Article(s) published by this organization: 105
 | Bankruptcy Court Issues Significant Fraudulent Transfer Ruling in the TOUSA Bankruptcy Case
November 9, 2009, previously published on October 27, 2009 On October 13, 2009, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida issued an important ruling in the Chapter 11 liquidation proceedings of TOUSA, Inc. and its subsidiaries, voiding as fraudulent transfers approximately $500 million dollars in obligations and transfers by... |
| SEC Imposes $100,000 Fine for Firm's Failure to Safeguard Customer Information
November 9, 2009, previously published on October 29, 2009 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently intensified its efforts to ensure that firms implement adequate measures to protect customers' nonpublic personal information. On September 29, 2009, the SEC issued a cease and desist order pursuant to Sections 15(b) and 21C of the Securities... |
| FDA Schedules Public Hearing on the Use of the Internet and Social Media in the Promotion of FDA-Regulated Products
November 9, 2009, previously published on October 26, 2009 The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notice of public hearing and request for comments to discuss issues related to the promotion of FDA-regulated products (e.g., prescription drugs, prescription biologics and medical devices) using the Internet and social media tools.... |
| Second Circuit Holds Argentine Pension Funds Enjoy Sovereign Immunity
November 9, 2009, previously published on October 28, 2009 On Thursday, October 15, 2009, in a key victory for Skadden client Administración Nacional de la Seguridad Social (ANSES), the Argentine Social Security Administration, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that investments in the U.S. and held on behalf of Argentine... |
| Changes to New York's Power of Attorney Law
November 9, 2009, previously published on October 27, 2009 New York State recently enacted a broad transformation of its power of attorney statute, which is generally effective September 1, 2009. The Statutory Short Form and Other Powers of Attorney for Financial Estate Planning law introduces a new statutory power of attorney to replace the durable,... |
| Recent FTC Enforcement of Safe Harbor has Broad Implications for Privacy Policies
November 9, 2009, previously published on October 26, 2009 On October 6, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had settled charges brought against six different companies for misrepresenting that they were in compliance with the U.S.- EU Safe Harbor framework (Safe Harbor). These settlements mark the second time within the last two... |
| "EPA Proposes Greenhouse Gas Emissions Thresholds for Clean Air Act Permit Programs" Stacy E. Kray; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; October 28, 2009, previously published on October 22, 2009 The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently taken another step toward the eventual regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) under the federal Clean Air Act. On September 30, 2009, the EPA announced a proposed "Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse... |
| "Corporate Governance and Tax Risk" Peter Allan Atkins, Fred T. Goldberg, Armando Gomez, Pamela F. Olson; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; October 28, 2009, previously published on October 22, 2009 On October 19, 2009, IRS Commissioner Douglas H. Shulman delivered a speech to the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in which he encouraged boards of directors to focus greater attention on oversight of tax risk.1 This memorandum highlights some of the key points from the... |
| Economic Stabilization Report: October 22, 2009-- Federal Reserve Proposes Guidance on Incentive Compensation William J. Sweet; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; October 28, 2009, previously published on October 22, 2009 On October 23, The Federal Reserve issued its "Proposed Guidance on Sound Incentive Compensation Policies." The Federal Reserve is soliciting comment on the Guidance for a 30-day period following publication in the Federal Register. |
 | "Recent Developments in Private Equity Involvement in FDIC Resolutions" David C. Ingles, William S. Rubenstein, William J. Sweet; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; October 28, 2009, previously published on October 22, 2009 In a transaction that establishes a new paradigm for FDIC auctions of failed institutions, a consortium of private equity firms consisting of Starwood Capital Group, TPG Capital, Perry Capital and a joint venture betweenWL Ross & Co. and LeFrak Organization recently completed the acquisition of... |
