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Nouvelle réforme des lois anti-corruption en France : Les temps changent (de nouveau !)

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Il y a presque cinq ans, la France a promulgué sa loi anti-corruption, dite loi Sapin II. Cette loi, considérée comme disruptive à l'époque, a introduit des innovations importantes, y compris la possibilité pour les...more

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Reforming France’s Anti-Corruption Laws: Times are Changing (Again!)

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Almost five years ago, France enacted its anti-corruption legislation, Sapin II. The law was considered ground-breaking at the time and introduced a number of important innovations, including the ability for companies to be...more

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The French Anti-Corruption Agency Publishes Its 2019 Annual Activity Report

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The French Anti-Corruption Agency ("FAA") report details key statistics relating to the controls the FAA carried out in 2019 and lessons to be drawn from this activity. On 9 July 2020, the FAA published its 2019 annual...more

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Dutch court recognizes cross-border jurisdiction in patent infringement case against Chinese defendant

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In March 2019, Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Xiaomi organized a mobile phone conference in the Netherlands, and it is expected that Xiaomi mobile phones will be listed on the Dutch market shortly after the summer of 2019....more

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The Benefits of the International Commercial Courts of Paris in French-American Commercial Litigations

On February 7, 2018, the Commercial and Appellate Courts of Paris officialized the creation, for each of them, of a chamber dedicated to resolving international commercial litigations. These chambers are known as the...more

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New ISDA Master Agreement (French Law) Brings Changes for EU OTC Derivatives Market

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The Situation: English law-governed documents have largely dominated the European swaps and derivatives markets since the landmark ISDA Master Agreement was published in 1987. The Development: The International Swaps and...more

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Blockchain for Business

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As the interest in blockchain technology grows, companies will be confronted with numerous decisions, challenges, and legal issues pertaining to its adoption. Relevant matters include the overall design and control of...more

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Australian Court Approves Use of U.S. 28 USC § 1782

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For the first time, the Federal Court of Australia has allowed the applicants in an Australian proceeding to make applications for orders under 28 USC § 1782. In Lavecky v Visa Inc [2017] FCA 454 ("Lavecky"), the applicants...more

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International Crackdown: Tax Authorities Look to Employment Structures in Initiating Audits

In structuring their workforces abroad, taxes are a major driving force for employers—and if recent government initiatives are any indicator, employers should take care when considering the tax implications of their staffing...more

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