Practical Tips in Avoiding Whistleblower Retaliation Claims
In this podcast, Russ Adler, an of counsel in Pepper’s New York office, provides practical tips for human-resource professionals on how to avoid Whistleblower Retaliation Claims under the recent provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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What Every CFO Needs to Know About the Changes to the HSR Act Premerger Notification and Report Form
Recently Pepper Hamilton hosted a breakfast breakout session in conjunction with the CFO Alliance. The topic of the breakfast was “What Every CFO Needs to Know About the Changes to the HSR Act Premerger Notification and Report Form.”
In late 2010, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a number of long-anticipated changes to the HSR Act Premerger Notification and Report Form.
Some of these changes will require companies to provide new or additional information and documents that could prove to be burdensome and expensive. The new rules will also require companies to be more cautious when drafting internal documents, even those unrelated to transactions, as these documents will now be captured by some of the new HSR requirements. The final rules will likely take effect in Q3 or Q4 of 2011.
In this session Barbara Sicalides, a Pepper partner and incoming Chair of the American Bar Association, Business Law Section's Antitrust Committee, discussed this fast-changing environment and the important steps companies should take to prepare for the new requirements, minimize risks and maximize opportunities for efficiently navigating the premerger review process.
This podcast features Barbara’s presentation.
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Basel III's Liquidity Coverage Ratio
Basel III's Liquidity Coverage Ratio ("LCR") was created to promote short term liquidity resilience for banks over a hypothetical 30 day severe stress scenario. The following podcast with Pepper attorneys Tim McTaggart and Ahmad Hajj focuses on the current Basel III LCR proposal, provides an analysis of the Basel III regulatory weightings for certain products that are anticipated to leave a bank in the LCR's severe stress scenario as well as the specifics of what types of assets qualify as sufficient liquid assets to cover for the flight of such products. The podcast also provides insight into issues U.S. banking regulators may consider in drafting rules for the LCR and the potential impact of the LCR on financial institutions and their funding mechanisms.
Email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Financial Services Alerts and Updates.
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Basel III's Net Stable Funding Ratio
Basel III's Net Stable Funding Ratio ("NSFR") was created to promote resilience of a financial institution over a one year period and encourage banks to fund their activities with stable sources of funding. The following podcast with Pepper attorneys Tim McTaggart and Ahmad Hajj focuses on the current Basel III NSFR proposal, provides an analysis of Basel III's available stable funding requirement and the types of products that fit within this requirement as well as a discussion of the types of products that within the required stable funding requirement of the NSFR and the appropriate discounts the Basel III Committee applies to such products. The podcast also provides insight into issues U.S. banking regulators may consider in drafting rules for the NSFR and the potential impact of the NSFR on financial institutions and their funding mechanisms.
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UPDATED - Mensing v. Pliva: Expanded Liability for Generic (and Maybe Brand-Name) Manufacturers Ahead?
In May of 2011, we recorded a podcast with Pepper attorney John Brenner, a partner in the Health Effects Litigation Practice Group, to discuss a possible U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Mensing v. Pliva, which could pave the way for pharmaceutical companies to be liable to people who haven’t taken drugs that the pharmaceutical companies have effectively withdrawn from the market. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Mensing v. Pliva, and we've recorded a new podcast with John to discuss the ruling.
Email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to suggest future topics for Pepper Hamilton alerts and podcasts.
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SNDAs: An Important Aspect in Commercial Leases
In this podcast, Matt Swett, a Pepper partner and co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, discusses the importance of a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement, or SNDA, in connection with a commercial lease and what could happen if a SNDA has not been executed between the parties.
If you are interested in learning more about the latest developments in Real Estate Law, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Real Estate Updates.
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Construction Litigation Trends
Recently Pepper Hamilton was able to announce that Ira Schulman has joined our firm. Ira is a partner in our Construction Practice Group and a resident in the New York office. He has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of construction law with an emphasis on all forms of dispute resolution and contract negotiation.
In this podcast, Ira discusses trends in the construction industry that owners and contractors should be aware of to avoid potential legal issues, with an emphasis on New York litigation. Ira also discusses the Prompt Payment Act and offers a few tips for those that are preparing to enter arbitration.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of construction law, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to our Construction Update. You can also visit Pepper’s website dedicated to this industry at www.constructlaw.com.
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What Your Company Needs to Know About Social Media Policies
In this podcast, Lisa Friesz, an attorney in our Philadelphia office who counsels employers on matters related to compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws, discusses what companies need to know about social media policies to reduce the risk of liability.
Lisa also discusses the complaint the National Labor Relations Board lodged against American Medical Response of Connecticut, Inc. for allegedly violating the National Labor Relations Act by interfering with an employee’s right to engage in protected concerted activity.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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What Every CFO Needs to Know About Health Care Reform
Recently Pepper Hamilton hosted a breakfast breakout session in conjunction with the CFO Alliance. The topic of the breakfast was “What Every CFO Needs to Know About Health Care Reform.”
In this session, Pepper partner and co-chair of Pepper's Employee Benefits Practice Group, Jonathan Clark, discussed the latest legal developments in Health Care Reform, including an overview of the on-going constitutional challenges and the pending non-discrimination requirements that now apply to insured health care arrangements. In addition, Jonathan highlighted those demographic characteristics of a particular company or certain industries that are likely to raise significant concerns once the employer-based excise taxes become effective.
This podcast features Jonathan’s presentation.
PDF file of the PowerPoint slides from the presentation.
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Ban on Hiring Smokers
In this podcast, Susan Lessack, a partner in Pepper’s Berwyn office who counsels employers on matters related to compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws, discusses the trend of an increasing number of employers who are deciding not to hire smokers, and more who are trying to control or eliminate employees’ use of tobacco altogether.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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