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November 11, 2009

The Contractual Basis of Incentive Compensation Re-Emphasized: Restricted Stock in Lieu of Cash Wages Can Be Forfeited By Resignation in California

In Schachter v. Citigroup, Inc.,1 the California Supreme Court rejected claims that an incentive plan

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November 11, 2009

OSHA Launches H1N1 Website for Employers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created a website that contains guidance

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November 11, 2009

Emergency Sick Leave Bill to be Introduced in the Senate

During a November 10 Senate subcommittee hearing on the H1N1 influenza virus (“swine flu”) and paid

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November 9, 2009

Thousands of H-1B Visas Available Despite Recent Increase in Demand

The Wall Street Journal reports that thousands of H-1B visas for fiscal year 2010 remain available. Unlike

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November 9, 2009

Supreme Court Solicits Administration's Stance on Arizona Law Aimed at Companies that Hire Undocumented Workers

The U.S. Supreme Court has asked the Solicitor General to submit a brief outlining the Obama administration’s

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November 9, 2009

Obama Repeals Ban on Travel to U.S. by HIV-Positive Individuals

As reported by the New York Times, on October 30, 2009, President Obama repealed the ban on travel to

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November 9, 2009

House Passes Healthcare Reform Bill

On Saturday, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962)

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November 9, 2009

Court of Appeals Expands Reach of D.C. Anti-Discrimination Law to Applicants and Employees Outside of D.C.

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals, in Monteilh v. AFSCME, AFL-CIO, 107 FEP Cases 561 (D.C. 2009),

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November 6, 2009

UAE: Staying Outside the UAE for Six Months or More Will Result in Residence Permit Cancellation

  Gulf News reports that remaining outside the UAE for six months or longer will result in the automatic

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November 6, 2009

HHS Issues Interim Final Rules Strengthening HIPAA Enforcement

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published interim final rules that conform the

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