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The mutual fund scandals and your retirement plans By Ned Othman Employee Benefits, June 2004 Daily news reports headline that federal and state law enforcement officials, including New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, are investigating trading practices at a number of the nation's leading mutual fund companies.
The mutual fund scandals and your retirement plans By Ned Othman Corporate Law Departments, January 2004 Daily news reports headline that federal and state law enforcement officials, including New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, are investigating trading practices at a number of the nation's leading mutual fund companies.
More from Sarbanes-Oxley—Whistleblower protection By Ned Othman Corporate Law Departments, September 2003 The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002, well-known for its corporate governance and accounting practices, also includes significant whistleblower provisions, requiring procedures for handling whistleblower complaints and providing protection to employees who make whistleblower complaints.
Illinois’ “Sunshine in Litigation” Act endangers proprietary information By Ned Othman Corporate Law Departments, July 2003 Illinois House Bill 1191, also commonly known as the "Sunshine in Litigation" legislation, is pending in the Illinois General Assembly.
The long reach of HIPAA’s privacy rules By Ned Othman Health Care Law, April 2003 In connection with implementing the protected privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued extensive regulations aimed at protecting individuals, health care privacy (privacy rules).
Department of Labor finalizes Sarbanes-Oxley regulations on blackout periods By Ned Othman Corporate Law Departments, March 2003 The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is arguably the most far-reaching securities legislation in recent history.
Rule 10b5-1: a new insider trading rule By Ned Othman Corporate Law Departments, May 2001 The SEC recently adopted Rule 10b5-1 regarding "insider trading." This rule affects how insiders and others in possession of "inside information" can avoid liability for illegal trading, and offers an opportunity for issuers to review and update their insider trading policies

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