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News & Analysis as of May 25, 2013

"Revised HSR Thresholds Announced"

by Steven Albertson, Rita Sinkfield Belin, Matthew Hendrickson, Brian Mohr, Joseph Nisa, Neal Stoll | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/11/2013

On January 10, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the revised thresholds for determining whether companies are required to notify federal antitrust authorities about a transaction under the Hart-Scott-Rodino...more

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: International Arbitration: Threats to Investment Protection in the EU Energy Sector by John Gaffney

by King & Spalding on 8/2/2012

This article examines threats to the investment protections afforded by bilateral investment treaties (“BITs”) between EU Member States (“intra-EU BITs”) in the energy sector and suggests ways in which these threats may be...more

Canadian Government Announces Changes to the Investment Canada Act

by Bennett Jones LLP on 6/18/2012

In a series of announcements and statutory amendments over the last several years, the Canadian government has signalled its intent to limit reviews under the Investment Canada Act (ICA) to more significant transactions and...more

Russian Legal Update - May 2012

by Dechert LLP on 5/18/2012

In This Issue: - p1 Russia Finally Establishes a Central Securities Depository Increasing Transparency in the Russian Securities Market - p3 Enforcement Procedure for Pledged Property Modified - p4 Investment...more

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - May 4, 2012

by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 5/7/2012

In this issue: - SEC Issues Additional Guidance on Emerging Growth Companies - CFTC Issues Proposed Interpretative Statement - CFTC to Hold Public Meeting to Consider a Final Rule - CME Issues Advisory...more

MoFo Tax Talk - Volume 4, No. 1 - April 2011

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 4/19/2011

In this issue: IRS Reverses its Position on Closing a Forward with Borrowed Stock; Equity Units Exchange Offer; Repurchase Premiums and Consent Fees; Reporting Obligations for Corporate Actions Continued; Withholding on ADR...more

So You Want to Select a Foreign Business Partner? Be Sure to Follow These 3 Matchmaking Tips.

by Santiago Cueto on 10/19/2010

Utilizing the resources outlined in this article will go a long way in helping you validate a foreign business partner. A small investment in reliable business intelligence now will pay huge dividends in the future by...more

Unilateral Arbitration Provisions in Consumer Mortgage Loans Upheld

by Evan Pappas on 8/18/2010

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, in Salley v. Option One Mortgage Corp., recently upheld a mortgage company’s right to enforce a “one-sided” arbitration provision in a loan agreement with a consumer. The agreement in...more

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - March 26, 2010

by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 3/26/2010

In this issue: *BROKER DEALER ..FINRA to Require Firms to Designate a Super Account Administrator ..CBOE and CHX Amend Rules to Prohibit Broker Discretionary Voting on Director Elections and Other Matters *CFTC ..CFTC...more