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Wal-Mart in Compliance with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

Wal-Mart in Compliance with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

The best defense is a good offense? That’s what one may wonder after Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced it is launching its own investigation into whether its policies, procedures and internal…

Wal-Mart Sex-discrimination Case Headed to the Supreme Court

Wal-Mart Sex-discrimination Case Headed to the Supreme Court

In 2001, a lawsuit was launched against Wal-Mart by Brad Seligman, civil rights attorney.  Betty Dukes, named as the lead plaintiff, worked as a cashier in a Pittsburg, CA Wal-Mart,…

Suit Against Wal-Mart Largest Private Gender Bias Case in U.S. History

Suit Against Wal-Mart Largest Private Gender Bias Case in U.S. History

According to today’s article at Bloomberg Businessweek , yesterday’s 6-5 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco will allow women who’ve worked at Wal-Mart since 2001 to be part…

In-House and Law Firm Lawyers Form Diversity Council

In-House and Law Firm Lawyers Form Diversity Council

Senior legal executives from The Coca-Cola Company, Microsoft, Wal-Mart and 11 more Fortune 500 companies, with the managing partners of O’Melveny & Myers, DLA Piper, Debevoise and other leading law…

Podesta Group Adds Lobbyists

Podesta Group Adds Lobbyists

The Podesta Group has added at least six principals this year. Podesta saw a 44% rise in gross lobbying revenue from 2007 to 2008. So far this year, the firm…