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Up in the Air: Where will FCPA enforcement go from here?
“We tax and regulate and restrict our companies to death … it is time to declare our economic independence once again.” Through campaign-trail comments like that, President Donald Trump announced his desire to reduce regulatory burdens on U.S. businesses. His pro-business...
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Are Government-Incentivized Renewable Energy Programs Hanging In The Breeze?
Climate change concerns drove a populist push to expand the use of renewables in the energy sector, and governments worldwide have largely incentivized the industry’s expansion in recent years. The question is, would the loss of tax incentives take the wind out of the renewable energy...
Read MoreBoard of Directors
The “Do Something” Approach to Corporate Misconduct: Is law enforcement shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted?
The past eight years since the global financial crisis have seen law enforcement in most jurisdictions trying to “do something” about the misconduct that got us all into such an economic mess. The bankers have been blamed by media, politicians and the public. There have been attempts to...
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An Exciting Tax Year Appears Imminent: Proposals suggest major legislative action, but much remains unclear
Introduction: President-elect Donald Trump has indicated that one of his priorities is comprehensive tax reform and lower individual and business tax rates. Leaders of the Republican-controlled Congress have expressed similar views. Accordingly, comprehensive tax reform in 2017 is a real...
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Can FTC Call Cybersecurity As It Sees It?: LabMD appeal could lead to clearer guidance for healthcare and other businesses
Introduction: As the LabMD appeal suggests, the Federal Trade Commission may be making it up as it goes along when it comes to what it considers reasonable cybersecurity practices. That could change depending on a pending federal appellate ruling. McGuireWoods partner Nathan Kottkamp, who...
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One LPM Size Does Not Fit All: A nuanced approach that begins and ends with the client’s goals is the surest path to success
Every firm these days seems to be talking the legal project management talk. McGuireWoods, however, walks the walk – and does so in a manner that clients embrace. The firm eschews a one-size-fits-all approach for a more nuanced, attorney-driven LPM program that is winning fans inside the firm...
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Government Contractors Face Enhanced Enforcement: But opportunities abound for companies willing to confront risks and requirements others do not face
Let’s start with the good news. Companies that do business with the government often reap substantial rewards. The bad news is that they must do so in a souped up enforcement environment most others businesses do not face. Todd Steggerda and Edwin Childs know their way around the government-...
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