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Coke flees commercial paper for safety in bonds
Coca-Cola Co. is fleeing commercial paper for the safety of long-term bonds. The world's largest soft-drink maker joins a growing number of borrowers reducing their dependence on the debt this year as the market sinks to its lowest since seizing up after Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. collapsed in September. Coca-Cola, health-insurer WellPoint Inc.USADA grants Armstrong 30-day extension
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on Wednesday granted Lance Armstrong an extension of up to 30 days to contest drug charges while the seven-time Tour de France winner challenges the case in federal court.Card Company Leaves Merchants On Hook for Losses, Suit Charges
Global Payments Inc., the nation's seventh-largest credit-card processing company, is facing a New Jersey consumer fraud suit alleging that it inadequately protects merchants from fraudulent purchases and demands they make good on resulting losses.Hospital Chain to Pay $265M to Settle Whistleblower Suits
A New Jersey hospital chain will pay $265 million to settle a pair of whistleblower suits that claimed it had systematically inflated charges to Medicare patients to obtain enhanced reimbursements, Justice Department lawyers said Thursday. According to court papers, the massive settlement by Saint Barnabas Corp., the largest health care system and second largest employer in the state, could be just the first in a wave affecting other hospitals. It could also lead to huge rewards for the whistleblowers.Hospital Chain to Pay $265M to Settle Whistleblower Suits
A New Jersey hospital chain will pay $265 million to settle a pair of whistleblower suits that claimed it had systematically inflated charges to Medicare patients to obtain enhanced reimbursements, Justice Department lawyers said Thursday. According to court papers, the massive settlement by Saint Barnabas Corp., the largest health care system and second largest employer in the state, could be just the first in a wave affecting other hospitals. It could also lead to huge rewards for the whistleblowers.The Evolution of Taking a Memo
The evolution of digital technology has created a world in which an attorney can dictate into a hand-held unit that translates spoken words into written text. Before pen is put to legal pad, the whole message can then be downloaded to a computer or a network, or even uploaded onto the Internet.Unsolicited Advertising: Can Spam, No Fax
The legal landscape makes it more difficult for businesses to market to consumers by e-mail and fax. The law is evolving and businesses need to stay current to avoid liability and loss of consumer goodwill.Your Company Can Use CAN-SPAM To Its Advantage
E-mail and wireless marketers have been coping with some confusion for the last two years over the application of the federal CAN-SPAM Act to certain kinds of promotional e-mail campaigns. The agencies responsible for promulgating regulations under the act recently have provided some important, practical guidance on the use of e-mail messages sent to wireless devices such as cell phones and the conduct of joint e-mail campaigns. Now, with guidance from the regulators, corporate counsel can not only know theState AI Legislation Is on the Move in 2024
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