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2010

Date	Title
March 19, 2010	Grab Your Calculator: FERC Unveils Complex Scheme to Determine Penalties Type: On the Subject
March 17, 2010	CPUC Revised Decision: Unbundled and Tradable RECs for California RPS Compliance Type: On the Subject
March 16, 2010	OSHA to 15,000 U.S. Employers: “Ready or Not, Here We Come” Type: On the Subject
March 15, 2010	Increased Billing Audits Suggest Enhanced FCA Risk Type: On the Subject
March 11, 2010	DOJ and SEC Will Significantly Increase FCPA Enforcement Efforts Type: On the Subject
March 10, 2010	Comparison of Tax Incentives in the Senate and House Jobs Bill Intended to Boost Employment Type: On the Subject
March 10, 2010	Extending the GREEN Tax Incentives: Senate and House Bill Comparison Type: On the Subject
March 10, 2010	Projected Trends and Opportunities for ASCs and Surgical Hospitals Type: On the Subject
March 9, 2010	FDA Proposes New Regulation to Require Sponsors to Report Suspected Data Falsification Type: On the Subject
March 9, 2010	US Department of Justice Investigation into Hedge Fund Activities Type: On the Subject
March 8, 2010	Another Push Offshore: Proposed Legislation Introduced to Incentivize Offshore Wind Projects Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2010	Backlash: Senate Proposals to Tighten “Buy American” Requirements for Renewable Projects, Limit EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Regulatory Authority Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2010	Second Circuit Revives Antitrust Class Action Complaint, Perhaps Lowering Perceived Heightened Pleading Standards Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2010	Amendment to German Renewables Act Agreed by Federal Cabinet Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2010	Consultation on Capital Requirements Directive Launched Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2010	IRS Concedes That Medical Residents Qualify for Student Exception from FICA Taxes for Taxable Quarters Ending Prior to April 1, 2005 Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2010	Second Circuit Revives Antitrust Class Action Complaint, Perhaps Lowering Perceived Heightened Pleading Standards Type: On the Subject
March 4, 2010	Supreme Court Holds That Copyright Act Does Not Restrict a Federal Court’s Subject-Matter Jurisdiction over Infringement Claims Involving Unregistered Works Type: On the Subject
March 1, 2010	FCC Proposes Procedural and Organizational Reforms Type: On the Subject
March 1, 2010	U.S. Department of Labor Provides Guidance on Reporting Obligations of 403(b) Plan Sponsors Type: On the Subject
February 26, 2010	Supreme Court Clarifies “Principal Place of Business” Test for Diversity Jurisdiction Type: On the Subject
February 24, 2010	The 2009 Form 990: Significant Changes Will Demand Significant Attention Type: On the Subject
February 24, 2010	U.S. Tax Court Holds That Guaranty Fee Is Sourced to Location of Guarantor Type: On the Subject
February 24, 2010	‘Fess Up or Pay Up - ICO Threatens Tougher Sanctions for Failure to Report Security Breaches Type: On the Subject
February 19, 2010	Draft Report on OTC Derivatives Market Reforms Published Type: On the Subject
February 17, 2010	New Military Leave Guidance Under the HEART Act Type: On the Subject
February 16, 2010	Action Needed to Ensure Britain’s Energy Supplies Remain Secure Type: On the Subject
February 16, 2010	Interim Final Regulations on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 Type: On the Subject
February 12, 2010	Ofgem Suspends Existing Energy Network Merger Policy and Begins Review Type: On the Subject
February 12, 2010	SEC Weighs In on Climate Change Disclosure – What, if Anything, Do You Need to Disclose? Type: On the Subject
February 11, 2010	Anti-Bribery Compliance to Take Centre Stage as OECD Targets Facilitation Payments Type: On the Subject
February 9, 2010	International Review of Payment, Settlement and Clearing Systems Standards Launched Type: On the Subject
February 9, 2010	Key Energy-Related Tax Provisions in the 2011 Budget Proposal Type: On the Subject
February 9, 2010	US Airlines Oppose Inclusion in EU Emissions Trading Scheme Type: On the Subject
February 8, 2010	UK Government Proposals for Reform of the CFC Rules Type: On the Subject
February 5, 2010	Top 10 Health Law Issues for 2010 Type: On the Subject
February 4, 2010	A Cooler Climate for Federal Cap-and-Trade Legislation Type: On the Subject
February 2, 2010	New Jersey Adopts New Solar Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2010	FERC Seeks Information on Expanding Transparency in Electric Markets Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2010	FERC Seeks to Provide Additional Certainty for Investment in Utility Assets Type: On the Subject
January 28, 2010	SEC Issues Interpretive Guidance on Climate Change Disclosure Type: On the Subject
January 27, 2010	IRS Announces Game-Changer: Announcement 2010-9 Proposes to Modify IRS Policy of Restraint Type: On the Subject
January 27, 2010	New Compliance Plan Effectiveness Proposals Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2010	FERC ALJ Finds Manipulation Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2010	Fines of Up to £500,000 for Serious Data Protection Breaches Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2010	NTIA and RUS Announce Next Round of Broadband Stimulus Funding Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2010	Regulation of Over-the-Counter Derivatives (Update) Type: On the Subject
January 25, 2010	FCC Adopts New Program Access Rules to Promote Video Competition Type: On the Subject
January 22, 2010	FERC Proposes Credit Reforms for Organized Wholesale Electric Markets Type: On the Subject
January 22, 2010	FERC Seeks Industry Comments on Ways to Improve Wind and Solar Access to Grid Type: On the Subject
January 21, 2010	NRG Power Marketing, LLC v. Maine Public Utilities Commission Type: On the Subject
January 21, 2010	E-Discovery: Doing It in an "Ignorant and Indifferent Fashion" May Lead to Sanctions Type: On the Subject
January 21, 2010	For the First Time, FTC Lowers Notification Thresholds Under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Type: On the Subject
January 20, 2010	FCC Restricts the Sale and Use of Wireless Microphones Type: On the Subject
January 19, 2010	Rebasing Election Deadline Approaches Type: On the Subject
January 19, 2010	Rome I Regulation on Law Applicable to Contractual Obligations Comes into Force Type: On the Subject
January 19, 2010	Rule B Attachments Lose Their Grip Type: On the Subject
January 13, 2010	U.S. Department of Justice Issues Guidance to Prosecutors on Criminal Discovery Type: On the Subject
January 12, 2010	Cosmetics – Simplified EU Regime Enters into Force Type: On the Subject
January 4, 2010	The CPUC Issues Revised Proposed Decision Allowing Use of Tradable Renewable Energy Credits for RPS Compliance in California Type: On the Subject


