Without further ado, some of this week's top content from ILNToday: 

• A Tale of Two Trademark Appeals from Clark Wilson: In this post, Clark Wilson's Larry Munn discusses two trademark appeals (as the title suggests!) - that of Clic International Inc. v. Convenience Food Industries (Private) Ltd., 2011 FC 1338 and David M. Locke v. Osler, Hoskin & Harbourt LLP, 2011 FC 1390. 
   
• First Circuit Limits SOX Whistleblower Protection to Employees of Public Companies from Epstein Becker & Green: In another discussion of appeals, EBG's Christina Fletcher talks about the US Court of Appeal for the First Circuit's decision, which narrows the scope of SOX whistleblower protection to employees of public companies, and not employees of their contractors or subcontractors who are private companies. 
   
• Epstein Becker Green Launches First-of-Its-Kind App: Wage & Hour Guide for Employers from Epstein Becker & Green: This week, EBG launched a unique app - a Wage & Hour guide for employers. Learn more about the app and how to access it here. 
   
• 4th business conference: AN ESTONIAN-FINNISH ECONOMIC UNION? from Tark Grunte & Sutkiene: Tark Grunte & Sutkiene's fourth annual business conferences focuses on the ways that companies in the two countries can work together, key challenges, and practical experiences. 
   
• City of Akron announces Tax Amnesty starting March 5, 2012 from McDonald Hopkins: McDonald Hopkins discusses who is eligible, how to participate, and the benefits of participation in the city of Akron's tax amnesty program. 

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Happy Friday all! It's been a very busy week here at the ILN, which makes me feel as though this is a well-deserved weekend ahead. On to the roundup - because it's been so busy this week, I'm going with a top 5! 

• You better get your 401(k) assets moving from McDonald Hopkins: McDonald Hopkins' John Wirtshafter discusses the issue of employer contributions to 401(k) plans, identifying what the Department of Labor sees as a reasonable amount of time to make these contributions and what companies should do to make sure they're complying. 
   
• IRS UPDATES GUIDANCE FOR W-2 REPORTING OF EMPLOYER-SPONSORED HEALTH COVERAGE from Davis & Gilbert: D&G's bottom line on this sums it up best: "W-2s issued in 2013 for the 2012 tax year will need to reflect the cost of employer-sponsored group health coverage. Employers should immediately begin determining which of their group health coverages (including EAPs, wellness programs, and hospital and fixed indemnity plans) must be reported in accordance with the updated guidance."  See the full article for additional details. 
   
• IRAN SANCTIONS: CAN INDIA WALK THE TALK? from LexCounsel: LexCounsel offers an interesting perspective on sanctions against Iran, detailing China's bilateral trade with Iran, as well as India's need to include them in their consumption of imported oil. 
   
• Off to the Marché We Go! – Not Descriptive and Not Confusing from Clark Wilson: Clark Wilson's Larry Munn discusses the Federal Court's recent ruling in Movenpick Holding AG v. Exxon Mobil Corporation and Attorney General of Canada over the trademark "Marche Express." 
   
• Excluding Chemical Risk Assessment Evidence From the Courtroom from Epstein Becker & Green: EBG's Bill Ruskin examines the potential use of chemical risk assessments in the courtroom, noting that since regulators base their assessments on a different set of criteria, which differ widely from the burden of proof required in court, these assessments are not legally relevant and should be excluded. 

Happy reading!

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Once again, we're at the end of another week and here for a content roundup! So without further ado...

• PETERKA & PARTNERS Newsletter: Our colleagues in the Czech Republic bring us the latest news on the amendments to the Commercial and Labor Code, to the Act on Transformation of Companies and Cooperatives, to the Code of Administrative Justice, and to the Employment Act, along with new legislation on corporate criminal liability and increased fees for entries in the Land Register.
   
• ILN Social Media Roundtable: This isn't legal content, but it comes straight from the marketers at ILN member firms - if you're wondering what the mid-sized firms in our Network are doing with social media, some of their challenges and triumphs, this is worth a read. 
   
• Not only is it reasonable but it is now obligatory: dilapidations from Fladgate LLP: Alison Mould of Fladgate discusses the courts recent adoption of the pre-action protocol for terminal schedules of dilapidation, thanks to ten years of efforts by the Property Litigation Association.

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It's time for another roundup here on a rainy Friday morning in New Jersey! 

Once again we're seeing some excellent content coming out of our member firms from around the world - I highly recommend checking out these articles and blog posts. I'm switching over entirely to a top 10 each week, so without further ado, here's your roundup for this week!

• Digital IP and the Supreme Court of Canada Crookes v. Newton from Fogler Rubinoff: In this article, IP expert, Colleen Spring Zimmerman examines the sticky issue of hyperlinks with respect to libel in the case of Crookes v Newton, and the potential ramifications for copyright issues. 
   
