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Study Reveals the Impact of Whistle Blowers

Enforcement actions initiated by whistleblowers tend to be more costly than others, according to a recent study. Researchers also found that the complaints of whistle blowers have influenced the severity of financial penalties, length of prison sentences, and duration of the actions. The study examined the effect of employee whistleblowers on the consequences of financial […]

Author: Dan Brecher

November 12, 2014

EEOC Files First Transgender Discrimination Suit

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed its first transgender discrimination suits against a private employer under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The latest legal development reinforces that preventing transgender discrimination should be on every employer’s radar. The EEOC and Transgender Discrimination In 2012, the EEOC ruled that employment […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

November 11, 2014

With The Election Over, Is Corporate Tax Reform Possible?

The 2014 midterm elections have come and gone, leaving the Republicans in control of both the House and Senate. In this new environment, is meaningful corporate tax reform a realistic possibility? According to the Washington Post, the Obama administration is hoping that the now more secure Republican party will be willing to work with him […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

November 11, 2014

Nancy Grace Under Fire With Defamation & Slander Lawsuit

Slander, libel and defamation charges get thrown around a lot in the media, but many people don’t know precisely what they mean. In today’s blog post, I’d like to take a moment to discuss how these legal terms fit together before examining how they are applied in a case. Specifically, we’ll examine how slander charges […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

November 10, 2014

Court Refuses to Vacate Arbitration Award Over Past Contacts Between Lawyer and Arbitrator

While the New Jersey legal community is quite large, many lawyers and judges develop professional relationships. In a recent decision, Federal District Judge William H. Walls addressed when arbitrators are required to disclose past contacts with attorneys who appear before them. The Facts of the Case Campmor, Inc., a retailer of recreational equipment, filed suit […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

November 7, 2014

Can I Leave My Estate To My Pet?

Every year, there are a few individuals who want to leave part or all of their estate to their pet. Unfortunately, pets are considered property, and property cannot own other property. This leaves an interesting conundrum for dedicated pet owners, but there are a couple of ways around it. So, now the question remains – […]

Author: James F. McDonough

November 6, 2014

Is It a Good Time to Start a Business?

Starting a new business always comes with some degree of risk, but what about launching a venture on the heels of a recession? According to most experts, 2014 is a good time to start a business. Although the economy is still struggling, that can be a benefit for start-ups. For one, it costs less. Goods […]

Author: Dan Brecher

November 6, 2014

'Foreclosure King' Arrested For Bankruptcy Fraud

A one-time ‘king of foreclosures’ and his adult son were arrested in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, early on Oct. 20. The door to Todd Brunner’s home was broken in by heavily armed federal agents, before he and his 24-year-old son were taken into custody by U.S. marshals assisted by the FBI, Waukesha County Sheriff’s deputies and Pewaukee […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

November 6, 2014

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Will Chip-and-PIN Credit Cards Become a Reality for U.S. Consumers?

Technology exists that makes credit cards much less vulnerable to fraud. However, it is still not available in the United States. The new system is known as “chip-and-PIN.” As the name suggests, it improves security by inserting a tiny chip into the card, which must be activated by a personal identification number (PIN) when scanned […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

November 5, 2014

SEC finds Samuel Wyly's bankruptcy budget 'staggering'

Texas tycoon Samuel Wyly, 80, has been accused of attempting to deplete his domestic assets in order to impede the ability of U.S. creditors to collect in his bankruptcy. Wyly filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy law earlier this month, after claiming that he does not have the assets to pay the […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

November 4, 2014

SIMFA Releases Cybersecurity Principles for Regulating Financial Industry

Improving cybersecurity remains a top priority for the financial services industry, which has been one of the hardest hit by data breaches in recent years. Improving cybersecurity remains a top priority for the financial services industry, which has been one of the hardest hit by data breaches in recent years. However, in order to develop […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

November 4, 2014

Tax Foundation Publishes State Business Tax Climate Index

The Tax Foundation, a think tank that tracks taxation issues, has released its latest ranking of states by business tax climate. The Tax Foundation, a think tank that tracks taxation issues, has released its latest ranking of states by business tax climate. According to the Tax Foundation, Wyoming is the most favorable state in which […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

November 3, 2014

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