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May 2016
The AGA GAGA SAGA or The Never-ending Story? – EMI Group Limited v. O&H Q1 Limited Like a Scandinavian drama, the AGA GAGA SAGA is compelling, dark, protracted and engaging. With each new episode there is an exciting twist as new characters contribute to the plot and the viewers try and work out what......
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May 23, 2016
European Union’s Highest Court Rules Google Must Remove Links Containing Personal Data
European Union’s Highest Court Rules Google Must Remove Links Containing Personal Data In a significant and concerning decision, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) has endorsed the so-called “right to be forgotten” and ruled that,...
May 22, 2016
Severance Payments May be Recoverable in a Company’s Bankruptcy
Severance Payments May be Recoverable in a Company’s Bankruptcy Working for the Queen of Hearts is a tough gig. A disappointing quarter and she’s quick to the chopping block. And the ‘severance’ she offers – “Off...
May 19, 2016
FTC PAE Study Would Collect Detailed Confidential Business Information From 25 PAEs
FTC PAE Study Would Collect Detailed Confidential Business Information From 25 PAEs In the May 19, 2014 Federal Register, the Federal Trade Commission published a Notice and Request for Comments concerning its proposal ”to collect...
May 19, 2016
Two Significant Decisions Affecting Employers Issued the Final Day of the U.S. Supreme Court Session
Two Significant Decisions Affecting Employers Issued the Final Day of the U.S. Supreme Court Session On the last day of its 2013-2014 session, the U.S. Supreme Court held that (1) for-profit companies are protected as...
May 18, 2016
Mexico to Replace Japan as No. 2 Automobile Exporter to U.S.
Mexico to Replace Japan as No. 2 Automobile Exporter to U.S. Mexico is about to replace Japan as the second largest exporter of automobiles to the United States by the end of this year. Mexico...
May 17, 2016
HR Now. More Big Issues…
HR Now. More Big Issues… Our blog on HR Now. The Big Issues has generated much discussion amongst our clients. They have told us about several other issues on their minds: 1. Consistency of remuneration...
May 15, 2016
Regulators Raise Marketplace Lending Concerns at FTC FinTech Forum
Regulators Raise Marketplace Lending Concerns at FTC FinTech Forum The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently held a FinTech forum addressing marketplace lending. The forum was promoted by the FTC as the first in a series...
May 14, 2016
Did You Know…California Supreme Court Holds That a Challenge to Independent Contractor Status Is Class Certifiable
Did You Know…California Supreme Court Holds That a Challenge to Independent Contractor Status Is Class Certifiable In Ayala v. Antelope Valley Newspapers the California Supreme Court held that the critical factor in determining whether a worker...
May 10, 2016
Internet of Things at the Salone, but what legal issues for furnitures?
Internet of Things at the Salone, but what legal issues for furnitures? The Internet of Things will generate 9 billion devices by 2018 according to estimates, but the recent hacker attack that caused a fridge...
May 09, 2016
Health Law Blog: Court Strikes Down Tax Credit Provision for Low Income Americans Participating Through Federal and Federal/State Partnership Exchanges
Health Law Blog: Court Strikes Down Tax Credit Provision for Low Income Americans Participating Through Federal and Federal/State Partnership Exchanges Yesterday, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled the IRS’...