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Date	Title
March 19, 2010	Grab Your Calculator: FERC Unveils Complex Scheme to Determine Penalties Type: On the Subject
March 18, 2010	Brussels Brief - March 18, 2010 Type: Brussels Brief
March 17, 2010	CPUC Revised Decision: Unbundled and Tradable RECs for California RPS Compliance Type: On the Subject
March 16, 2010	OSHA to 15,000 U.S. Employers: “Ready or Not, Here We Come” Type: On the Subject
March 15, 2010	Emerging Paths for Climate Change Regulation in the United States Type: White Papers
March 15, 2010	Increased Billing Audits Suggest Enhanced FCA Risk Type: On the Subject
March 11, 2010	DOJ and SEC Will Significantly Increase FCPA Enforcement Efforts Type: On the Subject
March 10, 2010	Comparison of Tax Incentives in the Senate and House Jobs Bill Intended to Boost Employment Type: On the Subject
March 10, 2010	Extending the GREEN Tax Incentives: Senate and House Bill Comparison Type: On the Subject
March 10, 2010	Projected Trends and Opportunities for ASCs and Surgical Hospitals Type: On the Subject
March 9, 2010	FDA Proposes New Regulation to Require Sponsors to Report Suspected Data Falsification Type: On the Subject
March 9, 2010	US Department of Justice Investigation into Hedge Fund Activities Type: On the Subject
March 8, 2010	Another Push Offshore: Proposed Legislation Introduced to Incentivize Offshore Wind Projects Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2010	Backlash: Senate Proposals to Tighten “Buy American” Requirements for Renewable Projects, Limit EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Regulatory Authority Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2010	Second Circuit Revives Antitrust Class Action Complaint, Perhaps Lowering Perceived Heightened Pleading Standards Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2010	Amendment to German Renewables Act Agreed by Federal Cabinet Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2010	Consultation on Capital Requirements Directive Launched Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2010	IRS Concedes That Medical Residents Qualify for Student Exception from FICA Taxes for Taxable Quarters Ending Prior to April 1, 2005 Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2010	Second Circuit Revives Antitrust Class Action Complaint, Perhaps Lowering Perceived Heightened Pleading Standards Type: On the Subject
March 4, 2010	Supreme Court Holds That Copyright Act Does Not Restrict a Federal Court’s Subject-Matter Jurisdiction over Infringement Claims Involving Unregistered Works Type: On the Subject
March 1, 2010	FCC Proposes Procedural and Organizational Reforms Type: On the Subject
March 1, 2010	U.S. Department of Labor Provides Guidance on Reporting Obligations of 403(b) Plan Sponsors Type: On the Subject
February 2010	IP Update, Vol. 13, No. 2, February 2010 Type: IP Update
January/February 2010	Inside M&A - January/February 2010 Type: Inside M&A
February 26, 2010	Supreme Court Clarifies “Principal Place of Business” Test for Diversity Jurisdiction Type: On the Subject
February 2010	European IP Bulletin - Issue 67, February 2010 Type: European Intellectual Property Bulletin
February 24, 2010	The 2009 Form 990: Significant Changes Will Demand Significant Attention Type: On the Subject
February 24, 2010	U.S. Tax Court Holds That Guaranty Fee Is Sourced to Location of Guarantor Type: On the Subject
February 24, 2010	‘Fess Up or Pay Up - ICO Threatens Tougher Sanctions for Failure to Report Security Breaches Type: On the Subject
February 19, 2010	Draft Report on OTC Derivatives Market Reforms Published Type: On the Subject
February 17, 2010	Brussels Brief - February 17, 2010 Type: Brussels Brief
February 17, 2010	New Military Leave Guidance Under the HEART Act Type: On the Subject
February 16, 2010	Action Needed to Ensure Britain’s Energy Supplies Remain Secure Type: On the Subject
February 16, 2010	Interim Final Regulations on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 Type: On the Subject
February 12, 2010	Ofgem Suspends Existing Energy Network Merger Policy and Begins Review Type: On the Subject
February 12, 2010	SEC Weighs In on Climate Change Disclosure – What, if Anything, Do You Need to Disclose? Type: On the Subject
February 11, 2010	Anti-Bribery Compliance to Take Centre Stage as OECD Targets Facilitation Payments Type: On the Subject
February 11, 2010	Brussels Brief - February 11, 2010 Type: Brussels Brief
February 9, 2010	International Review of Payment, Settlement and Clearing Systems Standards Launched Type: On the Subject
February 9, 2010	Key Energy-Related Tax Provisions in the 2011 Budget Proposal Type: On the Subject
February 9, 2010	US Airlines Oppose Inclusion in EU Emissions Trading Scheme Type: On the Subject
February 8, 2010	At Cross Purposes: Recent International Tax Developments in India Type: White Papers
February 8, 2010	UK Government Proposals for Reform of the CFC Rules Type: On the Subject
February 5, 2010	Top 10 Health Law Issues for 2010 Type: On the Subject
February 4, 2010	A Cooler Climate for Federal Cap-and-Trade Legislation Type: On the Subject
February 4, 2010	HHS Establishes the Initial Pathway for Qualifying for HITECH Act Incentives Dollars for Meaningful Use of Certified Electronic Health Record Technology Type: White Papers
February 2, 2010	New Jersey Adopts New Solar Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2010	FERC Seeks Information on Expanding Transparency in Electric Markets Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2010	FERC Seeks to Provide Additional Certainty for Investment in Utility Assets Type: On the Subject
January 28, 2010	New IRS Notice Provides Employers with Ability to Correct Defects in Nonqualified Plan Documents Type: White Papers
January 28, 2010	SEC Issues Interpretive Guidance on Climate Change Disclosure Type: On the Subject
January 2010	IP Update, Vol. 13, No. 1, January 2010 Type: IP Update
