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Bennett Jones Spring 2013 Economic Outlook

by Richard Dion, David A. Dodge O.C., John M. Weekes | Bennett Jones LLP on 5/16/2013

This Economic Outlook has a somewhat different structure from previous issues. The first section covers recent dynamics and short-term outlook for the world economy; the second section reviews recent international trade...more

TRANSACTIONAL: Corporate / London: Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Bill: promising legislation beset by problems

by King & Spalding on 5/3/2013

The History - A “Petroleum Industry Bill” has created an unprecedented level of discussion for a new piece of legislation in Nigeria. Perhaps the level of interest should not come as a surprise given the extent to...more

White House Budget Proposes Numerous Tax Changes as Congressional Tax-Writing Committees Focus on Reform

by Armando Gomez, Paul McLaughlin, Cary Pugh | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/3/2013

On April 10, 2013, the White House released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2014. The budget contains significant tax proposals related to renewable energy, research and job creation, as well as numerous changes affecting...more

Financial Services Legislative and Regulatory Update -- April 29‚ 2013

by Abby Matousek, Jason M. Rosenstock | Mintz Levin - Public Finance on 5/1/2013

In This Issue: Leading the Past Week; Legislative Branch; and Executive Branch. Excerpt from Leading the Past Week - The past week could be best described by one word. Chaos. In the House, a scheduled...more

President Obama Proposes Plan To Encourage Private Investment in Infrastructure

by Kurt Anderson, Steve Park, Brian Walsh | Ballard Spahr LLP on 4/5/2013

President Obama recently announced the Rebuild America Partnership plan (RAPP), a bipartisan effort focused on rebuilding the nation’s aging infrastructure and driving economic growth. Through RAPP, the President proposes to...more

Buchheit: Cyprus Could Need a Second Bailout [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 3/28/2013

Mar. 28 (Bloomberg Law) -- The sovereign debt crisis in Cyprus marks the fifth European nation to need a bailout in recent memory, but this crisis is unique because European Union regulators are taking the unprecedented step...more

Historical Reform of the Mexican Telecommunications Industry

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/20/2013

The new President of Mexico, Mr. Peña Nieto, has reached an unprecedented multi-party agreement between his party, the Partido Revolucionario Industrial (PRI), and the rest of the major political forces: the Partido Acción...more

Senate Committee on Banking Holds Hearing on Lax Enforcement of the Bank Secrecy Act

by Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph, PL on 3/13/2013

As recently reported, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs (information here), on March 7, 2013, held a hearing on “Patterns of Abuse: Assessing Bank Secrecy Act Compliance and Enforcement”. The...more

New Law To Assess Iranian Activities in the Americas

by Scott Maberry | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 2/21/2013

The U.S. Government has taken yet another step to counter the threat of Iran-sponsored terrorism, this time focusing on Iran’s direct activities in the Western Hemisphere. On December 28, 2012, President Barack Obama signed...more

"Ontario Speech From The Throne", Focus On Public Policy, February 2013

by Cyrus Reporter, John Zerucelli | Dentons on 2/20/2013

On Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, the Honourable David Onley, Ontario's Lieutenant Governor, delivered the Wynne government’s Speech from the Throne in the Ontario legislature. Entitled The Way Forward, this speech officially...more

This Week in Washington - February, 2013

by Patton Boggs LLP on 2/6/2013

In This Issue: - DOMESTIC POLICY MATTERS - U.S. Economy. Preliminary figures released this week revealed that the U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012, marking the...more

Washington Insight - January 2013

by King & Spalding on 2/5/2013

In This Issue: - President Obama Sworn in for a Second Term - 113th Congress Underway - More Fiscal Challenges in Store - Cabinet Re-Shuffle - A Game of Musical Chairs - Tax Reform and...more

Negotiations for New International Services Trade Agreement Offer Business Opportunities

by Nathaniel Bolin, Jeffrey Gerrish, James Hecht, Robert Lighthizer | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/4/2013

The Obama Administration has recently announced its intention to begin negotiating a new agreement aimed at promoting international trade in services. These negotiations, which have received strong backing from both the...more

Washington Insight: Corporate Lobbyist's Toolkit - January 2013

by King & Spalding on 2/4/2013

In This Issue: - Making Decisions on Corporate Campaign Expenditures - What’s in Store in Congresson Campaign Finance Reform? - DC Circuit Reversed Van Hollen. Players Changed Tactics to Avoid Disclosure. ...more