2009

Date	Title
December 31, 2009	What Just Happened to the Federal Transfer Tax System? Type: On the Subject
December 30, 2009	Roth IRA Conversion Rule Changes Type: On the Subject
December 29, 2009	The Joint Commission Releases for Field Review a Further Revised Medical Staff Standard MS.01.01.01 Type: On the Subject
December 23, 2009	COBRA Subsidy Extension Type: On the Subject
December 23, 2009	Underscoring Necessity of Filing Pre-Verdict JMOL Motions, Federal Circuit Upholds Permanent Injunction, $240 Million Damages Award Against Microsoft Type: On the Subject
December 22, 2009	Evaluating the Governance Implications of Health Care Reform Type: On the Subject
December 17, 2009	Federal Court Issues Injunction Restricting Construction and Operation of Windmills Based on Endangered Species Act Type: On the Subject
December 17, 2009	Momentum Continues for Offshore Wind Type: On the Subject
December 17, 2009	Unexpected Changes to FERC’s Enforcement Procedures Dramatically Alter Rights of Companies Under Investigation Type: On the Subject
December 16, 2009	FCC Affirms Nationwide Programmatic Agreement Provisions Type: On the Subject
December 16, 2009	High Court Limits the Application of the Doctrine of Separability in Service Out of Jurisdiction Cases Type: On the Subject
December 15, 2009	FCC Reminds Licensees of Private Land Mobile Narrowbanding Deadlines Type: On the Subject
December 14, 2009	FCC and FEMA Initiate Testing Phase of Wireless Emergency Alert System Type: On the Subject
December 9, 2009	EPA Announces Final GHG Endangerment Finding Type: On the Subject
December 7, 2009	FERC Declaratory Orders in Sun Edison LLC and JD Wind Companies Boost Wind and Solar Projects Type: On the Subject
December 7, 2009	OSHA’s Big Dust-Up: Why Did OSHA Initiate a Combustible Dust Rulemaking? Type: On the Subject
December 4, 2009	FCC Requests Comment on TV Broadcast Spectrum Reallocation and Transition to IP-Based Network Type: On the Subject
December 3, 2009	New EU Competition Commissioner Announced and Regulatory Reform Package Goes into Effect Type: On the Subject
December 3, 2009	The Bribery Bill Type: On the Subject
December 2, 2009	In re Philadelphia Newspapers: Potential Ramifications for Secured Lenders in Debt Restructurings Type: On the Subject
November 18, 2009	FCC Adopts "Shot Clock" for State and Local Zoning Review of Wireless Tower Applications Type: On the Subject
November 18, 2009	FCC Seeks Comments on the Use of Broadband to Promote Health Care Delivery and Services Type: On the Subject
November 16, 2009	CMS Finalizes Requirements for Supervision of Hospital Outpatient Services Type: On the Subject
November 16, 2009	Comments Sought on Changes to Final Round of Broadband Stimulus Funding Type: On the Subject
November 12, 2009	HHS Issues Interim Final Rule Conforming HIPAA Civil Money Penalties to HITECH Act Requirements Type: On the Subject
November 11, 2009	Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment Updates Type: On the Subject
November 11, 2009	New Guidance on Expatriation Exit Tax Type: On the Subject
November 10, 2009	Congress Extends Five-Year Carryback of 2008 or 2009 NOLs to Most Businesses Type: On the Subject
November 3, 2009	In re TOUSA, Inc.: Implications for Solvency Opinion Providers Type: On the Subject
November 3, 2009	European Patent Office Agrees to Cooperate with Standard Setting Authority Type: On the Subject
October 28, 2009	High Court Ruling Denies Legal Advice Privilege To Accountants’ Tax Advice Type: On the Subject
October 26, 2009	Data Protection Bites – Tough New Sanctions for Breaches of the Data Protection Act Type: On the Subject
October 23, 2009	Budget Now for Filing of European Divisional Patent Applications Type: On the Subject
October 22, 2009	FCC's Proposed "Net Neutrality" Rules Will Affect Enterprise and Residential Broadband Services Type: On the Subject
October 22, 2009	The European Commission's Communication on Strengthening the Safety of the Derivatives Market Type: On the Subject
October 20, 2009	Frequently Asked Employment Law Questions This Flu Season Type: On the Subject
October 19, 2009	Recent Developments in Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments Type: On the Subject
October 14, 2009	Finance, Agriculture Provide Proposals to Restructure Over-the-Counter Derivatives Market Regulation Type: On the Subject
October 14, 2009	GASPOOL – Consolidation of German Gas Networks Type: On the Subject
October 14, 2009	The Unravelling of Europe’s Carbon Market Type: On the Subject
October 14, 2009	UK Patent Decision Highlights Priority Trap for Unwary US Practitioners Type: On the Subject
October 7, 2009	DOE Announces $750 Million Funding for Conventional Renewable Energy Generation Projects Type: On the Subject
October 7, 2009	Recent ECJ Decision Declares Unlawful the UK 1.5 Per Cent Stamp Duty Reserve Tax on Issues of Shares into Clearance Service Type: On the Subject
October 5, 2009	EPA Finalizes GHG Reporting Rule, Proposes New GHG Permitting Requirements Type: On the Subject
October 5, 2009	IRS to Audit 6,000 Companies in National Research Program Initiative to Test Employment Tax Compliance Type: On the Subject
October 1, 2009	Capital Reorganisation: A Potential Solution to Dividend Blockages Type: On the Subject
October 1, 2009	Senators Kerry and Boxer Unveil Climate Bill Type: On the Subject
September 28, 2009	European Commission Publishes Decision Fining Intel EUR 1.06 Billion for Abusing Its Dominant Position Type: On the Subject
September 28, 2009	JD Wind Petition for FERC Enforcement, Declaratory Order Regarding Applicability of PURPA to Wind and Solar Facilities’ PPAs Type: On the Subject
September 24, 2009	USPTO Releases Post-Bilski Section 101 Examination Guidelines Type: On the Subject
September 23, 2009	The Anti-Deprivation Principle and an Atlantic Divide Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2009	Bill Introduced to Repeal the Federal Defense of Marriage Act Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2009	On Its Face, Federal Circuit’s Decision on Fraud Provides Substantial Relief to Trademark Registrants Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2009	“There Is a New Sheriff in Town” – Get Ready for a More Aggressive OSHA Type: On the Subject
September 16, 2009	CME Group Releases White Paper Providing Recommendations for Imposing Position Limits in Energy Derivatives Markets Type: On the Subject
September 11, 2009	CFTC Chairman Requests Jurisdiction over Carbon Trading Type: On the Subject
September 8, 2009	Protecting America’s Workers Act of 2009: A Plan to Give OSHA A Lot More Teeth Type: On the Subject
August 28, 2009	Illinois Recognizes New Business Entity That Mixes For-Profit and Nonprofit Elements Type: On the Subject
August 27, 2009	CFTC Chairman Suggests Enhancements to Proposed Legislation Regulating OTC Derivatives, SEC and CFTC to Hold Joint Hearings on Regulatory Harmonization Type: On the Subject
August 26, 2009	Massachusetts Data Security Regulations Revised Again Type: On the Subject
August 26, 2009	U.S. Senate Climate Change Debate Foreshadowed by Australian Climate Change Failure Type: On the Subject
August 24, 2009	When are Fake Goods not Counterfeits? Type: On the Subject
August 20, 2009	En Banc Federal Circuit Overturns Union Carbide, Rules That Methods Are Not Subject to 35 U.S.C. § 271(f) Infringement Claims Type: On the Subject
August 20, 2009	Applications Now Accepted for Advanced Energy Project Tax Credits Type: On the Subject
August 20, 2009	EMEA and FDA Focus on Clinical Research Safety and Enforcement Type: On the Subject
August 19, 2009	3-2 En Banc First Circuit Decision in Textron Rules That Tax Accrual Workpapers Are Not Protected Work Product Type: On the Subject
August 17, 2009	Concessions for Delinquent Information Returns Pertaining to Certain Offshore Investments Other Than FBAR Form TD F 90-22.1 Type: On the Subject
August 17, 2009	FERC and MMS Issue Joint Guidance on Hydrokinetic Power Projects Type: On the Subject
August 12, 2009	Amaranth Settles with FERC and CFTC for Total Settlement of $7.5 Million Civil Penalty Type: On the Subject
August 12, 2009	FCC Adopts New Procedural Rules on Forbearance Petitions Type: On the Subject
August 12, 2009	NTIA and RUS Announce Rules and Procedures for Broadband Stimulus Funding Programs Type: On the Subject
August 12, 2009	Senator Hutchinson Introduces Legislation to Provide Tax Credits and Other Incentives for Broadband Infrastructure Investment Type: On the Subject
August 12, 2009	Treasury Proposes Legislative Language to Restructure the Current Landscape for Over-the-Counter Derivatives Market Regulation Type: On the Subject
August 10, 2009	CMS Delays Implementation of Beneficiary-Level MSP Payment Adjustment Type: On the Subject
August 10, 2009	CMS Issues Revised Guidance on Agent/Broker Compensation for CY 2009 Type: On the Subject
August 10, 2009	IRS Issues New FAQs for Related Organizations Portion of Form 990 Type: On the Subject
August 10, 2009	New Audit Guide for Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs Released for Comment Type: On the Subject
August 6, 2009	District Court Narrowly Defines Misappropriation Theory Liability in SEC v. Cuban Type: On the Subject
August 6, 2009	IRS Issues Final Services and Intangibles Regulations Type: On the Subject
August 6, 2009	Italian Decree Brings in New Tax Breaks and Tax Amnesty Type: On the Subject
August 5, 2009	New Law Makes Significant Changes to Group Health Plans Insured in New York: Dependent Coverage Extended and COBRA Protections Expanded Type: On the Subject
August 5, 2009	Recent Madoff-Related Coverage Disputes Place Crime Insurance in the Spotlight Type: On the Subject
August 4, 2009	OIG Advisory Opinion Approves Hospital/Physician ASC Joint Venture, Cautions Against Valuing Intangible Assets Type: On the Subject
August 4, 2009	Treasury, DOE Accepting Applications for Grants in Lieu of Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Projects Type: On the Subject
August 3, 2009	Vacation Policy Cannot Save Massachusetts Employers from Paying Accrued, Unused Vacation Time upon Termination Type: On the Subject
July 30, 2009	Opening Act: Two DOE Loan Guarantee Solicitations Type: On the Subject
July 29, 2009	Deadline Extended for Some Taxpayers Who Recently Learned of the FBAR Reporting Requirement Type: On the Subject
July 27, 2009	Derivatives Communication Issued by the European Commission Type: On the Subject
July 24, 2009	Federal Law Requires Businesses to Implement Formal Identity Theft Prevention Programs Type: On the Subject
July 23, 2009	Department of Labor Provides Form 5500 Transition Relief for 403(b) Plans with Respect to Pre-2009 Contracts Type: On the Subject
July 22, 2009	IRS Issues Significant Private Letter Ruling Approving Tax-Free Merger Type: On the Subject
July 22, 2009	Treasury Issues Guidance on Applying for Cash Grants in Lieu of Tax Credits Type: On the Subject
July 20, 2009	FERC Finds That Market Design, Not Manipulation, Contributed to Loop Flows Type: On the Subject
July 17, 2009	IRS Publishes Benefit Plan Audit Materials Type: On the Subject
July 17, 2009	Privacy Notices – A Clear & Simple Route To Compliance Type: On the Subject
July 17, 2009	Recent New York City Taxation Conformity Legislation and Commentary on Recent New York State Tax Legislation Type: On the Subject
July 16, 2009	CMS Clarifies Stark “Stand in the Shoes” Provision Type: On the Subject
July 16, 2009	IRS Provides Guidance on the Taxation of Employment-Related Settlement Payments Type: On the Subject
July 16, 2009	New Illinois Ethics Rules on Lawyers’ “Reporting Up” Responsibilities Type: On the Subject
July 13, 2009	CMS Issues Draft Medicare Marketing Guidelines, Continues to Tweak Agent/Broker Compensation Guidance Type: On the Subject
July 13, 2009	Draft House Bill for Health Care Reform Would Revise the Medicare Advantage Program Type: On the Subject
July 13, 2009	Eliminating the Donut Hole and Other Proposed Medicare Part D Reforms Type: On the Subject
July 9, 2009	EU ETS Phase III: Consultation on Auctioning Rules Type: On the Subject
July 9, 2009	FERC Fines Companies More Than $9.5 Million for Pipeline Capacity Release Violations Type: On the Subject
July 9, 2009	New Executive Orders Affect Federal Contractors and Their Employees Type: On the Subject
July 9, 2009	Obama Administration Releases Consumer Financial Protection Agency Proposal Type: On the Subject
July 6, 2009	SEC Eliminates Broker Discretionary Voting in Director Elections, Proposes Changes to Disclosure & Other Requirements Regarding Corporate Governance & Compensation Type: On the Subject
July 2, 2009	Introduction of Bill 42 Moves Quebec Closer to Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade System Type: On the Subject
July 2, 2009	New Italian Tax Measures Impact Operations of Multinational Companies Type: On the Subject
July 2, 2009	Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security Act Passes House Type: On the Subject
July 1, 2009	Brandowners Rejoice as the European Court of Justice Delivers Judgment on the Meaning of “Unfair Advantage” in L’Oréal v Bellure Type: On the Subject
July 1, 2009	Recent Changes in UK HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Procedures Type: On the Subject
June 30, 2009	IRS Acknowledges Planning Opportunity for Consolidated Groups Type: On the Subject
June 29, 2009	Massachusetts District Court Denies Plaintiffs’ Discovery Request for Certain Electronically Stored Information Type: On the Subject
June 26, 2009	Department of Energy Releases Final Funding Opportunity Announcements for Smart Grid Programs Type: On the Subject
June 17, 2009	European Commission Fines Electrabel EUR 20 Million for ‘Gun Jumping’ in Its Acquisition of Compagnie Nationale du Rhône Type: On the Subject
June 17, 2009	Italian Investigation into Gas Storage Capacity Type: On the Subject
