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US Airways, Inc. v. McCutchen: Third Circuit Limits ERISA Fiduciary Relief; Allows Equitable Reformation

By Jeremy J. Gray of Zuber & Taillieu

In a split with other circuits, the Third Circuit recently limited relief available to benefit plan administrators under ERISA. In US Airways, Inc. v. McCutchen, 663 F.3d 671 (3d Cir. 2011), the Third Circuit held that the “appropriate equitable relief” available under ERISA § 502(a)(3) to plan administrators can be… More...

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In re Ricoh Co., Ltd.: Federal Circuit Clarifies § 1920 Allowances for Prevailing Party to Charge Costs

January 9, 2012

The Federal Circuit recently clarified several aspects of § 1920’s allowances for a prevailing party to charge its costs against the losing party. In In re Ricoh Co., Ltd., 661… More...

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Bosch v. Pylon: Federal Circuit Confirms Elimination of the Presumption of Irreparable Harm in Permanent Injunction Analysis

November 30, 2011

The Federal Circuit recently cleared the confusion resulting from eBay and confirmed that case eliminated the presumption of irreparable harm in permanent injunction analysis. In Robert Bosch, LLC v. Pylon… More...

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Apple v. Psystar: Ninth Circuit Upholds Validity of Software Licensing Agreements against Copyright Misuse Defense

November 18, 2011

The Ninth Circuit recently upheld the validity of conditional software licenses which avoid the pitfalls of the first sale doctrine. In Apple, Inc., v. Psystar, Corp., No. 10-15113, 2011 U.S.… More...

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SEC Adopts Net Worth Standard for Accredited Investors Under Dodd-Frank Act

January 27, 2012

The Securities and Exchange Commission has amended its rules to exclude the value of a person’s home from net worth calculations used to determine whether an… More...

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NLRB: Musicians at Three Symphony Orchestras Are Employees, Not Independent Contractors

January 26, 2012

The National Labor Relations Board has found that musicians playing for symphony orchestras in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Texas are employees, not independent contractors, and therefore are… More...

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Board Finds that Certain Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Violate Federal Labor Law

January 25, 2012

The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that it is a violation of federal labor law to require employees to sign arbitration agreements that prevent them… More...

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Copyright Office Issues Corrections to Specialty Station List

January 27, 2012

The Copyright Office periodically seeks to update its list of specialty stations related to the use of the cable compulsory license. Specialty station status is determined… More...

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New Releases/No Action Letters

Marvell Finance Officer Pleads Guilty in New York to Insider Trading Charge

January 26, 2012

Stanley Ng, formerly the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting manager at Marvell Technology Group Ltd., has pleaded guilty in connection with his involvement in an… More...

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Maryland Owner of “Advertising Investment” Companies Pleads Guilty in $6.3 Million Fraud Scheme

January 25, 2012

Edward J. Lawson, age 67, of Silver Spring, Maryland has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a $6.2 million fraudulent investment scheme. More...

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Administrative Proceeding Instituted against Securities Trader for Cross-Border Fraudulent Interpositioning Activity

January 24, 2012

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a former securities trader at a San Diego-based brokerage firm with orchestrating an illegal trading scheme. More...

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District Court Orders Plastics Executive to Pay $49.5 Million in SEC Case

January 24, 2012

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced the successful resolution of its trial against a plastics industry executive charged with lying in SEC filings regarding his… More...

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New Releases/No Action Letters

CPA-Auditor of Costa Rica-Based Insurance Company Admits Role in $670 Million Fraud Scheme

January 23, 2012

A certified public accountant (CPA) and purported outside auditor for Provident Capital Indemnity Ltd. (PCI) has pleaded guilty for his role in a $670 million fraud… More...

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Why Are Lawyers Still Expecting Spring Bonuses?

January 20, 2012

Exhibit A: The Goldman Bonus ‘Bloodbath’ By bloodbath, we’re talking bonuses ranging from flat to… More…

Ropes Lawyer at Center of West Memphis 3 Media Frenzy

January 20, 2012

Peter Jackson, who looks like the hobbits he’s currently directing, also does some side project… More…

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In re Taylor: Attorneys May Not Rely Solely on “Default Management” Databases to Prepare Mortgage Bankruptcy Pleadings

By Andrew Erskine of Zuber & Taillieu

Attorneys and law firms handling mortgage foreclosure-related matters cannot rely solely on factual information contained… More...

Accommodating Marijuana In The Workplace After Prop 19

By Jeremy J. Gray of Zuber & Taillieu

Even though California voted down Prop 19, what is the obligation of employers in California… More...

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