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Promoting Corporate Compliance: DOJ, Commerce, and Treasury Publish Tri-Seal Compliance Note

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In a noteworthy move, the US Departments of Justice (DOJ), Commerce, and the Treasury have taken a collective stride towards promoting accountability and compliance within corporations. The three esteemed departments have combined efforts to publish a Tri-Seal Compliance Note on Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Potential Violations on July 26, 2023. This Compliance Note encompasses voluntary self-disclosure…

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Chicago Strengthens Sexual Harassment Laws with Passage of Ordinance 2022-665

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In delivering progressive adjustments to its municipal code, Chicago has recently fortified its sexual harassment laws with the passage of Ordinance 2022-665, significantly amplifying protections for employees working within the city. Interestingly, earlier guidance suggested that this crucial update would only apply to employers aligning with the definition outlined in the Criminal Record or Criminal…

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Toy Company Ensnared in $8.5M Default Judgment and Convoluted Insurance Lawsuit

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

A toy company finds itself mired in legal trouble as it is unable to extricate itself from an insurance lawsuit concerning an existing legal action by a rival firm. The competitor has accused it, along with its proprietors, of operating a criminal network devised to dodge paying an $8.5 million default judgment. The judgment was…

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Repercussions of Girardi Scandal Unfold as Law Firms Adjust to New Rules and Trends

Pieter Gunst3 years ago04 mins

The term “legacy” has lately stirred up mixed feelings. A legacy can be a gift, something passed down from a predecessor, or it often connotes a special status given to a person because of his/her familial relationship. However, recently the term has garnered some unsavory associations. The U.S Department of Education, for example, is presently…