The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to intensify its enforcement initiatives on delinquent taxpayers through the new issue-focused approach.
IT Strategies for Early-Stage Biotech & Pharma
Joenel2022-12-28T01:30:48-05:00Early-stage life sciences organizations face many challenges, but planning and implementing IT doesn’t have to be one of them.
Supply Chain Risk Management in the Retail Industry
jordan2022-12-25T20:37:42-05:00Supply chain shortages and delays have cost companies millions of dollars and caused a slew of issues, making it harder for businesses to meet consumer demands.
Cartel and Collusion: Identifying Risks and Structuring Preventive Measures
Joenel2022-12-25T20:54:41-05:00The Department of Justice Antitrust Division recently announced notable substantive updates to its Corporate Leniency Program which signals heightened crackdown on antitrust violators.
Sales Tax Compliance Technology Trends: Keeping up with the Challenges of Sales Tax Reporting
lazupardo2023-01-12T02:32:34-05:00As organizations across industries look for new ways to reach customers, many have turned to easily activated ecommerce channels or have begun to sell through third-party marketplaces.
Independent Contractor Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: Navigating Complexities
lazupardo2022-12-25T20:53:50-05:00Worker misclassification has perpetually posed serious challenges for many businesses and companies alike.
Legal Ethics and Legal Practice: What Every Lawyer Must Know
Joenel2022-12-29T01:22:44-05:00One of the most critical aspects of the legal profession is to uphold professional responsibility and maintain strict ethical standards. However, new reporting obligations, the remote and hybrid work setup, and the ongoing pandemic have caused dramatic shifts in the legal ethics landscape.
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility: A Comprehensive Guide for Lawyers
Joenel2022-12-29T01:29:47-05:00Handling complex situations ethically and with professional responsibility remain challenging for legal practitioners. Some of the pressing ethical dilemmas in the legal landscape involve attorney-client privileged communications, protection of confidential information, and the ethical considerations stemming from the use of technology.
Building an Efficient Data Modernization Strategy: What You Must Know and Do
lazupardo2022-12-28T00:12:19-05:00In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Building Efficient Data Modernization Strategy: What You Must Know and Do. Speakers will also present all important issues surrounding this significant topic. Join us for this Knowledge Group Webinar!
FINRA’s 2022 Priorities: Significant Changes and Emerging Issues Affecting Your Compliance Program
lazupardo2022-12-29T01:31:31-05:00In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in FINRA’s 2022 Priorities: Significant Changes and Emerging Issues Affecting Your Compliance Program. Speakers will also present all important issues surrounding this significant topic. Join us for this Knowledge Group Webinar!
Resolving Trade Secret Disputes: An Exploration
Joenel2022-12-29T01:19:52-05:00Today’s highly competitive markets are pushing businesses to take vigorous efforts in protecting and defending their trade secrets. With the continuously increasing number of federal filings for trade secret disputes, employers must reassess their trade secret policies as well as stay on top of the latest developments in Defend Trade Secret Act (DTSA) to minimize the risk of trade secret misappropriation. Likewise, they must also adopt robust litigation strategies to ensure success in this type of lawsuit.
Calculating Patent Damages: Key Developments and Notable Cases Explored
Joenel2023-04-13T22:21:47-04:00In February 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) revoked the decisions on Apple Inc. v. Wi-LAN Inc. and California Inst. of Tech. v. Broadcom Ltd. due to flawed expert’s opinion. This resulted in the vacation of previous verdicts of $85 million and $1.1 billion and the remand of new trials on damages. This notable development underscores the significance of an expert’s opinion to be tethered to the facts of the case to ensure its admissibility.
The Changing Tides of M&A Transactions: Key Considerations and Best Practices
Joenel2022-12-20T22:09:37-05:00After the past 18 months of exceptionally strong market conditions, there is currently a lot of uncertainty in the marketplace and many private business owners are wondering: Is now still the right time to sell my company?
ERISA’s Fiduciary Duties: Recent and Significant Court Decisions
jordan2022-12-29T01:13:27-05:00The uptick in the number of lawsuits filed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) has become a growing concern for many fiduciaries.
Government Contracts: Opportunities, Risks, and Challenges You Should Know
Joenel2022-12-28T02:29:55-05:00In November 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law. Regarded as one of the largest infrastructure bills in U.S. history, the IIJA has paved the way for government contracting opportunities.