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Securities Suit Filings Continued at Heightened Pace in 2018

The heightened pace of securities class action lawsuit filings continued in 2018, as filing levels remained well above historical patterns, even though the total number of suits dipped very slightly compared to 2017. The total number of filings during 2018 … Continue reading

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ABA Gets Lawyers Heightened Protections for Device Searches at International Borders

Our colleagues in the Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security practice group have contributed an important and informative update on DHS policy on searches and seizures of electronic devices as it pertains to attorney-client privileged information. You can read it here. Read more … Continue reading

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FSOC to Propose Additional Guidance on Designating Hedge Funds and Other Non-Bank Financial Institutions for Heightened Regulation

In a letter to House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Randy Neugebauer (R-TX), the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) said that it intends to seek public comment on additional guidance on the regulation and supervision of hedge funds … Continue reading

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Heightened Return Preparer Standard Creates Conflict Between Tax Lawyers and Their Clients

Eric M. Pauly (J.D. 2008, Washburn) has published Note, Raising Penalty Standard “More Likely Than Not” Creates Conflict Between Tax Lawyers and Their Clients, 47 Washburn L.J. 757 (2008). Here is the Conclusion: The IRS, the Treasury, academia, and private… … Continue reading

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