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Federal Appellate Court Issues Broad Interpretation Of Term “Instrumentality” Under FCPA
On Friday, May 16, 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a significant ruling addressing the definition of the term “instrumentality” as used in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (the “FCPA”). United States v. Joel Esquenazi and Carlos...
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Internal Investigations: The Spotlight Is On The Role Of The Attorney-Client Privilege
The continuing ripples from the 2008 financial industry collapse and the elevated focus on corporate compliance have created an upsurge in internal investigations across diverse industries, from professional sports to automotive and healthcare sectors. The attorney-client privilege, well-...
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Lack Of Prior Substantiation For Advertised Claims Is Generally Not A Cognizable Theory Of Recovery In Consumer Products Class Actions
An increasing trend in consumer class action litigation, particularly in cases dealing with dietary supplements, over-the-counter drugs, or food products, is for a plaintiff to allege that claims about a product’s benefits cannot be substantiated by scientific evidence and are therefore...
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