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Among the firms of the Alliance, many attorneys have very specialized fields of knowledge. From time to time, they will author articles on these legal issues, and we will include some of these in this section for your use and information. Articles are listed in chronological order, with the most recent at the top of this page.

While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult a competent legal advisor in your area before making decisions on the information you read here.

NLRB Holds That Class Action Waivers in Mandatory Arbitration Agreements are Unlawful
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2012
Amended SEC Rules Mandate New Mine Safety Disclosures
Andrew J. Merken, Josef B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, January 2012
Group Health Plan Coverage Reporting Required For 2012 IRS Forms W-2
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2012
SEC Adopts New Standards for “Accredited Investor” Status
Andrew J. Merken, Josef B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, January 2012
Insulating Your Business Against Twitter Defections
Dawn Newton, Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP, December 22, 2011
IRS Offers Favorable Settlement Terms for Employers Resolving Worker Misclassification Issues; IRS & DOL Team-Up to Combat Worker Misclassification
Tax Law / Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2011
SEC Approves Tougher Listing Standards for Reverse Merger Companies
Andrew J. Merken, Josef B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, December 2011
Proposed Regulations Issued for the Group Health Plan Summary of Benefits and Coverage
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2011
SEC Re-Opens Door to Shareholder Proposals for Proxy Access
Andrew J. Merken, Josef B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, November 2011
Cap or No Cap: New Yorkers May Still Suffer From Heavy Property Tax Burdens
Tax Assessment Information Memo
Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC, November 2011
IRS Announces 2012 Pension and Related Limitations
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, October 2011
Workplace Privacy Issues in Texas
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Art Lambert, October 21, 2011

Employment Attorney, Art Lambert, wrote an article entitled, "Workplace Privacy Issues in Texas" that appeared in Texas Lawyer on October 13, 2011. The article discussed the ability of an employer to intrude into the "privacy" of its employees without incurring liability.
.XXX Is Here. Have You Prepared Yourself?
Deborah J. Peckham, Renee Inomata, Sara Yevics Beccia, Burns & Levinson LLP - Intellectual Property Update, October 2011
Federal Tax Relief for the Misclassification of Workers
Evelyn A. Haralampu, Burns & Levinson LLP - Client Update, October 2011
Digital Life After Death
The Trusts & Estates Group, October 2011
UPDATE: New NLRB Rules Requires Posting of Notice Regarding Employee Rights
Labor and Employment
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 10, 2011
Who’s Using Your Parked Domain?
Dawn Newton, Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP, October 4, 2011
New York State Focuses on Compensation of Not-for-Profit Executives and Board Members
Not-for-Profit Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 30, 2011
Options for Municipalities to Finance Flood Related Expenses
Public Finance
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 30, 2011
Health Care Reform's Claims and Appeals Rules Amended
Employee Benefits
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 30, 2011
Congress Passes Major Reform Bill
Intellectual Property
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 30, 2011
"Recharge New York" To Replace Power for Jobs Program
Energy/Economic Development
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 30, 2011
Ultramercial v. Hulu: The Federal Circuit Issues Another Decision on the Patent Eligibility of Software-Related Technology
Intellectual Property
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 30, 2011
Gifting and Portability: What You Need To Know
Trust and Estate News You Can Use
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 30, 2011
America Invents Act - A Paradigm Shift in Patent Law
Orlando Lopez, Shabbi S. Khan, Burns & Levinson LLP - Intellectual Property Update, September 2011
Special Tax Benefit for Investors in Small Business Stock this Year
Harry S. Miller, Jennifer B. Green, Burns & Levinson LLP - Tax Update, September 2011
SEC Adopts New Regulatory Scheme for Investment Advisers
Andrew J. Merken, Josef B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, September 2011
Massachusetts Makes a Radical Change in the Alimony Law
Francine Gardikas, Burns & Levinson LLP - Client Update, September 2011
Burns & Levinson LLP - Focus Fall 2011
Evelyn A. Haralampu, Robert Clark Corrente, Robert J. O'Regan, September 2011
Trademark Owners Can Block the Adult Entertainment Industry’s Use of Their Marks as Domain Names
Dawn Newton, Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP, September 2, 2011
New NLRB Rule Requires Posting of Notice Regarding Employee Rights
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2011
New York Governor's Task Force on Not-for-Profit Entities Issues Letter Seeking Detailed Compensation Information
Health Care / Not for Profit Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2011
Hurricane Irene Tax Impact: IRS Extends Partial Amnesty Deadline on Foreign Accounts
Harry S. Miller, Burns & Levinson LLP - Tax Update, August 2011
Gone Broke: Issues in Bankruptcy
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Joe Friedman, August 22, 2011
In CyberSource Corporation v. Retail Decisions, Inc., The Federal Circuit Cuts Back on Software Patent Eligibility
Intellectual Property Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2011
HHS To Cease Accepting New Applications For Annual Limit Waivers
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 18, 2011
Use of Surety Bonds for School District Construction Projects
School Districts Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2011
Pets, Protectors and Perpetuities: Old Rules, New Tools
The Trusts & Estates Group, Burns & Levinson LLP - If You Will: Short Takes on Estates, Taxes and Trusts, July 2011
Steps Employers Should Take To Ensure Employee Benefit Plans Comply With New York's New Law On Same-Sex Marriages
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2011
Marsh Raises New Set of Questions for Noncompetes
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Art Lambert, July 6, 2011
Assignments and the Bayh-Dole Act After Stanford v Roche
Jacob (Jesse) N. Erlich, Orlando Lopez, Burns & Levinson LLP - Intellectual Property Update, July 2011
SEC Implements Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Provisions
Securities Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2011
The America Invents Act and Sweeping Patent Reform Moves Closer to Reality
Intellectual Property Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2011
Bd. of Trs. of the Leland Stanford Junior Univ. v. Roche Molecular Sys., Inc.: The Bayh-Dole Act Does Not Automatically Vest Title to Federally Funded Inventions
Intellectual Property Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 27, 2011
Massachusetts Expands Protections for Homeowners
Clifford R. Cohen, Christopher M. Adsesa, Burns & Levinson LLP - Client Update, June 2011
SEC Adopts Rules for New Whistleblower Program
Andrew J. Merken, Josef B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, June 2011
Contrasting Cases Illustrate NLRB’s Position On Discharge For Use Of Social Media
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2011
Obtaining a Temporary Injunction on a Noncompete
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Art Lambert, June 20, 2011
Defend the District's Budget: Participation In Tax Assessment Cases Saves Money
Tax Assessment Review
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2011
SEC Proposes ‘Bad Actor’ Bars to Certain Private Securities Offerings
Andrew J. Merken, Josef Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, June 2011
Board Establishes New Bowl Moratorium; Suspends Athletics Certification
Collegiate Sports Practice Group Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2011
Theresense v. Becton, Dickinson & Co.: The Federal Circuit Modifies the Inequitable Conduct Standard
Intellectual Property Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2011
Cut the Middle Man: Court Prohibits Use of Client for Indirect Solicitations
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan
Joseph A. Friedman & John J. Kane, May 17, 2011
Health Care Reform Update
Employee Benefits Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2011
SEC Proposes New Listing Standards and Disclosure Rules Related to Compensation Committees and Advisers
Andrew J. Merken, Josef B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, April 2011
NY Banking and Insurance Departments Consolidated
Business Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2011
The Tax Man Cometh
The Trusts and Estates Group, Burns & Levinson LLP - If you will: Short Takes on Estates, Taxes and Trusts, April 2011
Burns & Levinson LLP - Focus Spring 2011
Alan E. Lipkind, Mark Schonfeld, April 2011
Who Is A Fiduciary? DOL Proposes An Expansion Of The Definition
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2011
FOIL Requests From Unions For Information About Employees: NY Court of Appeals Rules Disclosure of Employee Names Is Not Required
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2011
SEC Adopts “Say-on-Pay” Rules for Executive Compensation and Golden Parachutes; Proposes Amendments to “Accredited Investor” Standards
Andrew J. Merken, Josef B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, March 2011
GM Facilities Upgrade Mandate
Paul Marshall Harris, Sara Decatur, Burns & Levinson LLP - Automotive Dealer Bulletin, March 1, 2011
Defending Preferences and Preserving Data in an ESI World
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Joseph A. Friedman, American Bankruptcy Institute, February 25, 2011
School District Trademarks -- Protecting And Nurturing A Potential Revenue Stream (
School Districts Practice Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2011
Appellate Division Holds That Recreational Fee Not Automatic In All Cases: Legacy at Fairway v. McAdoo
Lane Use Case Law Update
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2011
Federal Agencies Release Fifth Set of FAQs on Health Care Reform and Mental Health Parity
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2011
Undisclosed Foreign Accounts: A Second Chance
Harry S. Miller, Jennifer B. Green, Burns & Levinson LLP - Tax Update, February 2011
Massachusetts Enacts Design Professional Lien Law
Anatoly M. Darov, John (Jack) A. Kessler, Jr., Burns & Levinson LLP - Design & Construction Update, February 2011
NYSUT-Only Early Retirement Incentive Unanimously Upheld By Appellate Division, Third Department
School Districts Practice Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2011
The Wage Theft Protection Act Takes Effect On April 12, 2011
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2011
The ABCs of RECs
Alan I. Robbins, District Energy Magazine, January 24, 2011

