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EPA’s “December to Remember” for Manufacturers

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December 4, 2012
Rae Ann Johnson
Topic: 
Risk & Compliance, Environmental Management, Environmental Regulations & Compliance, Federal Environmental Regulations, EPA Compliance, Environmental Resource Management, Energy Management, Alternative Energy, Waste Management

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Christmas gift came early this year in the form of President Obama’s reelection. His victory paved the way for more stringent industrial environmental policies, and EPA’s eagerness to impose them means it will most likely be a “December to Remember” for the manufacturing industry.

EEOC Final Rule Guides Employers in Defending Certain Age Discrimination Claims

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May 8, 2012
Topic: 
Leadership, Human Resources, Recruiting & Hiring, Risk & Compliance, Legal, Labor & Employment Practices

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued a final rule that contains a non-exhaustive list of evidentiary factors employers could present when asserting one type of defense against claims of disparate impact age discrimination brought under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Significantly, the rule will likely prompt many employers to follow specific practices when they are implementing policies and procedures that could adversely impact older workers and thus maximize their chances of establishing a successful defense to possible ADEA claims.

Manufacturers’ Response to the Global Epidemic of Counterfeit Products

Insights
January 24, 2012
Cam Mackey
Topic: 
Growth & Innovation, Research & Development, Research, Innovation, Risk & Compliance, Legal, Intellectual Property, Safety Management

In a recent survey of 60 executives from several MAPI councils, 40% of respondents said that counterfeit versions of their products are a significant problem. But as one R&D executive told us, "It's hard to put a value on the true cost of counterfeiting, since the degree is only what you are aware of and what you find." 

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