Corporate & Securities Law

Jury finds Science Applications International Corp. violated FCA
A federal jury found that Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) violated the False Claims Act and ordered the company to pay the government $6 million in damages. The Federal Times reported that the jury concluded that SAIC failed to disclose conflicts of interest that could have biased its work with the Nucelar Regulatory Commission...

Trademark Applications May Be Submitted Online
From the SAIC: The State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) recently released the Trial Provisions for Online Trademark Application, which clarifies the relevant procedures for online trademark application...

National Security Review Under China's New Anti-Monopoly Law
By Steve Dickinson China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) recently reported on its plans for forming an interagency committee to review the national security impacts of foreign acquisitions of Chinese companies...

Short selling regulations
The Corporations Amendment Regulations 2009 (No. 8) have been made in relation to the disclosure of short selling information under the Corporations Amendment (Short Selling) Act 2008.

Personal property securities draft regulations and transition schedule
The PPS Regulations: Exposure Draft and Commentary have been released for public consultation. The PPS Regulations cover: which interests are within the scope of the PPS Act (and those that are out of scope); the interaction between the enforcement provisions in the Act and the National Consumer Credit legislation, and matters relating to the PPS Register (including access to [...

CRS: Telework Legislation Pending in the 110th Congress: A Side-by-Side Comparison of Provisions
Telework Legislation Pending in the 110th Congress: A Side-by-Side Comparison of Provisions, October 20, 2008 S. 1000, the Telework Enhancement...

Landlord Tenant Laws and Provisions
State and City Laws Related to Residential House and Apartment Leases

Evergreen
Wachovia, Settle Securities Allegations over Ultra Short Opportunities Fund

Texas, USA
alleging the Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform Act of 2003 violates several provisions of the Constitution.