International Law & Trade, Business Organization, Labor & Employment Law

Independent Contractor or Employee: Are Independent Contractors the Best Solution for Multinational Organizations?

by Carson G. Burnham, Bonnie Pucket | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/24/2013

Almost every organization expanding overseas needs a vehicle to explore the market before making the business decision to establish a legal entity, yet few legal vehicles are available for this preliminary measure. Most...more

Law Mandates CalPERS/CalSTRS Support For Shareholder Resolutions Supporting Religious Minorities

by Keith Paul Bishop | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 4/23/2013

In 1999, the legislature enacted SB 105 (Burton) which obligates CalPERS and CalSTRS to support, whenever feasible, shareholder resolutions at domestic and international corporations in which those funds have invested that...more

They Are Back, Although They Never Really Left, thebriberyact.com Guys

by Thomas Fox on 4/12/2013

Unlike that fabulous song-writing team of Lennon and McCartney, these two guys promised that they would be back and from what we have seen over the past few weeks, they have kept to their collective word. Yes, those two...more

Coming To America? Six Considerations For Foreign Entrepreneurs

by The R. Bernard Law Group on 4/1/2013

Foreign nationals with an interest in expanding their businesses in America often find themselves trying to navigate a complicated regulatory scheme from applying for visas to understanding U.S. laws. With clients in Europe...more

Anti-Corruption Compliance Check-Ups

by Michael Volkov on 3/11/2013

The Justice Department’s message is getting through. The two-fisted strategy of aggressive enforcement and public cajoling on the importance of compliance is being heard by the business community. The Justice Department and...more

UK Government Publishes Proposals for Changes to Law on Share Buy Backs

by Gemma Goodhead, Iain Wright | Morgan Lewis on 2/27/2013

Proposals aim to help companies make greater use of employee share schemes and equity arrangements. On 15 February, the UK Government published its response to its consultation on the share buy back recommendations made...more

Small Business Securities Bulletin - Smaller Reporting Companies Become Subject to Say-on-Pay in 2013; New Iran/Terrorism...

by Penny Somer Greif | Ober|Kaler on 2/25/2013

A periodic bulletin keeping small businesses informed about current developments in securities law and related matters. For the first time, smaller reporting companies are subject, in 2013, to the stockholder advisory...more

Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Priority for DIP Lenders in CCAA Proceedings

by Michael N. Atlas, Lisa Corne, David Preger, Michael Weinczok | Dickinson Wright on 2/7/2013

Overview - On February 1, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) affirmed the priority granted to Debtor-In-Possession (“DIP”) lenders who provide capital to debtor companies undergoing the restructuring process...more

Socio-Economic and Cultural Risk Factors That Drive Corruption”: A Focus on the ‘Demand Side’ of the Equation

by Thomas Fox on 2/5/2013

Yesterday we discussed Occupational Fraud and how, according to the ACFE, survey participants estimated that the typical organization loses 5% of its revenues to fraud each year. Applied to the 2011 Gloss World Product, the...more

Occupational fraud involves a personal breach of trust

by Thomas Fox on 2/4/2013

Ed. Note-today we are pleased to begin a three part guest series from our colleague Mary Shaddock Jones. My husband, Brian R. Jones, is a CPA, a Certified Fraud Examiner and a member of the Association of Certified...more

The Corporate Law Report: First-to-File Patents, Hiring for Cultural Fit, Roth Conversions Post-Fiscal Cliff, and Global Corporate... [Video]

by JD Supra Law News on 1/24/2013

Watch our latest Corporate Law Report for: - a speed round of need-to-know employment law advisories covering workplace secret recordings, the EEOC's strategic enforcement plan, the NLRB in Obama's second term, and more; -...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

The Person Of The Year: The Whistleblower

by Michael Volkov on 1/9/2013

In keeping with “tradition” (even if it is a one-year tradition), I like to start out the year looking back on the person of the year in 2012. As we look through the developments of 2012, there is no question of the...more

Total Mobility Law: January 2013

by Todd M. Heine, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed. on 1/2/2013

Total Mobility Law launched its website this month, as we intensify our efforts towards our professional goal: providing top-notch international legal advice, excellent service, and maximizing profits for our clients. We...more

