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Alert: Don't Delay - Relaxed EHR Meaningful Use Final Rule Just Out!
July 2010
 
Alert: NYSE Euronext Taps FINRA to Perform its Market Surveillance and Enforcement Functions
July 2010
 
Alert: Not Licensed to Practice Law in Georgia? Beware Before Answering that Georgia Garnishment!
July 2010
 
Alert: The New Tennessee English Only Law
July 2010
 
Alert: Update for Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Applicants
July 2010
 
Alert: Who Decides What? A Review of Last Week's U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Affecting Employers
June 2010
 
Alert: Reasonable Procedures and Other Compliance Issues that Continue to Shake Us Up
June 2010
 
Alert: The Department of Labor Clarifies the In Loco Parentis Doctrine of the FMLA
June 2010
 
Alert: What Is the REAL Impact to Employers of the New Process Steel v. NLRB U.S. Supreme Court Decision?
June 2010
 
Alert: Early Retiree Reinsurance Program – Application now available online
June 2010
 
Alert: Objection Overruled: Miller & Martin Bucks Trend and Obtains Affirmation of an Early Settlement in a California Wage and Hour Class Action
June 2010
 
Alert: Reimbursing Based on Quality of Care: Federal Government Releases First Look At Accountable Care Organizations
June 2010
 
Alert: Health Care Reform: Top 10 Things Employers Need to Know
June 2010
 
Alert: Obligations of Broker-Dealers to Conduct Reasonable Investigations in Regulation D Offerings
June 2010
 
Alert: Regulations Implementing Executive Order 13496
June 2010
 
Alert: Recent TN Supreme Court Opinion Significantly Impacts Peer Review Privilege
May 2010
 
Alert: Miller & Martin PLLC Honored with Pro Bono Initiative Award
May 2010
 
Alert: Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)
May 2010
 
Alert: New Transparency and Reporting Requirements Under the Health Care Reform Act: Why is My Steak Dinner Listed on the Internet?
May 2010
 
Alert: Class Strikes Mother Lode in Gender/Pregnancy Claims Against Employer Honored by Working Mother Magazine
May 2010
 
Alert: Ninth Circuit Affirms Largest Ever Class Action: What Does It Mean to You?
May 2010
 
Alert: Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores: Closer Analysis of Key Issues and Lessons for Employers
May 2010
 
Alert: Supreme Court Finds Arbitration Agreement Does Not Allow for Class Arbitration
May 2010
 
Alert: A Little Case With A Huge Impact
May 2010
 
Guidance to Help Financial Institutions and Facilitate Recovery in Areas Affected by Severe Weather
May 2010
 
U.S. Supreme Court Interprets Statute of Limitations
May 2010
 
SEC Considering Enhanced Accounting Disclosures for Financial Institutions
April 2010
 
The Cobra Premium Subsidy is not Over (Again)!
April 2010
 
Judge Upholds Jury Waivers in Loan Documents
April 2010
 
Model Code for Green Construction Released for Public Comment
April 2010
 
Employers Must Provide Breaks for Nursing Mothers
April 2010
 
Financial Regulatory Reform: Coming Soon
April 2010
 
President Obama Makes Recess Appointments - What Could this Mean for Employers?
March 2010
 
Show Me the Money. . . President Signs the HIRE Act
March 2010
 
Mortgage Loan Officers Not Exempt Administrative Employees
March 2010
 
Drivin & Cryin? Employees' Commute Time May Be Compensable Under California Law
March 2010
 
ICE Serves Audit Notices to Employers
March 2010
 
FBAR Update: Temporary Relief from Reporting Interests in Offshore Investment Funds
March 2010
 
21% Cut in MediCare Reimbursements Delayed Until April 1st
March 2010
 
Physicians Still Face Potential 21% Cut in Medicare Reimbursements
March 2010
 
Where is your Corporation's Nerve Center?
February 2010
 
Impact of Federal Estate Tax Repeal Effective in 2010
February 2010
 
Do You Consent to the Fee? Plaintiffs Pursue Class Actions Against ATM Operators for Failure to Post Proper Notice on Machines
February 2010
 
Final Reminder: HITECH Deadline Looms for Covered Entities and Business Associates Alike
February 2010
 
EEOC Crack Down on Line in the Sand Leave of Absence Policies
February 2010
 
SEC Issues Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations Regarding Proxy Disclosure Enhancements
February 2010
 
SEC Proposes Amendments to Rule 10b-18's Safe Harbor Regarding Issuer Repurchases
February 2010
 
Nasdaq Extends Time for Noncompliant Companies to Remain Listed
February 2010
 
SEC Issues Guidance Regarding Climate Change
February 2010
 
New Website for Community Bank Directors
February 2010
 
Sticks and Stones and Apparently Words Can Hurt You
January 2010
 
IRS Establishes Voluntary Correction Program Under Code Section 409A
January 2010
 
SEC Announces New Cooperation Tools for Enforcement
January 2010
 
USPTO Implements the Green Technology Pilot Program to Accelerate Review of Green Technologies
January 2010
 
