidelines

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance last week for legal departments managing the complexities of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), but not before hearing from in-house counsel.
2 minute read

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Facts & Figures: GC pay rising faster than that of other top executives

From FCPA compliance programs to the top 50 law firms for women, an inside look at the numbers that count
11 minute read

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Papa John’s sued for spamming

Yesterday a judge certified a $250 million class action suit against the company stemming from claims it engaged in excessive spamming.
2 minute read

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To make good policy—or prevent bad policy—know your company’s goals

Before he became Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, Jon Leibowitz served as one of the agencys commissioners. I had the good fortune to meet with him and his incredible staff attorneys from time to time, mostly to advocate for policies that would benefit intellectual property holders.
4 minute read

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Dewey & LeBoeuf seeks $13 million for LA Dodgers bankruptcy case

Former Dewey & LeBoeuf bankruptcy attorney Bruce Bennett is looking to be compensated for his work with another bankrupt organization: the Los Angeles Dodgers.
5 minute read

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Finding a safe harbor: Defensible deletion and Federal Rule 37(e)

Charting a safe course through the rising tide of information is a constant battle for organizations.
6 minute read

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Regulatory: Recent developments in Canada’s international tax treaties

Ongoing developments involving Canadas international tax treaties should be closely followed, as they may impact the structuring of cross-border transactions.
8 minute read

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Regulatory: New technologies, new risks

Before wireless telephones became ubiquitous, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was a minor compliance issue for most companies. Today, however, the TCPA is a major litigation risk for companies in a variety of industry sectors.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

CME Group faces criticism over Dodd-Frank lawsuit

CME Group Inc., the worlds largest futures and derivatives market, has come under fire for its recent lawsuit against the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which it filed in an effort to block the implementation of certain Dodd-Frank reporting requirements.
5 minute read

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