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The Court of Appeal decision in Liddy v Bazley [2013] NSWCA 319 is a reminder that a failure to commence proceedings within the limitation period will not necessarily sound in damages. Mr Bazley, a prison officer at Parklea Prison, was assaulted...

In a recent en banc opinion affecting all Nevada public entities, the Nevada Supreme Court addressed the scope of confidentiality under Nevada’s Public Records Act, NRS 286.110(3)(“the Act”)....
By: Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.

On November 5, 2013 the Department of Justice issued a letter of explanation to Swiss banks. A portion of the warning is restated: “Each eligible Swiss bank should carefully weigh the benefits of coming forward, and the risks of not taking this...

In this presentation: - Complying With (or Deviating From) Donor Intent: Recent Developments for Nonprofits - Donor Restrictions on Contributions - Factors to be Considered in Deciding Whether a Gift or Pledge Subject to Donor Stipulations...

With more and more condominiums being purchased each year, it is important for potential purchasers to consider the protections available to them. In addition to the protections set out in the agreement of purchase and sale and the New Home Warranty...

When Texans say “Don’t Mess With Texas”, they’re speaking directly to the EEOC these days. The State of Texas recently sued the EEOC, seeking to prevent the EEOC from enforcing its 2012 Enforcement Guidance on employer use of criminal background...

Commission To Review FRAND Issues - In 837 Investigation – In one of the Commission’s first reviews of whether to issue an exclusion order involving a standard essential patent (“SEP”) since the President’s disapproval in the 794 Investigation on...

The Importance of Middle Managers to Your Compliance Program When it comes to managing risk and building a culture of ethics and compliance every employee plays a part. Senior leaders establish the priority, tone, and vision for an ethical culture....

Personal injury attorneys are used to dealing with product safety issues. But when the product that endangers consumers is their own food, they may feel particularly vulnerable....
By: Law Offices of Robert Olkowitz, P.C.

The sensational stories in the news over the past few years, about condominium corporations left with depleted reserve funds as a result of fraud by condo managers, has now piqued the government’s and public’s interest in the regulation of the...

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