Communications & Media Law, International Law & Trade, Business Organization

OSC’s Crowdfunding Proposal Receives Favourable Comments

by Justin Dharamdial, Hugo-Pierre Gagnon, Shahir Guindi, Matthew Oliver, Ward Sellers | Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 5/15/2013

On March 8, 2013, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) closed the comment period on its Staff Consultation Paper 45-710: Considerations for New Capital Raising Prospectus Exemptions (the Consultation Paper), which sought...more

FCC Adopts Order Streamlining Its Foreign Ownership Review Policies

by Darren Abernethy, Benjamin Griffin, Howard Symons | Mintz Levin - Communications on 4/24/2013

Last week, the FCC adopted an Order to streamline its policies with respect to foreign ownership of common carrier radio station licensees (i.e., entities that provide fixed or mobile telecommunications service over networks...more

Disclosure tips for 2013

by Bonnie J Roe | Cohen & Gresser LLP on 1/18/2013

The proxy and annual reporting season has begun, with relatively few changes in reporting requirements from last year. Here are some tips to take you through the season and prepare for changes to come. 1. Consider the...more

2013 Audit Guidelines For Small Business

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 12/20/2012

What three letters strike fear into the heart of small business owners across the United States? I . . . R . . . S Internal . . . Revenue . . . Service. And in 2013 there may be even greater reason for small...more

Levick Weekly - December 14, 2012: Our Strongest Answer To Terrorism Funding

by LEVICK on 12/14/2012

In This Issue: - Executive Communications - U.S. Fiscal Policy - Our Strongest Answer To Terrorism Funding - CNOOC & NEXEN: Is Canada’s Energy Sector Fertile Ground For Foreign Investment? - NACD Boardvision...more

White Collar Watch - November 2012

by Christopher R. Hall, Sarah F. Lacey, Nicholas J. Nastasi, Courtney L. Schultz, Gregory G. Schwab, Nicholas C. Stewart | Saul Ewing LLP on 11/21/2012

In This issue: - DOJ and SEC Issue Long-Awaited Guidance on the FCPA - Recent Sentencings of Executives Serve as Reminder of Risks of Responsible Corporate Officer Prosecutions; Risks Grow for Medical Device...more

Top Ten China Mistakes For Businessmen

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 11/21/2012

We recently came across a list of the top ten mistakes businessmen make in China. It was written by the President of a consulting company based in Los Angeles that assists small to medium sized companies in their Asian and...more

Focus on Securities - Will Canada Make Room for Crowdfunding?

by Dentons on 10/25/2012

In This Issue: - 1. Will Canada Make Room for Crowdfunding? - 2. Contact Us Excerpt From “Will Canada Make Room for Crowdfunding?” When the U.S. recently changed its securities laws to enable...more

Top Ten China Mistakes For Businessmen

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 10/12/2012

We recently came across a list of the top ten mistakes businessmen make in China. It was written by the President of a consulting company based in Los Angeles that assists small to medium sized companies in their Asian and...more

Advantages Of Incorporating A Small Business

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 10/8/2012

Small businesses can benefit from operating as corporations. If a small business is not a corporation it is most likely operating as a sole proprietor (one person) or partnership (two or more owners). But neither a sole...more

Los Angeles Port Modernization

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 10/2/2012

A project to modernize a container terminal at the Portof Los Angelesis being trumpeted by a press release after approval by the Los Angeles Harbor Commission of the final Environmental Impact Report. The container terminal...more

SEC Proposes Rule to Eliminate Prohibition Against General Solicitation and General Advertising in Rule 506 and Rule 144A...

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 9/11/2012

On August 29, 2012, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued for public comment a proposal to eliminate the prohibition against general solicitation and general advertising contained in Regulation D...more

Incentives are Still Available For Growth in Los Angeles State Enterprise Zone

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 9/10/2012

Los Angeles area businesses looking to expand or establish a presence within the City, but concerned about the cost of doing business, may want to consider locating their offices or other facilities within a State Enterprise...more

Creating Simple and Enforceable Contracts: Lofty Goal or Foolish Fantasy?

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 9/7/2012

Some argue that contracts need not be “filled with mind-bending legal gibberish” and that plain simple everyday language will suffice. Perhaps attorneys need to take a deep breath of fresh air and let go of the legal...more

The Importance Of China Due Diligence And Corporate Seals

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 9/4/2012

It’s common knowledge that doing business in China or with Chinese companies can be complicated and risky. But did you know that among those risks is the real possibility that you may be dealing with an imposter, either a...more

Corporate Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship Part Two

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 9/4/2012

As a purely legal matter, corporate sustainability and social entrepreneurship require that we begin by asking the following question: Does the law of corporate governance permit social good as a primary focus and aim of...more

SEC Adopts Dodd-Frank Rules Regarding Conflict Minerals and Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers and Defers Rules for...

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/23/2012

On August 22, 2012, the SEC adopted disclosure rules required by Sections 1502 and 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act related to conflict minerals and payments by issuers engaged in resource...more

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OSC’s Crowdfunding Proposal Receives Favourable Comments

FCC Adopts Order Streamlining Its Foreign Ownership Review Policies

Disclosure tips for 2013

2013 Audit Guidelines For Small Business

Levick Weekly - December 14, 2012: Our Strongest Answer To Terrorism Funding

White Collar Watch - November 2012

Top Ten China Mistakes For Businessmen

Focus on Securities - Will Canada Make Room for Crowdfunding?

Top Ten China Mistakes For Businessmen

Advantages Of Incorporating A Small Business

Los Angeles Port Modernization

SEC Proposes Rule to Eliminate Prohibition Against General Solicitation and General Advertising in Rule 506 and Rule 144A...

Incentives are Still Available For Growth in Los Angeles State Enterprise Zone

Creating Simple and Enforceable Contracts: Lofty Goal or Foolish Fantasy?

The Importance Of China Due Diligence And Corporate Seals

Corporate Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship Part Two

SEC Adopts Dodd-Frank Rules Regarding Conflict Minerals and Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers and Defers Rules for...

Achieving More With Less: Balancing In-House vs. Outside Counsel With Proactive Risk Management Techniques

OSHA Requirements for Small Business

Court Funding Cuts Suggest Need For Better Business Planning

California Manufacturing Growth Spurs Industrial Sector

Chinese Contracting Best Practices

Achieving More With Less: Balancing In-House vs. Outside Counsel With Proactive Risk Management Techniques

The JOBS Act of 2012: Benefits for Foreign Issuers Accessing the U.S. Capital Markets

Accessing the US markets -- A warmer climate for foreign issuers

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