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June 4, 2013
Apax rue21 purchase draws claims, investigation

Law firm Harwood Feffer LLP is launching an investigation into claims against the board of directors of rue21 Inc. regarding the proposed purchase of the company by Apax Partners.

New York – Law firm Harwood Feffer LLP is launching an investigation into claims against the board of directors of rue21 Inc. regarding the proposed purchase of the company by Apax Partners. On May 23, rue21 announced a definitive agreement for Apax to buy it, with stockholders receiving $42 in cash per share.

March 4, 2013
R&D Tax Incentives — Cash for Fashion & Apparel Retailers

By Randy Frischer, Jonathan Forman, and Brad Poris, BDO USA, LLP

By Randy Frischer, Jonathan Forman, and Brad Poris

February 15, 2013
Verifying CAM Charges: What are your rights?

By Ben Carrasco, Smith, Robertson, Elliott & Douglas, LLP

By Ben Carrasco, litigation associate, Smith, Robertson, Elliott & Douglas, LLP, Austin, Texas,
bcarrasco@smith-robertson.com

October 22, 2012
Wage-hour issues to consider during the holidays

By Bruce M. Cross, Perkins Coie LLP

By Bruce M. Cross, BCross@perkinscoie.com

In the holiday rush, it's easy to overlook wage-hour issues. This article discusses common ones to which retailers should be alerted, including: temporary workers and independent contractors; unpaid interns and trainees; “off-the-clock” work, meal and rest breaks; seating requirements; cost of uniforms; workplace safety; and overtime exemptions.

Temporary workers

October 19, 2012
Ralphs Grocery v. UFCW

By John H. Douglas, Foley & Lardner LLP

By John H. Douglas, jdouglas@foley.com

June 6, 2012
Law firm launches ADA Title III blog

Law firm Seyfarth Shaw LLP has launched a blog about the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Washington, D.C. – Law firm Seyfarth Shaw LLP has launched a blog about the Americans With Disabilities Act. The blog, called the ADA Title III News & Insights Blog (Adatitleiii.com), is designed as an accessibility law resource for any business that opens its doors to the public.

September 21, 2011
Report: BJ’s reduces LBO loan

BJ’s Wholesale Club reduced the size and increased the rate on $2.18 billion of loans backing its buyout by Leonard Green & Partners LLP and CVC Capital Partners, Bloomberg reported.

New York City -- BJ’s Wholesale Club reduced the size and increased the rate on $2.18 billion of loans backing its buyout by Leonard Green & Partners LLP and CVC Capital Partners, Bloomberg reported.

The retailer cut a first-lien piece by $50 million to $1.075 billion, the report said, citing a source who declined to be identified.
 

April 11, 2011
Avoiding unique employment law challenges posed by the Generation Y work force

By Lonnie Giamela, Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP

By Lonnie Giamela, lgiamela@laborlawyers.com

Generation Y workers, defined as those individuals born between 1977 and 1995, are becoming an increasing part of our workforce.  These individuals occupy a wide variety of positions from cashiers at a retail store, to warehouse employees at a distribution center, to administrative employees at a corporate office.

June 15, 2010
Children's Place approves election of directors

The Children's Place Retail Stores announced that it has approved the election of class I...

October 24, 2007
Brooks Bros. Names COO

New York City, ...

January 31, 2005
Wet Seal Names Three Directors

Foothill Ranch, Calif., ...