June 17, 2009	Legislation Affecting Federal Estate and Gift Tax Type: On the Subject
June 12, 2009	Treasury Department and SEC Announce New Executive Compensation Initiatives Type: On the Subject
June 9, 2009	IRS Provides Procedures for Election of Investment Tax Credit in Lieu of Production Tax Credit Type: On the Subject
June 9, 2009	Nationwide RAC Program Rollout, First RAC Audit Letters Arriving Type: On the Subject
June 8, 2009	European Union Launches EUR3.98 Billion Energy Infrastructure Programme Type: On the Subject
June 8, 2009	Federal Government’s Acquisition of Equity Interests Does Not Constitute 409A Payment Event Type: On the Subject
June 4, 2009	IRS Issues New FAQs for Governance Portion of Form 990 Type: On the Subject
May 28, 2009	California Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Same-Sex Marriage, but Recognizes Marriages Performed in 2008 Type: On the Subject
	EU Southern Corridor Summit Creates the ‘New Silk Road’ Type: On the Subject
May 27, 2009	FSA Approved Persons Regime: New Proposals Create Expansive Oversight of non-UK Firms, Traders and Senior Managers Type: On the Subject
May 22, 2009	The Waxman-Markey Bill and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme: The Basics Type: On the Subject
May 21, 2009	Congress Amends Civil False Claims Act Type: On the Subject
May 21, 2009	IRS Expands Guidance on Application of Section 382 to Treasury’s Purchase of Financial Instruments Type: On the Subject
May 21, 2009	Senate Finance Committee Proposes Health Care Reform Funding Options in Third Health Reform Policy Paper Type: On the Subject
May 20, 2009	Defining “Meaningful Use” Under the HITECH Act Type: On the Subject
May 20, 2009	IRS Proposed Regulations Permit Suspension of Safe Harbor Nonelective Contributions upon Substantial Business Hardship Type: On the Subject
May 19, 2009	CMS Releases Draft Medicare Marketing Guidelines for Comment Type: On the Subject
May 19, 2009	IRS Announces Withholding Table Fix for Pension Payments, Plan Sponsor Action Needed Type: On the Subject
May 18, 2009	Aviation Emissions and the EU ETS Going Forward Type: On the Subject
May 18, 2009	Obama Administration Unveils International Tax Proposals Type: On the Subject
May 13, 2009	Tax Relief for Underwater Stock Options Available in Belgium Until June 30, 2009 Type: On the Subject
May 8, 2009	Senate Health Care Reform Policy Options: Fraud and Abuse Type: On the Subject
May 8, 2009	Senate Health Care Reform Policy Options: Medicare Advantage Type: On the Subject
May 8, 2009	Senate Health Care Reform Policy Options: Medicare Payment Type: On the Subject
May 8, 2009	§1447(d) Notwithstanding, Certain District Court Remand Orders to State Courts Are Appealable Type: On the Subject
May 6, 2009	Developing U.S. Case Law Threatens Validity of Trademark Registrations Type: On the Subject
May 6, 2009	NYSE Amends Rules Regarding Procedures for Release of Material Information by Listed Companies Type: On the Subject
May 5, 2009	Draft AIFM Directive Constricts Hedge Funds Type: On the Subject
April 29, 2009	New Maryland Law Prohibits Resale Price Maintenance Programs Type: On the Subject
April 24, 2009	DOI Releases Final Rule Regarding Renewable Energy Generation on the Outer Continental Shelf Type: On the Subject
April 23, 2009	Systemic Health Reform Will Occur Under Obama Type: On the Subject
April 22, 2009	U.S. Reliability Authority Issues Recommendations for Integrating Renewable Generation into Interstate Power Grid Type: On the Subject
April 21, 2009	EPA Issues Proposed Endangerment Finding Regarding Greenhouse Gases Type: On the Subject
April 21, 2009	IRS Issues Final Regulations on Automatic Contribution Arrangements Type: On the Subject
April 17, 2009	The FTC Issues a Revised Anti-Manipulation Rulemaking for the Petroleum Markets Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2009	Bill Introduced to Promote Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure Information Systems Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2009	IRS Proposes Prototype Program for 403(b) Plans Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2009	Multiemployer Plan Funding Relief Guidance Issued: Immediate Action Needed Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2009	Second Circuit Reverses Bankruptcy Court’s Decision on PBGC Termination Premiums Type: On the Subject
April 15, 2009	A Cautionary Tale on the Substitution of Signature Pages Type: On the Subject
April 14, 2009	Recent Developments Encourage Voluntary Correction of Foreign Financial Account Reporting Violations Type: On the Subject
April 13, 2009	The SAFETY Act – How It Affects Your Business Type: On the Subject
April 7, 2009	New Developments for MA and Part D Programs Type: On the Subject
April 6, 2009	New York State Budget Law Will Tax Nonresident Holders of Companies Owning New York Real Estate Type: On the Subject
April 3, 2009	Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Iowa and Pending in Vermont Type: On the Subject
April 3, 2009	Time to File Refund Claims for FICA Paid on Medical-Resident Stipends in 2005 and to Conduct a Strategic Review of Long-Dormant Claims Type: On the Subject
April 2, 2009	FDA Rebuked by Seventh Circuit Over Interpretation of Labeling Claims Type: On the Subject
March 31, 2009	Competition Law and the Credit Crunch: Obtaining State Aid in the European Union Type: On the Subject
March 31, 2009	Get Smart: FERC Issues Proposed Guidance and Smart Grid Development Plan; Collaborative Recommends Criteria for DOE Smart Grid Funding Type: On the Subject
March 30, 2009	Choice of Law Clauses for Non-Contractual Claims – the impact of Rome II Type: On the Subject
March 27, 2009	American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Amends Section 108 to Allow COD Income Deferral Type: On the Subject
March 26, 2009	FCC Adopts MedRadio Service for Wireless Medical Devices Type: On the Subject
March 24, 2009	IRS Issues Final Regulations Addressing Gain Recognition Agreements Type: On the Subject
March 23, 2009	Tafas v. Doll: Patent Rules Given New Life by Federal Circuit Type: On the Subject
March 19, 2009	DOL Issues New Model COBRA Notices to Explain COBRA Premium Subsidy Type: On the Subject
March 19, 2009	U.S. Tax Court Provides Further Guidance on Research Credit Claims Type: On the Subject
March 18, 2009	Federal Arbitration Act’s Protection of Arbitral Awards from Review for “Manifest Disregard of the Law” Type: On the Subject
March 16, 2009	President Obama Announces FDA Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Appointments Type: On the Subject
March 13, 2009	Massachusetts Approves Regulations to Implement the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Disclosure Law Type: On the Subject
March 12, 2009	EPA’s New Moves: GHG Reporting Rulemaking and Possible Regulation Type: On the Subject
March 11, 2009	Changes to European Patent Office Fees: File Early to Save Costs Type: On the Subject
March 11, 2009	Failure to Pay Over Withheld Taxes to IRS Carries Severe Risks for Executives Type: On the Subject
March 11, 2009	Senate Majority Leader Reid Introduces Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act Type: On the Subject
March 6, 2009	IOSCO Task Force Recommends Increased International Cooperation on Commodities Market Oversight and Enforcement Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2009	The Obama Budget: The Impact on Hospitals and Other Service Providers Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2009	Washington Watch: President Obama's Directive to Evaluate and Change Federal Procurement Type: On the Subject
February 27, 2009	CHIPRA: How it Affects Your Group Health Plan Type: On the Subject
February 27, 2009	President Obama Announces New Antitrust Enforcers – Implications for Business Type: On the Subject
February 27, 2009	The Obama Budget: Banking on Cap-and-Trade Type: On the Subject
February 25, 2009	Stimulus Package Promotes Advanced Telecommunications Infrastructure; Significant Work Remains Type: On the Subject
February 24, 2009	DOL Issues Guidance on Annual Funding Notice Type: On the Subject
February 20, 2009	Energy Tax Provisions Included in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Type: On the Subject
February 20, 2009	Final $787B Stimulus Package Does Not Include Certain Proposed Business Tax Incentives Type: On the Subject
February 20, 2009	SEC Focuses its Reforms on Credit Rating Methodologies and Disclosure Type: On the Subject
February 18, 2009	Fourth Circuit Reverses Bankruptcy Court's Narrow Reading of "Swap Agreements" Type: On the Subject
February 17, 2009	Washington Watch: President Obama Signs Stimulus Bill Type: On the Subject
February 13, 2009	IRS Releases Final Report on Hospital Industry Compliance Check Audits Type: On the Subject
February 13, 2009	Seventh Circuit Rules Against Plaintiffs in Deere ERISA “Excessive Fees” Case Type: On the Subject
February 12, 2009	CFTC Division of Market Oversight Declares E-mail and Instant Messages Are “Records” Subject to Mandatory Preservation Type: On the Subject
February 12. 2009	SIGTARP: The Most Important Acronym to Come Along in Years Type: On the Subject
February 11, 2009	Proposed Legislation Prohibits Settlement Payments to Generic Drug Manufacturers Type: On the Subject
February 10, 2009	New PRRB Appeal Rules Require “Under Protest” Procedure on Medicare Cost Reports in Providers’ Reimbursement Policy Disputes Type: On the Subject
February 10, 2009	Restrictions on Executive Compensation Under EESA Type: On the Subject
February 9, 2009	New FDA Guidance on Adverse Event Reporting to the IRB Type: On the Subject
February 3, 2009	Court Grants Summary Judgment in Omnicare v. UnitedHealth Group Type: On the Subject
February 3, 2009	IRS Expands Guidance on Application of Section 382 to Treasury’s Purchase of Financial Instruments Type: On the Subject
February 2, 2009	SEC Adopts Final Rules Requiring Interactive Financial Data in XBRL Format Type: On the Subject
February 2, 2009	U.S. Employers Take Note: Required Use of New Form I-9 Scheduled for April 3, 2009 Type: On the Subject
January 30, 2009	Comparison of Business Tax Incentives in U.S. House and U.S. Senate Stimulus Packages Type: On the Subject
January 30, 2009	Final Rule Governing Patient Safety Organizations Becomes Effective Type: On the Subject
January 30, 2009	Washington Watch: Key Elements of the Economic Stimulus Legislation Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2009	Extending Coverage of Pre-Dispute Arbitration Clauses in Residential-Care Facility Admission Agreements Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2009	Supreme Court Clarifies That a Former Spouse’s Benefits Are Governed by Plan’s Express Terms Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2009	Top Nine Health Law Issues for 2009 Type: On the Subject
January 28, 2009	Illinois Circuit Court Reinforces Seventh Circuit’s Limitation on Financial Advisors’ Liability Under Fairness Opinions Type: On the Subject
January 27, 2009	Textron Decision Deems Tax Accrual Workpapers Protected Work-Product Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2009	Comparison of the Energy Tax Provisions in U.S. House and U.S. Senate Stimulus Packages Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2009	The One Thousand Deferrals Decree Type: On the Subject
January 21, 2009	CMS to Distribute Disclosure of Financial Relationships Report Type: On the Subject
January 21, 2009	Early Government Enforcement and Oversight Activity Promises a Challenging 2009 Type: On the Subject
January 21, 2009	FERC Provides Clarification to Order 704 Type: On the Subject
January 20, 2009	Disclosure Considerations for Public Companies for the 2009 Annual Disclosure Season and Beyond Type: On the Subject
January 20, 2009	Opening Stimulus Salvo is GREEN: American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009 Type: On the Subject
January 20, 2009	Responding to RiskMetrics’ Updated Corporate Governance Voting Guidelines for the 2009 Proxy Season Type: On the Subject
January 16, 2009	Recent Reports Identify Barriers to Electricity Demand Response and Advanced Metering as the Stimulus Package Takes Shape Type: On the Subject
January 16, 2009	The Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008: Limited Relief and Technical Guidance for Qualified Retirement Plans Type: On the Subject
January 14, 2009	Bankruptcy Court: Parties May Not Contract Around Mutuality Requirement to Circumvent Prohibition Against Triangular Setoffs Type: On the Subject
January 14, 2009	New York Issues Opinion on the Denomination of Assets Under Regulation 114 Trusts Type: On the Subject
January 13, 2009	Revised Notification Thresholds and Increased Penalties Under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Type: On the Subject
January 12, 2009	IRS Issues Revised Cost Sharing Regulations Type: On the Subject
January 9, 2009	AdvaMed Adopts Revised Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals Type: On the Subject
January 9, 2009	IRS Issues Initial Guidance and Limited Transition Relief for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans Subject to New Section 457A Type: On the Subject
January 8, 2009	2009 Changes to Federal and Illinois Estate Taxes Warrant Estate Plan Review Type: On the Subject
January 8, 2009	Changes to Federal and State Estate Taxes Warrant Estate Plan Review Type: On the Subject
January 6, 2009	Teaching Hospitals: Resolving Claims Seeking a Refund of FICA Tax on Medical Resident Stipends Type: On the Subject
January 6, 2009	Implied Employer Consent Increases Early Retirement Equalisation Costs Type: On the Subject
January 6, 2009	Medicare Secondary Payor Reporting Requirements Will Affect Self-Insured Health Care Providers, Captive Insurers Type: On the Subject
January 2, 2009	Once an Argument Is Waived on Appeal, It's Gone Forever Type: On the Subject


