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What to Do When Served With a Search Warrant in an Environmental Matter
In recent years, state and federal law enforcement agencies have increased their investigation and prosecution of white-collar crime, including environmental crimes. The search warrant has become a regular method used by authorities to obtain evidence. This article informs managers of the basic principles that should govern their preparation for, and response to, the presentation of a criminal search warrant at their facilities.Creating a Non-Discriminatory Workplace for Transgender Employees
Likely influenced by the changing legal climate for transgender persons, some corporations have taken steps to provide a more inclusive environment for transgender employees. Attorneys John D. Shyer and Toshi Kameoka discuss some of the issues involved in seeking to ensure a non-discriminatory workplace for transgender employees. For example, in implementing a policy for use of bathrooms or changing rooms, companies can run into objections from both transgender and non-transgender employees.INADMISSIBLE: Familiar Faces at Jackson Sentencing
As former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. prepared to receive his sentence last week, he had a familiar face at his side. Steptoe & Johnson litigation partner Reid Weingarten represented Jackson when he was a witness in the 2011 retrial of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Plus more in this week's column.Deal Watch: Private equity resort deal boosts Atlanta firm
PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS are getting interested again in resort real estate properties, according to Weinstock Scavo partner James J. Scavo.Scavo and Anthony T. Polvino, also a partner in the firm, and associate Thomas A. Bartolozzi recently served as regulatory counsel to a New York private equity firm on its acquisition of one of the largest operators of North American resorts.Brocade-McData Deal Forces FTC Juggling
A merger between competitors might be a great deal for the companies' customers, lowering prices by focusing research and development on the most valuable projects and cutting production costs. Another deal joining competitors, however, could raise prices by decreasing competition, leaving fewer choices to consumers. The Federal Trade Commission is trying to decide which camp Brocade Communications Systems Inc.'s $735 million purchase of McData Corp. falls into.Brocade-McData Deal Forces FTC Juggling
A merger between competitors might be a great deal for the companies' customers, lowering prices by focusing research and development on the most valuable projects and cutting production costs. Another deal joining competitors, however, could raise prices by decreasing competition, leaving fewer choices to consumers. The Federal Trade Commission is trying to decide which camp Brocade Communications Systems Inc.'s $735 million purchase of McData Corp. falls into.Trending Stories
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