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Pro Bono: A Keystone Of Proskauer Firm Culture
Editor: Scott, you served two terms as Massachusetts attorney general (1991-1999). How has this influenced your practice? How did you become interested in pro bono matters? Harshbarger: With my background both in the public sector and in nonprofit positions, my position at the firm is a...
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Supreme Court Tightens Class Action Rules, Rejecting Class Composed Of 1.5 Million Wal-Mart Employees
In Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes , No. 10-277 (U.S. June 20, 2011), the Supreme Court vacated class certification of a gender discrimination lawsuit brought by 1.5 million current and former Wal-Mart employees because the plaintiffs failed to identify a specific, company-wide policy or practice...
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Restrictive Covenants: A Competitive Plus For New Jersey
Editor: Please tell us about your background. Barry: I am a graduate of Harvard University and Boston University School of Law. I have been practicing law for 17 years and joined Proskauer's Newark office six years ago. Over the last decade, I have worked on restrictive covenant matters,...
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The Takeaways From The Supreme Court's "Cat's Paw" Decision
In a much-anticipated decision, Staub v. Proctor Hospital , 113 S. Ct. 1186 (Mar. 1, 2011), the United States Supreme Court, established the standard for determining liability in "cat's paw" employment discrimination cases. The term "cat's paw" derives from a 17th-...
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Proskauer's Chicago Office Continues To Shine
Editor: Steve, it has been two years since the firm's continuation of its expansion with a move into Three First National Plaza, a 57-story office tower in the heart of Chicago's financial district. How many lawyers reside in Proskauer's Chicago office? Gilford: We started three...
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FBAR Reporting: The IRS's Requirement For Reporting Foreign Financial Accounts
Editor: Please tell us about your background and practice . Nussbaum: As a partner in the Tax Department and as a member of the Private Investment Funds Group, my practice concentrates on planning for and structuring private investment funds and also representing investors in those funds. I...
Read MoreThe FCPA And UK Bribery Act: Compliance Programs Essential
Editor: Tell our readers about your background. Pacheco : I have practiced law for almost 25 years and have been a white collar criminal defense attorney most of that time. I am a former Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division, Central District of California, and the former...
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