One of the most significant provisions in the federal Fisheries Act is the prohibition in section 36(3) against releasing deleterious substances into waters frequented by fish. This prohibition has been interpreted broadly by the courts and may...
At the Toronto Centre Canada Revenue Agency & Professionals Breakfast Seminar on February 18, 2014, the CRA provided an update on international and transfer pricing audits. The slides can be found here. The discussion was led by Paul Stesco, Manager...
Discovery of information is one of the most important aspects of litigation — it allows both parties to identify the facts that support their claims or defenses. Because of this, some of the largest battles an attorney faces in litigation involve...
It’s February — and that means it’s time for local television stations across the nation to get out their measuring sticks. Here in Minneapolis, and on this day, that notion carries a double meaning. For one, the local weather forecasts are calling...
The Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations implementing the employer shared responsibility provisions (commonly referred to as the employer mandate or the pay or play mandate) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The final rule includes a...
Commercial trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. In 2011 alone, there were 273,000 large truck accidents, which caused 60,000 injuries and 3,341 fatalities in the United States. If you or a loved one has been injured in an...
On February 7, 2014, President Barack Obama signed into law the Agriculture Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill). The 2014 Farm Bill is a $956 billion legislative package that includes $881 million in mandatory funding for energy programs, as well as...
In this presentation: Road Map: Top Ten Steps to Successful and Compliant International Operations - - Identify Goals in the Foreign Market: What’s next? - Phased Approach: Considerations in entering foreign market - Foreign...
Nearly 34 million Americans diagnosed with cancer, diabetes or epilepsy, and over two million suffering from an intellectual disability are now protected from discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Changes to the definition...
Owner's Misconduct Toward Female Employee Caused Her to Quit, Federal Agency Charges - ROCK HILL, S.C. - TNT Propane, Inc. violated federal law when it subjected a female employee to a sexually hostile work environment resulting in her...