January 27, 2010	IRS Announces Game-Changer: Announcement 2010-9 Proposes to Modify IRS Policy of Restraint Type: On the Subject
January 27, 2010	New Compliance Plan Effectiveness Proposals Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2010	FERC ALJ Finds Manipulation Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2010	Fines of Up to £500,000 for Serious Data Protection Breaches Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2010	NTIA and RUS Announce Next Round of Broadband Stimulus Funding Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2010	Regulation of Over-the-Counter Derivatives (Update) Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2010	SEC Publishes Revisions to Investment Adviser Custody Rule Type: White Papers
January 25, 2010	FCC Adopts New Program Access Rules to Promote Video Competition Type: On the Subject
January 22, 2010	FERC Proposes Credit Reforms for Organized Wholesale Electric Markets Type: On the Subject
January 22, 2010	FERC Seeks Industry Comments on Ways to Improve Wind and Solar Access to Grid Type: On the Subject
January 21, 2010	NRG Power Marketing, LLC v. Maine Public Utilities Commission Type: On the Subject
January 21, 2010	Brussels Brief - January 21, 2010 Type: Brussels Brief
January 21, 2010	E-Discovery: Doing It in an "Ignorant and Indifferent Fashion" May Lead to Sanctions Type: On the Subject
December 2009/January 2010	European IP Bulletin - Issue 66, December 2009/January 2010 Type: European Intellectual Property Bulletin
January 21, 2010	For the First Time, FTC Lowers Notification Thresholds Under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Type: On the Subject
January 20, 2010	FCC Restricts the Sale and Use of Wireless Microphones Type: On the Subject
January 20, 2010	The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 (Rangel-Baucus Bill) Type: White Papers
January 19, 2010	Rebasing Election Deadline Approaches Type: On the Subject
January 19, 2010	Rome I Regulation on Law Applicable to Contractual Obligations Comes into Force Type: On the Subject
January 19, 2010	Rule B Attachments Lose Their Grip Type: On the Subject
January 13, 2010	U.S. Department of Justice Issues Guidance to Prosecutors on Criminal Discovery Type: On the Subject
January 12, 2010	Cosmetics – Simplified EU Regime Enters into Force Type: On the Subject
January 11, 2010	State Tax Developments: The Best and Worst of 2009 Type: White Papers
January 5, 2010	Effects of the New Compensation and Corporate Governance Rules on the 2010 Proxy Season Type: White Papers
January 4, 2010	The CPUC Issues Revised Proposed Decision Allowing Use of Tradable Renewable Energy Credits for RPS Compliance in California Type: On the Subject


2009

Date	Title
November/December 2009	Inside M&A - November/December 2009 Type: Inside M&A
December 31, 2009	What Just Happened to the Federal Transfer Tax System? Type: On the Subject
December 30, 2009	Roth IRA Conversion Rule Changes Type: On the Subject
December 30, 2009	You, Too, Could Be a Lobbyist (Even If You Don’t Want to Be) Type: White Papers
December 2009	IP Update, Vol. 12, No. 12, December 2009 Type: IP Update
December 29, 2009	The Joint Commission Releases for Field Review a Further Revised Medical Staff Standard MS.01.01.01 Type: On the Subject
December 23, 2009	COBRA Subsidy Extension Type: On the Subject
December 23, 2009	Underscoring Necessity of Filing Pre-Verdict JMOL Motions, Federal Circuit Upholds Permanent Injunction, $240 Million Damages Award Against Microsoft Type: On the Subject
December 22, 2009	Evaluating the Governance Implications of Health Care Reform Type: On the Subject
December 17, 2009	Federal Court Issues Injunction Restricting Construction and Operation of Windmills Based on Endangered Species Act Type: On the Subject
December 17, 2009	Momentum Continues for Offshore Wind Type: On the Subject
December 17, 2009	Unexpected Changes to FERC’s Enforcement Procedures Dramatically Alter Rights of Companies Under Investigation Type: On the Subject
December 16, 2009	FCC Affirms Nationwide Programmatic Agreement Provisions Type: On the Subject
December 16, 2009	High Court Limits the Application of the Doctrine of Separability in Service Out of Jurisdiction Cases Type: On the Subject
December 15, 2009	FCC Reminds Licensees of Private Land Mobile Narrowbanding Deadlines Type: On the Subject
December 14, 2009	FCC and FEMA Initiate Testing Phase of Wireless Emergency Alert System Type: On the Subject
December 9, 2009	EPA Announces Final GHG Endangerment Finding Type: On the Subject
December 7, 2009	FERC Declaratory Orders in Sun Edison LLC and JD Wind Companies Boost Wind and Solar Projects Type: On the Subject
December 7, 2009	OSHA’s Big Dust-Up: Why Did OSHA Initiate a Combustible Dust Rulemaking? Type: On the Subject
December 4, 2009	FCC Requests Comment on TV Broadcast Spectrum Reallocation and Transition to IP-Based Network Type: On the Subject
December 3, 2009	New EU Competition Commissioner Announced and Regulatory Reform Package Goes into Effect Type: On the Subject
December 3, 2009	The Bribery Bill Type: On the Subject
December 2, 2009	In re Philadelphia Newspapers: Potential Ramifications for Secured Lenders in Debt Restructurings Type: On the Subject
Winter 2009	International News, Issue 3, 2009 Type: International News
November 2009	European IP Bulletin, Issue 65, November 2009 Type: European Intellectual Property Bulletin
November 2009	IP Update, Vol. 12, No. 11, November 2009 Type: IP Update
November 23, 2009	CMS Releases Final 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Update Type: White Papers
November 18, 2009	FCC Adopts "Shot Clock" for State and Local Zoning Review of Wireless Tower Applications Type: On the Subject
November 18, 2009	FCC Seeks Comments on the Use of Broadband to Promote Health Care Delivery and Services Type: On the Subject
November 16, 2009	CMS Finalizes Requirements for Supervision of Hospital Outpatient Services Type: On the Subject
