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Monthly Archives: December 2012

Phased Retirement: Is It Right For You and Your Company?

By Tobin O’Connor Concino P.C. |

A recent article in the Washington Post discusses the likelihood of phased retirement becoming more prevalent in the Washington, DC area over the next few years. As large numbers of baby boomers “age out” of the traditional full-time workforce, employers and employees alike must consider whether and how to retire. Phased retirement — a… Read More »

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Creating a Discrimination-Free Workplace

By Tobin O’Connor Concino P.C. |

Creating a discrimination-free workplace means more than just avoiding harassment and wrongful termination lawsuits. Employees who feel valued and judged based on their contributions work more productively. Additionally, workers who feel that they have a safe and established way to communicate with superiors about problems with coworkers will help root out unethical or illegal… Read More »

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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Your Business

By Tobin O’Connor Concino P.C. |

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) makes it unlawful for companies and their representatives to make payments to foreign officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business — even when such payments (bribes) typify business practice in that country. Historically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has prosecuted both the individual businessmen and the companies… Read More »

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Avoiding Business Litigation: Some Tips

By Tobin O’Connor Concino P.C. |

Business litigation rarely revolves around fundamental principles that deserve defending, no matter what the cost. Business owners, corporate officers, and managers should keep in mind — no matter how frustrating the behavior or offensive the claims that led to litigation — the company’s best interests will nearly always be better served by settling out… Read More »

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