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Daniel W. Clarke, Peter F. Corless, Ralph A. Loren, Brian P. Murphy; Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP;
Legal Alert/Article June 17, 2013, previously published on June 2013 On June 13, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated decision in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. (“Myriad”) concerning the patent eligibility of human genes.
| | Time to Review your ADA Policy: DSM-5 Revisions Could Mean New Requests for Accommodation
Nathanael Nichols, Timothy P. Van Dyck; Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP;
Legal Alert/Article June 6, 2013, previously published on June 2013 The American Psychiatric Association has published the latest revision to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (the “DSM-5”), which could expose employers to greater liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”).
| | SEC Provides Important Municipal Securities Disclosure Guidance in Harrisburg Enforcement Proceeding
Stanley Keller, Walter J. St. Onge; Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP;
Legal Alert/Article May 10, 2013, previously published on May 2013 On May 6, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued important guidance to public officials regarding their legal responsibilities for accurate disclosure to the secondary market for municipal securities. This guidance appears in a settled cease and desist...
| | Recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Ruling Highlights the Importance of Carefully Crafting Remedies Clauses in Commercial Leases
Laura M. Kaplan, Sander A. Rikleen; Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP;
Legal Alert/Article May 9, 2013, previously published on May 2013 The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s decision in 275 Washington Street Corp., Trustee v. Hudson River International, LLC, SJC-11217 (April 30, 2013), highlights the importance of carefully negotiating and drafting the remedies provisions in commercial leases to ensure practical and...
| | Recent Developments in Wage and Hour Law
Richard D. Glovsky, Eric B. Mack; Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP;
Legal Alert/Article May 1, 2013, previously published on April 2013 March was another busy month in the world of wage and hour law. In our continuing efforts to keep our clients and friends apprised of recent developments in that often vexing and treacherous legal arena, we highlight some important recent developments.
| | Delaware Chancery Court Rules that a Reverse Triangular Merger Does Not Trigger Consent Requirement Under Non-Assignment Provision
Stanley Keller, Ralph A. Loren, Gregory J. Ploussios, Matthew E. Reardon; Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP;
Legal Alert/Article May 1, 2013, previously published on April 2013 A recent ruling by the Delaware Chancery Court holds that the reverse triangular merger structure avoids the consent requirements of non-assignment clauses in target contracts.
| | Supreme Court Punts On Deciding Validity Of Pick-Off Strategy In FLSA Collective Actions
Erika J. Lindberg, Timothy P. Van Dyck; Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP;
Legal Alert/Article April 22, 2013, previously published on April 2013 On April 16, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its 5-4 decision in Genesis Healthcare Corp. et al. v. Symczyk, a collective action brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Symczyk alleged that her employer violated the FLSA by automatically deducting 30 minutes of time per...
| | Identity Theft Red Flag Rules Adopted by SEC and CFTC
Meaghan L. Sanders, Heather M. Stone; Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP;
Legal Alert/Article April 19, 2013, previously published on April 2013 On April 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) jointly adopted rules and guidelines requiring certain entities regulated by the agencies to enact programs that identify, detect, and respond to...
| | SEC Issues Guidance on the Use of Social Media to Disseminate Company Announcements
Stacie Sawchak Aarestad, Randall Dorf; Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP;
Legal Alert/Article April 6, 2013, previously published on April 2013 The SEC has updated its 2008 guidance governing the disclosure of company information on corporate websites and blogs in compliance with Regulation FD to reflect the increasing popularity of social media. The SEC has confirmed that a public company may use social media outlets like Facebook and...
| | Recent Developments in Wage and Hour Law
Richard D. Glovsky, Eric B. Mack; Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP;
Legal Alert/Article March 25, 2013, previously published on March 2013 February was another busy month in the world of wage and hour law. In our continuing efforts to keep our clients and friends apprised of recent developments in that often vexing and treacherous legal arena, we highlight some important recent developments.
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