November 16, 2009	Comments Sought on Changes to Final Round of Broadband Stimulus Funding Type: On the Subject
November 13, 2009	Brussels Brief - November 13, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
November 12, 2009	HHS Issues Interim Final Rule Conforming HIPAA Civil Money Penalties to HITECH Act Requirements Type: On the Subject
November 11, 2009	Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment Updates Type: On the Subject
November 11, 2009	New Guidance on Expatriation Exit Tax Type: On the Subject
November 10, 2009	Congress Extends Five-Year Carryback of 2008 or 2009 NOLs to Most Businesses Type: On the Subject
November 5, 2009	Brussels Brief - November 5, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
November 4, 2009	Rule Changes "Raise the Bar" at European Patent Office Type: White Papers
November 3, 2009	In re TOUSA, Inc.: Implications for Solvency Opinion Providers Type: On the Subject
November 3, 2009	European Patent Office Agrees to Cooperate with Standard Setting Authority Type: On the Subject
November 2, 2009	Brussels Brief - November 2, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
November 2, 2009	The Massachusetts Data Security Law and Regulations Type: White Papers
October 2009	European IP Bulletin, Issue 64, October 2009 Type: European Intellectual Property Bulletin
October 2009	IP Update, Vol. 12, No. 10, October 2009 Type: IP Update
September/October 2009	Inside M&A - September/October 2009 Type: Inside M&A
October 28, 2009	High Court Ruling Denies Legal Advice Privilege To Accountants’ Tax Advice Type: On the Subject
October 26, 2009	Brussels Brief - October 26, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
October 26, 2009	Data Protection Bites – Tough New Sanctions for Breaches of the Data Protection Act Type: On the Subject
October 23, 2009	Budget Now for Filing of European Divisional Patent Applications Type: On the Subject
October 22, 2009	FCC's Proposed "Net Neutrality" Rules Will Affect Enterprise and Residential Broadband Services Type: On the Subject
October 22, 2009	The European Commission's Communication on Strengthening the Safety of the Derivatives Market Type: On the Subject
October 20, 2009	Frequently Asked Employment Law Questions This Flu Season Type: On the Subject
October 19, 2009	Recent Developments in Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments Type: On the Subject
October 15, 2009	GINA & HIPAA: Interim Final Rules and Privacy Proposed Rule Published Type: White Papers
October 14, 2009	Finance, Agriculture Provide Proposals to Restructure Over-the-Counter Derivatives Market Regulation Type: On the Subject
October 14, 2009	GASPOOL – Consolidation of German Gas Networks Type: On the Subject
October 14, 2009	The Unravelling of Europe’s Carbon Market Type: On the Subject
October 14, 2009	UK Patent Decision Highlights Priority Trap for Unwary US Practitioners Type: On the Subject
October 8, 2009	Employment Alert No. 167: TUPE: No Service Provision Change Where Activities "Wholly Different" Type: UK Employment Alert
October 7, 2009	DOE Announces $750 Million Funding for Conventional Renewable Energy Generation Projects Type: On the Subject
October 7, 2009	Recent ECJ Decision Declares Unlawful the UK 1.5 Per Cent Stamp Duty Reserve Tax on Issues of Shares into Clearance Service Type: On the Subject
October 6, 2009	Employment Alert No. 166: Employment Law Changes Taking Effect in October 2009 Type: UK Employment Alert
October 5, 2009	EPA Finalizes GHG Reporting Rule, Proposes New GHG Permitting Requirements Type: On the Subject
October 5, 2009	IRS to Audit 6,000 Companies in National Research Program Initiative to Test Employment Tax Compliance Type: On the Subject
October 1, 2009	Capital Reorganisation: A Potential Solution to Dividend Blockages Type: On the Subject
October 1, 2009	Senators Kerry and Boxer Unveil Climate Bill Type: On the Subject
September 29, 2009	Employment Alert No 165: Heyday: Default Retirement Age of 65 if Lawful Type: UK Employment Alert
September 28, 2009	European Commission Publishes Decision Fining Intel EUR 1.06 Billion for Abusing Its Dominant Position Type: On the Subject
September 2009	IP Update, Vol. 12, No. 9, September 2009 Type: IP Update
September 28, 2009	JD Wind Petition for FERC Enforcement, Declaratory Order Regarding Applicability of PURPA to Wind and Solar Facilities’ PPAs Type: On the Subject
September 24, 2009	USPTO Releases Post-Bilski Section 101 Examination Guidelines Type: On the Subject
September 23, 2009	The Anti-Deprivation Principle and an Atlantic Divide Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2009	Bill Introduced to Repeal the Federal Defense of Marriage Act Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2009	On Its Face, Federal Circuit’s Decision on Fraud Provides Substantial Relief to Trademark Registrants Type: On the Subject
September 21, 2009	“There Is a New Sheriff in Town” – Get Ready for a More Aggressive OSHA Type: On the Subject
September 16, 2009	CME Group Releases White Paper Providing Recommendations for Imposing Position Limits in Energy Derivatives Markets Type: On the Subject
August / September 2009	European IP Bulletin, Issue 63, August / September 2009 Type: European Intellectual Property Bulletin
September 11, 2009	CFTC Chairman Requests Jurisdiction over Carbon Trading Type: On the Subject
September 8, 2009	Protecting America’s Workers Act of 2009: A Plan to Give OSHA A Lot More Teeth Type: On the Subject
July/August 2009	Inside M&A - July/August 2009 Type: Inside M&A
August 28, 2009	Illinois Recognizes New Business Entity That Mixes For-Profit and Nonprofit Elements Type: On the Subject
August 27, 2009	CFTC Chairman Suggests Enhancements to Proposed Legislation Regulating OTC Derivatives, SEC and CFTC to Hold Joint Hearings on Regulatory Harmonization Type: On the Subject
August 27, 2009	Regulatory Update: HITECH’s HHS and FTC Security Breach Notification Requirements Type: White Papers
August 2009	IP Update, Vol. 12, No. 8, August 2009 Type: IP Update