2008

Date	Title
December 19, 2008	Climate Change Action – The Australian Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Type: On the Subject
December 22, 2008	Proposed CFTC New Rules for Significant Price Discovery Contracts Traded on Exempt Commercial Markets Type: On the Subject
December 19, 2008	Massachusetts Releases Draft Applications for Life Sciences Certification, Tax Incentive Participation Type: On the Subject
December 18, 2008	Climate Change Action – UN and EU Summits Type: On the Subject
December 16, 2008	California Adopts Climate Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Levels Type: On the Subject
December 15, 2008	Former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner to Lead EPA Type: On the Subject
December 15, 2008	Interested Parties Meeting: California’s New 20 Percent Underpayment Type: On the Subject
December 15, 2008	Slow Economy Could Revive Prospects for Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships Type: On the Subject
December 12, 2008	IRS Provides Relief for Sponsors of 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plans Type: On the Subject
December 11, 2008	Preliminary Report Warns Pharmaceutical Sector About Potentially Anti-Competitive Practices in the European Union Type: On the Subject
December 8, 2008	FERC Affirms Liberalization of Natural Gas Pipeline Capacity Release Regulations, Provides Clarification Type: On the Subject
December 5, 2008	New 409A Guidance Issued, 457A Guidance Expected Shortly Type: On the Subject
December 4, 2008	EU Publishes Its Second Strategic Energy Review Type: On the Subject
December 4, 2008	Fairness Opinions in the SPAC Context Type: On the Subject
December 3, 2008	The Future of Physician-Owned Hospitals: An Industry in Washington’s Crosshairs Type: On the Subject
December 1, 2008	New Jersey to Eliminate Throw Out Rule and Regular Place of Business Requirement Type: On the Subject
November 24, 2008	A Look Ahead: The 2009 U.S. Health Legislative Landscape Type: On the Subject
November 24, 2008	The Nonprofit Investment Committee in Tough Times Type: On the Subject
November 21, 2008	California to Increase Renewable Energy Standard to 33 Percent, Cost Reported at $60 Billion Type: On the Subject
November 20, 2008	Significant Change to House Energy and Commerce Committee Type: On the Subject
November 19, 2008	Dealing with Financially Distressed Purchasers of Goods Type: On the Subject
November 17, 2008	Impact of Financial Markets Crisis on MAC Clauses Type: On the Subject
November 17, 2008	Obama Presidency Signals Change in U.S. Energy Policy Type: On the Subject
November 14, 2008	Diagnostic Test Anti-Markup Provisions Type: On the Subject
November 14, 2008	EPA May Limit CO₂ Emissions for Power Plants Type: On the Subject
November 13, 2008	The Importance of Registering Transactions Relating to Intellectual Property in Europe Type: On the Subject
November 12, 2008	CFTC Acting Chairman Unveils Proposal for the Restructuring of Government Oversight of Financial Markets Type: On the Subject
November 11, 2008	Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Submits Feasibility Study on Proposed Regulations Governing Renewable Energy Credit Imports Type: On the Subject
November 11, 2008	The CFTC Challenges the FERC’s Anti-Manipulation Authority Type: On the Subject
November 10, 2008	IRS Issues Guidance That Treasury’s Purchase of Stocks Will Not Result in Ownership Change Under Section 382 Type: On the Subject
November 5, 2008	Ambulatory Surgery Center Conditions for Coverage and 2009 Payment Update Finalized Type: On the Subject
November 4, 2008	Court Restricts Law Enforcement Access to Cell Phone Location Information Type: On the Subject
November 3, 2008	Developments in Medicare Payment for Services in Clinical Trials Type: On the Subject
November 3, 2008	The Securities Act of 2008 Type: On the Subject
October 31, 2008	California PUC Creates a Tradable REC Market for RPS Compliance Type: On the Subject
October 31, 2008	Federal Circuit Narrows Patent Eligible Subject Matter in In re Bilski Type: On the Subject
October 27, 2008	REACH Will Affect EU Manufacture and Imports of Metals and Chemicals as of 1 December 2008 Type: On the Subject
October 27, 2008	SEC Extends and Modifies Institutional Investor Short Sale Reporting, Adopts Naked Short Selling Rules Type: On the Subject
October 23, 2008	SEC Amends Rules on Cross-Border Tender Offers, Exchange Offers, Business Combinations Type: On the Subject
October 21, 2008	U.S. Treasury Provides Interim Guidance on Executive Compensation Provisions in Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Type: On the Subject
October 20, 2008	Agreement Reached on EU Energy Council’s Third Liberalisation Package Type: On the Subject
October 20, 2008	FERC Releases Final Rule on Standards of Conduct for Transmission Providers Type: On the Subject
October 20, 2008	IOSCO Establishes Task Force on Commodities Markets Type: On the Subject
October 17, 2008	FERC Provides Guidance Through Enforcement Reforms Type: On the Subject
October 16, 2008	Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Is Only the Beginning, Not the End Type: On the Subject
October 16, 2008	Massachusetts Appeals Court Decision Provides Guidance on Lending Practices Type: On the Subject
October 16, 2008	Relaxed REMIC Requirements: IRS and Treasury Efforts to Address the Subprime Mortgage Crisis Type: On the Subject
October 16, 2008	Software Patents in the United Kingdom – When Is a Computer Program Not a Computer Program? Type: On the Subject
October 14, 2008	Potential Impact of Current Economic Conditions on Nonprofit Governance Type: On the Subject
October 13, 2008	Mental Health Parity Act Signed into Law – Ramifications for Your Health Plan Type: On the Subject
October 10, 2008	Compliance to Red Flag Rule Due November 1, 2008 Type: On the Subject
October 10, 2008	IRS Temporarily Liberalizes Section 956 in an Effort to Facilitate Corporate Liquidity Type: On the Subject
October 10, 2008	New Player on a Crowded Stage: Boucher/Dingell Climate Change Discussion Draft Released October 7, 2008 Type: On the Subject
October 10, 2008	UK and European Response to the Banking Crisis Type: On the Subject
October 9, 2008	Hexion v. Huntsman: MAC-Out and Lessons in Satisfying Closing Conditions Type: On the Subject
October 9, 2008	California Commissions’ Proposed Final Opinion for GHG Reductions Type: On the Subject
October 7, 2008	Some Good News for GREEN: Tax Changes in the 2008 Energy Act Type: On the Subject
October 3, 2008	Practical Considerations for Contract Counterparties Regarding Recent Market Events Type: On the Subject
October 2, 2008	FERC Rejects Claims of Market Manipulation Against Hydro Quebec Energy Type: On the Subject
October 2, 2008	Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act to Become Law Type: On the Subject
October 2, 2008	SEC and FSA's Recent Short Selling Orders Type: On the Subject
October 1, 2008	FDA Challenges Implied Outcomes Claims for Several ADHD Products: An Analysis Type: On the Subject
October 1, 2008	For Massachusetts Employers: Distinguishing Between Independent Contractors and Employees Type: On the Subject
September 26, 2008	Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) Update – Environmental Protection Agency Petitions D.C. Circuit for Rehearing of CAIR Vacatur Type: On the Subject
September 25, 2008	Massachusetts Law Regarding Security Breaches – How It Will Affect Your Business Type: On the Subject
September 24, 2008	CMS Final Rules Affect Medicare Marketing, Implement MIPPA Changes Type: On the Subject
September 24, 2008	ECJ Rules Pharmaceutical Companies Can Limit Parallel Trade in the EU Type: On the Subject
September 23, 2008	New York State Insurance Department Intends to Regulate a Portion of Credit Default Swap Market Type: On the Subject
September 18, 2008	Ability to Restrict Dissolution Filings Upheld Under Delaware LLC Act Type: On the Subject
September 16, 2008	Top 10 Intellectual Property and Regulatory Legal Issues for Biotech Start-Ups Type: On the Subject
September 2, 2008	CMS Adopts Changes to EMTALA Regulations in Final 2009 Inpatient IPPS Rule Type: On the Subject
September 2, 2008	SEC Modernizes Foreign Issuer Rules, Proposes IFRS Roadmap Type: On the Subject
August 28, 2008	California PUC Remains on the Fence Regarding Unbundled RECs Type: On the Subject
August 21, 2008	FDA Confirms Its View on Generic Drug Label Carve-Outs Type: On the Subject
August 21, 2008	UK Class Action Plaintiffs Insure Against Litigation Risk Type: On the Subject
August 15, 2008	IRS Updates Qualified Plan Correction Program Type: On the Subject
August 13, 2008	D.C. Circuit Reverses Decision Denying Preliminary Injunction in Whole Foods/Wild Oats Merger Type: On the Subject
August 11, 2008	CMS Finalizes Stark Rule Changes in Final 2009 Inpatient PPS Rule Type: On the Subject
August 6, 2008	OIG Issues Favorable Ambulatory Surgery Center Advisory Opinion Type: On the Subject
August 5, 2008	IRS Sets Deadline for Transfers from Dual-Qualified to Puerto Rico-Only Qualified Plans Type: On the Subject
August 1, 2008	Foreign Profits Reforms – Proposals Deferred Beyond 2009 Type: On the Subject
August 1, 2008	New Rulemaking Procedures for Country of Origin Determinations and Marking Requirements Type: On the Subject
July 2008	Brussels Energy Brief - July 2008 Type: On the Subject
July 18, 2008	IRS Issues Miscellaneous Guidance on Health Savings Accounts Type: On the Subject
July 18, 2008	Massachusetts Enacts Green Communities Act Type: On the Subject
July 18, 2008	SEC Issues Order Affecting Short Sales in Financial Stocks Type: On the Subject
July 17, 2008	District Court Clarifies Standard for Providing Notice of Plan Limitations Provisions Type: On the Subject
July 16, 2008	EPA Releases Greenhouse Gas Proposal Type: On the Subject
July 15, 2008	DC Circuit Invalidates EPA’s CAIR Program Type: On the Subject
July 14, 2008	CMS Revisits the Diagnostic Test Anti-Markup Rule Type: On the Subject
July 14, 2008	DEA Issues Proposed Regulations for E-Prescribing of Controlled Substances Type: On the Subject
July 8, 2008	Greenhouse Gas Control Update: California and Georgia Type: On the Subject
July 8, 2008	New Interpretation of English Insolvency Law: Re Cheyne Finance PLC Type: On the Subject
July 7, 2008	FERC Updates Natural Gas Pipeline Capacity Regulations Type: On the Subject
July 7, 2008	SEC Provides New Limitations on Sales of Asset-Backed Securities Type: On the Subject
July 3, 2008	HEART Act Provides Benefits for Employees on Active Military Duty Type: On the Subject
June 27, 2008	SEC Permits Aggregate Section 16 Reporting Type: On the Subject
June 2008	Brussels Energy Brief - June 2008 Type: On the Subject
June 26, 2008	Summary of MSCG v. Snohomish Type: On the Subject
June 23, 2008	HEART Act Applicable to Expatriates and Long-Term Residents Type: On the Subject
June 23, 2008	Massachusetts Passes Oceans Act Type: On the Subject
June 18, 2008	Massachusetts Enacts Comprehensive $1 Billion Life Sciences Initiative Type: On the Subject
June 17, 2008	Court Holds Total Return Swaps Confer 13(d) Beneficial Ownership Type: On the Subject
June 10, 2008	The Supreme Court Decides Quanta v. LGE Type: On the Subject
May 2008	Brussels Energy Brief - May 2008 Type: On the Subject
May 27, 2008	CMS Proposes Changes to EMTALA Requirements Type: On the Subject
May 27, 2008	Congress Overrides Bush’s Veto of the 2008 Farm Bill Type: On the Subject
May 23, 2008	California Same-Sex Marriage Ruling: Employee Benefit Plan Implications Type: On the Subject
May 22, 2008	Migration of UK Corporates: an Emerging Trend Type: On the Subject
May 19, 2008	CMS Proposed Rule Revisits PBM Pricing Arrangements, Proposes Other Medicare Advantage and Part D Program Changes Type: On the Subject
May 19, 2008	FERC Penalizes Edison Mission for Misleading Enforcement Staff Type: On the Subject
May 14, 2008	Rambus Decision: Lawful Monopolist’s Allegedly Deceptive Conduct Not Actionable Under the Antitrust Laws Type: On the Subject
May 14, 2008	Pressure for EU Biofuel Target to Be Reconsidered Type: On the Subject
May 12, 2008	Second Court to Hold Tax Accrual Workpapers Protected from IRS Summons Type: On the Subject
May 7, 2008	FTC Requests Comments on Proposed Rulemaking on Oil Industry Market Manipulation Type: On the Subject
April 29, 2008	FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Certification Requirements Under New Clinical Trial Registration and Posting Provisions Type: On the Subject
April 29, 2008	OIG Issues Draft Supplemental Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities Type: On the Subject
April 28, 2008	Resale Price Maintenance Programs Still at Risk Type: On the Subject
April 25, 2008	CMS Includes Additional Stark Proposals in IPPS Proposed Rule, Requests Comments Type: On the Subject
April 25, 2008	CMS Proposes Revisions and Expansion of the Stark “Stand in the Shoes” Concept Type: On the Subject
April 25, 2008	OIG Improves the Viability of the Self Disclosure Protocol Type: On the Subject
April 24, 2008	CFTC Roundtable – Volatility in the U.S. Agricultural Commodities Markets Type: On the Subject
April 2008	Brussels Energy Brief - April 2008 Type: On the Subject
April 22, 2008	Extensions to the UK Pensions Regulators “Moral Hazard” Powers Type: On the Subject
April 18, 2008	New Employment Law Triples Exposure for Massachusetts Employers Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2008	403(b) Plan Sponsors Subject to New Reporting and Audit Requirements Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2008	Supreme Court Curtails Scope of “Operational Function” Test in MeadWestvaco Corp. v. Illinois Department of Revenue Type: On the Subject
April 14, 2008	IRS Guide to Tier III Industry Issues Type: On the Subject
April 14, 2008	Third Circuit Decides Long-Awaited Antidepressant Drug Labeling Preemption Cases Type: On the Subject
April 11, 2008	Secretary of HHS Recognizes Interoperability Standards for Lab Results, Biosurveillance and Consent Management Type: On the Subject
April 4, 2008	The Emissions Trading Market and FSA Regulation Type: On the Subject
April 3, 2008	Treasury Releases Final Regulations on Intermediate Sanctions/Standards for Exemption Type: On the Subject
March 2008	Brussels Energy Brief - March 2008 Type: On the Subject
March 25, 2008	Mandatory Telephone Recording in the United Kingdom Type: On the Subject
March 20, 2008	European Court of Justice Grants Protection to Registered Designation of Origin Parmigiano Reggiano Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2008	Winding-Up FURBS – the End Game Type: On the Subject
March 4, 2008	DOL Guidance: ERISA Fiduciary Responsibility to Monitor and Collect Delinquent Contributions Type: On the Subject
February 29, 2008	Court Dismisses Antitrust Challenge to Joint Bid in Corporate Acquisition Type: On the Subject
February 29, 2008	IRS Releases Expanded Governance Guidelines for Exempt Organizations Type: On the Subject
February 28, 2008	AAMC/AAU Joint Advisory Committee Issues New Guidelines on Managing Conflicts of Interest Type: On the Subject
February 2008	Brussels Energy Brief - February 2008 Type: On the Subject
February 28, 2008	FMLA Expanded to Include Leave for Families of U.S. Servicemembers Type: On the Subject
February 28, 2008	Supreme Court Holds That FDA Premarket Approval of Class III Medical Device Preempts State Tort Law Type: On the Subject
February 25, 2008	Supreme Court Expands Remedies Available for ERISA Fiduciary Breach Claims Type: On the Subject
February 22, 2008	IRS Issues More Section 162(m) Guidance Type: On the Subject
February 21, 2008	Ownership of Biological Samples and Clinical Data II: U.S. Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in the Catalona Decision Type: On the Subject
February 19, 2008	FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Dissemination of Reprints of Peer Reviewed Journal Article Type: On the Subject
February 2008	Update from Germany - February 2008 Type: On the Subject
February 8, 2008	IRS Ruling Creates Uncertainty Regarding What Constitutes Performance-Based Compensation Under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) Type: On the Subject
February 7, 2008	Pension Protection Fund Levy – Reduce Your Liability Type: On the Subject
February 6, 2008	English High Court Confirms Computer Program Claims Are Legitimate Type: On the Subject
January 30, 2008	California Registry Announces New Emissions Trading Platform Type: On the Subject
January 30, 2008	FTC Asserts Its Antitrust Authority over Patent Licensor Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2008	Revised Notification Thresholds Under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Type: On the Subject
January 25, 2008	European Commission Announces New Climate Change Proposals Type: On the Subject
January 25, 2008	IRS Sending Taxpayer Delinquency Investigation Notices Type: On the Subject
January 2008	Brussels Energy Brief - January 2008 Type: On the Subject
January 24, 2008	Possibility of Reimbursement of Italian Dividend Withholding Tax Increases Type: On the Subject
January 22, 2008	FDA Issues Proposed Regulations on Supplemental Applications for Labeling Changes Type: On the Subject
January 17, 2008	Illinois Franchise Tax Amnesty Begins February 1, 2008 Type: On the Subject
January 16, 2008	Supreme Court Hears Argument in Quanta v. LG Type: On the Subject
January 16, 2008	Update on Aviation and the Emissions Trading Scheme Type: On the Subject
January 7, 2008	Proposed Rule Would Increase Reporting Requirements for Carriers and Importers Type: On the Subject