SEC Approves NYSE Amex Rule Eliminating Broker
January 2010
 
SEC Approves FINRA Rule Clarifying Arbitration Procedure
January 2010
 
SEC Issues Final Amendments to Investment Adviser Custody Rules
January 2010
 
The COBRA Premium Subsidy is Not Over!
December 2009
 
Court of Appeals (Western Section) Overturns Trial Court in Retaliatory Discharge Case VanCleave v. Reelfoot Bank
December 2009
 
RESPA Changes Effective January 1
December 2009
 
Draft Final Rule Implementing SAFE Act Approved
December 2009
 
Court of Appeals Decision on Physician Fee Splitting Could Drastically Impact Physician-Hospital Management Agreements
December 2009
 
Law Firms Targeting Nurses for FLSA Claims
December 2009
 
Hope You're Sitting Down for This: The Latest in California Class Claims
December 2009
 
Tennessee Supreme Court Declines to Shut Door on High Punitive Damages Awards
November 2009
 
The FMLA Gets (Yet ANOTHER) Facelift!
November 2009
 
Want to Sell to Federal Agencies? New Executive Order May Provide New Opportunities for Manufacturers & Suppliers
October 2009
 
Will the Estate Tax Survive?
October 2009
 
Mandatory Reporting of Green House Gas Emissions Now Required by EPA
October 2009
 
Federal Circuit Relaxes PTO Fraud Standard
September 2009
 
Authorities Focus on Flu Contingency Plans
September 2009
 
Plaintiffs Establish Pretext During a Reduction in Force
September 2009
 
FDIC Expands De Novo Period
September 2009
 
Mandatory E-Verify For Federal Contractors Beginning September 8, 2009
September 2009
 
RAC Preparedness: First Set of Issues Eligible for Review
August 2009
 
DHS Rescinds Controversial No-Match Rule
August 2009
 
Limitation of Tennessee FONCE Exemption Triggers Difficult Choice
August 2009
 
Certain Aspects of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 Impact Open End Consumer Credit Plans in General and Not Just Credit Cards
August 2009
 
FBAR Update: Filing Deadline Extended to June 30, 2010 for Certain Persons
August 2009
 
California Employers May Conduct Surveillance of Employees in Certain Circumstances
August 2009
 
Certain Aspects of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 Become Effective August 20, 2009
August 2009
 
Repurchase Agreements and the Failed Bank Rule
August 2009
 
FTC Announces Delay in Enforcement of the Red Flags Rule
July 2009
 
Legislative Update: Investment Advisers May be Subject to New Requirements Under New Law
July 2009
 
EFCA UPDATE - Card Check Abandoned, Greater Threat Remains
July 2009
 
Is Cap and Trade a Done Deal, or Is There Another Way?
July 2009
 
Minimum Wage Reminder - It Increases to $7.25 Today
July 2009
 
A Win for Entrepreneurs and Investors in Recent Tax Case vs. the IRS
July 2009
 
FBAR Surprise: Reporting Interests in Offshore Investment Funds
July 2009
 
Title VII: Disparate Treatment v. Disparate Impact
June 2009
 
$120 Million Tax Credit for Insurance Companies: TN Legislature Passes the Small Business Investment Company Credit Act
June 2009
 
No More Burden-Shifting in ADEA Disparate Treatment Cases
June 2009
 
Mandatory E-Verify For Federal Contractors Delayed Again
June 2009
 
Benefit Calculations, If Legal When Made, Will Not Invalidate Seniority System
May 2009
 
Employees are Responsible for Identifying Reasonable Accommodations During Litigation
May 2009
 
Preparing Your Workplace for an Influenza Pandemic
May 2009
 
New Tennessee E-Discovery Rules
April 2009
 
Service of Process
April 2009
 
Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Agreements in Union Contracts
April 2009
 
Are Your Patrons Packing?
April 2009
 
New Field Operations Manual from OSHA
April 2009
 
The New Form I-9 is Effective April 3
March 2009
 
EFCA Update: Senator Specter Reverses Stance on EFCA
March 2009
 
DOL Issues Model COBRA Notices and Election Forms
March 2009
 
Health Information & Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
March 2009
 
EPA Releases Rule on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
March 2009
 
When Your Commercial Tenant Files Chapter 11 - The Collection of Post-Bankruptcy Rent
March 2009
 
Wyeth v. Levine: Is Federal Preemption of State-Law Failure-to-Warn Claims Dead?
March 2009
 
Employee Free Choice Act Introduced to the House of Representatives
March 2009
 
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Provides Subsidized COBRA Coverage
February 2009
 
Business Tax Changes in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
February 2009
 
TLGP Fully Insures Non-Interest Bearing Accounts and Certain Government Accounts
February 2009
 
Estate Planning and Charitable Giving Update
February 2009
 
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act - Practical Tips For Employers
February 2009
 