August 26, 2009	Massachusetts Data Security Regulations Revised Again Type: On the Subject
August 26, 2009	U.S. Senate Climate Change Debate Foreshadowed by Australian Climate Change Failure Type: On the Subject
August 24, 2009	When are Fake Goods not Counterfeits? Type: On the Subject
August 20, 2009	En Banc Federal Circuit Overturns Union Carbide, Rules That Methods Are Not Subject to 35 U.S.C. § 271(f) Infringement Claims Type: On the Subject
August 20, 2009	Applications Now Accepted for Advanced Energy Project Tax Credits Type: On the Subject
August 20, 2009	EMEA and FDA Focus on Clinical Research Safety and Enforcement Type: On the Subject
August 19, 2009	3-2 En Banc First Circuit Decision in Textron Rules That Tax Accrual Workpapers Are Not Protected Work Product Type: On the Subject
August 17, 2009	Concessions for Delinquent Information Returns Pertaining to Certain Offshore Investments Other Than FBAR Form TD F 90-22.1 Type: On the Subject
August 17, 2009	FERC and MMS Issue Joint Guidance on Hydrokinetic Power Projects Type: On the Subject
August 13, 2009	New Illinois Ethics Rules on Lawyers’ “Reporting Up” Responsibilities Type: White Papers
August 12, 2009	Amaranth Settles with FERC and CFTC for Total Settlement of $7.5 Million Civil Penalty Type: On the Subject
August 12, 2009	FCC Adopts New Procedural Rules on Forbearance Petitions Type: On the Subject
August 12, 2009	NTIA and RUS Announce Rules and Procedures for Broadband Stimulus Funding Programs Type: On the Subject
August 12, 2009	Senator Hutchinson Introduces Legislation to Provide Tax Credits and Other Incentives for Broadband Infrastructure Investment Type: On the Subject
August 12, 2009	Treasury Proposes Legislative Language to Restructure the Current Landscape for Over-the-Counter Derivatives Market Regulation Type: On the Subject
August 10, 2009	CMS Delays Implementation of Beneficiary-Level MSP Payment Adjustment Type: On the Subject
August 10, 2009	CMS Issues Revised Guidance on Agent/Broker Compensation for CY 2009 Type: On the Subject
August 10, 2009	IRS Issues New FAQs for Related Organizations Portion of Form 990 Type: On the Subject
August 10, 2009	New Audit Guide for Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs Released for Comment Type: On the Subject
August 6, 2009	District Court Narrowly Defines Misappropriation Theory Liability in SEC v. Cuban Type: On the Subject
August 6, 2009	IRS Issues Final Services and Intangibles Regulations Type: On the Subject
August 6, 2009	Italian Decree Brings in New Tax Breaks and Tax Amnesty Type: On the Subject
August 5, 2009	New Law Makes Significant Changes to Group Health Plans Insured in New York: Dependent Coverage Extended and COBRA Protections Expanded Type: On the Subject
August 5, 2009	Recent Madoff-Related Coverage Disputes Place Crime Insurance in the Spotlight Type: On the Subject
August 4, 2009	OIG Advisory Opinion Approves Hospital/Physician ASC Joint Venture, Cautions Against Valuing Intangible Assets Type: On the Subject
August 4, 2009	Treasury, DOE Accepting Applications for Grants in Lieu of Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Projects Type: On the Subject
August 3, 2009	Vacation Policy Cannot Save Massachusetts Employers from Paying Accrued, Unused Vacation Time upon Termination Type: On the Subject
July 2009	European IP Bulletin, Issue 62, July 2009 Type: European Intellectual Property Bulletin
July 30, 2009	Opening Act: Two DOE Loan Guarantee Solicitations Type: On the Subject
July 29, 2009	Deadline Extended for Some Taxpayers Who Recently Learned of the FBAR Reporting Requirement Type: On the Subject
July 2009	IP Update, Vol. 12, No. 7, July 2009 Type: IP Update
July 27, 2009	Derivatives Communication Issued by the European Commission Type: On the Subject
July 24, 2009	Brussels Brief - July 24, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
July 24, 2009	Federal Law Requires Businesses to Implement Formal Identity Theft Prevention Programs Type: On the Subject
July 23, 2009	Department of Labor Provides Form 5500 Transition Relief for 403(b) Plans with Respect to Pre-2009 Contracts Type: On the Subject
July 23, 2009	Proposed Tax Amnesty Plan Presented to Italian House of Representatives Type: White Papers
July 23, 2009	The American Solar PV Market & The American Wind Market Type: White Papers
July 22, 2009	IRS Issues Significant Private Letter Ruling Approving Tax-Free Merger Type: On the Subject
July 22, 2009	Treasury Issues Guidance on Applying for Cash Grants in Lieu of Tax Credits Type: On the Subject
July 20, 2009	CMS Addresses Physician Supervision Requirements in Proposed 2010 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule Type: White Papers
July 20, 2009	FERC Finds That Market Design, Not Manipulation, Contributed to Loop Flows Type: On the Subject
July 17, 2009	Brussels Brief - July 17, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
July 17, 2009	IRS Publishes Benefit Plan Audit Materials Type: On the Subject
July 17, 2009	Privacy Notices – A Clear & Simple Route To Compliance Type: On the Subject
July 17, 2009	Recent New York City Taxation Conformity Legislation and Commentary on Recent New York State Tax Legislation Type: On the Subject
July 16, 2009	CMS Clarifies Stark “Stand in the Shoes” Provision Type: On the Subject
July 16, 2009	IRS Provides Guidance on the Taxation of Employment-Related Settlement Payments Type: On the Subject
July 16, 2009	New Illinois Ethics Rules on Lawyers’ “Reporting Up” Responsibilities Type: On the Subject
July 13, 2009	CMS Issues Draft Medicare Marketing Guidelines, Continues to Tweak Agent/Broker Compensation Guidance Type: On the Subject
July 13, 2009	Draft House Bill for Health Care Reform Would Revise the Medicare Advantage Program Type: On the Subject
July 13, 2009	Eliminating the Donut Hole and Other Proposed Medicare Part D Reforms Type: On the Subject
July 10, 2009	Brussels Brief - July 10, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
