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McGuireWoods and Bank of America Partner for Progress On Diversity & Inclusion
In an effort to elevate discussions surrounding diversity and inclusion in the legal department, McGuireWoods and Bank of America joined one another in what proved to be an inspiring event for all.
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Data Centers on the Rise
The rise of off-site data centers for the collection, storage and protection of business information is driven largely by greater awareness of the value of data and the risks of loss or theft. For those involved in this fast-growing business, it’s crucial to understand best practices and how to manage risks associated with data centers and collection.
Read MoreWhistleblower Complaints Normally do not Deserve Privilege Protection
Many if not most corporate and other institutions have established whistleblower "hotlines" or otherwise encouraged whistleblowers to come forward with complaints. Depending on the complaint, work product protection frequently kicks in. But do such communications from an employee themselves deserve privilege protection?
Read MorePrivilege Issues In High-Profile Corporate Sexual Harassment Case: Part IV
The last three Privilege Points described six favorable analyses from a Southern District of New York decision (Judge Gorenstein) assessing defendant Barnes & Noble's privilege assertions covering its investigation and later firing of its CEO for sexual harassment. Parneros v. Barnes & Noble, Inc., 332 F.R.D. 482 (S.D.N.Y. 2019).
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Privilege Issues In High-Profile Corporate Sexual Harassment Case: Part III
The last two Privilege Points described four favorable analyses from a Southern District of New York decision (Judge Gorenstein) assessing defendant Barnes & Noble’s privilege assertions covering its investigation and later firing of its CEO for sexual harassment. Parneros v. Barnes & Noble, Inc., 332 F.R.D. 482 (S.D.N.Y. 2019).
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Privilege Issues In High-Profile Corporate Sexual Harassment Case: Part II
Last week’s Privilege Point described two favorable analyses from a Southern District of New York decision (Judge Gorenstein) assessing defendant Barnes & Noble’s privilege assertions covering its investigation and later firing of its CEO for sexual harassment. Parneros v. Barnes & Noble, Inc., 382 F.R.D. 482 (S.D.N.Y. 2019).
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Tax
Renewable Projects at the Precipice
Emily Winbigler and Durham McCormick, of McGuireWoods, discuss the implications of the upcoming end to the four-year Continuity Safe Harbor for claiming production tax credits (PTCs) on wind projects that began in 2016. They are not, however, at the end of the road providing they proceed with a sharp eye on IRS guidance.
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