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02.26.10

Impact of New Credit Card Rules on Marketers

The media has been filled with stories the past few days regarding new rules for credit cards. 


02.24.10

Executive Compensation Issues to Consider During Proxy Season

As companies prepare annual reports and proxy statements, the following are some key executive compensation issues to consider.


02.23.10

CA Supreme Court Unanimously Holds That Unlimited Sick Leave Is Not Subject To “Kin Care” Law

Last week the California Supreme Court, ruling in favor of an employer, limited benefits offered under the “kin care” provision of California Labor Code Section 233. In McCarther v. Pacific Telesis Group, Case No. S164692, the Court held that “kin care” leave does not apply ...


02.23.10

Fourth Circuit Affirms CDA Immunity For Consumer Review Website

In December, citing the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. § 230 (the “CDA”), the Fourth Circuit upheld dismissal of defamation and related claims against a consumer review website featuring consumer posts regarding an automobile dealership.


02.22.10

Lower Thresholds For Pre-Merger Antitrust Notifications Now In Effect

Effective today, lower thresholds are in effect for determining whether pre-merger notifications are required to be made with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR).


02.19.10

Executive Compensation Issues to Consider During Proxy Season

As companies prepare annual reports and proxy statements, the following are some key executive compensation issues to consider.


02.08.10

States Consider Action on Gift Card Laws

More than 20 states are currently considering legislation on gift cards and gift certificates, with proposals ranging from laws on unclaimed funds and abandoned property to laws addressing loyalty programs and expiration dates.


02.05.10

Securities and Exchange Commission Issues Interpretive Guidance Document on Disclosure Obligations

On February 2, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) published new interpretive guidance (“Climate Change Guidance”) relating to the disclosure requirements that public companies face with respect to climate change issues.


02.03.10

SEC Issues Interpretive Guidance Document on Disclosure Obligations Related to Climate Change

On February 2, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) published new interpretive guidance (“Climate Change Guidance”) relating to the disclosure requirements that public companies face with respect to climate change issues.


02.01.10

IAB, 4As Release Version 3.0 of Standard Terms and Conditions

In the first revision since 2002, the Interactive Advertising Bureau and the American Association of Advertising Agencies released a draft version of their standard terms and conditions, Version 3.0.