July 9, 2009	EU ETS Phase III: Consultation on Auctioning Rules Type: On the Subject
July 9, 2009	FERC Fines Companies More Than $9.5 Million for Pipeline Capacity Release Violations Type: On the Subject
July 9, 2009	New Executive Orders Affect Federal Contractors and Their Employees Type: On the Subject
July 9, 2009	Obama Administration Releases Consumer Financial Protection Agency Proposal Type: On the Subject
July 2009	International News, Issue 2, 2009 Type: International News
July 6, 2009	SEC Eliminates Broker Discretionary Voting in Director Elections, Proposes Changes to Disclosure & Other Requirements Regarding Corporate Governance & Compensation Type: On the Subject
July 3, 2009	Brussels Brief - July 3, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
July 2, 2009	Introduction of Bill 42 Moves Quebec Closer to Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade System Type: On the Subject
July 2, 2009	New Italian Tax Measures Impact Operations of Multinational Companies Type: On the Subject
July 2, 2009	Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security Act Passes House Type: On the Subject
July 1, 2009	Brandowners Rejoice as the European Court of Justice Delivers Judgment on the Meaning of “Unfair Advantage” in L’Oréal v Bellure Type: On the Subject
July 1, 2009	Recent Changes in UK HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Procedures Type: On the Subject
June 2009	European IP Bulletin, Issue 61, June 2009 Type: European Intellectual Property Bulletin
June 2009	IP Update, Vol. 12, No. 6, June 2009 Type: IP Update
June 30, 2009	IRS Acknowledges Planning Opportunity for Consolidated Groups Type: On the Subject
May/June 2009	Inside M&A - May/June 2009 Type: Inside M&A
June 29, 2009	Massachusetts District Court Denies Plaintiffs’ Discovery Request for Certain Electronically Stored Information Type: On the Subject
June 26, 2009	Brussels Brief - June 26, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
June 26, 2009	Department of Energy Releases Final Funding Opportunity Announcements for Smart Grid Programs Type: On the Subject
June 19, 2009	Brussels Brief - June 19, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
June 17, 2009	European Commission Fines Electrabel EUR 20 Million for ‘Gun Jumping’ in Its Acquisition of Compagnie Nationale du Rhône Type: On the Subject
June 17, 2009	Italian Investigation into Gas Storage Capacity Type: On the Subject
June 17, 2009	Legislation Affecting Federal Estate and Gift Tax Type: On the Subject
June 12, 2009	Brussels Brief - June 12, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
June 12, 2009	Treasury Department and SEC Announce New Executive Compensation Initiatives Type: On the Subject
June 9, 2009	IRS Provides Procedures for Election of Investment Tax Credit in Lieu of Production Tax Credit Type: On the Subject
June 9, 2009	Nationwide RAC Program Rollout, First RAC Audit Letters Arriving Type: On the Subject
June 8, 2009	European Union Launches EUR3.98 Billion Energy Infrastructure Programme Type: On the Subject
June 8, 2009	Federal Government’s Acquisition of Equity Interests Does Not Constitute 409A Payment Event Type: On the Subject
June 5, 2009	Brussels Brief - June 5, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
June 4, 2009	IRS Issues New FAQs for Governance Portion of Form 990 Type: On the Subject
May 2009	European IP Bulletin, Issue 60, May 2009 Type: European Intellectual Property Bulletin
May 2009	IP Update Vol. 12, No. 5, May 2009 Type: IP Update
May 29, 2009	Brussels Brief - May 29, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
May 28, 2009	California Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Same-Sex Marriage, but Recognizes Marriages Performed in 2008 Type: On the Subject
	EU Southern Corridor Summit Creates the ‘New Silk Road’ Type: On the Subject
May 28, 2009	Massachusetts Enacts Final Rules Governing Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Conduct Type: White Papers
May 27, 2009	FSA Approved Persons Regime: New Proposals Create Expansive Oversight of non-UK Firms, Traders and Senior Managers Type: On the Subject
May 22, 2009	Brussels Brief - May 22, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
May 22, 2009	The Waxman-Markey Bill and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme: The Basics Type: On the Subject
May 21, 2009	Congress Amends Civil False Claims Act Type: On the Subject
May 21, 2009	IRS Expands Guidance on Application of Section 382 to Treasury’s Purchase of Financial Instruments Type: On the Subject
May 21, 2009	Senate Finance Committee Proposes Health Care Reform Funding Options in Third Health Reform Policy Paper Type: On the Subject
May 20, 2009	Defining “Meaningful Use” Under the HITECH Act Type: On the Subject
May 20, 2009	IRS Proposed Regulations Permit Suspension of Safe Harbor Nonelective Contributions upon Substantial Business Hardship Type: On the Subject
May 20, 2009	Informal Corporate Disclosure in the Age of Twitter Type: White Papers
May 19, 2009	CMS Releases Draft Medicare Marketing Guidelines for Comment Type: On the Subject
May 19, 2009	IRS Announces Withholding Table Fix for Pension Payments, Plan Sponsor Action Needed Type: On the Subject
May 18, 2009	Aviation Emissions and the EU ETS Going Forward Type: On the Subject
May 18, 2009	Obama Administration Unveils International Tax Proposals Type: On the Subject
May 15, 2009	Brussels Brief - May 15, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
May 15, 2009	Employment Alert No. 162: Are “settled views” on climate change a “belief” for the purposes of the Religion or Belief Regulations? Type: UK Employment Alert
May 13, 2009	Tax Relief for Underwater Stock Options Available in Belgium Until June 30, 2009 Type: On the Subject
May 8, 2009	Brussels Brief - May 8, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
May 8, 2009	Senate Health Care Reform Policy Options: Fraud and Abuse Type: On the Subject