Delayed Implementation of the New Version of Form I-9
February 2009
 
Change is Underway: Claims for Fair Pay Extended
January 2009
 
Employer's Liability for Retaliation Expanded
January 2009
 
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Goes into Effect in 2009
January 2009
 
USCIS TO ISSUE A NEW FORM I-9, INCLUDING REVISIONS TO THE LIST OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS
December 2008
 
Reminder to Federal Contractors: Mandatory E-Verifying is Coming Soon
December 2008
 
THE WAIT IS OVER: MUCH ANTICIPATED NEW FMLA REGULATIONS ARE HERE!
November 2008
 
Wages Earned in California are Subject to the California Labor Code
November 2008
 
Employee Voting Rights in GA and TN
November 4, 2008
 
Should Your Bank Participate in the Treasury Department's Equity Plan?
October 23, 2008
 
Banking Alert - Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
October 14, 2008
 
Significant Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act Become Law
September 25, 2008
 
Banking Alert - Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practice Under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act
September 17, 2008
 
Changes to HOEPA Regulations
July 28, 2008
 
USCIS Amends Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
July 2008
 
Supreme Court's Term Ends in Mixed Bag for Employers
July 2008
 
The U. S. Supreme Court declares the Equal Protection Clause has its limits when it comes to public employees
June 18, 2008
 
Court Decisions Narrow Builders' Ability to Use Exemption from Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act
June 18, 2008
 
E-Verify To Be Required for All Federal Contractors
June 17, 2008
 
Certain Indemnity Provisions in Motor Carrier Transportation Agreements Are Unenforceable in Tennessee
March 2008
 
Supreme Court Decision in Lonicki v. Sutter Health Central
April 2008
 
The Sixth Circuit Recognizes a New Cause of Action
April 2008
 
"Relative or Associate" Retaliation Alert
April 2008
 
L&E Updates: Work-Related Programs AND No-Match Rule
April 2008
 
Higher Civil Fines Against Employers for Immigration Violations
February 2008
 
Proposed FMLA Regulations Have Arrived
February 2008
 
Injured Servicemembers Act
January 2008
 
Federal Court Imposes Severe E-Discovery Sanctions
January 2008
 
California Employers Can Terminate Employees For Marijuana Use
January 2008
 
Update on ADA Accommodation Huber v. Wal Mart
January 2008
 
SEC Staff Extends Use Of Simplified Estimates of Expected Term for Certain Stock Option Grants
January 2008
 
The Securities Exchange Commission Takes Important Year-End Action Concerning International Financial Accounting Standards
January 2008
 
NLRB Holds That Employees Do Not Have A Statutory Right To Use Employer's E-Mail System For Union Organizing
December 2007
 
Synopsis of Supreme Court of Tennessee Decision in Tammie C. Allen v. Sidney McPhee
December 2007
 
Benchmark Healthcare of Toledo, Inc. d/b/a West Toledo Healthcare and Rehabilitation
December 2007
 
Federal Court Case, Huber v. Wal-Mart
December 2007
 
New HIPAA Exceptions Permit Employers to Offer Wellness Programs
December 2007
 
Tennessee Supreme Court expands workers' compensation coverage
November 2007
 
New Rule for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
November 2007
 
A Revised Form I-9 Is Effective Immediately
November 2007
 
Section 409A: What is it, and who should worry?
November 2007
 
NLRB Limits Damages Where Employer Improperly Learns of Employee Misconduct
October 2007
 
Division of Corporate Finance Publishes Observations on Executive Compensation Disclosure
October 2007
 
Georgia Telework Tax Credit For Employers
October 2007
 
Recent Tax Rule Changes of Interest to Tax Exempt Organizations
September 2007
 
Tennessee Nonsmoker Protection Act
September 2007
 
New Tennessee Legislation Authorizing Asset Protection Trusts
October 2007
 
Implementation of DHS No-Match Rule is Temporarily Blocked
September 2007
 
DHS to Publish Final Rule for Employers Who Receive No-Match Letters
August 2007
 
Construction Law News: NLRB Issues Ruling Regarding Project Labor Agreements
August 2007
 
New Federal Minimum Wage Takes Effect
July 2007
 
Supreme Court Limits Taxpayers' Ability to Challenge Disbursement of Tax Funds to Faith-based Organizations
June 2007
 
Tennessee Legislature Enacts Physician Non-Compete Law
June 2007
 
First Minimum Wage Increase in Ten Years
June 2007
 
Time Frame for Filing Discriminatory Pay Claims Limited by Supreme Court
May 2007
 
New Informed Consent Requirements
April 2007
 
Charitable Entities as Qualified Purchasers
April 2007
 
Employees Who Serve in the Military: Treating our Troops Properly
April 2007
 
Employees Who Serve in the Military: Treating our Troops Properly
April 2007
 
Employment Law Blog by John Phillips
January 2008
 
Electronic Discovery in Litigation
November 2006
 
DHS Announces New Regulations Relating To Employee Verification Requirements
June 2006
 
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