Skadden Arps – As the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2014-15 term draws to a conclusion, the Court has resolved — or will resolve in a matter of days — several cases with potentially wide-reaching implications for a range of important policy and business issues. On June 25, 2015, the Court handed the Obama administration a major […]
Clifford Chance – Prosecutions for bribery and corruption continue to attract media headlines around the world and, in response, international companies continue to review what they have to do to address the risks to their business, and to their reputation. Fundamental to this is staying on top of relevant legislative developments and enforcement trends in
Skadden – This article appeared in the 2015 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Alternative Investment Funds; published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London. Regulatory Framework In the United States, Alternative Investment Funds and their advisers are subject to the laws of the federal government and of the individual state or jurisdiction in
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Foley + Lardner – Cybersecurity is an issue that should be top-of-mind for all companies. But there are three misconceptions about cybersecurity that can put companies at significant risk. In this video, Foley Partner Michael Overly discusses these misconceptions and how companies should change their views of and approaches to cybersecurity. For more information see
Jones Day – A central issue in many Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) cases is whether the communication that the plaintiff challenges amounts to an “unsolicited advertisement” or whether it is merely an informational communication that is not prohibited by the statute. The answer to that question can be the difference between a complete defense
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Before Vacation Takeoff, Buckle Up for Delays! U.S. Embassies worldwide currently are experiencing serious technological problems with their passport and visa systems. As a result, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has warned travelers to brace for delays in the issuance of U.S. passports and U.S. visas. The global issue is impacting all overseas embassies
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom – On May 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a rare unanimous decision in a False Claims Act (FCA) case that cuts both ways for the health care industry. In an opinion authored by Justice Samuel Alito, the Court held in Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc. v.
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Clifford Chance – Our response to the The European Commission’s plan to boost funding and growth across Europe through the creation of a Capital Markets Union – a single market for capital across the 28 EU member states. Earlier this year the Commission issued its Green Paper on Building a Capital Markets Union to stimulate
Despite fears that technological advancements will lead to widespread unemployment, that has not been the case historically. In 1900, for example, 40% of US workers were farmers and the national unemployment rate was 5%. By 1999, only 2% of US workers were farmers and the unemployment rate was 4.2%. But it’s unclear whether this pattern
Freshfields – Japan has seen landmark reforms in corporate governance during 2014 and 2015. In February 2014, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) released the final version of the Stewardship Code, the first of its kind for Japan. In March 2015, the FSA released the final version of the Corporate Governance Code, based on the OECD