May 8, 2009	Senate Health Care Reform Policy Options: Medicare Advantage Type: On the Subject
May 8, 2009	Senate Health Care Reform Policy Options: Medicare Payment Type: On the Subject
May 8, 2009	§1447(d) Notwithstanding, Certain District Court Remand Orders to State Courts Are Appealable Type: On the Subject
May 6, 2009	Developing U.S. Case Law Threatens Validity of Trademark Registrations Type: On the Subject
May 6, 2009	NYSE Amends Rules Regarding Procedures for Release of Material Information by Listed Companies Type: On the Subject
May 5, 2009	Draft AIFM Directive Constricts Hedge Funds Type: On the Subject
May 5, 2009	The Federal Reserve Bank of New York Announces Eligibility of CMBS and Insurance Premium Finance Loans for TALF’s June 2009 Subscription Type: White Papers
May 4, 2009	China Slightly Eases Restrictions on Foreign Investment in the Real Estate Market Type: China Law Alert
May 1, 2009	Brussels Brief - May 1, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
April 30, 2009	FTC Issues Advisory Opinion Approving Clinical Integration Program Type: White Papers
April 2009	IP Update, Vol. 12, No. 4, April 2009 Type: IP Update
April 2009	European IP Bulletin, Issue 59, April 2009 Type: European Intellectual Property Bulletin
March/April 2009	Inside M&A - March/April 2009 Type: Inside M&A
April 29, 2009	New Maryland Law Prohibits Resale Price Maintenance Programs Type: On the Subject
April 27, 2009	Italian Law No. 231/2001: Avoiding Liability for Crimes Committed by a Company's Representatives Type: White Papers
April 24, 2009	Brussels Brief - April 24, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
April 24, 2009	DOI Releases Final Rule Regarding Renewable Energy Generation on the Outer Continental Shelf Type: On the Subject
April 23, 2009	Systemic Health Reform Will Occur Under Obama Type: On the Subject
April 22, 2009	Regulatory Update: HITECH’s Security Breach Notification Requirements Type: White Papers
April 22, 2009	U.S. Reliability Authority Issues Recommendations for Integrating Renewable Generation into Interstate Power Grid Type: On the Subject
April 21, 2009	EPA Issues Proposed Endangerment Finding Regarding Greenhouse Gases Type: On the Subject
April 21, 2009	IRS Issues Final Regulations on Automatic Contribution Arrangements Type: On the Subject
April 20, 2009	REACH and Competition Law React Type: White Papers
April 17, 2009	The FTC Issues a Revised Anti-Manipulation Rulemaking for the Petroleum Markets Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2009	Bill Introduced to Promote Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure Information Systems Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2009	IRS Proposes Prototype Program for 403(b) Plans Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2009	Multiemployer Plan Funding Relief Guidance Issued: Immediate Action Needed Type: On the Subject
April 16, 2009	Second Circuit Reverses Bankruptcy Court’s Decision on PBGC Termination Premiums Type: On the Subject
April 15, 2009	A Cautionary Tale on the Substitution of Signature Pages Type: On the Subject
April 14, 2009	Recent Developments Encourage Voluntary Correction of Foreign Financial Account Reporting Violations Type: On the Subject
April 14, 2009	Royalty Expense Addback Update - Ways to Challenge Addback Statutes Type: White Papers
April 13, 2009	The SAFETY Act – How It Affects Your Business Type: On the Subject
April 10, 2009	Brussels Brief - April 10, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
April 9, 2009	Chinese Trademark Office Releases Trial Provisions for Online Trademark Applications Type: China Law Alert
April 9, 2009	Obligations of a Foreign UCITS Vis-à-Vis Consob and Retail Investors Following the Registration in Italy Type: White Papers
April 2009	International News, Issue 1, 2009 Type: International News
April 7, 2009	New Developments for MA and Part D Programs Type: On the Subject
April 6, 2009	Employment Alert No. 161: The repeal of the statutory dismissal, disciplinary & grievance procedures Type: UK Employment Alert
April 6, 2009	New York State Budget Law Will Tax Nonresident Holders of Companies Owning New York Real Estate Type: On the Subject
April 3, 2009	Brussels Brief - April 3, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
April 3, 2009	Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Iowa and Pending in Vermont Type: On the Subject
April 3, 2009	The Effect of the Proposed Employee Free Choice Act on Current Labor Law Type: White Papers
April 3, 2009	Time to File Refund Claims for FICA Paid on Medical-Resident Stipends in 2005 and to Conduct a Strategic Review of Long-Dormant Claims Type: On the Subject
April 2, 2009	FDA Rebuked by Seventh Circuit Over Interpretation of Labeling Claims Type: On the Subject
March 31, 2009	Competition Law and the Credit Crunch: Obtaining State Aid in the European Union Type: On the Subject
March 31, 2009	Get Smart: FERC Issues Proposed Guidance and Smart Grid Development Plan; Collaborative Recommends Criteria for DOE Smart Grid Funding Type: On the Subject
March 31, 2009	Shanghai Announces Incentives for PE/VC Companies and Foreign-Invested Regional Headquarters Type: China Law Alert
March 30, 2009	Choice of Law Clauses for Non-Contractual Claims – the impact of Rome II Type: On the Subject
March 2009	IP Update, Vol. 12, No. 3, March 2009 Type: IP Update
March 27, 2009	American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Amends Section 108 to Allow COD Income Deferral Type: On the Subject
March 27, 2009	Brussels Brief - March 27, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
March 2009	European IP Bulletin, Issue 58, March 2009 Type: European Intellectual Property Bulletin
March 26, 2009	Expansion of the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) and Update on the First TALF Funding Type: White Papers
March 26, 2009	FCC Adopts MedRadio Service for Wireless Medical Devices Type: On the Subject
March 25, 2009	Employment Law Changes in 2009 Type: White Papers
