Article(s) published by this organization: 187
 | The New FOIA Presumption of Disclosure: A Valuable Tool for Some, A Pitfall for Others
Richard Moorhouse, Emily C. Parker; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; November 5, 2009, previously published on October 2009 Attorney General Eric Holder's recent Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Guidelines directing agencies to make presumptions in favor of disclosing, rather than withholding, requested records were published in the Federal Register on September 29, 2009, 74 FR 49,892 (Sept. 29, 2009), (although the... |
| Your Shoes Could be a Pesticide
Lisa L. Halko, Daniel Leacox; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; November 5, 2009, previously published on October 2009 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently sued a clothing company for selling shoes as pesticide products without proper registration. Shoe labels claimed that silver in the foot bed has antimicrobial properties. |
| Falling Shareholder Vote Participation Spurs SEC to Propose Changes to Proxy Rules
Ira Rosner; Greenberg Traurig, P.A.; November 5, 2009, previously published on October 2009 On October 14, 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted proposed changes to its proxy rules in response to lower shareholder voting rates when public companies use the "Notice and Access" model for their proxy materials. |
| Will California Ban Consumer Products?
Gene Livingston; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; November 5, 2009, previously published on November 2009 California for decades has sought to lead nationally and internationally in the pursuit of progressive public policies. It's efforts to thwart global warming have been well-documented. It continues with those efforts despite recent fiscal analysis that implementation will hamstring the state's... |
| Summary of Draft Illinois Gaming Board Rules for Video Gaming
Mark J. McCombs, Martha A. Sabol; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; November 5, 2009, previously published on October 2009 On October 19, 2009, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) released draft rules to implement the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1, et seq. The rules regulate: 1) the residence of licensees; 2) licensing criteria and procedures; and 3) licensees' duties and discipline. The rules have been... |
| Update on REACH Regulation
Lex de Kok, Irene van Groningen; Greenberg Traurig, P.A.; November 5, 2009, previously published on October 2009 The European Regulation on chemicals REACH provides rules for all European companies manufacturing, importing, distributing or using chemicals. However, this European Regulation also affects non-EU manufacturers importing into the EU. Under the regulation, companies are required to register... |
| Commission on the 21st Century Economy Report Begins Debate on Overhauling California's Tax Structure Norman H. Lane, Parke D. Terry; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; October 16, 2009, previously published on October 2009 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has called a special session of the California Legislature to consider a long awaited package of recommendations contained in a September 29th report by a blue-ribbon commission created to overhaul California's creaky tax system. |
| Supreme Court Preview: Securities Law Cases on the Docket Karen Y. Bitar; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; October 14, 2009, previously published on October 2009 With the arrival of the first Monday in October, the Supreme Court begins its new Term. On its docket are three cases involving important questions of securities law, an area that was not prominent on the Court's docket in its previous Term. In fact, while the Court heard several cases last Term... |
| Are You Ready for an IRS Employment Tax Audit? Craig A. Etter, Valentina Minak, Phillip A. Pillar; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; October 14, 2009, previously published on October 2009 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials recently stated that the IRS will randomly audit approximately 6,000 U.S. employers for employment tax compliance and proper worker classification. According to reports, the audits will begin in February 2010 and are expected to be completed within three... |
| Connecticut Announces Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program David W. Bunning; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; October 14, 2009, previously published on October 2009 On September 28, 2009, the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services ("Department") announced its Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program, which will run through January 15, 2010. The Department's Special Notice 2009(5) ("Notice") provides 14 questions and answers to explain the... |
