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The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: SCOTUS Issues First IP Ruling of 2022 in Unicolors, Inc. v. H&M Hennes & Maurits, LP
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The SECURE Act: Significant Changes for Retirement Plans and IRAs
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - New Hardship Distribution Regulations for 401(k) Plans
Overview For Employers: More State Pay Equity Laws Coming Online
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Jones Day Talks Health Care: The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act
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Bill on Bankruptcy: Fee Agreement Puts Law Firm In Trustee's Sights
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On April 12, 2017, FINRA issued three Regulatory Notices requesting comments on proposed changes to various rules relating to financing transactions. Regulatory Notice 17-14 requests comment on all of FINRA’s existing...more