• Trends 2012: Employment tribunals from Fladgate LLP: Lou Marshall of Fladgate LLP discusses an employment tribunal's recent award to Dr. Eva Michalak, the measures being implemented by the government in April as part of a tribunal review, and things to be aware of.

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Happy Friday everyone, and happy Chinese New Year to our colleagues in Asia! 

It's that time again - time for a weekly roundup of some of the great content we're seeing over on ILNToday. And even though it was a short week for some, there is no shortage of material coming from our attorneys! 

Since we did have so many interesting pieces come out this week, I'm going to give you a top ten instead of a top five (aren't you lucky?).

• An Olympic Headache for employers? from Fladgate LLP: While Londerners are excited for the Olympic games to start this summer, there are some legitimate concerns that employers need to be aware of. Fladgate investigates some of those here. 
   

• Vodafone Triumphs – SC Holds Tax Authority Has No Jurisdiction Over Overseas Transaction from LexCounsel: LexCounsel discusses the Supreme Court of India's landmark judgment, which set aside the Bombay High Court's decision that Indian tax authorities were right to assess Vodafone for Indian tax liabilities in their $11 billion acquisition of Hutchinson's 67% equity share in the Cayman Islands. 

• Gaga about the FLSA from McDonald Hopkins: Who can resist a post that references Lady Gaga? Here, Miriam Rosen of McDonald Hopkins examines the lawsuit filed by Lady Gaga's personal assistant, Jennifer O'Neill, in the light of the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

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It has been one busy week on ILNToday, with some excellent contributions from our members around the world! My top five posts for this week are: 

• Intellectual Property Bulletin of Kochanski Zieba Rapala & Partners: Our Polish experts at Kochanski Zieba Rapala & Partners delve into IP issues covering the question of whether opposition proceedings in a European patent case would have an impact on the Polish equivalent patent, and single color protection as trademark protection, which considers the details of the Louboutin case in the US. 
   
• International Litigation in London: Paul Howcroft of Fladgate is best known for his commentary on art law, but here, he gives us his litigation roundup for 2011 in London. 
   
• The Government of India has on January 10, 2012 relaxed the Foreign Direct Investment ("FDI") policy to allow 100% FDI in single brand retail trading activities: An excellent update from LexCounsel in New Delhi, India on the latest news in Foreign Direct Investment in India.
   
• Here we go again: IRS reopens voluntary disclosure program for offshore accounts and assets: McDonald Hopkins addresses the details of the IRS' latest voluntary disclosure program, including the requirements and penalties.
   
• The So-Called "Rule of 10": A Myth about OSHA's Lack of Jurisdiction Over Small Employers: Epstein Becker & Green's Eric J. Conn and Amanda R. Strainis-Walker dispel the myth that OSHA does not have jurisdiction over employers or workplaces with fewer than 10 employees and goes through the list of partial exemptions. 

It was difficult to choose only five posts this week, so I highly recommend that you take a look at ilntoday.com to see what else might be of interest to you  - our attorneys have authored content on everything from employment law, to intellectual property to health law, and more! 

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In 2012, we're starting a new category of post here on Zen - the roundup! We've got a LOT of fabulous content coming in from our attorneys over at our main site, and I'll be giving you the highlights weekly.  Normally, I'll be doing these on Fridays, but I took the day off last Friday to give myself a three day birthday weekend, so you're getting TWO posts this week instead! 

• NLRB again delays union rights posting requirement (McDonald Hopkins): McDonald Hopkins reports on the National Labor Relations Board's second delay for the posting date of the new notice that advises employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The new dates is April 30, 2012. 
   
• Ohio Supreme Court Attorney-Client Privilege Ruling (McDonald Hopkins): McDonald Hopkins discusses the Ohio Supreme Court decision in The State ex rel. Dawson v. Bloom-Carroll Local School District, which holds that attorney-client privilege extends to communications between an insurance company and the counsel for the insured. They cover the facts and reasoning underlying the case, as well as the implications of the decision. 
   
• Employment Law Trends that Will Affect Financial Companies in 2012 (Epstein Becker & Green): Epstein Becker & Green's John Fullerton III talks about five employment trends that may be hot button issues in the financial industry in 2012. 
   
• Top Legal Issues for the Hospitality Industry to Watch in 2012 (Epstein Becker & Green): Epstein Becker & Green's Matthew Sorenson breaks down five issues that may impact the hospitality industry in 2012, as well as what lessons hospitality employers can take away from these. 
   
• Labor: Developing formal orientation programs for new employees (Arnstein & Lehr): Arnstein & Lehr's E. Jason Tremblay talks about the why and how of setting up formal orientation programs for new employees. 

Happy reading! 

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