Editor's Note: "From a Legal Perspective" appears in each edition of District Energy magazine to address legal issues of current importance to the district energy industry. It is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
New Payroll Reporting Obligations, Medical and Retirement Plan Amendments, and Summary of Tax Changes Affecting Individuals
Evelyn A. Haralampu, Burns & Levinson LLP - Client Update, January 2011
Meetings Focus on Division I Legislation
Collegiate Sports Practice Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2011
Burns & Levinson LLP - Focus Winter 2011
David P. Rosenblatt, Robin M. Lynch Nardone, Anatoly M. Darov, Renee Inomata, January 2011
Courts Split On Constitutionality of "Individual Mandate"
Health Care Reform Update
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 31, 2010
Estate and Financial Planning News You Can Use
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 31, 2010
Tax Break Extension Legislation Includes Employee Benefits Provisions and IRS Delays Compliance With Nondiscrimination Rules For Insured Group Health Plans
Employee Benefits Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 31, 2010
New Federal Tax Law Includes Significant Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Changes
Clifford R. Cohen, Marshal S. Grant, Burns & Levinson LLP - Tax & Estate Planning Advisory, December 2010
Departments Clarify Health Care Reform Grandfather Rules
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2010
Board Finalizes Legislative Proposals
Colleges Sports Newsletter
Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 30, 2010
The New New Thing: A Study of the Emerging Market in Third Party Litigation Funding
Fox Williams, November 22, 2010
Termination of Employee for Facebook Postings Results in NLRB Complaint
Labor & Employment Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2010
OSHA Kicks Off 2010 Inspection Program
OSHA Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2010
Death Tax Not Dead: Expiring Tax Laws Provide Estate Planning Opportunities - 2010 and Beyond
Harry S. Miller, Joseph R. Marion III, Burns & Levinson LLP - Tax & Estate Planning Advisory, November 2010
Burns & Levinson LLP - Focus Fall 2010
Samuel M. Shafner, Mark Schonfeld, Clifford R. Cohen, October 1, 2010
New Guidance Issued On The Coverage Of Over-The-Counter Medicines and Drugs
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2010
UPMIFA Comes To New York
Higher Education Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2010
Court of Appeals Weighs in on Extent of Non-Conforming Use: Jones v. Town of Carroll
Land Use Case Law Update
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 30, 2010
This Year, Do Something About Your Real Property Taxes
Tax Assessment Review Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2010
Antitrust Enforcement Agencies Issue Revised Horizontal Merger Guidelines
Antittrust/Mergers and Acquisitions Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2010
Preexisting Condition, Lifetime And Annual Limit, And Other Health Plan Rules Recently Issued
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2010
SEC Final Rules: Shareholders Right To Nominate Directors
Securities Law Information Memo
Catherine A. King, Chair, Securities Practice Group, Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2010
Equitable Mootness: Will the Surgery Kill the Patient?
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Jason Binford, September 29, 2010
Admiralty & Maritime Claims Against Uncle Sam
Avoiding Red Tape Traps
Douglas A. Winegardner, Facts & Findings, September/October 2010, September 1, 2010

Information on legal principles and claims case processes to help paralegals chart an initial course through the fog of this process, concentrating on tort claims for personal injury or property damage suffered at the hands of a federal government agency involved in maritime matters such as the Navy, Army Corps of Engineers, or the US Coast Guard.
SEC Adopts Proxy Access Rules
Andrew J. Merken, Josef B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, September 1, 2010
Corporate Governance, Executive Compensation and Investor Protection Under Dodd-Frank
Securities Law Information Memo
Catherine A. King, Chair, Securities Practice Group, Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2010
Court Upholds 55/25 Early Retirement Incentive: Appeal Filed
School Districts Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2010
The Value of Pursuing a TM Portfolio
Renee Inomata, Deborah J. Peckham, Burns & Levinson LLP - Burns & Levinson Brand Bulletin, August 1, 2010
SEC Undertakes Proxy System Overhaul
Andrew J. Merken, Joseph B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, August 1, 2010
Vested Rights in Virginia:
HB 1250 and HB 1063 Create A New SAGA and A New BZA Appeal
Andrew R. McRoberts, Esquire, Journal of Local Government Law, Vol.XX No. 2, Winter 2010, July 16, 2010

There have been two significant statutory amendments by the General Assembly which affect local governments, their attorneys and their BZAs. One, HB 1250, is yet another step toward complexity in vested rights issues for all concerned. The other, HB 1063, is a welcome step toward simplifying procedure and should be a relief to local governments, appellants and BZAs.
Boards of Zoning Appeals in Virginia:
Quasi-Judicial and Quite Difficult
Andrew R. McRoberts, Esq., Journal of Local Government Law, Vol.XX No. 1, Fall 2009, July 16, 2010

