Commercial Law & Contracts, International Law & Trade, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

India: The Quixotic Balancing Of Benefits And Risks

by Michael Volkov on 4/11/2013

I used to say – if your business operates in China, you are likely violating the FCPA in one way or another. Permit me to revise my admonition: if your business operates in India, you are likely violating the FCPA in one...more

Guinea Publishes Its Mining Contracts

by Paule Biensan, Rebecca Campbell, John Tivey | White & Case LLP on 2/22/2013

The Republic of Guinea is home to substantial reserves of mineral resources, notably in bauxite and iron ore, and is widely considered in the mining and metals sector as a key jurisdiction to watch for significant growth in...more

Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Actions

by David Robinson | Nexsen Pruet, PLLC on 1/14/2013

Antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) actions in the United States against foreign companies have increased markedly in recent years. The US Government has prioritized the protection of domestic industries impacted...more

Exxon, Shell Win Colombia Blocks, But Shy Away From Shale

by Michael Diaz Jr. - Diaz Reus International... on 10/30/2012

Originally published in Law 360 on October 23, 2012. Units of Exxon Mobil Corp., Royal Dutch Shell PLC and Anadarko Petroleum Corp. picked up leases in Colombia's latest oil auction on Wednesday, growing their footprints...more

The Dos and Don’ts of a Foreign Trade Zone

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 8/28/2012

Originally published in Law 360 on August 24, 2012. Imagine a corporation in the business of building and leasing warehouses to manufacturers, in particular, manufacturers that import raw materials to be manufactured...more

Kazakhstan’s New Trunk Pipeline Law

by Morgan Lewis on 8/24/2012

New law gives the RK government additional control over new trunk pipeline projects. After many changes, extensive negotiations, and numerous interim drafts, the Republic of Kazakhstan (RK) has enacted a Trunk Pipeline...more

Proposed Amendments to Kazakhstan Subsoil Use Legislation

by Morgan Lewis on 8/24/2012

Amendments to the Subsoil Law, Licensing Law, and Administrative Code affect subsoil users. As part of the Republic of Kazakhstan government's efforts to establish greater control over essential elements of the Kazakh...more

Understanding the “Dos and Don’ts” of a Foreign Trade Zone

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 8/16/2012

Imagine a corporation in the business of building and leasing warehouses to manufacturers, in particular, manufacturers that import raw materials to be manufactured here in Arizona. The hypothetical corporation owns a large...more

Global Retailers and Compliance

by Michael Volkov on 5/31/2012

Can you imagine the discussions inside Target, The Gap, Levi’s and other global retailers the day after the New York Times story broke? I would love to have been an observer of meetings and conversations among top brass at...more

The Conflict Minerals Rule - Phantom or Final?

by Foley Hoag LLP - Corporate Social... on 3/9/2012

A recent letter from Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) created expectations that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) had drafted and circulated its long-awaited final rule on conflict minerals. These expectations...more

Obtaining hydrocarbon licences in the Republic of Cyprus

by Harney Westwood & Riegels on 2/27/2012

In recent years the Republic of Cyprus (“Cyprus”) has taken great strides in its attempt to develop its hydrocarbon resources. In particular it has concluded a number of bilateral agreements with Egypt,...more

Implementing a Corporate Free, Prior, and Informed Consent Policy: Benefits and Challenges

by Foley Hoag LLP on 5/5/2010

Table of Contents I. Executive Summary...4 II. The Evolution of Free, Prior, And Informed Consent in International Law and Voluntary Initiatives...9 A. International Legal Standards...9 B. Standards Directly Applicable to...more

Green Building Update - May 21, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 5/21/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Green Building market expected to double by 2012 *Green Building Focus ..State of Green Business 2008 *U.S. Green Building Council opens LEED 2009 for public comment *San Diego community named "Mixed...more