Wall Street Journal (06/27/14) Kathleen Madigan
The Thomson-Reuters and University of Michigan June sentiment index increased to 82.5 from a preliminary reading of 81.2 and a final May reading of 81.9. Economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal had forecast a reading of 81.9 for June. The index on current economic conditions increased to a reading of 96.6 from an early June reading of 95.4, and the expectations index rose to 73.5 from 72.2.
Buyers of a business generally expect sellers to be responsible for certain liabilities relating to when the seller owned its business—a concept mergers and acquisitions professionals refer to as indemnification. Indemnification is one of the most heavily negotiated, and potentially most significant, provisions of a purchase agreement, and understanding the terminology common to such agreements is essential when negotiating a deal. Attorney Paul Pincus of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP explains what sellers are liable for, how a seller’s liability may be limited, and how buyers may seek to fund potential indemnity claims.
Washington Post (06/29/14) Scott Higham; Kaley Belval
Employers increasingly are requiring workers to sign overly restrictive nondisclosure agreements that sometimes prevent them from talking to government regulators. Even government agencies and contractors are using the agreements, which traditionally have been used to protect trade secrets but now skirt the limits of legality. Fear of retaliation against whistleblowers is on the rise on Wall Street and among federal employees, and pressure is mounting to improve whistleblowing protections. Some businesses are requiring employers to report wrongdoing to their supervisors before talking to regulators.
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Whether your firm spearheaded a successful environmental stewardship campaign or helped organize a scholarship fund designed for students in need, submit an entry to the 2014 ASA Care Awards—which recognize current corporate social responsibility (CSR) best practices among staffing firms. A panel of CSR experts will review entries and select the winners. Honorees will be recognized at Staffing World®, Oct. 13–15 in metro Washington, DC, and featured in this newsletter and in Staffing Success magazine.
The deadline for submissions is tomorrow, July 1. For more information and to submit an entry, visit ASA Central.
Staffing World is the largest, most comprehensive convention and expo in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. This year’s event takes place Oct. 13–15 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in metro Washington, DC.
Staffing World will feature two Affordable Care Act-specific sessions to ensure staffing firms are 100% prepared for the employer mandates that go into effect in January:
Come to Staffing World for the last opportunity to discuss ACA compliance issues with your peers before 2015. Don’t delay—save up to $150 per person when you register by Sept. 5.
Get more information and register online at staffingworld.net.
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