This Week in Washington - January 25, 2013

by Patton Boggs LLP on 2/1/2013

In This Issue: - DOMESTIC POLICY MATTERS - Inauguration. After being officially sworn in to a second term at the White House on Sunday, January 20, as prescribed by law, President Barack Obama and Vice...more

Capital Thinking Update - January 21, 2013

by Amy Davenport, Eugenia Edwards, Matthew Kulkin, Erin McGrain, Scott Thompson, Joseph Urso, Sarah Vilms, Dana Weeks | Patton Boggs LLP on 1/25/2013

In This Issue: - General Legislative - Agriculture & Food - Budget, Appropriations - Cybersecurity - Education - Energy - Environment - Financial Services -...more

This Week in Washington - January 18, 2013

by Patton Boggs LLP on 1/24/2013

In This Issue: - DOMESTIC POLICY MATTERS - Debt Ceiling, Budget & the Economy. During a press conference on the debt ceiling at the White House on Monday, President Obama warned Republicans in Congress that...more

Risky Business: Protecting Indian Investments Abroad

by Nandan Nelivigi | White & Case LLP on 1/20/2013

GMR’s ouster from the US$511 million airport modernization project in Maldives has refocused the spotlight on political risks facing foreign investments. As the GMR-Maldives story unfolds, this is a good time for Indian...more

New Iran Sanctions Enacted

by Sammi Malek, Melvin Schwechter | BakerHostetler on 1/16/2013

Satellite Export Controls Now Eligible to be Returned to Commerce Department Jurisdiction - On January 3, 2013, President Obama signed into law Public Law No. 112-239, the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of...more

This Week in Washington - January 11, 2013

by Patton Boggs LLP on 1/14/2013

In This Issue: - DOMESTIC POLICY MATTERS - Congress is in recess this week. The House returns on Monday, and the Senate returns January 21st. Debt Ceiling, Budget & the Economy. The President’s Fiscal Year...more

This Week in Washington - January 4, 2013

by Patton Boggs LLP on 1/9/2013

In This Issue: - DOMESTIC POLICY MATTERS - The Fiscal Cliff Compromise. With Vice President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) stepping in over the weekend to lead negotiations, a...more

This Week in Washington - December 28, 2012

by Patton Boggs LLP on 1/4/2013

In This Issue: - DOMESTIC POLICY MATTERS - The Fiscal Cliff Debate. Cutting his family holiday vacation in Hawaii short, President Obama returned to Washington Thursday, as did the members of the Senate. Speaker of...more

This Week in Washington - December 21, 2012

by Patton Boggs LLP on 12/27/2012

In This Issue: - DOMESTIC POLICY MATTERS - The Fiscal Cliff Debate. On Monday evening, the White House proposed a compromise of raising taxes only on income earners above $400,000 and increasing the amount of...more

This Week in Washington - December 14, 2012

by Patton Boggs LLP on 12/21/2012

In This Issue: - DOMESTIC POLICY MATTERS - The Fiscal Cliff Debate. On Monday, the White House presented a revised “fiscal cliff” offer to Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) calling for $1.4 trillion in new...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

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Bennett Jones Spring 2013 Economic Outlook

TRANSACTIONAL: Corporate / London: Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Bill: promising legislation beset by problems

White House Budget Proposes Numerous Tax Changes as Congressional Tax-Writing Committees Focus on Reform

Financial Services Legislative and Regulatory Update -- April 29‚ 2013

President Obama Proposes Plan To Encourage Private Investment in Infrastructure

Buchheit: Cyprus Could Need a Second Bailout [Video]

Historical Reform of the Mexican Telecommunications Industry

Senate Committee on Banking Holds Hearing on Lax Enforcement of the Bank Secrecy Act

New Law To Assess Iranian Activities in the Americas

"Ontario Speech From The Throne", Focus On Public Policy, February 2013

This Week in Washington - February, 2013

Washington Insight - January 2013

Negotiations for New International Services Trade Agreement Offer Business Opportunities

Washington Insight: Corporate Lobbyist's Toolkit - January 2013

This Week in Washington - January 25, 2013

Capital Thinking Update - January 21, 2013

This Week in Washington - January 18, 2013

Risky Business: Protecting Indian Investments Abroad

New Iran Sanctions Enacted

This Week in Washington - January 11, 2013

This Week in Washington - January 4, 2013

This Week in Washington - December 28, 2012

This Week in Washington - December 21, 2012

This Week in Washington - December 14, 2012

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

Buchheit: Cyprus Could Need a Second Bailout [Video]

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