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Section 409A: Regulations Make It Essential To Review Executive Compensation Plans
Editor: The IRS recently issued final regulations under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code concerning deferred compensation. What's their impact? Dorsch: Internal Revenue Code Section 409A was enacted under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. Proposed regulations were issued in 2005...
Read MoreLooking To The Midwest As A Business Venue
Editor: What is the general legal environment for business interests in the Midwest? Kantrow: That's a very broad question, given the size of the Midwest and breadth of cases. In the Chicago area, it really depends on whether you are in state court (the Circuit Court of Cook County; DuPage...
Read MoreBankruptcy: Delaware As A Venue Of Choice
Editor: Long known as a friendly venue for corporations filing for chapter 11, Delaware seems to have lost its preferred status with the filings of Enron, Worldcom, and others in the Southern District of New York, and United Airlines, K-Mart and others in different venues. Can you tell us why this...
Read MoreGarden Leave: Helping Employers Control The Prickly Landscape Of Employee Departures
When employees leave, companies often worry - and rightly so - about the loss of proprietary information and customer relationships, as well as the possibility of potential litigation, even if the departing employees are subject to non-compete agreements. So, why not look to another business...
Read MoreClicking With New E-Discovery Rules
Editor: Why did Cozen O'Connor initially create its E-Discovery Task Force, how is it structured, and how has it evolved to respond to new amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which went into effect Dec. 1, 2006, relating to electronically stored information? Walton: In order to...
Read MoreAddressing A Government Relations Problem: An Expert Perspective
Editor: What are the typical circumstances under which a company may need to retain outside counsel for help with government affairs? Harding: Generally, we have seen problems arise in three broad categories: procurement, public policy, and regulatory compliance. In the procurement area, a...
Read MoreChairing An Outstanding Appellate Practice At Cozen O'Connor
Editor: Why did you decide to leave the bench and return to direct trial work and advocacy? Newman: I have progressed through many phases in my legal career. When I was an assistant district attorney in the early '70s, I fought hard to prosecute those who had violated the law. In my nineteen...
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