BZA cases have often been difficult in the past. But, markedly, these cases have become more complex legally due to a series of case law decisions and statutory amendments over the years. At the same time, BZAs routinely go without legal representation due to a concerns over conflicts of interest, lack of funds, political disputes with the governing body, or all of the above.
Supreme Court Decision on Patentability sends Patentability Issues Back to Known Grounds
Orlando Lopez, Burns & Levinson LLP - Intellectual Property Update, July 1, 2010
Preventive Care Coverage Requirements Under Health Reform
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2010
Summary of Corporate Governance Changes in the Dodd-Frank US Financial Regulatory Reform Act
C. Russel Hansen, Jr., Burns & Levinson - Securities Law Update, July 1, 2010
USDOL Issues Rule Regarding NLRA Posting Requirements For Federal Contractors
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2010
NEW LAWS – NEW PEOPLE: Health Care Reform, ADAA Developments and the New Administration
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Arthur V. Lambert, June 9, 2010
Treasury Department Releases New Guidance for Therapeutic Discovery Credit or Grant Program
Jennifer B. Green, Burns & Levinson LLP - Client Update, June 1, 2010
FINRA Issues Regulatory Notice Reminding Broker-Dealers of Obligations to Conduct Reasonable Investigations in Regulation D Offerings
Susan K. Shapiro, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, June 1, 2010
Regulations Issued Regarding "Grandfathered Plan" Status Under Health Care Reform Law
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2010
2010 Retirement Incentive Program For NYSERS Participants
Municipalities Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2010
FINRA Issues Regulatory Notice Reminding Broker-Dealers of Obligations to Conduct Reasonable Investigations in Regulation D Offerings
Susan K. Shapiro, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, June 1, 2010
Ponzi Schemes and Litigation Risks: What Every Financial Services Company Should Know
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Kenneth Johnston, Kellie Johnson, Joseph Hummel, May 4, 2010
The Family Health Care Decisions Act
Health Care Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2010
Hydraulic Fracturing Unlikely In New York City And Syracuse Watersheds
Environmental Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2010
Governor Paterson Signs 55-25 Pension Legislation for NYSUT Members
School District Practice Group Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2010
Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Credit or Grant
Jennifer B. Green, Mark Schonfeld, Burns & Levinson LLP - Client Update, April 1, 2010
Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act
Evelyn A. Haralampu, Burns & Levinson LLP - Client Update, April 1, 2010
U.S. Health Care Reform: What it Means for Employers and Individuals
Evelyn A. Haralampu, Burns & Levinson LLP - Client Update, April 1, 2010
2010 H-1B VISA Filing Alert
Immigration Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2010
2010 Canadian Federal Budget Removes Obstacle to Investments by U.S. Equity Investors
Leonard M. Gold, Burns & Levinson LLP - Canada Client Update, March 1, 2010
New WARN Regulations Applicable To Employers In New York
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2010
Significant Fraud and Abuse Measures In Federal Health Care Reform
Health Care Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2010
Climate Change and Sustainability Law Report
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2010
Breach Notification Requirements: HIPAA, The HITECH Act, And New York Law
Health Care Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2010
A Glimpse At Key Health Reform Changes That Will Affect Employers and Employer Group Health Plans In 2010 and 2011
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2010
Burns & Levinson LLP - Focus Spring 2010
Deborah J. Peckham, Raymond E. Baxter, Harry S. Miller, March 2010
Green practice groups blossoming amid evolving regulations, tax law
Featuring Schottenstein Zox & Dunn's Green Practice
Columbus Business First, February 26, 2010
Estate Tax Planning for Persons with Health Challenges
David M. Repp, DickinsonLaw.com, February 17, 2010
Employers Must Provide CHIPRA Notice
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2010
DOL Finalizes Seven-Day Safe Harbor Regulations For Contributions To Small Plans
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2010
Trustee Wasn't "Employer" Under WARN Act
January 2010 - Bankruptcy Reporter - Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP
January 19, 2010
Business Topics: Part 2 - Key Issues to Consider in the Operation of Your Business
January 2010 - Business & Corporate Law Reporter - Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP
January 19, 2010
Positive News for Employers Being Charged With §132a Discrimination Claims
January 2010 - Employment Law Reporter - Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP
January 19, 2010
Social Security No-Match Notices: Safe Harbor No More!
Bridget R. Penick, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Winter 2009/2010, January 13, 2010
EEOC'S Proposed Regulations for the Amended ADA
Jill R. Jensen-Welch, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Winter 2009/2010, January 13, 2010
Pandemic = Pandora's Box: Legal Implications of H1N1 and Other Pandemics in the Workplace
Ann Holden Kendell, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Winter 2009/2010, January 13, 2010
IOSHA Recordkeeping Requirements Reminder
Joan M. Fletcher, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Winter 2009/2010, January 13, 2010
COBRA Subsidy Extended and Expanded
Jill R. Jensen-Welch, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Winter 2009/2010, January 13, 2010
Death and Taxes - Not So Certain After All: Important News About the Federal Estate Tax
Brian D. Bixby, Clifford R. Cohen, Howard D. Medwed, Harry S. Miller, Burns & Levinson LLP - Tax & Estate Planning Advisory, January 1, 2010
Burns & Levinson LLP - Focus Winter 2010
David P. Rosenblatt, Bruce D. Jobse, January 2010
Estate and Generation Skipping Transfer Tax Laws -- Possible Opportunities and Pitfalls
Estate and Financial Planning
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2010
Bilski v. Kappos: The Supreme Court Affirms But Holds That Patentable Subject Matter Is Broader Than The Federal Circuit's Machine-or-Transformation Test
Intellectual Property Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2010
Employers Can Use Their Own Forms to Comply with New York Labor Law Section 195(1)
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Scchoeneck & King, PLLC, December 31, 2009
Proposed Changes to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Environmental Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2009
Estate and Financial Planning You Can Use
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2009
Procedures Should Be Implemented to Comply With New Self-Reporting and Excise Tax Payment Requirements For Certain Health Plan Violations
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2009
USPTO Announces Pilot Program To Expedite Examination Of Green Technology Patent Applications
Intellectual Property Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2009
The Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments In Bilski v. Kappos
Intellectual Property Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2009
Business Topics: Part 1 - Key Issues to Consider in Anticipation of a Major Transaction
December 2009 - Business & Corporate Law Reporter - Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP
December 16, 2009
Recent California Court Decisions Offer Insight into Enforceability of Non-Solicitation, Non-Compete and Forfeiture Provisions
December 2009 - Employment Law Reporter - Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP
December 16, 2009
SEC Requires New Compensation, Governance and Risk-Related Disclosures
Andrew J. Merken, Joseph B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, December 1, 2009
COBRA Subsidy Eligibility and Duration under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Extended
Renee Inomata, Burns & Levinson LLP - Employment Update, December 1, 2009
SEC Approves Proposed Changes to NYSE Corporate Governance Requirements
Andrew J. Merken, Donald J. Ellis, Josef B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, December 1, 2009
NYSDOL: Employers Can Use Their Own Forms to Comply with New York Labor Law § 195(1)
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 1, 2009
Board Addresses Men's Basketball Issues
Collegiate Sports Law Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2009
Notable Developments in Employment Law
November 2009 - Employment Law Reporter - Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP
IRS Announces 2010 Pension and Related Limitations
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2009
Bd. of Trs. of the Leland Stanford Junior Univ. v. Roche Molecular Sys., Inc.: Stanford's "Agree to Assign" Assignment Clause Defeated by a Subsequent Assignment
Intellectual Property Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2009
The United States Patent and Trademark Office Rescinds Controversial Rules
Intellectual Property Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2009
SEC Proposes Amendments to Notice and Access Requirements Under E-Proxy Rules
Andrew J. Merken, Donald J. Ellis, Josef B. Volman, Burns & Levinson LLP - Securities Law Update, October 1, 2009
Recent Changes to MA Laws Affecting Guardianships, Conservatorships, and Durable Powers of Attorney
Clifford R. Cohen, Lisa M. Cukier, Burns & Levinson LLP - Private Client Update, October 1, 2009
EEOC Guidance for Employees Regarding Severance Agreements
Jill R. Jensen-Welch, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Fall 2009, September 9, 2009
Supreme Court Issues Employer-Friendly Age Discrimination Ruling in Gross V. FBL
Megan J. Erickson, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Fall 2009, September 9, 2009
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The United States Supreme Court Decision in Ricci v. DeStefano
Ann Holden Kendell, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Fall 2009, September 9, 2009
Employment Law Alert: Federal Contractors Must Use E-Verify Starting September 8, 2009
Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., September 8, 2009
NYSE Proposes Changes to Corporate Governance Requirements
Burns & Levinson Securities Update, September 2009
Burns & Levinson Focus Fall 2009
September 2009
New York Employers Confront A Host Of New Legislative Requirements
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2009
HIPAA Security Breach Notification Rules Require Immediate Action By Covered Entities And Business Associates
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2009
Nurse Coverage Plans Mandated By New Department Of Labor Regulations
Health Care
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2009
Federal Credit CARD Act Regulates College and University Relationships with Credit Card Issuers
Higher Education
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2009
New York Human Rights Law Amendment
The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters, August 2009
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2009
Proposed Amendments to SEC Compensation and Corporate Governance Disclosures
Securities Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2009
New York State Insurance Law Changes Extend Continuation Coverage and Dependent Coverage Under Insured Medical Plans
Employee Benefits Law Information Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 1, 2009
Board Reviews Basketball Issues
Collegiate Sports Practice Group Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2009
Personal Information Security Regulations Amended Again: New Compliance Deadline of March 1, 2010
Renee Inomata, Burns & Levinson Employment Update, August 2009
Old Enough to Live Away from Home? Old Enough to Plan!
Clifford R. Cohen and Malcolm W. Starr, Burns & Levinson Family Law Update, August 2009
SEC Proposes New Compensation and Governance DIsclosures
Burns & Levinson Securities Update, August 2009
SEC Approves Elimination of Discretionary Proxy Voting by Brokers in Elections of Directors
Burns & Levinson Securities Update, August 2009
Undisclosed Foreign Accounts: Time to Come Clean? IRS Partial Amnesty Deadline Looming
Harry S. Miller, Burns & Levinson Tax Update, August 2009
Solar Energy Generation to Benefit Triad Businesses
Iain MacSween, Brooks Pierce, Triad Business Journal, July 31, 2009
DOL Issues Form 5500 Reporting Relief For Section 403(b) Plans
Employee Benefits Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2009
Estate and Financial Planning News You Can Use
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2009
Sweep Agreement Disclosure Requirements Become Effective July 1, 2009
Iain MacSween, Brooks Pierce, July 1, 2009
10 Steps To Stress-Free, Lawsuit-Free Termination Meetings
HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, July 2009
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2009
Town of Huntington Blog Post
The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters, July 2009
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2009
Red Flag Rules Program Must Be In Place August 1st
Business Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2009
The Federal Trade Commission Has Once Again Delayed Enforcement Of The Red Flag Rules
FTC Red Flag Rule Delay
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2009
Climate Change and Sustainability Law Report
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2009
TARP and the Transformation of Executive Compensation
Evelyn A. Haralampu, Burns & Levinson Client Update, July 2009
Brand Protection - Recent Developments
Mark Schonfeld, Burns & Levinson Intellectual Property Update, July 2009
SEC Seeks to Expand Director Nomination Process
Burns & Levinson Securities Update, July 1, 2009
Legislature Sends "NY Government Reorganization & Citizen Empowerment Act" To Governor's Desk
Municipalities
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2009
Small Reporting Companies; Don't Forget the "Short-FormS-3-Way" to Raising Capital
Securities
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2009
The SBA To The Rescue: Expanding Eligibility For Section 7(A) Loans
Small Business
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2009
Chapter 91A Changed Again: More to Come in 2010?
Jill R. Jensen-Welch, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Summer 2009, June 9, 2009
Iowa Supreme Court Recognizes Claims of Wrongful Discharge for Reporting Safety Violations
Jill R. Jensen-Welch, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Summer 2009, June 9, 2009
Impact of Iowa Supreme Court's Decision on "Same Sex" Marriages on Employee Benefit Plans Provided by Iowa Employers
Russell L. Samson, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Summer 2009, June 9, 2009
Significant Changes Made in Iowa's "Wage Discrimination" Law
Russell L. Samson, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Summer 2009, June 9, 2009
Go to the Back of the Line: When Does an Amended Application for Wind Energy Tax Credit Eligibility Become a “New” Application so as to Cause One to Lose One’s Place in the Queue?
Paul E. Horvath of Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., June 3, 2009
Employers: "Keep Out!" Beware Intruding In Employee Web Sites
HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, June 2009
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2009
Faithless Servant
The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters, June 2009
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2009
Reducing Benefit Costs Requires Careful Planning
Employee Benefits Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2009
Board Of Regents Adopts New Rules Regarding Instructional Support Services Positions
School Districts
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2009
Deadline for the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) Quickly Approaching
Economic Recovery and Opportunity Alert
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2009
IRS Auditors Identify Common Retirement Plan Compliance Errors
Employee Benefits Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2009
With Real Property Values On The Decline & With Changes To The Empire Zones Program, Now Is The Time To Ensure Your Property Is Not Over Assessed
Real Property Tax Assessment
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2009
Empire Zone Legislation Includes Other Important Changes In Addition To Revocation Provisions
Tax Law Alert
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2009
Assessing Witness Credibility In Workplace Investigations
HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, May 2009
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2009
U.S. Supreme Court Validates Arbitration Of Statutory Discrimination Claims Under Union Labor Agreements
Labor and Employment Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2009
Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law: Proxy Access, Voting Record Date, Director Removal and Indemnity
Business Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2009
Board Focuses On Key Issues For Division I
Collegiate Sports
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2009
New Regulations Require Public Employer Workplace Violence Prevention Compliance
Municipalities Labor Law Alert
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 1, 2009
Protecting the Privacy of Patient Information Under the Health Information Technology for Electronic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act)
Evelyn A. Haralampu, Burns & Levinson Client Update, May 2009
Tax Exempt Organizations: It's Time to Evaluate Your Governance Policies and Procedures
Jennifer B. Green, Burns & Levinson Tax Udpate, May 2009
Guidance Issued On The New HIPAA Breach Notification Requirements
Employee Benefits Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2009
ABCs of Carbon Markets
Jeffrey J. Andersen of Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., April 16, 2009
Compliance Dates Approaching On Three More Laws Affecting Group Health Plans
Joni Landy, April 9, 2009
HIPAA Changes Affecting Group Health Plans And Business Associates Made By The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009
Joni Landy, April 9, 2009
Retaliation Protections Expanded Again: More Fuel for the Fire
Jill R. Jensen-Welch, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Spring 2009, April 9, 2009
Recent Eighth Circuit Opinion Has Significant Impact on General Contractors, Supports OSHA's Controlling Employer Theory of Liability
Joan M. Fletcher, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Spring 2009, April 9, 2009
Iowa Supreme Court Expands Wrongful Discharge Cause of Action to Include Public Policy Based Upon Regulations and Individual Liability of Corporate Officers
Rebecca Boyd Dublinske, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Spring 2009, April 9, 2009
"Substantial Compliance" With Iowa's Drug Testing Statute
Russell L. Samson, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Spring 2009, April 9, 2009
New COBRA Amendments
By Louis P. DiLorenzo, The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters, April 2009, April 2009
Aggressive Antitrust Enforcement Expected
Business Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2009
New Law Revokes Empire Zone Certifications And Interpretation Seeks To Apply Revocations Retroactively
Tax Law Alert
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2009
Additional Legislation During Budget Bill "Clean-Up" Process May Include Empire Zone Provisions
Tax Law Alert
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2009
Broad Copyright Protection Extended to Corporate Training Materials, Even "Aggressively Vapid" Ones!
Howard J. Susser, Burns & Levinson Intellectual Property Update, April 2009
Burns & Levinson Focus Spring 2009
April 2009
Burns & Levinson Winter Focus 2009
Newsletter, March 23, 2009
Dirty Dozen: 12 Manager Mistakes That Raise Lawsuit Risk
Louis P. DiLorenzo, HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, March 2009
March 2009
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Louis P. DiLorenzo, The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters, March 2009
March 2009
SEC Mandates Electronic Tagging of Financial Disclosures
Andrew J. Merken, Esq. and Josef B. Volman, Esq., Burns & Levinson LLP Securities Client Update, March 1, 2009
Multi-Employer Worksite Citation Policy Again Under Review
OSHA Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2009
COBRA changes Included in Federal Stimulus Act Require Immediate Action
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2009
COBRA Subsidies During Economic Crisis
Evelyn A. Haralampu, Burns & Levinson Client Update, March 1, 2009
Who Is Your Beneficiary?
Robin M. Lynch Nardone, Burns & Levinson Family Law Update, March 2009
Supplementary International Search
Kathleen Chapman and Marlo M. Schepper, Burns & Levinson Intellectual Property Update, March 2009
Reminder: New Electronic Filing Requirement for Form D Takes Full Effect March 16, 2009
Burns & Levinson Securities Update, March 2009
SEC Mandates Electronic Tagging of Financial Disclosures
Burns & Levinson Securities Update, March 2009
Stimulus Package Provides Premium Assistance for COBRA Benefits
Dickinson Employment Law Alert
Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., February 27, 2009
Workplace CSI: The Anatomy Of A Successful Investigatory Interview
Louis P. DiLorenzo, HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, February 2009
February 2009
HR Resolutions for the New Year
Louis P. DiLorenzo, The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters, February 2009
February 2009
New York WARN Act Takes Effect: Employers That Are Planning Work Force Reductions Face New Challenges
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2009
Back to the Future for Federal Contractors
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2009
New York Regulates Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through New Cap-And-Trade Program
Climate Change and Sustainability Law Report
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2009
2008 Legislation Includes Required Minimum Distribution Relief, Funding Relief And Technical Corrections
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2009
Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege When Drafting SEC Filings
Burns & Levinson Securities Update, February 2009
Independent Contractor/Employee: The Underground Economy and It's Pitfalls
Jennifer B. Green, Burns & Levinson Tax Update, February 2009
Burns & Levinson Focus Winter 2009
February 2009
What Employers Need to Know About the ADA Amendments Act
Helen C. Adams, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Winter 2008/2009, January 15, 2009
Highlights of the Final Revised FMLA Regulations
Helen C. Adams, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Winter 2008/2009, January 15, 2009
"Instant" Drug Tests
Russell L. Samson, Dickinson Hire Perspectives Newsletter, Winter 2008/009, January 14, 2009
Help Managers Understand The Age Discrimination In Employment Act
Louis P. DiLorenzo, HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, January 2009
January 2009
Will 2009 And The Obama Administration Bring Winds of Change or A Hurricane?
Louis P. DiLorenzo, The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters, January 2009
January 2009
EPA And Army Corps Issues Revised Joint Guidance Regarding The Agencies' Jurisdiction Under Rapanos
Environmental Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2009
New York State Insurance Department Mandates Equal Treatment For Same-Sex Spouses Under Insured Benefit Plans
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2009
2009 Securities and Exchange Commission Disclosure Considerations
Business Law / SEC Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, 2009
The Safe Way To Handle Calls For References And Recommendations
Louis P. DiLorenzo, HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, January 2009
December 2008
New Legislation Regulates Employers' Use Of Employee Personal Identifying Information And Criminal Record Information
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2008
Health Plan Changes For 2009 And 2010
Emloyee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2008
ADA Amendments Act
Patricia W. Goodson, Brooks Pierce "Legal Topics" Newsletter, November 1, 2008

