The European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued a quite surprising decision against Google which has significant implications for global companies. On May 13, 2014 the ECJ issued a ruling which did not follow the rational …
Recent changes to the FACTA legislation – the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act – have placed both investors and jurisdictions in a state of some concern. For instance, for gold investors there are issues about …
Where Do I Store Gold, Ask Investors in the Wake of FACTA? Read More »
Since the financial and sovereign debt crisis that began in 2007 and started to abate only in 2013, the United Kingdom’s position in the European Union has gone to the top of the political agenda. …
A Financial Perspective on the UK’s Relationship with the EU, From Clifford Chance Read More »
May 5, 2014 On May 2, 2014, the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a preliminary injunction motion by activist stockholder Third Point LLC to enjoin Sotheby’s annual meeting based on claims that the board breached …
Delaware Court Refused To Enjoin Sotherbys Over Poison Pill Trial Read More »
In a series of three opinions issued on April 24, 2014, the Federal Circuit has decided that decisions by the Director of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office to institute — or not to institute — …
Institute IPR or Not? A Question Not Immediately Reviewable by Federal Circuit Read More »
St. Louis, Missouri…“If property assessors were always right, the tax appeals process wouldn’t exist,” asserts Drey A. Cooley, who appeals property values for commercial and residential properties, including hotels, leased commercial real estate and …
Why Commercial Property Assessors Aren’t Always Right – Appealing Assessments Read More »
As more law firms fail the risk of hiring laterals has placed the hiring law firms in line for potential legal action by the bankruptcy trustee of the failed firm. Arnold & Porter partners wrote …
Failing Law Firms and The Risk of Hiring Laterals and Minimizing “Jewel” Risks Read More »
Increased activity establishes the World Bank as a major global regulatory player Healthcare, transport, agriculture, water and energy most impacted sectors North America, Latin American and the Caribbean key hotspots for blacklisted entities, notably, Canada …
Freshfields Report – World Bank Blacklists More Companies Than Ever Read More »
Stites & Harbison – By Amy Sullivan Cahill, Stites & Harbison – The Federal Trade Commission has eliminated any question of whether liability can arise in connection with consumer endorsements for the obvious reason that …
“Like us” on Social Media! An Endorsement Under Advertising Laws? Read More »
LawFuel.com -April 2014 In recent years, consumers have become more focused on the potential for health risks associated with the use of chemicals and other ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products. Many consumers, however, …