March 24, 2009	IRS Issues Final Regulations Addressing Gain Recognition Agreements Type: On the Subject
March 23, 2009	Tafas v. Doll: Patent Rules Given New Life by Federal Circuit Type: On the Subject
March 20, 2009	Brussels Brief - March 20, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
March 19, 2009	Chinese Antitrust Agency Blocks Coca-Cola Transaction Type: China Law Alert
March 19, 2009	DOL Issues New Model COBRA Notices to Explain COBRA Premium Subsidy Type: On the Subject
March 19, 2009	U.S. Tax Court Provides Further Guidance on Research Credit Claims Type: On the Subject
March 18, 2009	Federal Arbitration Act’s Protection of Arbitral Awards from Review for “Manifest Disregard of the Law” Type: On the Subject
March 17, 2009	New Local Rules Regarding Layoffs Promulgated in China Type: China Law Alert
March 16, 2009	Creating, Protecting and Sharing Your Data Under the New REACH Paradigm Type: White Papers
March 16, 2009	President Obama Announces FDA Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Appointments Type: On the Subject
March 13, 2009	Brussels Brief - March 13, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
March 13, 2009	Massachusetts Approves Regulations to Implement the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Disclosure Law Type: On the Subject
March 12, 2009	EPA’s New Moves: GHG Reporting Rulemaking and Possible Regulation Type: On the Subject
March 11, 2009	Changes to European Patent Office Fees: File Early to Save Costs Type: On the Subject
March 11, 2009	Failure to Pay Over Withheld Taxes to IRS Carries Severe Risks for Executives Type: On the Subject
March 11, 2009	Senate Majority Leader Reid Introduces Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act Type: On the Subject
March 6, 2009	Brussels Brief - March 6, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
March 6, 2009	Employment Alert No. 160: First Ever English Court Award of Compensation to Employee Inventors Type: UK Employment Alert
March 6, 2009	IOSCO Task Force Recommends Increased International Cooperation on Commodities Market Oversight and Enforcement Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2009	China’s RMB4 Trillion Stimulus Package Type: China Law Alert
March 5, 2009	The Federal Reserve Board and Treasury Launch the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) Type: White Papers
March 5, 2009	The Obama Budget: The Impact on Hospitals and Other Service Providers Type: On the Subject
March 5, 2009	Washington Watch: President Obama's Directive to Evaluate and Change Federal Procurement Type: On the Subject
March 3, 2009	China’s MOFCOM Sets Time Limit for Registration of Technology Import and Export Contracts Type: China Law Alert
February 27, 2009	Brussels Brief - February 27, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
February 27, 2009	CHIPRA: How it Affects Your Group Health Plan Type: On the Subject
February 2009	European IP Bulletin, Issue 57, February 2009 Type: European Intellectual Property Bulletin
January/February 2009	Inside M&A - January/February 2009 Type: Inside M&A
February 27, 2009	President Obama Announces New Antitrust Enforcers – Implications for Business Type: On the Subject
February 27, 2009	The Obama Budget: Banking on Cap-and-Trade Type: On the Subject
February 2009	IP Update, Vol. 12, No. 2, February 2009 Type: IP Update
February 26, 2009	Opinions on Strengthening the Centralised Procurement of Drugs by Medical Institutions Type: China Law Alert
February 25, 2009	Stimulus Package Promotes Advanced Telecommunications Infrastructure; Significant Work Remains Type: On the Subject
February 24, 2009	DOL Issues Guidance on Annual Funding Notice Type: On the Subject
February 23, 2009	In Ready, Illinois Supreme Court Alters Playing Field for Negligence, Strict Product Liability Suits Type: White Papers
February 20, 2009	Brussels Brief - February 20, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
February 20, 2009	China Passes Amendment to the Patent Law Type: China Law Alert
February 20, 2009	Economic Stimulus Package: Policy Implications of the Financial Incentives to Promote Health IT and New Privacy Type: White Papers
February 20, 2009	Energy Tax Provisions Included in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Type: On the Subject
February 20, 2009	Final $787B Stimulus Package Does Not Include Certain Proposed Business Tax Incentives Type: On the Subject
February 20, 2009	SEC Focuses its Reforms on Credit Rating Methodologies and Disclosure Type: On the Subject
February 19, 2009	The COBRA Premium Subsidy Law: Understanding Your Compliance Obligations Type: White Papers
February 18, 2009	American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Expands Executive Compensation Restrictions Type: White Papers
February 18, 2009	Fourth Circuit Reverses Bankruptcy Court's Narrow Reading of "Swap Agreements" Type: On the Subject
February 17, 2009	Washington Watch: President Obama Signs Stimulus Bill Type: On the Subject
February 13, 2009	Brussels Brief - February 13, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
February 13, 2009	IRS Releases Final Report on Hospital Industry Compliance Check Audits Type: On the Subject
February 13, 2009	Seventh Circuit Rules Against Plaintiffs in Deere ERISA “Excessive Fees” Case Type: On the Subject
February 12, 2009	CFTC Division of Market Oversight Declares E-mail and Instant Messages Are “Records” Subject to Mandatory Preservation Type: On the Subject
February 12. 2009	SIGTARP: The Most Important Acronym to Come Along in Years Type: On the Subject
February 11, 2009	China’s MOFCOM Releases Draft Investigation Measures for Non-Reportable Concentrations Type: China Law Alert
February 11, 2009	Proposed Legislation Prohibits Settlement Payments to Generic Drug Manufacturers Type: On the Subject
February 10, 2009	New PRRB Appeal Rules Require “Under Protest” Procedure on Medicare Cost Reports in Providers’ Reimbursement Policy Disputes Type: On the Subject