2007

Date	Title
December 28, 2007	Congress Approves Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP Changes Type: On the Subject
December 17, 2007	CMS Publishes Final Rule for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Type: On the Subject
December 11, 2007	The Midwestern Greenhouse Gas Reduction Accord: More Local Players in an International Game Type: On the Subject
November 2007	Brussels Energy Brief - November 2007 Type: On the Subject
November 20, 2007	Congressional Involvement Increases in U.S.-China Business Relationships Type: On the Subject
November 19, 2007	CMS Delays Stark Law “Stand in the Shoes” Rule for AMCs Type: On the Subject
November 16, 2007	2008 Physician Fee Schedule Regulations Include Anti-Markup and IDTF Rule Changes Type: On the Subject
November 12, 2007	New Massachusetts Proposals Aim to Spark a Green Energy Revolution Type: On the Subject
November 12, 2007	Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – Recommended Auction Design Type: On the Subject
November 9, 2007	Final QDIA Regulations Require Immediate Consideration by Plan Fiduciaries Type: On the Subject
November 7, 2007	Insurance and Related Protections for Importers of Chinese Goods Type: On the Subject
October 30, 2007	Court of Florence Issues International Intellectual Property Ruling Type: On the Subject
October 2007	Brussels Energy Brief - October 2007 Type: On the Subject
October 22, 2007	Highlights of the UK Pre-Budget Report 2007 Type: On the Subject
October 15, 2007	FDA Oversight of Clinical Trials Type: On the Subject
October 8, 2007	Bankruptcy Court Recommends Confirmation of NARCO and GIT Chapter 11 Plans Type: On the Subject
October 5, 2007	House White Paper Discusses Future of U.S. Climate Change Legislation Type: On the Subject
October 3, 2007	Unbundling Intended to Grow Renewable Energy Sector Type: On the Subject
October 1, 2007	District Court Holds that Bankruptcy Claims Purchased in Good Faith Are Not Subject to Equitable Subordination Claims Type: On the Subject
October 1, 2007	IRS Announces Revisions to Draft Revised Form 990 Type: On the Subject
September 2007	Brussels Energy Brief - September 2007 Type: On the Subject
September 26, 2007	Legislative Changes Affect UK Trade Mark Applications Type: On the Subject
September 25, 2007	Supreme Court Grants Certiorari to Review Power Contracts Decision Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2007	SEC Petitioned to Require Climate Risk Disclosure by All Public Companies; New York State Attorney General Subpoenas Records on Carbon-Related Risks Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2007	CFTC Hearings on Exempt Commercial Markets and the Enron Loophole Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2007	Overview of the Companies Act 2006 Key Provisions Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2007	Potential New Requirements for U.S. Businesses and Their Foreign Suppliers in the Wake of U.S. Import Scares Type: On the Subject
September 20, 2007	A New Momentum for European Energy Policy? Type: On the Subject
September 20, 2007	Key Reviews for Compliance with Stark Law Phase III Regulations Type: On the Subject
September 13, 2007	Joint Commission Approves Controversial Revisions to MS.1.20 Type: On the Subject
September 4, 2007	Textron Protects Tax Accrual Workpapers from IRS Summons Type: On the Subject
August 30, 2007	USPTO Issues New Continuation Rules Type: On the Subject
August 30, 2007	Whole Foods Decision Provides Guidance for Producers and Sellers of Foods, Beverages and Consumer Products Type: On the Subject
August 29, 2007	Drug Enforcement Administration Compliance for University and Health System Research Facilities Type: On the Subject
August 24, 2007	Internal Revenue Service Follows 2006 Audits of Tax-Exempt Bond Issues with Compliance Check Type: On the Subject
August 24, 2007	Lessons from the Evanston Northwestern-Highland Park Hospital Merger Enforcement Action Type: On the Subject
August 22, 2007	Final 403(b) Regulations Offer Planning Opportunities and Some Surprises for Plan Sponsors Type: On the Subject
August 21, 2007	Federal Circuit Adopts New “Objective Recklessness” Standard for Willful Patent Infringement Type: On the Subject
August 16, 2007	House Legislation Would Halt Physician-Owned Hospitals Type: On the Subject
August 10, 2007	Clarifications and Modifications to Determination Applications for Retirement Plans Type: On the Subject
August 10, 2007	Government Issues Guidance on Security and Privacy Practices for Companies Type: On the Subject
August 7, 2007	Facing Latin America’s Uncertain Investment Climate: “Expropriation” and Remedial Risk Management Type: On the Subject
August 1, 2007	Tainted Products, Technical and Food Safety Standards in International Trade: Protecting Your Ability to Trade Globally Type: On the Subject
August 1, 2007	The EPO Rules on Divisional Applications Type: On the Subject
July 2007	Brussels Energy Brief - July 2007 Type: On the Subject
July 26, 2007	New Jersey Adopts Stringent Emission Standards Type: On the Subject
July 20, 2007	Community Benefit Debate Escalates Type: On the Subject
July 19, 2007	Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment Changes Finalized Type: On the Subject
July 19, 2007	Defective Chinese Goods: Legal Risks and Protective Measures Type: On the Subject
July 17, 2007	Second Major U.S. Climate Change Science Program Report Issued Type: On the Subject
July 13, 2007	Illinois “Corporate Loophole” Legislation (Senate Bill 1544) Sent to the Governor Type: On the Subject
July 13, 2007	Reforms to the UK Taxation of Companies’ Foreign Profits Type: On the Subject
July 11, 2007	CMS final decision on reconsideration of the Clinical Trials NCD: Maintains status quo. Type: On the Subject
July 9, 2007	Medicare Coordinated Retiree Health Care Plans Remain a Viable Plan Design Type: On the Subject
July 2, 2007	Supreme Court Overturns Per Se Rule in Minimum Retail Price Maintenance Type: On the Subject
June 29, 2007	Pension Protection Act Expands Distribution and Withdrawal Rights for Non-Spouse Beneficiaries Type: On the Subject
June 2007	Brussels Energy Brief - June 2007 Type: On the Subject
June 26, 2007	New Rules for Residency Rotations to Non-Provider Sites Type: On the Subject
June 22, 2007	New EU Customs Programme: Authorised Economic Operator Type: On the Subject
June 18, 2007	UK Investment Managers: Revised Guidance on the Investment Managers Exemption Type: On the Subject
June 14, 2007	Atlantic Research Decision: Supreme Court Reverses Direction on Superfund Remedies Type: On the Subject
June 13, 2007	Final Roth 401(k) Regulations Released Type: On the Subject
June 13, 2007	Internal Revenue Service on Section 501(c)(3) Organizations and Political Activity Type: On the Subject
June 6, 2007	New Proposed Rules for Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs Type: On the Subject
June 2007	Update from Germany - June 2007 Type: On the Subject
June 1, 2007	IPCC “Climate Change 2007: Mitigation of Climate Change” Type: On the Subject
May 31, 2007	May 2007 FDA Draft Guidance for Industry: Protecting the Rights, Safety, and Welfare of Study Subjects—Supervisory Responsibilities of Investigators Type: On the Subject
May 2007	Brussels Energy Brief - May 2007 Type: On the Subject
May 24, 2007	Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Pleading Antitrust Conspiracy Type: On the Subject
May 24, 2007	The Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act–What Employers Need to Know Type: On the Subject
May 15, 2007	Securitisations: A New Tax Regime Type: On the Subject
May 7, 2007	HIPAA and Wellness Program Regulations Revised Type: On the Subject
May 3, 2007	Get Ready for Land Mobile Narrowbanding Type: On the Subject
May 3, 2007	Recent Developments in Communications Tower Regulation Type: On the Subject
May 2, 2007	The Legend of the Golden Master Lives On—Supreme Court Limits the Reach of §271(f) Type: On the Subject
May 1, 2007	IRS Releases FAQs Clarifying 2006 Form 990 for Exempt Organizations Type: On the Subject
May 1, 2007	Oops I Did It Again! – Supreme Court Reverses Federal Circuit, This Time on Obviousness Type: On the Subject
May 1, 2007	U.S. Climate Change Legislative Initiatives—An Overview Type: On the Subject
April 30, 2007	Proposed SEC Climate Change Disclosure Requirements for ‘34 Act Companies Type: On the Subject
April 30, 2007	Putting a Price on Climate Change Type: On the Subject
April 2007	Brussels Energy Brief - April 2007 Type: On the Subject
April 26, 2007	Kyoto Update: Will the ITL be linked to the CITL by the start of Phase II? Type: On the Subject
April 26, 2007	Trading in Renewable Energy Certificates Type: On the Subject
April 20, 2007	More Fines for Self-Reported Violations of FERC’s Shipper-Must-Have-Title Regulations Type: On the Subject
April 18, 2007	2008 Inpatient PPS Update Includes New Obligations to Disclose Physician Ownership and Emergency Response Capabilities to Patients Type: On the Subject
April 17, 2007	IPCC – ‘Climate Change 2007’ Type: On the Subject
April 13, 2007	Key Changes, Surprises and Opportunities in the Final 409A Regulations Type: On the Subject
April 5, 2007	Two U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Pave the Way, Maybe Type: On the Subject
March 2007	Brussels Energy Brief - March 2007 Type: On the Subject
March 29, 2007	Illinois Attorney General Seeks to Abrogate Wholesale Power Contracts Type: On the Subject
March 28, 2007	German Cabinet Approves Corporate Tax Plan 2008 Type: On the Subject
March 28, 2007	Government Guidance on Qualified Domestic Relations Orders: U.S. DOL Issues Interim Regulations, PBGC Updates its Handbook Type: On the Subject
March 14, 2007	IRS Sharpens Focus on Tax-Exempt Organization Compensation Type: On the Subject
March 13, 2007	DOL Provides Guidance for Retirement Plan Statements, Including Some Changes Effective First Quarter 2007 Type: On the Subject
March 13, 2007	IRS Releases New Industry Issue Focus Information Type: On the Subject
March 8, 2007	FERC Fines Local Distribution Company $1 Million for Self-Reported Violation of Shipper-Must-Have-Title Rule Type: On the Subject
March 7, 2007	New Draft Guidelines Facilitate Acquisitions in Europe Type: On the Subject
February 26, 2007	Deregulation of the German Health Care Service Sector Opens Investment Opportunities Type: On the Subject
February 13, 2007	CMS Issues Changes to IDTF Enrollment Rules - Block Leasing and Other Shared Imaging Arrangements May Need Restructuring Type: On the Subject
February 5, 2007	IRS Gives Mixed Signals on Revised Exempt-Organization Annual Reporting Procedures and the Form 990 Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2007	Infringement Procedure against Italy and ECJ Ruling Prepare Grounds for Reimbursement of Dividend Tax Type: On the Subject
January 2007	Brussels Energy Brief - January 2007 Type: On the Subject
January 19, 2007	The McNulty Memorandum: Revising DOJ Policy for Gauging Cooperation and Bringing Charges Against Corporations Type: On the Subject
January 18, 2007	Update from Germany - January 2007 Type: On the Subject
January 17, 2007	Revised Notification Thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Type: On the Subject
January 16, 2007	Converting an ASC to a Hospital-Based Site Type: On the Subject
January 10, 2007	MedImmune Challenge to Genentech Patent Permitted to Continue Type: On the Subject


2006

Date	Title
December 22, 2006	Ninth Circuit Decisions Affect Competitive Wholesale Power Prices and Markets Type: On the Subject
December 21, 2006	DOJ Announces Merger Review Amendments to Streamline Second Requests Type: On the Subject
December 19, 2006	CMS Releases Guidance for Compliance Policies on Medicaid Anti-Fraud Laws Type: On the Subject
December 19, 2006	The UK Reforms its CFC Rules Type: On the Subject
December 14, 2006	Changes on the Horizon for Health Savings Accounts Type: On the Subject
December 12, 2006	Congress Approves Medicare, Medicaid Changes Type: On the Subject
November 29, 2006	KSR International v. Teleflex: U.S. Supreme Court Hears Argument On Test For Obviousness Type: On the Subject
November 2006	Brussels Energy Brief - November 2006 Type: On the Subject
November 9, 2006	New IRS Workplan Type: On the Subject
November 2, 2006	Energy Unbundling Type: On the Subject
October 2006	Brussels Energy Brief - October 2006 Type: On the Subject
October 17, 2006	Biofuels in Europe Type: On the Subject
October 13, 2006	EC Regulation on the Application of the Aarhus Convention Type: On the Subject
October 10, 2006	Important Win on OSHA Chemical Hazard Training Requirements Type: On the Subject
October 5, 2006	Deadline Looms for New Compliance Policies on Medicaid Anti-Fraud Laws Type: On the Subject
October 2, 2006	Major Victory on Coverage Under OSHA’s Chemical Process Safety Regulation Type: On the Subject
September 2006	Brussels Energy Brief - September 2006 Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2006	Medical Expense Reimbursements for Non-Dependent Beneficiary Renders All HRA Reimbursements Taxable Type: On the Subject
September 15, 2006	Senate Finance Committee Hears Testimony on Standards for Hospital Tax Exemption Type: On the Subject
September 2006	Update from Germany - September 2006 Type: On the Subject
August 22, 2006	Prohibition Pitfalls in an Ethanol Economy Type: On the Subject
August 11, 2006	Attorney and Auditor Potential Liability for Options Backdating Type: On the Subject
August 11, 2006	Final Specialty Hospital Report Released Type: On the Subject
August 10, 2006	Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment Changes Proposed Type: On the Subject
August 8, 2006	Registered Nurses Challenge Their Hospitals’ Participation in Surveys of Nurses’ Wages, Salaries, and Benefits as Violations of Federal Antitrust Laws Type: On the Subject
August 7, 2006	New Exceptions, Safe Harbors Proposed for Donations of E-Prescribing and Electronic Health Records Type: On the Subject
August 7, 2006	Options Backdating—D&O Insurance Issues Type: On the Subject
July 27, 2006	FTC Continues Scrutiny of Hedge Fund Investments Type: On the Subject
July 27, 2006	Pending U.S.-Germany Tax Protocol Makes Major Changes to Treaty Type: On the Subject
July 25, 2006	CMS Announces Reconsideration of Clinical Trial Billing Policy Type: On the Subject
July 21, 2006	New Regulations for Advanced Medical Communication Devices - Part 2 Type: On the Subject
July 21, 2006	The First Thirty Days Type: On the Subject
July 19, 2006	IRS Provides Further Guidance on Use of Debit and Credit Cards for FSAs and HRAs Type: On the Subject
July 18, 2006	New Regulations for Advanced Medical Communication Devices Type: On the Subject
July 14, 2006	U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling Expands the Definition of Bias Retaliation Type: On the Subject
July 11, 2006	Backdating Stock Options: Issues and Consequences Type: On the Subject
July 11, 2006	Same-Gender Marriage Developments Force Benefit Plan Sponsors to Reconcile Conflicting Messages - Part 2 Type: On the Subject
June 30, 2006	New UK Government Initiative: Security in Retirement Type: On the Subject
June 29, 2006	Same-Gender Marriage Developments Force Benefit Plan Sponsors to Reconcile Conflicting Messages Type: On the Subject
June 29, 2006	The European Commission Gets Tough—Fines Are Set to Rise Type: On the Subject
June 28, 2006	U.S. Court Strikes Down SEC’s Hedge Fund Rules Type: On the Subject
June 23, 2006	U.S. Supreme Court Dismisses LabCorp’s Petition at the Eleventh Hour Type: On the Subject
June 19, 2006	Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of ERISA’s Equitable Remedies Type: On the Subject
June 16, 2006	IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Affecting Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Type: On the Subject
June 14, 2006	Mobile Web Trade Mark Registration Begins Type: On the Subject
June 7, 2006	New CMS Coverage Policy for Cardiac Rehabilitation Type: On the Subject
June 2, 2006	IRS Updates Voluntary Correction Program Type: On the Subject
May 30, 2006	IRS Compliance Check Surveys Frequently Asked Questions Type: On the Subject
May 24, 2006	Roth 401(k)—IRS Issues Guidance on Distributions, Rollovers and Plan Amendments Type: On the Subject
May 23, 2006	IRS Pursues Audits of 1997 and 1998 Health Care Tax-Exempt Bond Issues Type: On the Subject
May 17, 2006	U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Take Appeal of Third Circuit’s Substantive Consolidation Ruling Type: On the Subject
May 16, 2006	Foreign Financial Account Holders: Prepare to File Type: On the Subject
May 16, 2006	U.S. Supreme Court Discards the “General Rule” In Patent Cases Type: On the Subject
May 10, 2006	Interim Specialty Hospital Report Concerns All Hospitals Type: On the Subject
May 1, 2006	Ownership of Biological Samples and Clinical Data: Catalona Decision Announced Type: On the Subject
April 13, 2006	UK Budget 2006: Summary of Proposals Type: On the Subject
April 10, 2006	IRS Announces Community Benefit Audits for Hospitals Type: On the Subject
April 2006	Update from Germany - April 2006 Type: On the Subject
March 27, 2006	California to Decline Fairness Hearings for Public Shell Reverse Mergers Type: On the Subject
March 20, 2006	EU Anti-Avoidance Principle—Indirect Tax Type: On the Subject
March 13, 2006	Age Discrimination in the UK Type: On the Subject
March 6, 2006	Supreme Court Clarifies Antitrust Rules Applicable to Joint Ventures Type: On the Subject
February 22, 2006	FTC Introduces Merger Review Process Reforms Type: On the Subject
February 2, 2006	Deadline for Reforming Impermissible Suspension of Benefits Provisions is Extended Type: On the Subject
February 2, 2006	Entire Fairness and Fairness Opinions Applied to Multiple Classes of Equity Type: On the Subject
February 2, 2006	Hospital Fair Billing and Collection Practices Act Proposed for Illinois Hospitals Type: On the Subject
February 1, 2006	House Gives Final Approval to Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 Type: On the Subject
January 31, 2006	Proposed Tax-Exempt Hospital Responsibility Act Creates Charity Care Requirements Type: On the Subject
January 27, 2006	Counsel’s Failure to File a Post-Verdict Motion is Fatal Error and Obviates New Trial Relief Type: On the Subject
January 23, 2006	Roth 401(k) Roadmap for Employers Type: On the Subject
January 19, 2006	Recent Changes to Hart-Scott-Rodino Notification Requirements Type: On the Subject
January 13, 2006	U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Price Discrimination Verdict in Dealer Support Case Type: On the Subject
January 10, 2006	Group Health Plan Sponsors Required to Submit Annual Disclosure Form Type: On the Subject
January 10, 2005	SEC Proposes Amendments to Tender Offer “All-Holders, Best-Price” Rule Type: On the Subject
January 3, 2006	Independent Directors and Officers Lose Insurance Coverage Type: On the Subject


