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08.10.10

International Joint Ventures: An Overview 

Joint venture arrangements are a common and sometimes practical or necessary alternative to M&A transactions to allow a company to expand into new markets. 


08.06.10

In a Blow to Employers, the California Supreme Court Refuses to Apply the “Stray Remarks Doctrine”

On August 5, 2010, the California Supreme Court issued the much-awaited opinion in Reid v. Google, Inc. (No. S158965, 8/5/10), addressing, among other issues, whether the “stray remarks doctrine” can be used by employers to categorically exclude statements offered by employees to ...


08.04.10

Ninth Circuit Holds That Insurance Agent Is Independent Contractor, Not Employee

The Ninth Circuit has held that an insurance agent cannot sue for sex discrimination under Title VII because she is an independent contractor, not an employee. 


08.03.10

Linda Goldstein to Participate in ERA Breaking-News Webinar

On August 5, 2010, Linda Goldstein, chair of Manatt’s Advertising, Marketing & Media Division, will join a panel of distinguished colleagues to discuss a hot button question facing the direct response industry: “Has the FTC Strengthened its Claim Substantiation ...


08.02.10

Dodd-Frank Act Means No Summer Vacation for Compensation Committees

While the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) is largely directed at reforms within the financial services industry, Congress did not miss its opportunity to adopt regulations on corporate governance and compensation practices applicable to ...


07.30.10

Western Climate Initiative Unveils Cap and Trade Program Design

“The rumor of my demise has been greatly exaggerated.” So famously spoke Mark Twain, combating constant stories about his death.


07.26.10

Manatt Partners to Discuss Key Enforcement Concerns for Food and Dietary Supplement Companies

On August 26, 2010, Manatt partners Ivan Wasserman and Christopher Cole will lead a discussion focused on the most significant risk factors facing food and dietary supplement companies and how to prepare for an expected uptick in enforcement activity in the coming months. 


07.21.10

The Future of the Federal Thrift Charter

Today, when the President signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Reform Act”) into law, he set in motion the beginning of the end for the Office of Thrift Supervision.


07.20.10

Advocacy Groups to FTC: Strengthen, Broaden COPPA

Seventeen advocacy groups formally requested that the Federal Trade Commission increase privacy protections for children on the Internet by broadening the definition of “personal information” and extending the reach of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).


07.16.10

Congress Passes Financial Reform Bill Impacting The Card Processing Business

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Act") was passed by the Senate yesterday afternoon, and it now goes to the President for signature.