On September 25, 2008, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (“ADAAA”) was signed into law by President Bush. The ADAAA makes signifi cant changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), expanding protections for individuals with disabilities. The ADAAA broadens the defi nition of disability, rejecting the standards established by the United States Supreme Court. The ADAAA will become effective January 1, 2009.
New EEOC Guidance on Religious Discrimination
The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters, November 2008
Louis P. DiLorenzo, November 2008
Understand New York's New WARN Act -- It's Tougher Than Federal Law
HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, November 2008
Louis P. DiLorenzo, November 2008
Department of Labor Publishes Long-Awaited Revised Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2008
"The Evolving Green Revolution" for CNY Business Exchange Magazine
Robert R. Tyson, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2008
Reminder: SEC's e-Proxy Rules Compliance for all January 1, 2009
Business Law/SEC Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2008
Reminder: SEC's e-Proxy Rules Compliance for all January 1, 2009
Business Law / SEC Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2008
IRS Announces 2009 Pension and Related Limitations
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2008
State Pension Reforms Signed Into Law By Governor Paterson
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2008
New York Adopts New WARN Act
The Manufacturers Asociation, Manufacturing Matters, October 2008
Louis P. DiLorenzo, October 2008
Antipiracy Provisions Of The Recently Enacted Higher Education Opportunity Act Could Post Harsh Penalties On Colleges And Universities For Noncompliance
Higher Education Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2008
Mandatory Overtime For Nurses Prohibited By New Legislation
Health Care Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2008
Tale Of Two Cases: How To Avoid Costly FMLA And ADA Mistakes
HR Specialist, New York Employment Law
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2008
BS&K Goes Green Through ABA-SEER Law Office Climate Challenge Participation and EPA Wastewise Membership
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2008
Recently Revised IRS Correction Program Incentives To Correct Plan Errors
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2008
ADA Amended to Expand Coverage
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2008
Avoiding FMLA and ADA Mistakes
The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2008
Political Advocacy Can Boost Bottom Line
Dennis Wicker, SZD Wicker, Triangle Business Leader, August 15, 2008
Certain Year-End and Early 2009 Deadlines Approaching Fast For Retirement and Welfare Benefit Plans
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2008
Changes In New York Tax Law May Affect Colleges And Universities
Higher Education Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2008
Public Employees Entitled To Excused Paid Tim Off For Breast And Prostate Cancer Screening
Municipalities/School Districts Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2008
New Division I Governance Structure Implemented
Collegiate Sports Practice Group Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2008
Don't Let Succession Planning Pave The Way for Discrimination
HR Specialist, New York Employment Law
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2008
Commissioner of Labor Issues Guidelines Interpreting "Blood Donation Leave" and "Rights of Nursing Mothers" Legislation
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2008
Last Chance to Avoid 409A Penalty Taxation on Deferred Compensation
Evelyn A. Haralampu, Esq., Burns & Levinson LLP Client Update, July 2008
Employers' Use of GPS Tracking Devices
Labor & Employment Law
Louis P. DiLorenzo, The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters, July 2008
Whether Paper or Electronic, Make Sure Job Applications Are Legal
Louis P. DiLorenzo HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, July 2008
NYS Court Of Appeals Holds That Labor Law Article 6 Provisions On Payment Of Wages Apply To Executives And Employers Have The Right To Determine When Commissions Are "Earned"
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2008
Benefit Claims Procedures Should Be Reviewed To Address Potential Conflict Of Interest Issues Raised In A New Supreme Court Decision
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2008
North Carolina's Mortgage Debt Collection and Servicing Act
Phillip Long, June 2008

