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LawFlash: DOJ Says Corporate Compliance Programs Must Be Truly Effective

In its updated guidance issued on April 30, the US Department of Justice Criminal Division places effectiveness at the epicenter of its factors to be utilized when evaluating a company’s compliance program in the context of a criminal investigation. Read … Continue reading

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Must all probate disclaimers of real estate contain legal descriptions?

Lee v. Lee, 263 So.3d 826 (Fla. 3d DCA January 23, 2019) A “disclaimer” is essentially a refusal of a gift or bequest, and you typically see them in the context of postmortem estate planning. For example, if a parent dies … Continue reading

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China-US Decoupling Continues and Will Continue, but Must be Done Right

The Wall Street Journal ran a front page article last week on how American companies are working to reduce their exposure to China. The article is titled, Trade Deal Alone Won’t Fix Strained U.S.-China Business Relations, and it reinforces what … Continue reading

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Employers Must Provide Pay Data to EEOC by September 30

On April 25, 2019, a Washington, D.C. federal judge ruled that all employers with 100 or more employees and federal contractors with 50 or more employees have until September 30, 2019 to submit their 2018 pay data to the U.S. … Continue reading

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What Must Be Included in a California Home Improvement Contract?

It is surprising how many calls we get because home improvement contracts fail to meet even the bare requirements of California Law. Contractors working in residential improvements need to be extremely careful that they do not simply use their bid … Continue reading

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