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Developing a sound global trademark filing strategy

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Registering a trademark across multiple jurisdictions can be a complex process. Brand owners must strike a balance between maximizing protection across their jurisdictions of interest and managing both risks and costs to...more

White & Case LLP

KBR – no paradigm shift for the SFO. We look back at what is.

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Much has been made of the Supreme Court's decision earlier this month in KBR, Inc. v Director of the Serious Fraud Office, in which it confirmed the limits on UK authorities' reach overseas in anti-corruption investigations....more

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COVID-19: FAQs for Global, Multinational, and Non-U.S. Operations

As a complement to our frequently asked questions (FAQ) for U.S. employers, below are some answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the latest developments on the virus, guidance from applicable public health...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Second Circuit broadens litigants’ ability to seek discovery for foreign legal proceedings

On October 7, 2019, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit extended litigants’ ability to seek discovery under 28 U.S.C. §1782. Parties typically pursue discovery as part of the litigation process; however, Section...more

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Going Global? Top 5 Labor and Employment Concerns for Multinational Businesses

In this episode, Diana Nehro, a shareholder in Ogletree Deakins’ International Practice Group, covers five of the most significant labor and employment concerns for multinational companies. Tune in for a discussion about...more

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Electronic Discovery Without Borders: Your Passport to Managing Multilanguage ESI

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Although litigators today benefit from advanced technology to research and organize their cases, the evolution of electronic data and the internationalization of business are adding new complications that require...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

King & Spalding

Second Circuit Panel Declines to Abandon Rule on Corporate Liability Under Alien Tort Statute

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On December 8, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (“Second Circuit”) issued its decision in In re Arab Bank, PLC Alien Tort Statute Litigation, which involved claims brought against Arab Bank, PLC (“Arab...more

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Ruling on UK Executive’s Lawsuit Involving U.S.-Based Stock Option Plan

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English executives employed by multinational companies often have a contract of employment with the company’s UK subsidiary, but may also participate in a separate bonus or share option plan that contains foreign (e.g., U.S.)...more

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Can SOX Go Overseas? The Debate Continues

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The continuing controversy over whether retaliation claims under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act ("SOX") cover activities outside the United States continues to play out in the courts and administrative bodies. The two leading cases...more

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Not on the Rink in My Backyard - Ontario Court Rejects Bid to Enforce Ecuadorian Judgment Against Chevron Corp.

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It is well-known that for 20 years Chevron Corp. has been engaged in litigation with residents of the Lago Agrio region of Ecuador over alleged environmental and health damage arising out of oil exploration activities by...more

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