On April 1, 2008, North Carolina’s “Mortgage Debt Collection and Servicing Act” (the “Act”) became fully effective. The Act came as a response to the increasing mortgage defaults and the legacy of subprime mortgages. Its intent is to make servicing and foreclosure of a mortgage fairer through limiting fees, dictating application of payments, and providing a borrower greater disclosure of and access to loan information.
U.S. Supreme Court Continues Expansion Of Retaliation Doctrine
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2008
New Federal Law Bans Genetic Information Discrimination In The Workplace
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2008
Election '08: What You Need To Know About What Workers Think
HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, June, 2008
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2008
Rites of Spring: The Hidden Dangers of Unpaid Internships
HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, May, 2008
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2008
Division I Governance Bodies Prepare For Transition
Collegiate Sports Law Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2008
Training Supervisors
Louis P. DiLorenzo, The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters, May 2008, May 2008
IRS Currently Accepting Determination Letter Applications For "Cycle C" Filers
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2008
With Real Property Values On The Decline, Now Is The Time To Ensure That Your Property Is Not Overassessed
Tax Assessment Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2008
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes a Safe Harbor for Deposits to Small Plans
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2008
The Subprime Morass: Past, Present and Future
Kenneth Johnston, James Greer, Julie Biermacher and Joseph Hummel, University of North Carolina School of Law Banking Institute, April 1, 2008

Kane, Russell, Coleman & Logan, P.C., attorneys Kenneth Johnston, James Greer, Julie Biermacher and Joseph Hummel published the attached article, "The Subprime Morass: Past, Present and Future," with the University of North Carolina School of Law Banking Institute.
Mandatory Treble Damages for Failure to Pay Wages
Burns & Levinson Employment Update
Renee Inomata, Esq., April 2008
Labor and Employment Law: New York's New Employment Laws Hit Employers Hard
HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, March, 2008
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2008
Labor and Employment Law: Discipline Issues
The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters, March 2008
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2008
Hospital Quality Control Programs May Create Employment Relationship With Physicians
Health Care Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2008
Supreme Court Decision Effectively Validates EEOC Rule That Allows Coordination of Retiree Health Benefits With Medicare / Internal Revenue Service Issues Additional Pension Protection Act Guidance
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2008
Corporate Formalities Can Be Indispensable
Business Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2008
SEC Opens The Door To Electronic Shareholder Forums
Burns & Levinson LLP Securities Law Update
Andrew J. Merken, Esq. and Josef B. Volman, Esq., March 2008
Intellectual Property: Angel Funding Can Bring Fledgling Tech Projects To The Table
The Ithaca Business Journal, February 29, 2008
William Greener, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 29, 2008
Burns & Levinson Winter Focus 2008
Newsletter
Burns & Levinson LLP, February 2008
Developments in NYS Labor and Employment Laws
Labor & Employment Law
By Louis P. DiLorenzo, The Manufacturers Associations, Manufacturing Matters, February 2008, February 2008
An Age-Old Problem: 'Stray Remarks' Have A Way Of Coming Home
Labor & Employment Law
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq. HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, February, 2008, February 2008
H-1B VISA Filing Alert
Immigration Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2008
Recent Supreme Court Case Should Prompt Review of Fiduciary Practices
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2008
Amendments to the New York Prevailiaing Wage Law Impose Additional Requirements on Public Work Contractors and Create Stiffer Penalties for Willful Non-Compliance
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2008
OSHA Requires Employer Payment For Personal Protective Equipment
Occupational Safety and Health Law
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2008
The NLRB Finds Employer Regulation Of E-Mail Permissible And Narrows The Scope Of Its Non-Discrimination Rule Under The National Labor Relations Act
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2008
The New IRS Correction Program For Deferred Compensation Violations Highlights The Importance Of Employers Taking Steps Soon To Prevent Such Violations
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2008
New Guidance Issued Regarding Automatic Enrollment And Default Investments In Defined Contribution Plans
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2008
2nd Year of Enhanced Executive and Director Compensation Disclosure Requirements
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP
Iain MacSween, January 26, 2008
The Right Way To Accommodate Employees With Diabetes
Labor & Employment Law
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, January, 2008, January 2008
SEC Liberalizes Resales of Restricted Securities By Amending Rules 144 and 145
Burns & Levinson LLP Securities Law Update
Stephen D. Brook, Esq. and J. Fraser Collin, Esq., January 2008
Planned Changes To Patent Procedures On Hold For Now
Intellectual Property
William Greener, The Ithaca Business Journal, November 30, 2007, November 30, 2007
Labor and Employment Law: Law 101: Anti-Harassment Training For Managers, Supervisors
HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, November 2007
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2007
Board Approves Division I Governance Changes
Collegiate Sports
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2007
Amendment to New York Labor Law Requires Written Compensation Agreements with Commissioned Salespersons
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2007
Class Action Lawsuits: Is Your Company Safe?
HR Now, The Official Publication of the New York State Society for Human Resource Management, Fall 2007
Robert A. Doren, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2007
Disciplining Employees Under The Modern Employment Laws
HR Specialist, New York Employment Law, October 2007
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2007
IRS Announces 2008 Pension and Related Limitations IRS Also Extends Compliance Deadline For Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2007
Intellectual Property: Are We Screaming Yet?
Ithaca Business Journal, October 26, 2007
William Greener, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2007
Burns & Levinson LLP Focus Fall 2007
Recent IRS Guidance Provides Partial Relief From December 31, 2007 Amendment Deadling For Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans Action Still Required Before the End of the Year
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2007
New York Enacts Law Protecting Rights of Nursing Mothers in the Workplace
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2007
Federal rules on e-discovery
What new legal rulings on electronic discovery mean to you
Kluger Peretz Kaplan & Berlin, Smart Business Magazine, September 7, 2007
Terms and conditions
How they govern liabilities in the transport of goods
Kluger Peretz Kaplan & Berlin, September 2007, Smart Business Miami, September 6, 2007
Beyond flattery?
How to keep tabs on corporate intellectual property
Kluger Peretz Kaplan & Berlin, August 30, 2007, Smart Business Miami, September 6, 2007
Controlling Legal Costs
Steps you can take to keep the lid on legal bills
Kluger Peretz Kaplan & Berlin, June 2007, Smart Business Miami, September 6, 2007
Best practices in closing
Why the professionals should handle major corporate sales and purchases
Kluger Peretz Kaplan & Berlin, May 2007, Smart Business Miami, September 6, 2007
IRS Releases New Proposed Cafeteria Plan Regulations
Employee Benefits Client Alert
TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C., September 5, 2007
2007 Study of Employment Discrimination Litigation in the Northern and Western Districts of New York
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2007
Internal Revenue Service Publishes Final Regulations Under Code Sections 403(b) and 414(c)
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2007
Board of Directors Responds to Override Requests
Collegiate Sports Practice Group Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2007
Changes to USPTO Rules on Number of Claims Examined
August 2007
Massachusetts Healthcare Reform and the Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Requirements
August 2007
Finally - Final Regulations Issued for Deferred Compensation Arrangements
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP
Allison M. Grimm, Partner, July 2007
Antitrust Price Rules Changed
Business Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 9, 2007
Employment Law Review, Summer 2007
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP
July 1, 2007
Supreme Court Approves The "Companionship Exemption" From Minimum Wage and Overtime For Home Care Workers
Healthcare Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2007
Good News For Employers That Coordinate Retiree Health Benefits With Medicare
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2007
Termination of a distribution agreement (and the consequences thereof) under Dutch law
Van Harmelen Beijneveld Van Houten
Olivier van Hardenbroek, June 1, 2007
Reminder: Employers Who Have EEO-1 Reporting Obligations Must Use New EEO-1 Report for 2007
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 29, 2007
Immediate Action Required To Ensure Compliance With The December 31, 2007 Amendment Deadline In The New Final Deferred Compensation Regulations
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2007
Some Workers Exempt From Overtime Policy
Buffalo Law Journal, May 3, 2007
Robert A. Doren, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2007
Board Acts to Address Baseball Academic Issues
Collegiate Sports Law Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2007
Burns & Levinson LLP Focus Spring 2007
Employers' Settlement Agreements with Department Employees Under Attack
Reprinted with permission from 57 Fed'n Def. & Corp. Couns. Q. 237 (2007). All rights reserved
By Louis P. DiLorenzo and Patrick V. Melfi, Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2007
DOL Issues Interpretive Guidance Regarding Investment Advice Arrangements
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2007
New York court of Appeals Holds That Public Sector Employees Do Not Have A Weingarten Right
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2007
With The Deferred Compensation Amendment Deadline Approaching, Not-for-Profit Providers Should Do A Self-Audit Of Their Deferred Compensation Arrangements
Healthcare Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2007
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Department Of Public Works Compliance Initiative: Will Your Municipality Choose The Carrot Or The Stick?
Municipalities/Environmental Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2007
Purchasing Commercial Real Estate Through an LLC
Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, P.A.
Lori I. Wolf, Samuel Weiner and Geoffrey N. Weinstein, New Jersey Law Journal, February 5, 2007

A hub and spoke structure removes a significant value from the owner's estate
Deadline Approaching For Newly-Mandated Benefit Statements Department of Labor Provides Guidance
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2007
Burns & Levinson Focus Winter 2007
Burns & Levinson LLP, Newsletter, February 2007

Focus Winter 20007 Articles "Merging Interests, Growing Together" A Message David P. Rosenblatt, Managing Partner "Got Them Old ERISA Blues: Responsibility For Retirement Plan Losses" by Harry S. Miller "Maestro MD - A Case of Musical Germs" Featured Client, Encore, Etc. Inc. "Estate Planning for Clients With Intellectual Property" by Marshal Grant
New Sales and Corporate Business Hikes
Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, P.A.
Jeffrey H. Schechter and Geoffrey N. Weinstein, New Jersey Law Journal, January 15, 2007

New Jersey's recent tax legislation was more than just a 1 percent hike in sales tax
North Carolina's New Ethics and Lobbying Laws
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP
Ed Turlington, Legal Topics Bulletin, January 1, 2007
The Complex Relationship between Clergy Confidentiality and Child Abuse Reporting Requirements
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, Church Councilor, a publication of the Columbus Metropolitan Area Church Council, January 1, 2007