2005

Date	Title
December 28, 2005	The ECJ Judgement in Marks & Spencer Type: On the Subject
December 22, 2005	Stockholders Have No Right to Bring Action for Lost Merger Premium Type: On the Subject
December 15, 2005	Update from Germany - December 2005 Type: On the Subject
December 7, 2005	The Challenge of Harmonizing U.S. Codes of Conduct and Sarbanes-Oxley Hotlines with EU Data Protection and Employment Laws Type: On the Subject
December 2, 2005	Update on IRS Exempt Organization Compensation Review Type: On the Subject
November 30, 2005	Sunrise Period for .eu Domain Begins December 7 for Trademark Owners Type: On the Subject
November 29, 2005	EU Defence Ministers Agree to Establish European Defence Procurement ‘Code of Conduct’ Type: On the Subject
November 29, 2005	The Effect of the New Bankruptcy Code on Safe Harbor Transactions Type: On the Subject
November 17, 2005	U.S. FTC Official Provides Practical Guidance on Premerger Gun Jumping Issues Type: On the Subject
November 4, 2005	American University: Board v. CEO v. Board Type: On the Subject
October 31, 2005	Continued Pressure on Hospital Tax-Exempt, Nonprofit Status Type: On the Subject
October 20, 2005	Age Discrimination in the UK Type: On the Subject
October 14, 2005	Publication of French Merger Control Guidelines Type: On the Subject
October 13, 2005	IRS Issues Draft of Revised Form 990 for Public Comment Type: On the Subject
October 13, 2005	Post-Sav-On Victory: Not all Wage-and-Hour Classes Will Be Certified Type: On the Subject
October 12, 2005	Corporate Minute-Taking: A General Counsel’s Guide Type: On the Subject
October 11, 2005	CMS and OIG Propose New Stark Law Exceptions and Anti-Kickback Safe Harbors for E-Prescribing and EHRs Type: On the Subject
September 30, 2005	U.S. Congress Announces New Investigations into University Spending on Clinical Research Type: On the Subject
September 30, 2005	U.S. Treasury and IRS Issue Proposed Regulations Under Section 409A Type: On the Subject
September 27, 2005	New Tax Law Provides Incentives for Charitable Giving Type: On the Subject
September 19, 2005	New Rules May Require Some Investment Advisers to Register with the SEC for the First Time Type: On the Subject
September 12, 2005	Landmark Illinois Supreme Court Decision Redefines State Law Governing Class Actions and Consumer Fraud Claims Type: On the Subject
September 9, 2005	Proposed Department of Treasury intermediate sanctions regulations give guidance to avoid revocation of tax-exempt status Type: On the Subject
September 8, 2005	IRS Expands Tax Benefits of Employer-Sponsored Donations for Hurricane Katrina Relief Type: On the Subject
September 6, 2005	IRS Finalizes New Employee Plan Determination Letter Procedures Type: On the Subject
September 6, 2005	Update from Germany - September 2005 Type: On the Subject
August 23, 2005	OIG Advisory Opinion Offers New Insights for Academic Medical Center Arrangements Type: On the Subject
August 17, 2005	Change in Regulation May Facilitate Fundraising by Trade Association PACs Type: On the Subject
August 11, 2005	New Federal Requirements for Investigating and Managing Allegations of Research Misconduct Type: On the Subject
August 8, 2005	The Return of the Stock-For-Stock Cross-Border Merger? Type: On the Subject
July 22, 2005	State Action Doctrine Immunizes Public Hospital and the Commercial Payor from Antitrust Claim Type: On the Subject
July 18, 2005	New UK Rules on International Arbitrage Type: On the Subject
July 14, 2005	En banc Federal Circuit Concludes Patent Specification, Not the Dictionary, Is the Best Source for Claim Interpretation Type: On the Subject
July 12, 2005	Software Patents Remain Available in Europe Type: On the Subject
June 29, 2005	Medicare 2006 SNF PPS Payment Update Proposes Significant Changes; Long-Term Care Pharmacies Part D Plan Arrangements for January 1, 2006 Type: On the Subject
June 29, 2005	Producers of File-Sharing Software May Be Liable for Contributory Copyright Infringement Type: On the Subject
June 27, 2005	Recent Guidance on Selecting and Monitoring Service Providers Type: On the Subject
June 24, 2005	Framework of New Nonprofit Oversight Legislation Taking Shape Type: On the Subject
June 21, 2005	Decision Time for Retiree Health Plan Sponsors Type: On the Subject
June 17, 2005	Group Health Plan Sponsors Required to Send New Medicare Notice Type: On the Subject
June 16, 2005	New Focus and Heightened Scrutiny of Travel and Entertainment Policies and Practices of Nonprofits Type: On the Subject
June 14, 2005	Simplified and Expanded Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program Type: On the Subject
June 2, 2005	New Congressional Scrutiny of Hospital Tax-Exempt Status Type: On the Subject
May 23, 2005	IRS Provides Relief for the Flexible Spending Account “Use It or Lose It” Rule Type: On the Subject
May 18, 2005	Proposed Self-Referral Ban Casts Chill on Specialty Hospitals Type: On the Subject
May 10, 2005	New Bankruptcy Act – Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Provisions Type: On the Subject
April 26, 2005	NASDAQ Adopts Changes to Corporate Governance Exemption Process Type: On the Subject
April 25, 2005	FCC Adopts New Procedures for Review of Effects of Communications Towers on Historic Properties Type: On the Subject
April 22, 2005	FCC Extends Truth-In-Billing Rules to Wireless Carriers Type: On the Subject
April 18, 2005	IRS Exempt Organizations Compensation Audits—Update and Strategy Type: On the Subject
April 15, 2005	Marks & Spencer v Halsey (HM Inspector of Taxes): European Court of Justice Opinion on UK’s Group Taxation Rules Type: On the Subject
April 14, 2005	Another Year of Medical Resident FICA Refund Claims Due April 15, 2005 Type: On the Subject
April 8, 2005	Lease Securitization: New Challenges For Issuers Type: On the Subject
April 7, 2005	Supreme Court Allows “Disparate Impact” Lawsuits but Severely Limits Plaintiffs’ Ability to Succeed in Such Suits Type: On the Subject
April 6, 2005	.eu Domain Approved – Clients Should Prepare to Register Their Trademarks Later This Year Type: On the Subject
April 6, 2005	Sweeping Legislative Changes for Nonprofits Move Closer to Reality Type: On the Subject
March 21, 2005	Tax: UK Budget 2005 - Highlights Type: On the Subject
March 10, 2005	EU's RoHS Directive Imposes Hazardous Substance Restrictions for Electrical and Electronic Equipment; Low Level Exemptions Expected Soon Type: On the Subject
March 8, 2005	FTC Changes HSR Premerger Notification Rules For Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies Type: On the Subject
March 7, 2005	Health: Key Issues Under Medicare’s Final Prescription Drug Rule Type: On the Subject
March 3, 2005	From the Folks that Brought you LePage’s: Third Circuit Takes Another Bite at Leading Firm Conduct in Dentsply Type: On the Subject
March 1, 2005	A General Counsel’s Guide to Avoiding the Healthcare Antitrust Minefield Type: On the Subject
March 1, 2005	IRS Issues News Flash that Highlights Complexities of Automatic Cashouts for Plan Sponsors Type: On the Subject
February 28, 2005	Trial: What the Class Action Fairness Act Means for Your Business Type: On the Subject
February 25, 2005	IRS Offers Settlement for Stock Option Tax Shelter Transactions Type: On the Subject
February 18, 2005	Changes to Filing Thresholds Under Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Rules effective as of March 2, 2005 Type: On the Subject
February 9, 2005	The Federal Circuit Hears Arguments in Phillips v. AWH Corporation Type: On the Subject
February 4, 2005	800 MHz Transition Administrator Announces Rebanding Schedule Type: On the Subject
February 2, 2005	Possible Tightening of German Inheritance/Gift Taxation Type: On the Subject
January 28, 2005	New Anti-Discrimination Act (ADA) in Germany Type: On the Subject
January 7, 2005	The Devil in the Details: The Income/Franchise Component of California’s Tax Amnesty Program Type: On the Subject