February 10, 2009	Restrictions on Executive Compensation Under EESA Type: On the Subject
February 9, 2009	New FDA Guidance on Adverse Event Reporting to the IRB Type: On the Subject
February 6, 2009	Brussels Brief - February 6, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
February 6, 2009	The Gambling and Betting Industry Under Italian Law Type: White Papers
February 3, 2009	Court Grants Summary Judgment in Omnicare v. UnitedHealth Group Type: On the Subject
February 3, 2009	IRS Expands Guidance on Application of Section 382 to Treasury’s Purchase of Financial Instruments Type: On the Subject
February 3, 2009	US Securities Exchange Act: Rule Change Affects Hundreds of Non-US Companies Type: White Papers
February 2, 2009	China’s MOFCOM Issues Additional Draft Merger Review Rules for Public Comments Type: China Law Alert
February 2, 2009	SEC Adopts Final Rules Requiring Interactive Financial Data in XBRL Format Type: On the Subject
February 2, 2009	U.S. Employers Take Note: Required Use of New Form I-9 Scheduled for April 3, 2009 Type: On the Subject
January 30, 2009	Brussels Brief - January 30, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
January 30, 2009	Comparison of Business Tax Incentives in U.S. House and U.S. Senate Stimulus Packages Type: On the Subject
January 30, 2009	Final Rule Governing Patient Safety Organizations Becomes Effective Type: On the Subject
January 30, 2009	Washington Watch: Key Elements of the Economic Stimulus Legislation Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2009	Extending Coverage of Pre-Dispute Arbitration Clauses in Residential-Care Facility Admission Agreements Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2009	Supreme Court Clarifies That a Former Spouse’s Benefits Are Governed by Plan’s Express Terms Type: On the Subject
January 29, 2009	Top Nine Health Law Issues for 2009 Type: On the Subject
January 2009	IP Update, Vol. 12, No. 1, January 2009 Type: IP Update
January 28, 2009	Illinois Circuit Court Reinforces Seventh Circuit’s Limitation on Financial Advisors’ Liability Under Fairness Opinions Type: On the Subject
January 27, 2009	Textron Decision Deems Tax Accrual Workpapers Protected Work-Product Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2009	Comparison of the Energy Tax Provisions in U.S. House and U.S. Senate Stimulus Packages Type: On the Subject
January 26, 2009	The One Thousand Deferrals Decree Type: On the Subject
January 23, 2009	Brussels Brief - January 23, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
January 21, 2009	CMS to Distribute Disclosure of Financial Relationships Report Type: On the Subject
January 21, 2009	Early Government Enforcement and Oversight Activity Promises a Challenging 2009 Type: On the Subject
January 21, 2009	Employment Alert No. 159: Holiday pay for long-term sick workers Type: UK Employment Alert
January 21, 2009	FERC Provides Clarification to Order 704 Type: On the Subject
January 20, 2009	Disclosure Considerations for Public Companies for the 2009 Annual Disclosure Season and Beyond Type: On the Subject
January 20, 2009	Opening Stimulus Salvo is GREEN: American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009 Type: On the Subject
January 20, 2009	Overview of China's Labour Contract Law Implementation Rules Type: China Law Alert
January 20, 2009	Responding to RiskMetrics’ Updated Corporate Governance Voting Guidelines for the 2009 Proxy Season Type: On the Subject
January 16, 2009	Recent Reports Identify Barriers to Electricity Demand Response and Advanced Metering as the Stimulus Package Takes Shape Type: On the Subject
January 16, 2009	The Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008: Limited Relief and Technical Guidance for Qualified Retirement Plans Type: On the Subject
January 14, 2009	Bankruptcy Court: Parties May Not Contract Around Mutuality Requirement to Circumvent Prohibition Against Triangular Setoffs Type: On the Subject
January 14, 2009	New York Issues Opinion on the Denomination of Assets Under Regulation 114 Trusts Type: On the Subject
January 13, 2009	Revised Notification Thresholds and Increased Penalties Under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Type: On the Subject
January 12, 2009	China Releases Merger Notification Guidelines and Draft Relevant Market Definition Guidelines Type: China Law Alert
January 12, 2009	IRS Issues Revised Cost Sharing Regulations Type: On the Subject
January 9, 2009	AdvaMed Adopts Revised Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals Type: On the Subject
January 9, 2009	Brussels Brief - January 9, 2009 Type: Brussels Brief
January 2009	European IP Bulletin, Issue 56, January 2009 Type: European Intellectual Property Bulletin
January 9, 2009	IRS Issues Initial Guidance and Limited Transition Relief for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans Subject to New Section 457A Type: On the Subject
January 9, 2009	Massachusetts Proposes Regulations for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Disclosure Law Compliance Type: White Papers
January 8, 2009	2009 Changes to Federal and Illinois Estate Taxes Warrant Estate Plan Review Type: On the Subject
January 8, 2009	Changes to Federal and State Estate Taxes Warrant Estate Plan Review Type: On the Subject
January 6, 2009	Teaching Hospitals: Resolving Claims Seeking a Refund of FICA Tax on Medical Resident Stipends Type: On the Subject
January 7, 2009	Employment Alert No. 158: Increase in Employment Protection Awards 2009 Type: UK Employment Alert
January 6, 2009	Implied Employer Consent Increases Early Retirement Equalisation Costs Type: On the Subject
January 6, 2009	Medicare Secondary Payor Reporting Requirements Will Affect Self-Insured Health Care Providers, Captive Insurers Type: On the Subject
January 5, 2009	The SEC v. Mark Cuban Insider Trading Case Type: White Papers
January 2, 2009	Once an Argument Is Waived on Appeal, It's Gone Forever Type: On the Subject

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