In my experience as an attorney and as an educator, one of the most difficult topics to master and to teach to others is the topic of the relationship between two key clergy responsibilities: (1) the duty not to reveal information that is disclosed to clergy with the intent that it will remain confidential, which I’ll call “clergy confidentiality,” and (2) the duty to report child abuse to children services or the police.
How Far is Too Far with Marketing Promotions?
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, The O&P Edge, January 2007

Every business must promote its products and services if it wants to be successful, but marketing strategies that work well for other industries may be problematic if used by healthcare companies. Here are some things to look out for to keep your marketing program on the straight and narrow.
Proselytization In The Workplace: The Challenge Of Balancing Employee Rights
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, 2007

A recent Seventh Circuit decision highlights the challenge that employers face when one employee feels compelled to challenge another employee’s beliefs or conduct on religious grounds.
Construction Focus Winter 2007
Highlighting current trends and legal developments that are relevant to businesses in the construction industry.
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, January 2007

With this edition of Construction Focus, we get back on track with some ever present and always timely issues such as productivity, competitive bidding and mechanics’ lien law. We also provide some "insider" information with the On the Horizon segment of this edition regarding the anticipated revisions to the AIA contract documents, as well as initiatives in the construction of health care facilities.
Employment Trends, Winter 2007
Keeping employers informed on current legal developments in the areas of labor and employment law.
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, January 2007

This issue discussed the Ohio Fair Minimum Wage Amendment; guidance from the NLRB on supervisory status; strategies for obtaining enforceable waivers and releases; Smoke Free Ohio; union photograhy; and "No Match" letters from the Social Security Administration.
Council and Board Act on 2007 Legislation
Collegiate Sports Law Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2007
Plans That Have Yet To Be Amended For The Final 401(k) And 401(m) Regulations Need To Be Amended Soon
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2007
New Arrow For Licensees' Quivers -- Supreme Court Changes Balance Of Power With Licensors
Intellectual Property Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2007
New York Increases Non-Exempt Minimum Wage And Minimum Salary To Qualify For The Executive And Administrative Exemptions
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2007
New E-Discovery Rules Place A Premium On Electronic Communication Training
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2007
Final Rules Issued Governing HIPAA Nondiscrimination and Wellness Programs
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 31, 2006
New Notice and Diversification Requirements for 401(k) Plans
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP
Allison M. Grimm, Legal Topics Bulletin, December 13, 2006
Junk Faxes: Are You in Compliance?
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, Title News, American Land Title Association, December 2006

In 2005, Congress amended the so called, 'Junk-fax' Act preventing certain advertisements. In 2006 the FCC clarified the restrictions. Learn about the new changes to avoid being fined for sending 'junk' faxes.
Board and Council Prepare for 2007 NCAA Convention
Collegiate Sports Practice Group Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2006
New State Law Aims to Combat Public Employer Workplace Violence
Municipalities Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2006
Disposal of Personal Records Law
Business Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2006
Fiduciary Duties of Directors Clarified
Business Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2006
Labor and Employment Law: Employer Liability for Actions of a Biased Subordinate
The Manufacturers Assocaition, Manufacturing Matters
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2006
Whistleblowing and Codes of Conduct in Europe
Compliance with SOX requirements in the United Kingdom
Carl Richards, Senior Associate, Fox Williams, Briefing Paper, November 8, 2006

Whistleblowing in the UK is not a new concept. However, with the introduction of SOX, US-listed companies with interests in Europe cannot view their obligations in a vacuum. The attached paper explains how such companies should deal wtih the new regulations and their position under UK law.
Intellectual Property Adviser, Fall 2006
Information about Copyright, Trademark, Patent and Technology Law
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, November 2006

  • Trademark Dilution Law Changes
  • Use of Music in Broadcast Commercials and Promotions
  • The Importance of Trademark Maintenance and Check-Ups
New Health-Care Reform Efforts Should Balance Fairness with Need
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, Business First, November 1, 2006

Many Americans hope the Democratic Party's recent rise to power in Congress will inspire a fresh look at the thorny issue of health-care reform. Politics aside, the existing legals system is remarkably nonprescriptive in determining what health care we receive, from whom and how we receive it, and how to pay for it.
Law Firm Alliance Members - printable map
Including Alliance Firm Contact names and email-addresses
LFA, October 30, 2006

A convenient map of the Law Firm Alliance membership
New Guidance Issued On Supervisory Status of Charge Nurses
Healthcare Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2006
The New Retaliation Standard
The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2006
Tax Law Change Affects Taxation Of Proceeds From Employer-Owned Life Insurance
Tax Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2006
National Labor Relations Board Issues New Guidelines For Determining Supervisory Status
Labor & Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2006
IRS Announces 2007 Pension and Related Limitations
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2006
New Federal Law Requires Adoption Of Additional Fraud And Abuse Policies Effective January 1, 2007
Healthcare Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2006
When Are Computer Staff Entitled To Overtime Pay?
Buffalo Law Journal, September 28, 2006
Robert A. Doren, Esq., Bond Shchoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2006
Retaliation Claims: The Hidden Danger
Labor and Employment Law
James J. Rooney, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association's Network Newsletter, September, 2006, September 2006
New State Law Requires Employers To Provide Leaves Of Absence For Military Spouses
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2006
Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Impact On Contributing Employers To Multiemployer Pension Plans
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2006
Intellectual Property: Dynamic Intellectual Property Strategy - Part 2 (8/06)
By William Greener, Ithaca Business Journal, (8/25/06)
William Greener, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2006
Government Regulations May Place Attorney-Client Privilege At Risk
Matthew L. Fornshell, Partner, Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, Business First, August 25, 2006
Executive Compensation - SEC Changes Disclosure Requirements
Legal Topics Bulletin
Iain MacSween, Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, August 2006

The SEC recently voted to adopt changes to disclosure rules for executive and director compensation and certain other corporate governance matters. These changes will affect bank holding companies and banks that are required to file periodic reports with either the SEC or the FDIC, and they also will affect banks and bank holding companies that intend to distribute prospectus or offering circulars in stock offerings.
School District Rights With Regard to Article 7 Actions
School Districts Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2006
New Pension Litigation Will Affect Most Retirement Plans
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2006
When Must a Subcontractor Be Paid Under a 'Pay-When-Paid' Clause?
Patrick A. Devine, Parter, Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, August 1, 2006
How To Benefit From A Family Business Council
Thomas A. Pampush, Partner, Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, Columbus CEO, August 1, 2006
Trade Alert: Federal Court Rules that "Byrd Amendment" is Unconstitutional
Schmeltzer, Aptaker & Shepard, P.C., July 20, 2006
Trade Alert: May Trade Deficit Increase on Record High Oil Prices
Schmeltzer, Aptaker & Shepard, July 14, 2006

For further information, please contact Ira Shepard, Mateo Paz-Soldan or Jeff Levin at Schmeltzer, Aptaker & Shepard, P.C. at (202) 333-8800.
Prepare for a DOL Payroll and Employment Practices Investigation
Nicholas J. D'Ambrosio, Jr., Capital District Business Review, June 30-July 6, 2006, July 2006
Recent IRS Guidance Highlights The Importance Of Making Timely Plan Contributions Of Employee Elective Deferral Amounts
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2006
The New York State Department Of Labor Issues Two Recent Opinion Letters Interpreting The "Spread of Hours" Requirement
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2006
OIG Questions Proposed Arrangements with Medical Groups
John M. Latsko, Partner, Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, The O&P Edge, July 1, 2006
Trade Alert: Antidumping Petition Filed Against Imports of Polyester Staple Fiber From China
Schmeltzer, Aptaker & Shepard, June 27, 2006

On June 23, 2006, an antidumping petition was filed by DAK Americas LLC, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation America and Wellman, Inc. against imports of certain polyester staple fiber (PSF) from the People’s Republic of China.
Are Paralegals At Your Firm Entitled To Overtime Pay?
Buffalo Law Journal, June 15, 2006
Robert A. Doren, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2006
Kolstad Umbrella Can Keep Employers Dry
by Bill Cary
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, 2006 Law Journal, Business North Carolina, June 2006
New York State Department of Labor Updates Its Asbestos Management Rule
Environmental Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 1, 2006
Dynamic Intellectual Property Strategy: The Telescopic View
William Greener, Ithaca Business Journal, (6/21/06), June 2006
Blumenfeld, Kaplan & Sandweiss, P.C. Newsletter Fall 2005
Blumenfeld, Kaplan & Sandweiss, P.C., May 25, 2006

Aritlces discussing how busineses must dispose of sensitive data. A look at the case of Kelo v. City of New London and the use of eminent domain for economic use. A discussion of trademark infringement on choosing a business entity name with care.
LETTERS OF INTENT: Watch Out Below
Bruce F. Rudoy, Tucker Arensberg, P.C., Business Matters, May 8, 2006