2004

Date	Title
December 16, 2004	The New Form 1023: What Does It Mean For Charitable Organizations? Type: On the Subject
December 15, 2004	Medicare Prospective Payment System for Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and Units Type: On the Subject
December 10, 2004	Fair is Fair: Trademark Fair Use Defense Does Not Require Absence of Confusion Type: On the Subject
December 2, 2004	Favorable Guidance for Water’s-Edge Taxpayers in California Type: On the Subject
December 2, 2004	Implication of New Definition of Dependent for Employer-Sponsored Plans Type: On the Subject
November 29, 2004	Court Rejects Use of Digital Millennium Copyright Act and Copyright Act against Aftermarket Equipment Supplier Type: On the Subject
November 24, 2004	FCC Adopts New Technical Standards for Providing Broadband Over Power Lines Type: On the Subject
November 23, 2004	Administrative Law Judge Upholds U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Complaint against North Texas Specialty Physicians Type: On the Subject
November 22, 2004	The 2004 FairPay Regulations: Is Your Workplace in Compliance? Type: On the Subject
November 18, 2004	IRS Issues Long-Awaited Guidance on 403(b) Annuities for Tax-Exempt Organizations Type: On the Subject
November 4, 2004	Increasing FDA Oversight Over Clinical Research Type: On the Subject
October 27, 2004	The House of Lords Wakes Up Type: On the Subject
October 25, 2004	Impact of SEC’s Proposal to Register Hedge Fund Investment Advisers on the UK and Europe Type: On the Subject
October 20, 2004	DOL Final Regulation Requires Amendment to Automatic Cash-Out Provisions Type: On the Subject
October 12, 2004	EPA New England Increases Enforcement Efforts for Healthcare Facilities Type: On the Subject
October 8, 2004	On Remand from the U.S. Supreme Court, Insituform Finds Relief from Festo Type: On the Subject
October 5, 2004	Election Year Activities for Section 501(c)(3) Organizations: Frequently Asked Questions Type: On the Subject
September 29, 2004	OSHA Interpretation Regarding Commercially Sold Medical Kits Type: On the Subject
September 27, 2004	Delaware Court Holds Directors with Specialized Expertise to a Higher Standard Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2004	Business Compliance with U.S. Anti-Spam Laws Type: On the Subject
September 22, 2004	CMS Proposes Rule on Medicare’s New Drug Benefit Type: On the Subject
September 15, 2004	Knorr-Bremse: Death of an Inference Type: On the Subject
September 2, 2004	Catholic Health Care & Education: New Era of Litigation Demands Increased Vigilance by Religious Institutes Type: On the Subject
August 24, 2004	Executive Compensation: Director and Officer Liability Becomes Increasingly Complex Type: On the Subject
August 20, 2004	New OSHA Respirator Protocol Effective September 3, 2004 Type: On the Subject
August 18, 2004	SEC’s Proposal to Register Private Fund Investment Advisers Type: On the Subject
August 9, 2004	Employee Benefits: Recent HSA Guidance Provides Helpful Information for Employers Type: On the Subject
July 20, 2004	Catholic Health Care: Importance of Effective Corporate Structure: Archdiocese of Portland Bankruptcy Filing Type: On the Subject
July 19, 2004	Employee Benefits: U.S. Supreme Court Blocks State Malpractice Claims Against HMOs Type: On the Subject
July 13, 2004	Intellectual Property: Breach of Confidence—Misuse of Private Information Type: On the Subject
July 1, 2004	NLRB Limits Non-Union Employees' Rights to Representation Type: On the Subject
July 1, 2004	U.S. Labor Department’s New Overtime Rules’ Effect on Employers Type: On the Subject
June 25, 2004	IRS and Congress Target Exempt Organizations’ Executive Compensation Practices Type: On the Subject
June 18, 2004	U.S. Supreme Court Approves Challenging Unconstitutional State Tax Breaks in Federal Court Type: On the Subject
June 15, 2004	Corporate Responsibility: Spitzer v. Grasso: Compensation-Related Governance Issues for Not-for-Profits Type: On the Subject
June 14, 2004	Employee Benefits: DOL Continues Focus on Fiduciary Duties Through Education Initiative Type: On the Subject
June 8, 2004	Health Litigation: A General Counsel's Guide to Avoiding "Obstruction of Justice" Liability Type: On the Subject
May 27, 2004	CMS Revises Medicare Program Integrity Manual: Work of Program Safeguard Contractors and Data Mining Fully Implemented Type: On the Subject
May 25, 2004	IRS-Required Annuity Disclosures: July 1, 2004 Deadline Type: On the Subject
May 19, 2004	McDermott, Will & Emery’s OSHA Group Plays Major Role in the Passage of OSHA Reform Bills in the U.S. House of Representatives Type: On the Subject
May 18, 2004	New Metropolitan Areas Shuffle the Deck Type: On the Subject
May 18, 2004	The ABCs of HSAs: A Primer on Health Savings Accounts Type: On the Subject
May 17, 2004	IRS Focus On Deficient Executive Compensation Reporting and Governance Practices Increases Risks Of Non-Compliance Type: On the Subject
May 13, 2004	IRS Revenue Ruling Approves Tax-Exempt Organization Participation in Ancillary Joint Ventures Type: On the Subject
May 12, 2004	OSHA Announces 2004 Inspection Targeting Plan Type: On the Subject
May 11, 2004	Recent Domestic Partner Developments Present Challenges for Employers Type: On the Subject
May 4, 2004	United States Lifts Sanctions Against Libya Type: On the Subject
April 28, 2004	Law of Tissue Banks and Stem Cells in Flux Type: On the Subject
April 27, 2004	Medicare Hospice Benefit: Growth and Opportunities Type: On the Subject
April 19, 2004	Phase II of the Final Stark II Regulations Type: On the Subject
April 8, 2004	Competitive Edge: Proposed HSR Rule Changes Will Revamp Premerger Filing Requirements for Partnerships and LLCs Type: On the Subject
April 7, 2004	Massachusetts Appeals Court Decision Casts Doubt on the Tax-Exempt Status of Hospital Affiliated Medical Practices Type: On the Subject
April 6, 2004	A Primer on Health Savings Accounts and Recent IRS Guidance Type: On the Subject
March 30, 2004	CMS Issues Long-Awaited Phase II Stark Regulations Type: On the Subject
March 22, 2004	CMS Creates Broad Exception to Medicare Reassignment Prohibition Type: On the Subject
March 10, 2004	Proposed Changes to the Consumer Credit Regime, Including Reforms Concerning Consumer Credit On-Line Type: On the Subject
March 9, 2004	U.S. Agencies Propose Guidance on Electronic Job Applicants Type: On the Subject
March 4, 2004	Rapid Changes to U.S. Excise Taxes on Long-Distance Telephone Services Type: On the Subject
March 1, 2004	U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Reverse Discrimintation Claims Under ADEA Type: On the Subject
February 27, 2004	FTC Judge Dismisses Antitrust Suit Against Rambus Type: On the Subject
February 26, 2004	IRS Issues Ruling on Retiree Medical Funding Type: On the Subject
February 20, 2004	Rochester Decision Exacerbates Tension Between the Written Description Requirement and Biotechnology Inventions Type: On the Subject
February 19, 2004	New Illinois Rules Regulate In-House Counsel Type: On the Subject
February 6, 2004	IRS Expands and Reinforces its Executive Compensation Audit Initiative Type: On the Subject
February 3, 2004	Appeals Court Sets OSHA Straight on "Willful" Violations of Law Type: On the Subject
January 21, 2004	Medicare Act Impacts Sub-Acute and Post-Hospital Providers Type: On the Subject
January 16, 2004	Competitive Edge: New Law Requires Pharmaceutical Companies to Notify Agreements with the U.S. Antitrust Regulators Type: On the Subject
January 14, 2004	New Law Changes Massachusetts’ HMO Statute Type: On the Subject
January 14, 2004	U.S. Supreme Court Reverses Second Circuit in Trinko: Decision Places Further Limits on Monopolist’s Duty to Deal with Rivals Type: On the Subject
January 7, 2004	More Rural Health Care Providers Eligible for Telecom Funding Type: On the Subject


2003

Date	Title
December 10, 2003	Employment Ramifications of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s Decision Invalidating Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Type: On the Subject
December 8, 2003	Recent Domestic Partner Developments Present Challenges for Employers Type: On the Subject
December 8, 2003	U.S. Congress Creates New Geographic Reclassification Opportunity for Hospitals Type: On the Subject
December 3, 2003	Impact of the Medicare Prescription Drug Act on Plan Sponsors Type: On the Subject
December 1, 2003	FERC Rejects Rehearing Requests To Modify Forward Energy Contracts Type: On the Subject
November 26, 2003	Congress Approves Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003 Type: On the Subject
November 25, 2003	U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Adopts Market-Based Rate Behavioral Rules Type: On the Subject
November 24, 2003	Fiduciary Responsibility in Light of U.S. Mutual Fund Industry Problems Type: On the Subject
November 21, 2003	FDA’s Authority to Restrict Importation of Prescription Drugs from Canada Upheld Type: On the Subject
November 18, 2003	Deal Reached on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Type: On the Subject
October 31, 2003	JCAHO Publishes New Hospital Credentialing Standards for Telemedicine Type: On the Subject
October 29, 2003	U.S. Federal Trade Commission Makes Patent Law and Procedure Recommendations Type: On the Subject
October 28, 2003	Employers May Require Employees to Sign Arbitration Agreements Type: On the Subject
October 3, 2003	UK Inland Revenue Faces Massive Damages and Restitution Claims Type: On the Subject
October 2, 2003	Illinois’ Amnesty Program: Pay Now and Save Later Type: On the Subject
September 29, 2003	Festo Alters Scope of Patent Equivalents--Again Type: On the Subject
September 29, 2003	Treasury Shares: The New Regime Type: On the Subject
September 23, 2003	OIG Proposes to Define “Charges” and “Substantially in Excess” Type: On the Subject
September 22, 2003	FCC Imposes Heightened Restrictions on Telephone and Facsimile Marketing Type: On the Subject
September 18, 2003	Retail Power and Natural Gas Suppliers: Subject to CFTC Regulation? Type: On the Subject
September 17, 2003	Over-the-Counter Drugs May Now Be Reimbursable Type: On the Subject
September 16, 2003	EMTALA Final Regulations Type: On the Subject
September 9, 2003	State Estate Tax Law Changes Provide New Challenges, Opportunities Type: On the Subject
August 28, 2003	North American Power Annex Added to the ISDA Master Agreement Type: On the Subject
August 22, 2003	SEC Chief Accountant Answers FAQs On Sarbanes-Oxley Auditor Independence Rules Type: On the Subject
August 14, 2003	UK Pensions Reform: The White Paper Type: On the Subject
July 30, 2003	Competitive Edge: International Merger Reform Effort Targets Excessive Costs and Burdens Type: On the Subject
July 28, 2003	Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction Of Uk Employment Tribunals Type: On the Subject
July 28, 2003	IRS Issues Final Regulations for Catch-Up Contributions Type: On the Subject
July 2, 2003	New OIG Pharmaceutical Compliance Guidance Raises Questions About Financial Relationships Type: On the Subject
June 25, 2003	Competitive Edge: Antitrust Agencies Increasingly Focused on Challenging Consummated Transactions Type: On the Subject
June 25, 2003	IRS Expands and Updates Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System Type: On the Subject
June 24, 2003	Ninth Circuit Case Creates Deduction Opportunity for Companies with ESOPs Type: On the Subject
June 19, 2003	U.S. Supreme Court Makes Job Bias Easier to Prove Type: On the Subject
June 10, 2003	DOL’s Proposed Regulations Clarify, Expand COBRA Notice Obligations Type: On the Subject
June 4, 2003	UK Tax Relief for R&D Type: On the Subject
June 3, 2003	DOL Issues New Guidance on Payment of Plan Expenses Type: On the Subject
June 6 2003	UK High Court Confirms Jurisdiction Over International Cartels Type: On the Subject
May 28, 2003	HIPAA Final Security Regulations Released Type: On the Subject
May 28, 2003	President Bush Signs New Tax Cut into Law Type: On the Subject
May 27, 2003	HHS Issues Interim Rule Regarding Enforcement of Violations of the Administrative Simplification Provisions of HIPAA Type: On the Subject
May 22, 2003	CCRO Best Practices and CFTC Enforcement Activity Highlight the Importance of Maintaining Required Records Type: On the Subject
May 22, 2003	Electronic Reporting on Section 16: Deadline June 30, 2003 Type: On the Subject
May 21, 2003	IP Leveraging Strategies for Pharma and Biotech Companies Type: On the Subject
May 15, 2003	OIG Special Bulletin Raises Questions Concerning Some Health Care Contractual Joint Ventures Type: On the Subject
May 13, 2003	IRS Approves Use of Credit Cards for FSAs and HRAs Type: On the Subject
May 9, 2003	Congress Considering One-Time Tax Cut for Repatriated Foreign Earnings Type: On the Subject
May 7, 2003	Omnicare, Inc. v. NCS Healthcare, Inc.--Part Two Type: On the Subject
April 18, 2003	SEC Adopts New Rules Reagarding Earning Announcements and the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Type: On the Subject
April 15, 2003	Delaware Supreme Court Decision in Omnicare, Inc. v. NCS Healthcare, Inc. Type: On the Subject
April 10, 2003	OSHA Issues Ergonomic Guidelines for the Nursing Home Industry Type: On the Subject
April 7, 2003	Government Concedes Pension Plan Termination Tax Case Type: On the Subject
April 4, 2003	OSHA Announces Enhanced Enforcement Policy Type: On the Subject
April 3, 2003	FICA Medical Resident Update and April 15th Filing Deadline Type: On the Subject
March 28, 2003	Managing the Ramifications of a Network Security Investigation Type: On the Subject
March 17, 2003	UK Inland Revenue Cracks Down on Transfer Pricing Planning Type: On the Subject
February 26, 2003	UK Green Paper Offers Proposals for Pension Provisions Type: On the Subject
February 21, 2003	Family Offices: Exemption from Registration as an Investment Adviser Type: On the Subject
February 20, 2003	Community Code Directive Safeguards Public Health Type: On the Subject
February 14, 2003	Patent Strategies in the European Union for the Pharmaceutical Industry Type: On the Subject
February 13, 2003	Proposed FDA Regulations Require Prior Notice of Imports, Registration of U.S. and International Food and Beverage Facilities Type: On the Subject
February 12, 2003	The Competitive Edge: DOJ Obtains Record Civil Penalties for Premerger Gun Jumping Type: On the Subject
February 11, 2003	New Rule for Publishing Names of Trade Sanction Violators Enacted Type: On the Subject
February 5, 2003	Proposed IRS Rules Governing Cash Balance Plans Offer Guidance Regarding Age Discrimination Type: On the Subject
February 4, 2003	EU Merger Reforms Improve Opportunities for Acquisition Type: On the Subject
January 31, 2003	Employer Held Responsible for Inaccurate Descriptions of Employee Benefits by Low-level Employees Type: On the Subject
January 28, 2003	Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Defensive Measures that Impair Stockholder Vote Type: On the Subject
January 22, 2003	European Union Enlargement and the Effect on Intellectual Property Type: On the Subject
January 16, 2003	New Regulations in Labor and Welfare Legislation (Neuregelungen Im Arbeits- Und Sozialrecht)- German Text Only Type: On the Subject


