SEC Checking Under Tesla’s Hood
- Aug 10 2016
Did Tesla violate securities laws by not disclosing a fatal accident? In May, the driver of a Tesla Model S was killed after colliding with a truck while the Autopilot …
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United States Ex Rel. Cieszynski V. Lifewatch Services, Inc.: Balancing the Public Policy Protecting Whistleblowers Who Use Self-help Discovery and the Privacy Interests of Companies That Have an Expectation of Protection
- Aug 8 2016
The False Claims Act (“FCA” or the “Act”) prohibits businesses and individuals from defrauding the government by knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, a false claim for payment or …
Third Parties Beware of the Agent Who Does Not Disclose the Identity of the Principal
- Jul 29 2016
An agency relationship occurs when a principal gives legal authority to an agent to act on the principal’s behalf when dealing with a third party, and obtains the agent’s consent …
Jeffrey M. Haber, Attorney at Law, Announces the Opening of The Law Office of Jeffrey M. Haber
- Jul 29 2016
New York, New York [Law Firm Newswire] July 21, 2016 Jeffrey M. Haber, Esq., an attorney with over twenty-five years of experience litigating complex matters on behalf of institutions and …
After Escobar: Proving the Defendant Acted With the Requisite Knowledge
- Jul 26 2016
In Universal Health Services, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously confirmed that the false certification theory “can be a basis for liability” under “some …
SEC Proposes Rule Requiring Investments Advisors to Adopt Business Continuity Plans.
- Jul 22 2016
What are the elements of a sound business succession plan? In June, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed a rule that would require registered investment advisors to adopt formal …
Charter-Time Warner Merger Sparks Univision Licensing Fee Dispute
- Jul 20 2016
After a merger, which agreement controls when both companies have pre-existing contracts with a common third party? In May 2016, Stamford-based Charter Communications Inc. (“Charter”) completed its acquisition of Time …
Setting Aside Arbitral Awards Are Difficult
- Jul 18 2016
This blog will address many aspects of arbitration, including the pros and cons of this alternative dispute resolution mechanism. This installment will look at the difficulties the losing party has …
Wall Street Pushing Back Against Labor Department’s Fiduciary Rule
- Jul 18 2016
What are the ramifications of the new fiduciary rule? Earlier this year, the Department of Labor unveiled a new fiduciary standard regulation that will require financial advisors who provide investment …
FINRA Fines Deutsche Bank Over Blue Sheets Lapses
- Jul 18 2016
What are the consequences of submitting inaccurate trade data to the SEC and FINRA? Investment banks and securities firms are well aware of their responsibilities to adhere to the rules …
