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Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines December 16, 2009

By David Badertscher, PLL

Source: NLJ.com, December 16, 2009

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Judge tosses Broadcom case, saying government 'distorted the truth-finding process'

"A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the entire criminal stock-options backdating case against two former Broadcom Corp. executives, concluding that the government's handling of the case "distorted the truth-finding process" and made a "mockery" of the defendants' due process rights."

 

Obama administration promises to bolster IP protection

"The Obama administration brought together more than a dozen top entertainment industry executives on Tuesday for a roundtable discussion about stepping up the government's effort to combat the theft of intellectual property. "

 

Michigan, Wisconsin workplaces prep for no smoking in 2010

"More states are cracking down on smoking in the workplace, restaurants and bars next year. Come 2010, laws banning indoor smoking will go into effect in Michigan, Wisconsin and North Carolina, bringing the total number of states with anti-smoking laws to 38. Of those, nearly three-quarters ban smoking in the workplace in general, while the others target only bars and restaurants."

 

1st Circuit rules employment discrimination claim is dischargeable in bankruptcy

"The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit recently ruled in a case of first impression that an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) discrimination claim against a company in bankruptcy should be treated like a dischargeable bankruptcy claim."

 

Hogan and Lovells partners approve merger

"Partners at Hogan & Hartson and Lovells signed off on their megamerger in separate votes that ended at midnight on Monday. The move is one of the last big hurdles before the two firms officially set up shop, which is planned for May 1."

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