You’ve been talking to a friendly competitor in your industry about a deal (this could be for an acquisition, partnership, joint venture, financing, etc.) and now have either a term sheet, letter of intent or memorandum of understanding fresh off your e-mail from the other party. Now what? If you follow standard operating procedure you’ll call your lawyer, mark up the draft and send some kind of response back to the other side. No problem because it’s only a term sheet, not an agreement, right? Be careful.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Two Opinion Letters Regarding Treatment of Exempt Employers
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2006
IRS Issues Revised Plan Correction Program
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2006
Labor and Employment Law: Know The Appropriate Statutes And Policies Regarding Drug-Related Issues
Capital District Business Review, April 21-27, 2006
Nicholas J. D'Ambrosio, Jr., April 2006
Environmental Law: EPA's Updated "All Appropriate Inquiries" (AAI) Standard -- Redefining the Rules for the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
Environmental Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2006
Internal Revenue Service Revisits Retirement Plan Exclusions of Part-Time Employees
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2006
Court of Appeals Holds That Article 17-A Guardians of Mentally Retarded Persons, Whenever Appointed, May Have Power To Make Decisions Regarding Life-Sustaining Treatment
Healthcare Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2006
Moratoria: A Controversial Land Use Tool
Land Use and Development Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 1, 2006
Commerce & Technology News: Focusing on data protection, e-commerce regulations and privacy issues from European perspective
Fox Williams, March 28, 2006

News update on data protection, e-commerce regulations and privacy issues from European perspective.
Workplace Sexual Assault: Should You Prepare For A Workers’ Compensation Claim Or Civil Action?
Cecil H. Creasey and S. Vernon Priddy III, Workers Compensation E-lert, March 17, 2006

Sexual assaults in the workplace present employers with a complicated and uncertain exposure for damages, requiring a careful case-by-case analysis of an employer’s exposure for liability and damages. In such a dreadful event, will an employer face a workers’ compensation claim, with limited, statutory entitlement to comparatively certain benefits, or a civil action, with limitless exposure?
Changes at North Carolina Business Court
by Benjamin R. Norman
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, March 2006

Changes at North Carolina Business Court
New York's Lobbying Act Amended to Include Procurement Lobbying
Administrative/Legislative/Regulatory Alert
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2006
Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Solomon Amendment in Rumsfeld v. Fair
Higher Education Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2006
HIPAA Enforcement Rule Expanded and Finalized; HIPAA Security Deadline Approaching for Small Group Health Plans
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2006
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues Final Revisions To The Employer Information Report ("EEO-1 Report")
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2006
Cost of Hazardous Waste Disposal Goes Down NY Court of Appeals Reverses Lower Court on Remedy for State's Unconstitutional Imposition of Disposal Tax
Environmental Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2006
Chapter 2, Overview of Regulatory Issues Affecting Physicians
Mark R. Thompson, Seigfreid, Bingham, Levy, Selzer & Gee, P.C., American Health Lawyers Association's Representing Physicians Handbook, February 2006
Exempt Employees May Lose Pay For Staying Home During Inclement Weather
Capital District Business Review, February 10-16, 2006
Nicholas J. D'Ambrosio, Jr., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2006
Supreme Court Issues A "RIM" Shot Heard 'Round The World
This article first appeared in the February 10, 2006 Issue of the Central New York Business Journal. Reprinted with permission.
February 2006
More Guidance on Roth 401(k) and 403(b) Plans
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2006
EPA's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Program Regulatory Relief Update
Environmental Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2006
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rules Implementing the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2006
Recent Legislation Limits the Scope of the Motor Carrier Exemption Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2006
Additional Guidance Issued on Making Required Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Disclosures
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2006
Securing Employment Records Aids In The Prevention Of Identity Theft
Capital District Business Review, December 2-8, 2005
Nicholas J. D'Ambrosio, Jr., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2005
IRS Issues Guidance Regarding The Impact Of FSA Grace Periods On HSA Eligibility, Deferred Compensation Reporting And Withholding, And Plan Amendment Deadline
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2005
The New York State Minimum Wage Will Increase As Of January 1, 2006
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2005
Company Concerns
Update on UK company law
Fox Williams, Newsletter, November 14, 2005

Quarterly publication covering news and regulatory updates on all areas of UK company law. Next issue due February 2006.
The U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidelines for Employers Regarding Filing of LM-10 Forms
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2005
Actions Required in 2005 Under the New Proposed Regulations for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Arrangements
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2005
Board Continues to Refine Academic Evaluation
Collegiate Sports Practice Group Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2005
Deferred Compensation - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
by Allison M. Grimm
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, October 2005
Recent Virginia Circuit Court Decisions Affect Medical Malpractice Defendants
Courtney Buxton, Esq., Healthcare Client Elert, October 12, 2005

Three recent decisions by Virginia Circuit Courts should be of interest to Virginia healthcare providers and their insurers.
Virginia Supreme Court Limits Hospital Liability
Margaret Hardy, Esq., R.N., Healthcare Client Elert, October 10, 2005

The Virginia Supreme Court has refused to hold a hospital vicariously liable for the alleged negligence of an independent contractor
North Carolina Identity Theft Protection Act ("IPTA")
by Charles F. Marshall, III
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, October 2005
OFCCP Issues Final Rules on Federal Contractors' Recordkeeping Requirements with Regard to Internet Applicants
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2005
Cost-of-Living Adjustments for 2006 Announced
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2005
Misusing Camera Phones at Work
Employers Run the Risk of Liability Absent Written Policy
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, October 1, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts Impacting Employers
by Natalie Kay Sanders
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, September 2005
Recent Issues Affecting Medicare Set Aside Arrangements In Workers' Compensations Settlements
Michael Goff, Esq., Workers Compensation Client Elert, September 22, 2005

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS’) recently made several significant changes and clarifications with regard to current set-aside requirements.
IRS Announces New Procedures For Qualified Retirement Plan Determination Letter Applications
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2005
Attorney General Medicaid Reserve Account Inquiry
Healthcare Law Client Alert
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2005
U.S. Department of Labor Steps Up Enforcement Of Beck Notice Requirements
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2005
Religious Practice and The Workplace
The Manufacturers Association, Manufacturing Matters
Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., September 2005
Sarbanes-Oxley Sure to Affect Variety of Transactions
by Robert R. Ouellette
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, , August 26, 2005
Pay For Performance
Michael A. Cassidy, Tucker Arensberg, P.C., August 24, 2005
Drafting Construction Contracts
Kenneth W. Lee, Tucker Arensberg, P.C., August 24, 2005
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Bradley S. Tupi, Tucker Arensberg, P.C., August 24, 2005
Looking For Private Investment In Your Company? -- Here's How.
William T. Harvey, Tucker Arensberg, P.C., August 24, 2005
Stipulation of 'œPermanent Partial Disability'? Does Not Preclude Later Termination of Benefits
Robert P. Walter, Tucker Arensberg, P.C., August 24, 2005
Don't Get Caught Without Your Records
Homer L. Walton, Tucker Arensberg, P.C., August 24, 2005
New Interest in Health Savings Accounts
Michelle L. Kopnski, Tucker Arensberg, P.C., August 24, 2005
BLS Reports May Pay Big Dividends
OSHA Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2005
Endowed Funds
Frederick J. Caspar and David R. Wickham, August 2005
Retirement Accounts
The Preferred Asset for Charitable Gifts at Death
David R. Wickham, August 2005
New Tax Practitioner Rules Under Circular 230
Tax and Fiduciary Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2005
Employment Law Quarterly, Summer 2005
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, August 1, 2005
"Constitution and Citizenship Day" Requirements
Higher Education Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2005
Employers Should Prepare to Meet the Reporting Requirements of the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2005
Retiree Prescription Drug Plan Sponsors Must Act by September 30 to Obtain Medicare Subsidy for 2006
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2005
Exclusive Use Clauses in Shopping Center Leases
by Randall S. Arndt
Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA, Commercial Leasing Law & Strategy, August 2005
FMLA - Friend or Foe
Business Groups Contend the Law has Created Confusion in the Workplace
Mark R. Waterfill, July 29, 2005

While the FMLA has allowed over 50 million Americans to take protected leave and maintain job security since its inception, in 2004 alone it cost employers almost $21 billion to comply with its requirements. As a result, business and employee groups have been lobbying for change.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Federal Tobacco Quota Buyout Program
First Payments To Quota Holders Due in 2005
Celie B. Richardson, July 12, 2005

Tobacco quota owners have many questions about the 2004 federal legislation enabling the cessation of annual payments in favor of a buyout.
Recent Bankruptcy Reform Puts Creditors In Charge
Key Elements of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005
William A. Gray, July 12, 2005

With some provisions that go into effect right away, and others that start later in the year, the recent federal reform act attempts to provide tighter controls on bankruptcy filers and more ways for creditors to collect what is owed to them.
District Court Clarifies Superfund Administrative Settlement Requirement in Wake of Cooper Industries, Inc. v. Aviall Services, Inc.
Environmental Law and Litigation Client Alert
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2005
Certain Group Health Plans Must Satisfy Notice Requirements Under Medicare Part D
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2005
Federal Trade Commission Issues Rule Regarding Disposal of Certain Types of Applicant and Employee Information
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2005
Supreme Court Rules That Taking of Private Property for Economic Development Satisfies Public Use Requirement of the Fifth Amendment
Land Use and Development Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2005
Leave Law: Eligibility and Preventative Policy-Making
Capital District Business Review, July 15-21, 2005
Nicholas J. D'Ambrosio, Jr., Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2005
Employment Law
Syracuse Law Review, Volume 55, Number 4, 2005
Thomas G. Eron - Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2005
Spyware and Adware: Is Your Company Protected?
Tucker Arensberg, P.C., June 1, 2005