2002

Date	Title
December 18, 2002	CMS Targets Hospitals with High Outlier Payments Type: On the Subject
December 18, 2002	SEC Proposes Online Filing System for Section 16 Reports Type: On the Subject
December 16, 2002	VAT AND E-COMMERCE DIRECTIVE Type: On the Subject
December 2, 2002	Advance Electronic Cargo Reporting for All Imports and Exports Proposed Type: On the Subject
November 19, 2002	Anti-Money Laundering Programs for Unregistered Investment Companies Type: On the Subject
November 7, 2002	European Commission Announces Groundbreaking Changes to Merger Process Type: On the Subject
November 4, 2002	Court Issues Two Key Decisions Signaling Reform of European Merger Law Type: On the Subject
October 2002	New Standard for Controlling Stockholder Buy--Out of Minority Stockholders Type: On the Subject
October 2002	FTC Health Care Workshop: What Physicians, Hospitals and Pharmaceutical Companies Need to Know Type: On the Subject
October 2002	European Commission: Regulation to Allow OHIM to Begin Registering EU Designs Type: On the Subject
October 2002	Insurance Companies to Be Required to Report Suspicious Transactions Type: On the Subject
October 2002	HIPAA Privacy Issues for Employers Who Sponsor Group Health Plans Type: On the Subject
October 2002	Summary of Draft OIG Compliance Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Type: On the Subject
October 2002	USA PATRIOT Act to Be Applied to Insurance Companies Type: On the Subject
September 2002	Law Increases Limitations Period for Filing MCAD Claims Type: On the Subject
September 2002	New SEC Rules Detail Executive Certification of Periodic Reports Required Under Sarbanes-Oxley Act Type: On the Subject
September 2002	SEC Reviewing NYSE AND NASDAQ Proposals for Revised Corporate Governance Standards Type: On the Subject
August 2002	Executive Certification of Periodic Reports Type: On the Subject
August 2002	IRS Cracks Down on Abusive Split-Dollar Life Insurance Scheme Type: On the Subject
August 2002	Reverse Hybrid Regulations Set New Rules for In-Bound Acquisitions Type: On the Subject
August 2002	Sarbanes-Oxley Act- Implications for Executive Compensation Type: On the Subject
August 2002	Scope of Gene Patents Curtailed in Europe Type: On the Subject
August 2002	UK Competition Authority Publishes Guidance on Directors’ Disqualification Type: On the Subject
August 2002	US Corporate Reform Law Will Significantly Impact US-Quoted, Non-US Companies Type: On the Subject
July 2002	Broad Corporate Reform Law Enacted Type: On the Subject
July 2002	EPA Supports Alternative Hazardous Waste Management Procedures for Academic Laboratories Type: On the Subject
July 2002	IRS Approves New Health Plan Design Type: On the Subject
July 2002	Implications of SEC Order and Proposed Rules Requiring Personal Attestations by CEOs and CFOs of Periodic SEC Reports Type: On the Subject
July 2002	OHIM Creates EU-Wide Registration System for Designs Type: On the Subject
July 2002	Private Party Liability and Obligations Under International Law Type: On the Subject
July 2002	Proposed Legislation to Tax Immediately Deferred Compensation for Senior Executives Type: On the Subject
July 2002	Recent Legislative Developments - Deferred Compensation for Senior Executives Type: On the Subject
July 2002	SEC Proposes New Independent Oversight of the Auditing Process Type: On the Subject
July 2002	Tax Rules Proposed for Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements Type: On the Subject
July 2002	U.S. Federal Trade Commission Renews Focus on Health Care Antitrust Enforcement Type: On the Subject
June 4, 2002	Changes Proposed to Provider-Based Status Rules Type: On the Subject
June 2002	IRS and U.S. Department of the Treasury Grant Stock Option Relief Type: On the Subject
June 2002	Recent Airtours / First Choice EU Merger Decision Type: On the Subject
June 2002	U.S. Supreme Court Permits Employers to Deny Employment Under "Threat-to-Self" Exception Type: On the Subject
May 2002	Premerger "Gun Jumping" of Increasing Concern to Antitrust Regulators Type: On the Subject
May 2002	U.S. Supreme Court Bolsters the Integrity of Seniority Systems in Disability Case Type: On the Subject
May 2002	U.S. Supreme Court Vacates Federal Circuit Festo Decision Type: On the Subject
May 2002	US Securities Law Update: Mandatory Electronic Filing for Foreign Private Issuers Type: On the Subject
April 2002	En Banc Federal Circuit Bright Line Rule Precludes Application of Doctrine of Equivalents Type: On the Subject
April 2002	New Proposals to Combat Tax Shelters Announced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Type: On the Subject
April 2002	New UK Competition Law Type: On the Subject
April 2002	Practical Steps Employers Can Take in Response to OSHA’s New Ergonomics Initiative Type: On the Subject
April 2002	SEC Proposes New, Amended Corporate Disclosure Rules on Periodic Reporting and Insider Transactions Type: On the Subject
April 2002	Take Your Customer’s Complaints Seriously Type: On the Subject
March 29, 2002	DHHS Attempts to Reduce Administrative Burdens Of HIPAA Privacy Rule Type: On the Subject
March 2002	Mobile Virtual Network Operators and the U.S. Mobile Market Type: On the Subject
March 2002	New JCAHO Accreditation Standards for Hospitals Type: On the Subject
March 2002	U.S. Supreme Court Holds Private Arbitration Agreement Is No Bar to EEOC Action Type: On the Subject
February 7, 2002	CMS Revamps Medicare Enrollment Process and Forms Type: On the Subject
February 2002	FTC Announcement Requires Organizations to Update Privacy Policies Type: On the Subject
February 2002	FTC Issues Staff Advisory Opinion Approving Single-Signature Contracting Type: On the Subject
February 2002	Federal Superfund Amendments Provide Liability Relief and Brownfields Redevelopment Incentives Type: On the Subject
February 2002	U.S. Companies Warned Not to Comply with Requests to Boycott Israel Type: On the Subject
January 2002	A Battle for Subrogation Rights Type: On the Subject
January 2002	EC Proposes Changes on Merger Rules Type: On the Subject
January 2002	Federal Circuit Recognizes Prosecution Laches as Defense to Patent Infringement Type: On the Subject
January 2002	IRS Attacks Tax Shelters with a Carrot Type: On the Subject
January 2002	IRS Changes Course On Split-Dollar Life Insurance And Offers Transitional Tax Planning Opportunities Type: On the Subject
January 2002	IRS Issues New Guidance for 2002 Type: On the Subject
January 2002	January 31st Annual Tax Reporting Deadline for ISOs and ESPPs Type: On the Subject
January 2002	Proposed Amendments to the FERC Accounting and Reporting Rules Type: On the Subject
January 2002	The FTC and the EC Re-evaluate Their Policies Toward Intellectual Property Licensing Type: On the Subject
January 2002	U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Invites Comments for Reducing Regulatory Burdens Type: On the Subject
January 2002	U.S. Supreme Court Hands Employers Disability Act Victory Type: On the Subject
January 2002	Year 2002 Indexed Dollar Limits for Qualified Retirement Plans Type: On the Subject


2001

Date	Title
December 26, 2001	Congress Extends HIPAA Standard Transaction Compliance Deadline Type: On the Subject
December 2001	Employee Handbook Can Create Contract Rights Holds Massachusetts Appeals Court Type: On the Subject
December 2001	FERC Adopts Interim Wholesale Market Power Screen and New Market-Based Rate Condition Type: On the Subject
December 2001	New Limits on California Employers’ Ability to Defend Harassment Claims Type: On the Subject
December 2001	U.S. Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) Increases Emphasis on Regulatory Compliance Type: On the Subject
December 2001	UK Employment Tribunals: Open to All? Type: On the Subject
November 2001	Delays in Registration of .biz Domain Names Type: On the Subject
November 2001	HHS OIG Responds to Complaints About Corporate Integrity Agreements Type: On the Subject
November 2001	IRS Expands Tax Benefits Of Charitable Contributions in Wake of Terrorist Attacks Type: On the Subject
November 2001	IRS Imposes Payroll Taxes on Incentive Stock Option and Employee Stock Purchase Plans Type: On the Subject
October 2001	Employment Issues Arising From September 11 Events Type: On the Subject
October 2001	IRS Addresses Restricted Partnership Profits Interests Type: On the Subject
October 2001	Insurance Issues Arising from September 11 Events Type: On the Subject
October 2001	Potential Threats of Bioterrorism and the Food Industry Type: On the Subject
September 2001	Changes to Provider-Based Status Rules Proposed Type: On the Subject
September 2001	Civil Rules Advisory Committee Publishes Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule Governing Class Actions Type: On the Subject
September 2001	Expanded Medicare Reimbursement for Telehealth May Create New Opportunities Type: On the Subject
August 2001	Changes to SAYE Bonus Rates Type: On the Subject
August 2001	Changes to the Tax Law Make Section 529 Plans Attractive Way to Save for Type: On the Subject
August 2001	EGTRRA Provides New Retirement Benefit Opportunities For Tax Exempt Entities Type: On the Subject
August 2001	UK Corporate Tax Reform: International Competitiveness Type: On the Subject
July 2001	EGTRRA and Qualified Plans: Highlights of the Key Plan Amendment Issues Type: On the Subject
July 2001	Eighth Circuit Affirms Expanded Corporate Aircraft Deductions Type: On the Subject
July 2001	New Opportunities for Exporting Agricultural Commodities and Medicines to Sanctioned Countries Type: On the Subject
July 2001	U.S. Supreme Court Substantially Limits Deference to Agency Statutory Interpretations Type: On the Subject
June 27, 2001	National Physician Supervision Requirements Established for Diagnostic Tests Type: On the Subject
June 2001	Death of the Death Tax? Some Questions and Answers for Estate Planning Clients Type: On the Subject
June 2001	IRS Issues Private Letter Ruling Re: Deductibility of Costs Incurred Nuclear Fuel Assemblies Type: On the Subject
June 2001	New Tax Law Addresses S Corporation ESOP Abuses Type: On the Subject
June 2001	Supreme Court Clarifies Test for Determining Supervisory Status of Professional Employees Type: On the Subject
June 2001	U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Early Deduction for Decontamination and Decommissioning Assessments Type: On the Subject
May 16, 2001	Final Health Information Privacy Rules: Implications For Hospital Fundraising Activities Type: On the Subject
May 16, 2001	The Final Stark Rule: Implications For Academic Medical Centers Type: On the Subject
May 2001	HCFA Proposes Medicare Geographic Reclassification Changes Type: On the Subject
May 2001	ICANN Unveils New Top-Level Domains Type: On the Subject
May 2001	SEC Increases Scrutiny of Foreign Issuers Doing Business With Countries and Entities Type: On the Subject
April 13, 2001	"Thompson Announces""No Delay"" To HIPAA Privacy Rules" Type: On the Subject
April 2001	European 3G Wireless: Is There a Business Case? Type: On the Subject
April 2001	IRS Permits Momentary Ownership of S Corporation Stock by an IRA Type: On the Subject
April 2001	Supreme Court Hands Taxpayers a Victory in Gitlitz Type: On the Subject
March 2001	A New but Uncertain Future for Communications Type: On the Subject
March 2001	IRS Proposed New Regulations on Required Distributions from Retirement Plans Type: On the Subject
February 23, 2002	Final Health Information Privacy Rules Type: On the Subject
February 8, 2001	Intermediate Sanctions: A Guide to the Temporary Regulations Type: On the Subject
February 2001	"Business Software Alliance Targets Certain Zip Codes Type: On the Subject
February 2001	Department of Labor Reverses Course on Plan Expenses Type: On the Subject
February 2001	GReAT NEWS! Type: On the Subject
February 2001	Hart-Scott-Rodino Amendments Type: On the Subject
February 2001	Recent Regulations Affecting Severance Releases Type: On the Subject
February 2001	Securities and Exchange Commission Proposes New Rules on the Disclosure of Equity Compensation Plans Type: On the Subject
February 2001	Subrogation Enforcement Issues Under ERISA Group Health Plans Type: On the Subject
February 2001	Tax Court in Hillman Approves Self-Charged Rules Not Provided by the Passive Loss Regulations Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2001	HCFA Issues Phase I of the Final Stark II Rule Type: On the Subject
January 2001	A Disguised Sale of Partnership Interests Type: On the Subject
January 2001	Congress Makes Changes to the Regulation of Futures and Derivatives Transactions Type: On the Subject
January 2001	Current State of Affairs in California's Wholesale Electric Markets Type: On the Subject
January 2001	IRS Announces Intent to Impose Payroll Taxes on Incentive & Stock Option Employee Stock Purchase Plans Type: On the Subject
January 2001	IRS Review of Split-Dollar Life Insurance Type: On the Subject
January 2001	Medicare Legislation: Geographic Reclassification Changes Type: On the Subject
January 2001	The Securities and Exchange Commission Adds Audit Committee Burdens Type: On the Subject


2000

Date	Title
December 21, 2000	Congress Approves Medicare Changes Type: On the Subject
December 13, 2000	DOL Makeover for Health Benefit Plans’ Claims Procedures and Summary Plan Descriptions Type: On the Subject
December 2000	Customs Implements New Measures To Ease Burdens on Importers Type: On the Subject
December 2000	Patenting e-Commerce Business Methods in the United States and Abroad Type: On the Subject
December 2000	Regional Transmission Organization Final Rule Type: On the Subject
December 2000	The Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 Type: On the Subject
December 2001	The Festo Decision: The Federal Circuit Scales Back the Doctrine of Equivalents Type: On the Subject
November 2000	Massachusetts Prohibits Genetic Testing Discrimination Type: On the Subject
November 2000	The E-Sign Act and Recent Technology Changes in the Delaware Corporate Law Type: On the Subject
October 2000	Florida Continues Modernization of Merger Laws Type: On the Subject
October 2000	Important Changes to Florida’s Intangibles Tax Type: On the Subject
October 2000	Important Changes to Rights of a Surviving Spouse in Florida Type: On the Subject
October 2000	The Longstanding Payroll Tax Exemption for Statuatory Stock Options May Be Eliminated Type: On the Subject
October 2000	Third Circuit Court of Appeals and EEOC Benefits Compliance Manual Apply ADEA to Retiree Plans Type: On the Subject
October 2000	Using Insurance Captives to Reinsure Employee Benefit Plan Risks Type: On the Subject
September 2000	New SEC Disclosure Rules For Foreign Companies Type: On the Subject
August 2000	E-SIGN: What Awaits the Healthcare Industry? Type: On the Subject
August 2000	SEC Issues Final Rule On Selective Disclosure Type: On the Subject
July 7, 2000	OIG Issues Draft Compliance Program for Individual and Small Group Physician Practices Type: On the Subject
July 2000	Client Advisory on the Worker Economic Opportunity Act Type: On the Subject
July 2000	Congress Requires Increased Disclosure by Political Organizations Type: On the Subject
July 2000	Non-Union Workers Entitled to Have Co-Worker Present During Disciplinary Meetings Type: On the Subject
June 21, 2000	Supreme Court Expands Prosecutors' Health Care Fraud Arsenal Type: On the Subject
June 14, 2000	IRS Scrutinizes Hospital Mergers; Threat to Tax Exempt Bond Financings Type: On the Subject
May 2000	Health Care Financing Administration Proposes to Ease Medicare Geographic Reclassification Type: On the Subject
April 14, 2000	The Final Provider-Based Status Rule Type: On the Subject
April 2, 2000	Protective Refund Claims Provide Valuable but Inexpensive Benefits to Hospitals Type: On the Subject
March 2000	The Tax Court Expands Corporate Aircraft Deductions Type: On the Subject
February 2000	Department of Labor Requires New Form to be Filed by Multiple Employer Welfare Plans (MEWAs) Type: On the Subject
January 2000	Favorable Tax Changes for Hedgers and Commodities Derivatives Dealers Raise Questions Type: On the Subject

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