Global Perspectives - Fall 2012

by Sophie Borenstein, Jeremy Glover, Craig P. Tanner | Reed Smith on 12/29/2012

In this issue: - Important Changes to Employee Share Plans in UK - Significant Changes to Stock Options and RSUs (free shares) in France - Year-End Global Stock Plan Reporting Requirements -...more

China 20/20 - Legal & Regulatory Developments - November 2012

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 11/2/2012

In This Issue: - China Finalized the Amendments to the Rules for Establishing Foreign Invested Securities Companies - Notice of the Ministry of Culture on Implementing Supplementary Provisions IX to CEPA -...more

Hiring Long Lasting Independent Contractors

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 10/16/2012

Independent contractors are not employees but their work is often vital to the success of a business. Because contractors may work off site, do work for other clients, and perform with minimal supervision, it is crucial...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

White Collar Watch - September 2012

by Saul Ewing LLP on 10/1/2012

IN THIS ISSUE: - Government Contractor Indictments Provide Reminder of Importance of Strong Workplace Policies, Training and Enforcement pages 1 - 2 - Winter Olympics in Russia Set Stage for FCPA Scrutiny pages 2...more

CIS Legal Update - September 2012

by Dechert LLP on 9/25/2012

In This Issue: - p1 Presidential Decree Tightens Government Control Over Russian Strategic Sector Companies - p2 ETFs Finally Come to Russia - p2 RF Legislation Expands Government Control Over...more

Creating and Managing a Joint Venture in Italy - A brief analysis

by Sinisi Ceschini Mancini - Law Offices - on 9/17/2012

The creation of a joint venture company with a local partner is the typical structure for pursuing a business venture in a foreign market. The article analyzes the most common issues arising out of the setting up and...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

D.LGS. 231/2001: Aggiornamento Normativo

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 9/10/2012

Si riporta qui di seguito una breve rassegna del provvedimento che ha introdotto l’art. 25-duodecies all’interno del D.Lgs. 231/2001, estendendo la responsabilità delle persone giuridiche anche al reato di impiego di...more

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

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 8/15/2012

According to the 2012 Carlton Fields Class Action Survey, U.S. corporate legal departments are expecting to handle more class action suits (an average of 5.4 in 2012 vs. 4.4 in 2011) – and are also expecting to spend about 17...more

OSHA Requirements for Small Business

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 8/15/2012

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is part of the US Department of Labor. It was created “to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and...more

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Independent Contractor or Employee: Are Independent Contractors the Best Solution for Multinational Organizations?

Law Mandates CalPERS/CalSTRS Support For Shareholder Resolutions Supporting Religious Minorities

They Are Back, Although They Never Really Left, thebriberyact.com Guys

Coming To America? Six Considerations For Foreign Entrepreneurs

Anti-Corruption Compliance Check-Ups

UK Government Publishes Proposals for Changes to Law on Share Buy Backs

Small Business Securities Bulletin - Smaller Reporting Companies Become Subject to Say-on-Pay in 2013; New Iran/Terrorism...

Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Priority for DIP Lenders in CCAA Proceedings

Socio-Economic and Cultural Risk Factors That Drive Corruption”: A Focus on the ‘Demand Side’ of the Equation

Occupational fraud involves a personal breach of trust

The Corporate Law Report: First-to-File Patents, Hiring for Cultural Fit, Roth Conversions Post-Fiscal Cliff, and Global Corporate... [Video]

Disclosure tips for 2013

The Person Of The Year: The Whistleblower

Total Mobility Law: January 2013

Global Perspectives - Fall 2012

China 20/20 - Legal & Regulatory Developments - November 2012

Hiring Long Lasting Independent Contractors

Advantages Of Incorporating A Small Business

White Collar Watch - September 2012

CIS Legal Update - September 2012

Creating and Managing a Joint Venture in Italy - A brief analysis

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

D.LGS. 231/2001: Aggiornamento Normativo

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

OSHA Requirements for Small Business

The Corporate Law Report: First-to-File Patents, Hiring for Cultural Fit, Roth Conversions Post-Fiscal Cliff, and Global Corporate... [Video]

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