Law

Amazon’s Warehouse Productivity Measure Sparks New California Law
Workplace Issues

Amazon’s Warehouse Productivity Measure Sparks New California Law

The new law will prohibit companies from enforcing quotas and penalties that hamper employees' health and safety.
By Lauren Muskett | September 23, 2021
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Ex-Dewey & Leboeuf CFO Convicted of Fraud
Risk & Compliance

Ex-Dewey & Leboeuf CFO Convicted of Fraud

Joel Sanders was accused of plotting to conceal the New York law firm's losses before it went bankrupt in 2012.
By Matthew Heller | May 9, 2017
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‘TrumpCare’ to Increase Uninsured by 24 Million
Human Capital & Careers

‘TrumpCare’ to Increase Uninsured by 24 Million

A CBO report “makes clear that TrumpCare will cause serious harm to millions of American families," Sen. Charles Schumer says.
By Matthew Heller | March 14, 2017
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Can Companies Bar Workers from Filing Class-Action Claims?
Workplace Issues

Can Companies Bar Workers from Filing Class-Action Claims?

The Supreme Court seeks to clarify whether workers can be compelled to sign agreements that prevent them from banding together to sue employers.
By David McCann | February 2, 2017
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Partner With Outside Counsel to Drive Value
Risk & Compliance

Partner With Outside Counsel to Drive Value

CFOs have the opportunity to participate in more direct, strategic discussions around legal strategy and legal spend.
By Adam Chud and Meagan Costello | January 23, 2017
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Square-Off: Should the Affordable Care Act Be Repealed?
Risk & Compliance

Square-Off: Should the Affordable Care Act Be Repealed?

Four experts weigh in as the fate of the health-care reform law hangs in the balance.
By David McCann | December 14, 2016
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FTC Tackles Meaning of ‘Unfair Competition’
Risk & Compliance

FTC Tackles Meaning of ‘Unfair Competition’

For the first time, the agency outlines how it will use its unfairness powers under antitrust law but a GOP commissioner dissents.
By Matthew Heller | August 14, 2015
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Compliance Mountains to Climb
Strategy

Compliance Mountains to Climb

Almost half of finance executives predict they'll have to spend more to follow the rules in 2014.
By David Katz | December 6, 2013
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Special Report: Cutting Workers’ Comp Costs
Human Capital & Careers

Special Report: Cutting Workers’ Comp Costs

Potential drains on cash flow and perverse medical and legal incentives make workers' comp worthy of CFO scrutiny.
By David Katz | November 1, 2013
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Should CFOs Care About Workers’ Comp?
Human Capital & Careers

Should CFOs Care About Workers’ Comp?

The case for finance chief involvement in workers’ compensation risks is buried in cash-flow and income statements, as well as balance sheets.
By David Katz | November 1, 2013
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What’s the Difference? Liquidation vs. Dissolution
Tax

What’s the Difference? Liquidation vs. Dissolution

An anomaly described in a recent IRS ruling says there is a big, but subtle, difference.
By Robert Willens | February 20, 2008
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Automating In-House Counsel & Law
Risk & Compliance

Automating In-House Counsel & Law

Corporate law departments are finally getting connected, for sizable savings.
By Julie Carrick Dalton | February 1, 1999
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Fighting Words
Risk & Compliance

Fighting Words

Growing ranks of litigants are putting price tags on ideas.
By Randy Myers | March 1, 1998
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