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		<title><![CDATA[Issues in the Enforceability of Arbitral Awards in International Project Lending]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67336]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[International project lending for infrastructure generally involves two sets of contracts, the project agreements and other, the financing documents. This paper will discuss some issues affecting the ability of parties to the project agreements to obtain arbitral awards that can later be enforced against the asserts of the losing party....]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Recent Developments in United States Mergers and Acquisitions Law]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67334]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA["This paper briefly reviews the current state of the mergers and acquisitions market in the United States,  two recent Delaware court decisions of interest in the area of contests for corporate control, a recent  decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit addressing disclaimers...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Approves New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Proposals Regarding Shareholder Approval of Equity Compensation Plans]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=66925]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On June 30, 2003, the Commission published Release in which it adopted the proposals from the NYSE and Nasdaq relating to shareholder approval of equity compensation plans and the voting of proxies. The new rules generally require shareholder approval for the adoption of all new equity compensation plans and the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Approves New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Proposals Regarding Shareholder Approval of Equity Compensation PlansII]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68038]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On June 30, 2003, the Commission published Release No. 34-48108,1 in which it adopted the proposals from the NYSE (the "NYSE Rule Amendment") and Nasdaq (the "Nasdaq Rule Amendment") relating to shareholder approval of equity compensation plans and the voting of proxies. The Commission also solicited comments from interested persons...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Final Rules On Management's Reports On Internal Control Over Financial Reporting]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=58474]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA["The Securities and Exchange Commission has covering the final rules under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on management reports on internal control over financial reporting and certification of periodic reports.  Management's internal control report must include a statement of management's responsibility for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Final Rules on Management's Reports and Certification of Disclosure in Exchange Act Periodic Reports]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68039]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission has published Release No. 33-8238 covering the final rules under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on management reports on internal control over financial reporting and certification of periodic reports. Management's internal control report must include some important documents like a statement of management's responsibility...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Third Circuit Rejects Petition for Rehearing: Section 16 Short-Swing Profit Exemption Limited in M&A Context]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67352]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Section 16b of the Exchange Act applies to officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners of equity securities of companies having equity securities registered under Section 12 of the 1934 Act. Rule 16b-3 is an exemption from Section 16b that has been in existence for many years. On the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Final SEC Rules on Electronic Filing and Web Site Posting of Section 16 Reports]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67344]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On May 7, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission published a release covering required electronic filing and Web site posting of Section 16. While the rule and form amendments were, generally, adopted as proposed, the Commission adopted additional rule amendments to permit Section 16 forms submitted by direct transmission. Section...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SB 800: A Poorly Drafted Law Leaves Many Transition Issues to Be Litigated]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67329]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This article focuses on the transitional aspects of SB 800: projects that were partially constructed or partially sold as of January 1, 2003. Because it is in the interest of all builders, contractors and subcontractors to minimize the number of projects to which SB 800 applies and to thereby expand...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Business Method Patents Commerce in Digital Goods]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67357]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This article brings out details about "business method" patents that are patents relating to the creation and distribution of "digital goods." Digital goods can comprise any product or service that can be turned into bits and bytes. Commerce in digital goods is the quintessence of commerce using the Internet. Although...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Recent Legislative Developments in New York in Labor and Employment Law]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67368]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In a flurry of legislative activity not seen for many years, New York State, New York City, and New York's Westchester County have recently enacted a number of new labor and employment statutes, as well as many amendments to various existing laws governing the workplace. This new legislation is far-reaching,...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Expanding Tax Deferral Opportunities Through Retirement Plans]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67369]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This paper contains the points showing the income tax deferral, what's changed in last few years, deferral proposals, President Bush's deferral, retirement savings accounts, employee retirement savings accounts, employee retirement savings accounts requirements and Bush's proposals have been criticized. Read into these points for more elaboration.    ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sarbanes-Oxley Issues Provided For Domestic Companies]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=66926]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On July 30, 2002, the President signed into law the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, probably the most sweeping piece of reform legislation covering governance of and disclosures by public corporations in the United States since the 1930's. The purpose of this paper is to discuss some of the more significant...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sarbanes-Oxley Issues for Foreign Private Issuers Considering Listing in or Accessing Public Capital Markets in the United States]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67345]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On July 30, 2002, the President signed into law the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, probably the most sweeping piece of reform legislation covering governance of and disclosures by public corporations in the United States since the 1930's. The purpose of this paper is to discuss some of the more significant...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67346]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On July 30, 2002, the President signed into law the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, probably the most sweeping piece of reform legislation covering governance of and disclosures by public corporations in the United States since the 1930's. The purpose of this paper is to discuss some of the more significant...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sarbanes-Oxley Issues For Domestic Companies Considering Accessing Public Capital Markets In The United States]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=93445]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Most companies that are planning to become a Reporting Issuer should ensure the auditors and other accounting firms are registered with the Oversight Board. It is also advisable for the accounting firms to reaffirm the registered or exempt status before beginning an audit. The company should get a written agreement...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The New Federal Insurance Program for Terrorist Acts: How It Works and the Open Issues]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67332]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, it has become increasingly difficult for businesses and individuals to obtain property and casualty insurance at reasonable rates to protect against future terrorist attacks. The lack of terrorism coverage has hampered the construction and real estate industries in many urban markets. This...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The New Federal Insurance Program for Terrorist Acts: How It Works and the Open Issues]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=68201]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The lack of terrorism coverage has hampered the construction and real estate industries in many urban markets. This is especially true in New York City, where insurance premiums skyrocketed in the wake of the September 11 attack, in some cases doubling or tripling. Insurers, faced with such uncertainties, frequently have...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Adopts New Rules Regarding Auditor Independence]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=58475]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Securities Act Release No. 33-8183 (Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-47265) adopting amendments to the existing requirements regarding auditor independence. The new rules do the following: Revise existing regulations related to the non-audit services that, if provided to an audit client, would impair an...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[More Than Just E-Mail: Managing the Workplace Without Walls]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67370]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Article makes out that in an effort to avoid potential liability from unrestricted e-mail and Internet use in the workplace, many employers have adopted policies that restrict employee use to solely business purposes. Such a restrictive policy theoretically prevents use of e-mail to create a hostile work environment or organize...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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