We’re checking in with our Europe-based expert on the latest European updates and upcoming changes for the third quarter of 2021 including updates on Brexit, European Union (EU) data protection policies, block exemption...more
7/23/2021
/ Competition ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Distributors ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Commission ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Multinationals ,
Northern Ireland ,
Privacy Laws ,
Retailers ,
Sales & Distribution Agreements ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
Vertical Agreement ,
Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER)
Clean energy technology has been on the rise. As companies strive to become more sustainable and the cost of manufacturing renewable energy continues to decline, we’re taking a look at the driving factors behind the shift...more
7/16/2021
/ Biden Administration ,
Clean Energy ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Infrastructure ,
Investors ,
Multinationals ,
Private Funds ,
Private Investment Funds ,
Public Utility ,
Renewable Energy ,
Sustainability ,
Technology Sector ,
Utilities Sector
Joining Michael this week for the podcast quarterly check in with Europe is International Competition specialist Oliver Heinisch from London. We discuss the “New Europe,” tracking immediate impacts of Brexit on the United...more
3/23/2021
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Biden Administration ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Digital Marketplace ,
EU ,
Financial Services Industry ,
G7 ,
Multinationals ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
Digital platforms and companies have transformed the world in ways no other industry has done before in such dramatic ways. However, these platforms have transitioned from alternative channels to major players (and often, the...more
2/19/2021
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Competition ,
Digital Platforms ,
Emerging Technology Companies ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Merger Controls ,
Multinationals ,
Technology Sector
Africa is a continent of 1.2 Billion people. From a consumer potential standpoint it matches China or India. Yet historically, it has suffered from its colonial past, and current fractured hostility and corruption. Africa,...more
Intellectual property rights provide intangible yet valuable assets that multinationals can leverage in the 21st century. One such exclusive property right is trade secrets. Almost every business has the potential to create...more
The relationship between the U.S. and China has deteriorated over the last four years. Barely missing a beat from the coronavirus pandemic, China is the only major world economy to post positive growth during the pandemic...more
1/21/2021
/ Asia Pacific ,
Biden Administration ,
Business Opportunities ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Development ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Foreign Relations ,
Japan ,
Korea ,
Multinationals ,
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ,
Trade Agreements ,
Trade Relations ,
Trans-Pacific Partnership
Company investors and consequently, corporate boards, are acknowledging the importance of implementing good environmental, social, and governmental (“ESG”) policies to help mitigate risk, attract quality leadership, and...more
Our Asian markets expert, Paul Kim, joins the conversation with updates on the recovery efforts post-pandemic in Asia. We further explore China’s rise as a dominant figure in the world economy, the impact of the U.S.-China...more
12/8/2020
/ Asia ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Development ,
Health and Safety ,
Multinationals ,
Presidential Elections ,
Public Health ,
Trade Policy ,
Trade Relations ,
Trade Wars ,
US Trade Policies
For our Quarterly European check in, we’re looking at the latest updates with Brexit and the impact on multinational companies. We’re also discussing the regulation of Big Tech companies in the European Union (EU) and...more
There is a massive transformation taking place with the U.S. energy infrastructure. As renewable energy increases in importance and continues to displace oil and gas, we’re taking a closer look at how North America’s energy...more
Multinational boards are facing a major dilemma in response to COVID and its impact on their business forecasting. Many companies are facing insolvency and are left to decide how to approach bankruptcy proceedings. We’re...more
8/28/2020
/ Board Meetings ,
Board of Directors ,
Breach of Duty ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Officers ,
Criminal Liability ,
Economic Downturn ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Financial Adviser ,
Financial Distress ,
Insolvency ,
Multinationals
Multinational companies face unique challenges when it comes to cybersecurity and privacy regulation compliance, especially those doing business in the European Union. Joining us to share his insight on how to best navigate...more
8/20/2020
/ Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
Foreign Corporations ,
International Data Transfers ,
Multinationals ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements
Nota Bene Episode 91: China Q3 Check In - Trade Wars, GDP Growth, Pandemic Comparatives, and Hong Kong with Michael Zhang
With tensions between the U.S. and China not likely to de-escalate any time soon, what is likely to...more
8/7/2020
/ C-Suite Executives ,
China ,
Colleges ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Downturn ,
Educational Institutions ,
Foreign Relations ,
Foreign Students ,
Hong Kong ,
Internet ,
Multinationals ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Trade Relations ,
Trade Retaliation ,
Trade Wars ,
Universities
While most agree that Congress must do something to help the U.S. economy and the American people, there is some disagreement as to how, when, and what needs to get done. That is precisely what we’re exploring in today’s...more
7/29/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Colleges ,
Congressional Committees ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Economic Downturn ,
Enforcement Authority ,
Federal Funding ,
Financial Assistance Policies ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Law Enforcement ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Multinationals ,
Presidential Elections ,
Protests ,
Public Health ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Relief Measures ,
School Closures ,
School Districts ,
Small Business ,
Trump Administration ,
Unemployment Compensation System ,
Universities
The world as we knew it just a few months ago in January, when we last spoke with our Asian-markets expert Paul Kim, has completely changed. No one could have predicted the unprecedented nature of the economic, cultural, and...more
5/8/2020
/ Contact Tracing ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Economic Downturn ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Multinationals ,
Popular ,
Public Health ,
South Korea ,
Supply and Demand ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Virus Testing
This conversation is out of this world! We’re exploring the laws and regulations surrounding satellites and the space telecommunications industry. Our guest, Brian Weimer, joins Michael Cohen to share his insight on the...more
As the conversation around antitrust regulation continues to grow, especially given the current political climate and the growth of technology companies, now more than ever, multinationals must pay attention to evolving...more
2/6/2020
/ Antitrust Division ,
Antitrust Litigation ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Big Tech ,
C-Suite Executives ,
Enforcement Actions ,
First Amendment ,
Mergers ,
Multinationals ,
Sherman Act
From payments using bitcoin to smart contracts, blockchain technologies are revolutionizing how business is done in every industry. As blockchain technologies continue to mature, we’re exploring the latest developments in the...more