Securities Law, Intellectual Property, Finance & Banking

Terror Tactics: Report Urges Government To Use Financial, Immigration, Trade And Immigration Systems To Squeeze Theft Of IP

by Sophie Yu | Orrick - Trade Secrets Group on 5/23/2013

A new report on halting the theft of trade secrets and other intellectual property reads like a blueprint for fighting terrorism—not surprising, given that it was co-authored by the nation’s former spy chief and a member of...more

Bill on Bankruptcy: Lehman Test Case on Judicial Nullification [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 5/7/2013

May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Although Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is out of bankruptcy a year, the case continues to make law. As Bloomberg Law's Lee Pacchia and Bloomberg News bankruptcy columnist Bill Rochelle discuss on their...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

Maintaining Our Focus - Winter 2013

by David Rosenblatt, Mark Schonfeld, Matthew Tuttle | Burns & Levinson LLP on 2/15/2013

In This Issue: - Message from the Managing Partner - Amazing Clients®: ACell: Medical Miracles - The Age of Bionic Reconstruction Arrives - Rethinking Today’s “Fixed Income” Investments - Can Gray...more

Corporate Law Report: Mobile App Privacy, HR & the FCPA, Insider Trading, First Sale Doctrine, More [Video]

by JD Supra Law News on 12/20/2012

Provides in-house counsel and executives a top-level video overview of some of the key corporate news items we are following on JD Supra this week. In this episode we look at: Mobile app privacy policies in light of news...more

The FCPA Guidance: An Exploration of ‘Corruptly’ and ‘Willfully’

by Thomas Fox on 11/19/2012

Today I wanted to begin to look at the Department of Justice (DOJ) “A Resource Guide to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act” (the “Guidance”), which was released last week and available (at no cost) here. Initially I...more

Global Innovation for Your Compliance Program

by Thomas Fox on 10/24/2012

One of the areas where the best practices for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance programs is evolving is in the area a less US centric approach and incorporating the diversity across the globe. Many companies are...more

What is Your Magic Number? Creation, Implementation and Administration of a Hotline

by Thomas Fox on 10/4/2012

For the Astros, it is not this season’s ignominious record of 107 losses, which they achieved yesterday with a season ending loss to the Chicago Cubs, but the magic number of 186; which is the number of days until the...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

Business Litigation Report -- May 2012

by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP on 5/11/2012

In this Issue: *Firm Awards: Managing IP Honors Charles Verhoeven as IP Practitioner of the Year; Ivan Marisin Receives Top Ranking in Russia; and Eric Winston Named “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer” for 2012...more

Jesse Owens and Hanson Wade’s FCPA in the Supply Chain Conference

by Thomas Fox on 5/10/2012

Next month, Hanson Wade is putting on a conference in Houston which may be worthy of such a record. It is the “Oil and Gas Supply Chain Compliance” conference and the list of speakers is simply stunning. It...more

Henry IV and Adequate Procedures

by Thomas Fox on 4/24/2012

As a father, I have come to appreciate Shakespeare’s Henry IV more and more; particularly more than I did when I was only a son. Part of the play deals with how Henry IV got his crown, by deposing Richard II and the...more

IP Rights under the FCPA

by Thomas Fox on 2/9/2012

For many US companies conducting business internationally, Intellectual Property (IP) is a key business component. Not only is the development of new IP critical to many businesses, for continued growth strategies, but IP...more

The Gun Sting Case Defeats and What it means For FCPA Enforcement? Absolutely Nothing!

by Thomas Fox on 2/3/2012

In a stunning rebuke of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) trial strategy, all defendants in the second group of Gun Sting defendants walked out of the federal courthouse, still free. Two defendants were acquitted and...more

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - November 18, 2011

by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 12/16/2011

In this issue; - FINRA Reminds Firms of Their Obligations Regarding the Supervision of Registered Persons Using Senior Designations - Broker Dealer and Investment Adviser Renewal Statements for 2012 Available on Web...more

CR&B Alert - Commercial Restructuring and Bankruptcy News - September 2011, Issue 3

by Reed Smith on 9/16/2011

In this Issue: CRAB Bites – Bad Boy Guaranties; CR&B Alert Case Update – Seventh Circuit Upholds Lenders’ Credit Bidding Rights in River Road Decision; Shareholders Permitted to Retain Ownership Under ‘New Value Exception’ to...more

The FCPA, Financial Institutions and a Rude Awakening

by Thomas Fox on 1/14/2011

As reported in today’s FCPA Blog, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating “whether bank and private equity firms violated the [FCPA] in their...more

How Dodd-Frank and Other New U.S. Laws Affect Non-U.S. Financial Institutions

by Kenneth Witt on 10/18/2010

The new Dodd-Frank financial reform bill has unexpected effects on non-U.S. financial institutions, including foreign-based banks as well as non-bank entities such as offshore investment funds....more

Non Circumvention Non Disclosure Confidentiality Agreement

by George Anaya Jr on 8/6/2010

Please sing and date the signature page and initial and date every page and submit via email at the time of presenting any business opportunities....more

Lang Michener InBrief Spring 2009

by Lang Michener LLP on 4/1/2009

In This Issue LAW NOTES discuss a number of topics including the fiduciary duty of directors, shareholder approval and new Internet domains that can be used to provide customers, colleagues and family with...more

TiE Institute: Starting a Company Now? Founder and Formation Issues in a Turbulent Market

by Fenwick & West LLP on 3/18/2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS: *Presentation: Key Founder and Formation Issues - In a Turbulent Economy..1 *Formation and Founder Fact Pattern..2 *VC Terms Survey (Q4 2008) and Explanation of Terms..3 *Venture Capital for High...more

InBrief Fall 2008

by Lang Michener LLP on 9/3/2008

In This Issue LAW NOTES highlight a number of current issues: In the employment context, failure to acknowledge one’s mistakes is discussed as grounds for dismissal, and two other NOTES look at the likely rise in the cost...more

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Terror Tactics: Report Urges Government To Use Financial, Immigration, Trade And Immigration Systems To Squeeze Theft Of IP

Bill on Bankruptcy: Lehman Test Case on Judicial Nullification [Video]

China 20/20 Legal Regulatory Developments - February 2013

Maintaining Our Focus - Winter 2013

Corporate Law Report: Mobile App Privacy, HR & the FCPA, Insider Trading, First Sale Doctrine, More [Video]

The FCPA Guidance: An Exploration of ‘Corruptly’ and ‘Willfully’

Global Innovation for Your Compliance Program

What is Your Magic Number? Creation, Implementation and Administration of a Hotline

Legal Considerations for Proprietary Traders Participating in a Lift-Out

Business Litigation Report -- May 2012

Jesse Owens and Hanson Wade’s FCPA in the Supply Chain Conference

Henry IV and Adequate Procedures

IP Rights under the FCPA

The Gun Sting Case Defeats and What it means For FCPA Enforcement? Absolutely Nothing!

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - November 18, 2011

CR&B Alert - Commercial Restructuring and Bankruptcy News - September 2011, Issue 3

The FCPA, Financial Institutions and a Rude Awakening

How Dodd-Frank and Other New U.S. Laws Affect Non-U.S. Financial Institutions

Non Circumvention Non Disclosure Confidentiality Agreement

Lang Michener InBrief Spring 2009

TiE Institute: Starting a Company Now? Founder and Formation Issues in a Turbulent Market

InBrief Fall 2008

Bill on Bankruptcy: Lehman Test Case on Judicial Nullification [Video]

Corporate Law Report: Mobile App Privacy, HR & the FCPA, Insider Trading, First Sale Doctrine, More [Video]

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