Intellectual Property, Finance & Banking, Labor & Employment Law

Carrying on Business in Canada

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 5/3/2013

In This Publication: - Preface - General Information - Immigration - Investment Factors - Intellectual Property - Principal Forms of Business Entities - Taxation -...more

China 20/20 Legal Regulatory Developments - February 2013

by Seung Chong, Elizabeth Cole, Veronica Lockyer, Yan Zeng | Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 2/24/2013

In This Issue: - The Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Revising the Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China Released - MOFCOM Solicits for Public Comments on the...more

Around the Virtual World - January 21, 2013

by Pillsbury Social Media, Entertainment &... on 1/21/2013

A weekly wrap up of interesting news about virtual worlds, virtual goods and other social media. In This Issue: - USPTO Dives Into Software Patent Debate With New Group - The Hidden Risks Behind Facebook's...more

Ouch! State Actions Against Advisers Doubled in 2011

by Bettina Eckerle on 12/22/2012

The number of enforcement actions involving investment adviser firms nearly doubled to 399 in 2011, according to a recent report by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA). In total, actions against...more

Top Tips For Dealing With Senior Investors

by Bettina Eckerle on 12/22/2012

Federal and state regulators have made protecting senior investors one of their top priorities. In fact, the North American Securities Administrators Association recently reported that financial abuse of seniors was...more

Could Your Stellar Returns Trigger an SEC “Aberrational Performance Inquiry”?

by Bettina Eckerle on 12/22/2012

The SEC first mentioned its “Aberrational Performance Inquiry” initiative back in 2011. Under the initiative, the SEC uses proprietary risk analytics to evaluate hedge fund returns. Performance that appears inconsistent with...more

The Life Sciences Report - Fall 2012

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 9/27/2012

In this issue: - First-Mover Advantage: The Case for Investing in Life Science - Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2012: A Fact Sheet - Life Science Venture Financings for WSGR Clients - Eight...more

Legal Considerations for Proprietary Traders Participating in a Lift-Out

by Mauro Viskovic on 6/1/2012

As a result of the Volcker Rule's restrictions on the proprietary trading activities of Wall Street’s biggest banks, many traders at such proprietary trading desks are departing for better opportunities at investment...more

Week of January 9, 2012 on ILNToday - A Roundup

by International Lawyers Network on 1/17/2012

It has been one busy week on ILNToday, with some excellent contributions from our members around the world! My top five posts for this week are: •Intellectual Property Bulletin of Kochanski Zieba Rapala & Partners: Our...more

RANJ eNewsletter-Corporate Updates March 2012

by Rahul Jain on 1/3/2012

Overview of latest updates under Corporate Laws, Securities Laws, FEMA, Taxation Laws and other laws/regulations....more

The Legal Counselor - November 2011

by Michael Diaz Jr. - Diaz Reus International... on 12/14/2011

In this Issue: Hooters Sues Competitors for Trade Secret Theft; Things to Consider Before Hiring Employees in Brazil; Legal Issues With Appointing Commercial Agents in Colombia; Sanctions in Iran: Are They Effective?; and...more

Doing Business in Massachusetts -- A Guide to U.S. and Massachusetts Law for Non-U.S. Businesses

by Foley Hoag LLP on 11/8/2011

Introduction This guide is intended to provide foreign business-people with an introduction to the basic kinds of laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in the United States, and particularly in The...more

Business News Digest- July 2011

by Venable LLP on 7/29/2011

IN THIS ISSUE: Breaking News: Historic Change to Domain Name System — What You Should Know CFPB Targets Debt Relief Services Market for Supervision Chambers, Legal 500 Name Venable Top Advertising Law...more

Carrying on Business in Canada: An Overview of the Canadian Legal and Business Landscape for Investing, Starting and Operating a...

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 7/1/2011

Carrying on Business in Canada is a general overview of, and introduction to, Canadian legislative and business considerations involving starting and operating a business, and investing in Canada. Carrying on Business in...more