Spyware is becoming an increasingly prevalent tool that is used by internet marketing companies and others to gather information about computer users' activities on the internet. The main purpose of adware is to advertise. Both can create problems for companies.
IRS Modifies "Use It or Lose It" Rule in Cafeteria Plans
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2005
Progress, But at a Price
New Regulation Improves Reporting, But Costs Hit Hard
Michael S. Jordan - Schottenstein Zox & Dunn, Smart Business Columbus, June 1, 2005
Federal Court Strikes Down New York Law Prohibiting Use of State-Appropriated Funds To Encourage or Discourage Unionization
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2005
Impact Of The New Bankruptcy Reform Act On Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2005
Pregnant Student Parental Notification
School District Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, May 2005
Guidance Issues On How To Give 401(k) Participants An Option To Make After-Tax "Roth" Contributions
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2005
Teacher Probationary Period Shortened Based On Tenure As A Teaching Assistant
School District Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2005
Trying To Comply: New Criminal Background Check Regs Have Providers Scrambling
Tools for the Trade
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2005
U.S. Supreme Court Holds That Disparate Impact Claims Are Viable Under The Age Discrimination In Employment Act
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 1, 2005
Board Expands Its Legislative Authority
Collegiate Sports Practice Group Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, April 2005
Steps That Tax-Exempt Organizations Should Take In Light Of The IRS's 2,000 Executive Compensation Audits And Compliance Reviews
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2005
Department Of Labor Issues Model Notice For Employers To Post Under The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004
Labor and Employment Law/Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2005
IRS Issues Final Regulations For 401(k) Plans
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2005
Municipal Enforcement of Environmental Laws - Part II
Municipalities Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2005
Student Internet Misuse - What Are The Limits Of School Discipline?
School District Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, March 2005
Internal Revenue Service Issues Guidance Regarding New Automatic Rollover Rules
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2005
Same-Sex Marriage and Employee Benefits
This article first appeared in the February 2005 issue of Small-Biz Growth produced by Support Services Alliance, Inc. (SSA)
Philip I. Frankel, Esq. - Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2005
A USERRA Refresher: Employee Benefit Rights for Returning Veterans
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, February 2005
Significant Changes To The Employment of Professional Workers And Intra-Company Transferees In The United States
Immigration Law Client Bulletin
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2005
Owners and Construction Contractors Gain New Incentive For Employee Safety Training
Construction Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2005
Municipal Enforcement of Environmental Laws
Municipalities Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2005
Final and Proposed HIPAA Portability Regulations Issued Which Clarify and Expand Protections Under Group Health Plans
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2005
Guidance Issued On Recent Deferred Compensation Legislation
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2005
Compulsory Interest Arbitration Extended To Deputy Sheriffs In New York
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2005
Department Of Labor Issues Final Regulations Concerning Certain Child Labor Rules
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2005
First Phase of Consequences for Academic Shortcomings Approved
Collegiate Sports Practice Group Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, January 2005
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Surprising Federal Superfund Decision Affecting Contribution Actions
Environmental Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2004
State v. Speonk Fuel Creates Confusion on Liability for Oil Spills
Environmental Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2004
Municipalities/Environmental Law Information Memo
Phase II - The Perfect Storm (Water Regulation)
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2004
As a Result of Recent Legislation Changing the Definition of Dependent, Employers May Need to Revise the Definition of Dependent in Certain of Their Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2004
Internal Revenue Service Proposes Controlled Group and 401(b) Regulations
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2004
The National Labor Relations Board Holds That Employees Supplied By A Staffing Agency Cannot Be Included In A Bargaining Unit With Regular Employees Without Employer Consent
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, December 2004
Confidentiality of Employee Medical Records
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2004
Using U.S. Customs To Help Fight Counterfeit Goods
This article first appeared in the November 2004 issue of Small-Biz Growth produced by Support Services Alliance, Inc. (SSA)
Philip I. Frankel, Esq. - Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2004
Helpful Guidance Issued Regarding Missing Participants in Terminated Defined Contribution Plans
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2004
Most Retirement Plans Must Comply With New Automatic Rollover Rules by March 28, 2005
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 1, 2004
OSHA Issues Final Regulations For The Handling Of Discrimination Complaints Under The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2004
Discovery And Retention of Electronic Files In Employment Litigation
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2004
Board and Council Review Division I Issues
Collegiate Sports Practice Group Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, November 2004
New Obligations To Enforce Child Support
This article first appeared in the October 2004 issue of Small-Biz Growth produced by Support Services Alliance, Inc. (SSA)
Philip I. Frankel, Esq. - Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2004
New Law Makes Extensive Changes to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Rules Immediate Attention Required
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, October 2004
New Affordable Retirement Plans For Small And Family-Owned Businesses
This article first apeared in the September 2004 issue of Small-Biz Growth produced by Support Services Alliance, Inc. (SSA)
Philip I. Frankel, Esq. - Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2004
Confidentiality of Employee Medical Records
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2004
IRS Issues New Regulations on Incentive Stock Options Compliance Date as Early as 2005 for Some Entities
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, September 2004
The National Labor Relations Board Holds That Graduate Student Assistants Are Not Entitled To Unionize: The Brown University Decision
Higher Education Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2004
Business Succession Planning: A Company With A Plan Is A Company With A Future
This article first appeared in the August 2004 issue of Small-Biz Growth produced by Support Services Alliance, Inc. (SSA)
Philip I. Frankel, Esq. - Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2004
The IRS Issues Final Regulations on Offering a "Deemed IRA" Option in Qualified Retirement Plans and Certain Other Retirement Plans
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2004
Internal Revenue Service Issues More Guidance Regarding Health Savings Accounts ("HSAs")
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2004
NCAA Board Adopts Recruiting Reforms
Collegiate Sports Practice Group Newsletter
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, August 2004
Compliance and Ethics Requirements to be Tightened
Business Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2004
Antitrust Penalties Increased And Whistleblower Incentives Enhanced
Business Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2004
Complying With New Minimum Wage And Overtime Regulations
This article first appeared in the July 2004 issue of Small-Biz Growth produced by Support Services Alliance, Inc. (SSA)
Philip I. Frankel, Esq. - Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2004
A New Tool for Enforcement of Medical Support Orders
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2004
Amendments May Be Required To Defined Benefits Plans To Take Advantage Of New Retroactive Annuity Starting Date Rules
Employee Benefits Law Action Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, July 2004
Not-for-Profit Information Memo
State and Federal Challenges to Compensation
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2004
Employees or Independent Contractors?
This article first appeared in the June 2004 issues of Small-Biz Growth produced by Support Services Alliance, Inc. (SSA)
Philip I. Frankel, Esq. - Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2004
Recent Court Decisions Highlight The Importance Of Maintaining Accurate and Complete Summary Plan Descriptions
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2004
Does Your Severance Pay Policy or Practice Comply With ERISA?
Employee Benefits Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2004
The Supreme Court Holds That Employers May Assert An Affirmative Defense To Sexual Harassment Claims Involving Constructive Damages Pennsylvania State Police v. Studers
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 2004
The National Labor Relations Board Holds That Non-Unionized Employees Do Not Have The Right To Have A Co-Worker Present At Investigatory Interviews: The IBM Corp. Decision
Labor and Employment Law Information Memo
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, June 1, 2004
No Purchase Necessary: A Quick Guide to Conducting Sweepstakes
By Philip I. Frankel, Small-Biz Focus, November/December 2006, January 17, 2004
403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuities: 2009 Update for Non-Profit Organizations
Evelyn A. Haralampu, Burns & Levinson Client Update
State v. Speonk Fuel: The Untold Story Behind the Court of Appeals Decision
Reprinted with permission from: The New York Environmental Lawyer, Spring/Summer 2005, Vol. 25 No. 2, published by the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, New York 12207
Richard L. Weber, Esq. - Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
A Business Field of Dreams
Burns & Levinson Amazing Client Feature - HWS Group
Burns & Levinson LLP, Focus Spring 2006
Racing into the Future at Reebok
Burns & Levinson Amazing Client Feature - Reebok International
Burns & Levinson LLP, Focus Fall 2006
Simpler Networks - Dialing Into Your Future
Burns & Levinson LLP Amazing Client Feature - Simpler Networks
Burns & Levinson LLP, Focus Spring 2007
Maestro MD - A Case of Musical Germs
Burns & Levinson Amazing Client Feature - Encore Etc, Inc.
Burns & Levinson LLP, Focus Winter 2007
Why You Absolutely Need To Know Something About Bankruptcy:
Designed for Those Wittingly or Unwittingly Drawn into the Bankruptcy Arena
Carolyn J. Johnsen, March 1, 2009

When someone utters that dreaded "Bankruptcy" word, many people cringe and immediately conjure up images of debtors' prisons, insolvency, and in the wake of the recent Enron and WorldCom scandals, fraud and deceit. But, bankruptcy is really not such a horrific phenomenon from either the debtor or creditor perspective. Filing a bankruptcy does not necessarily mean an entity is in terminal financial distress. Instead, bankruptcy can be an extremely useful business tool for a company to accomplish a beneficial sale of assets, obtain new financing or achieve a capital restructure. Creditors and potential investors or purchasers can benefit from these aspects of bankruptcy just as much as the entity that files. Even in dire situations where a company is financially troubled, with knowledge and planning the debtor and its creditors can often salvage a decent outcome for all those concerned. But, there are traps for the unwary. These are the reasons why you really need to know something about the "B" word. Please see the attached document for the complete brochure.
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (A Summary of Provisions that Affect Business Bankruptcies)
by Katherine J. Clayton
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, July 2005
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (Highlights of Consumer Changes)
by C. Scott Meyers and John H. Small
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP, July 2005