Other Litigation and Disputes
This is FindLaw’s collection of Other Litigation and Dispute articles, part of the Litigation and Disputes section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Here you’ll find valuable information on Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Protection extended by the Supreme Court of the United States, an informative piece on understanding your ethical obligations as in-house counsel if you represent an employee, as well as the company, and frequently asked litigation questions. You’ll also be able to learn the advantages that litigation finance offers to both corporate clients and their lawyers. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.
Litigation and Disputes
Other Litigation and Disputes Articles
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Be Careful With “Do Not Discuss” Policies: They May Not Be Legal.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a ruling on January 6, 2000 that ought to have employers worrying about their "do not discuss" policies. If the forbidden subject matter relates to terms or conditions of employment, the policy may be ...
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Beware of Social Security Mis-Match Letters
Employers are, because of a recent change in government policy, more likely to receive .mis-match letters. from the Social Security Administration (.SSA.). These letters are sent to employers who submit employee lists with W-2 names or social ...
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BEXTRA: No Different Than Vioxx
On April 7, 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked Pfizer, Inc., to remove its Cox-2 inhibitor, from the market. Pfizer recalled BEXTRA, citing the potential for increased risk of heart attack and stroke. While sound evidence ...
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Board Finally Unplugs Union’s Eleventh-Hour Campaign Music Blitz
The May 1997 Employment Law Alert reported on the Third Circuit’s January 31, 1997 decision in Bro-Tech Corp., 105 F.3d 890. The Court rebuked the NLRB, declaring that “the Board’s law in the election campaign area is in a state of confusion.” The ...
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Brand Names In Entertainment: The Trend, and The Controversy, Grows
From the Little Orphan Annie radio show sponsored by Ovaltine in the 1930’s and 40’s to the Texaco Star Theater of the late 1940’s and early 1950’s to this summer’s second season of Pepsi Smash on The WB television network, the presence of ...
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Brown & Wood Thrives As Other Firms Stumble in Public Asset-backed and Mortgage Securities Markets
Originally appeared in:Asset-Backed Alert: August 1, 19995 Marine View Plaza, Suite 301, Hoboken, NJ 07030201-659-1700Reprinted with permission. It's now becoming clear which structured-finance legal practices are weathering the contraction of the ...
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Building in Affordability
In the age of megacities and sprawling suburban regions, the model advanced by the smart growth trend promotes the building of master-planned communities that bring people together around access to basic needs, such as education, safety, and ...
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Bush Board Overrules M.B. Sturgis Rule Regarding Bargaining Units That Include Leased Employees
In a 3-2 decision issued November 19, 2004, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB" or "Board") overturned a controversial 2000 ruling that had shaken one of the foundations of the temporary employment industry. As a result of the decision, the ...
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Buying a New Car
A new car is second only to a home as the most expensive purchase many consumers make. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average price of a new car sold in the United States as of June 1998 was $23,480. That's why it's ...
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Buying a Used Car
Sound familiar? Before you start shopping for a used car with a teenager you know, do some homework. It may save you serious money. Consider driving habits, what the car will be used for, and your budget. Research models, options, costs, repair ...
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