The final Federal Cybersecurity Framework is imminent. Find out how the Framework operates and how it may impact your business. Learn what government and industry leaders say about the Framework and the need for related legislation. Understand the...
So you’ve found your dream neighbourhood. Close to parks and schools. Near your children’s friends. Safe. Close to work. You find the perfect house for you and your family in your dream neighbourhood and it is for sale. You make an offer and it’s...
On October 31, 2013, the City of Santa Monica filed a complaint in federal court against the United States of America and the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") with the hope of confirming its alleged right to control the fate of the Santa...
In a recent case, the Superior Court reminded us all about the limitations that exist under the so-called “personnel files” exception to the disclosure of records under Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). One prominent limitation to...
Bennett Jones launches Canadian Anti-Spam Information Site TORONTO, January 22, 2014 – In response to the long-awaited regulations pertaining to the Canadian government's anti-spam legislation, Bill C-28, Bennett Jones LLP has created a...
What constitutes a bribe under the FCPA? This question was posed to FCPA expert Tom Fox in an interview series by Corporate Compliance Insights. To echo his statements, there are three key criteria to consider: Is there “anything of value” being...
Brought down by his lies about a hit-and-run accident that occurred while he was reading emails or texts while returning from a county bar association event, a New Jersey criminal defense attorney had his law license temporarily suspended and was sentenced to six years in prison after taking a pl
On June 3, 2013, the Departments of Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services (Agencies) issued final regulations regarding nondiscriminatory wellness programs in group health coverage under the Affordable Care Act and applicable provisions of...
Public servants with the utmost integrity also need to be aware of what is happening ethically around the state. In today’s climate, every public agency’s image is impacted by the missteps or misconduct of others. Below you’ll find a sample of recent...
A resident or citizen of a country other than the United States who obtains lawful permanent resident status in the United States, often referred to as a “green card,” becomes a resident of the United States for U.S. income tax reporting purposes,...
