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Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings in Romania (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY & REHABILITATION PROCEEDINGS UNDER ROMANIAN LAW - 1. A brief presentation of the bankruptcy/insolvency/rehabilitation proceedings of the country and their main differences. ...more

A&O Shearman

Autumn 2024: A substantial Labour Budget

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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010 this week. She made a mark – it was a substantial Budget, effecting tax rises, alongside borrowing and spending commitments, all on a large...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FTC Blocks Tapestry/Capri ‘Affordable Luxury’ Deal, but Court Applies Traditional Horizontal Merger Analysis

On October 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) succeeded in blocking the proposed merger of Tapestry and Capri Holdings, which would combine popular fashion brands such as Coach, Kate Spade and Michael Kors. ...more

BCLP

UK Corporate Briefing - November 2024

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The Investment Association (“IA”) has published its Principles of Remuneration for 2025 (“Principles”) following a review to ensure they support a competitive remuneration environment and meet investor expectations....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CFPB Penalizes Major Credit Union for Mishandled Online Banking Program Rollout

On October 31, the CFPB entered into a consent order with a Florida-chartered credit union for harming consumers in connection with the botched launch of a new online banking system, in violation of the Consumer Financial...more

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Germany: Immediate dismissal of board member for email forwarding to personal account

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During an investigation, it is not uncommon to discover that an individual has forwarded business emails to their private email address. This ruling from the Higher Regional Court Munich shows the potential implications of...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

In the Void Left by Congress's Failure to Address Plastic Pollution, More Litigation Such as This Is Inevitable

Last November, I posted about litigation filed by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, asserting public nuisance and other claims against PepsiCo concerning contamination of the Buffalo River. At the time, I...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority Survey on Legal Entity Identifiers

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has launched a survey on legal entity identifiers to gather evidence on how the optionality in the use of legal identifiers would impact market participants were it to be...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California DFPI Rolls Out Registration Requirements for Debt Settlement, EWA, and Student Loan Relief Providers

On October 22, the California DFPI announced the state’s approval of registration regulations enacted under the CCFPL, which will require providers of (1) debt settlement services, (2) education financing, (3) income-based...more

BakerHostetler

The Delaware Supreme Court Provides Clarity for Advance Notice Bylaws

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A recent monumental decision of the Delaware Supreme Court (Court), dubbed a “first-of-it-kind” ruling by Bloomberg Law, provides clarity for both public companies looking to amend their bylaws and shareholder activists who...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - November 2024

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On 8 October 2024, the Investment Association (IA) updated its Principles of Remuneration (and supporting guidance) (the IA Principles). These principles, and the accompanying guidance, are significantly more flexible and...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Essential Steps to Minimize DOL Scrutiny from the Start

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In a recent court ruling, the US Department of Labor (DOL) prevailed against corporate directors and shareholders for claims related to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) transaction. ...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Labouring Over the Loophole: The Labour Government’s Proposed Reform of Carried Interest Taxation

The Chancellor’s announcement on Wednesday that the UK’s capital gains tax (CGT) rate for carried interest would be increased by only a few percentage points from 28% to 32%, effective April 2025, was welcome news to many....more

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Top Regulators Speak at the New York City Bar Association’s Compliance Institute

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In response to compliance officer personal liability concerns and increasing SEC regulations, Commissioner Peirce proposed the creation of a compliance advisory committee, which would bring together SEC regulators and...more

Haug Partners LLP

TTAB Decision Highlights The Importance of Accurately Describing Goods and Services In Trademark Applications

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Recently, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “TTAB”) affirmed the decision to cancel Registration Nos. 5,376,467 and 5,376,466, for the marks SMARTLOCK and SMARTLOCK with design (the “Smartlock Marks”), in the name of...more

Cooley LLP

What’s happening with political spending disclosure and accountability?

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In this fraught election season and just before tomorrow’s important election day, the Center for Political Accountability has released its annual study, The 2024 CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Women on Boards: CSA Reports Marginal Progress and Some Setbacks

According to a recent Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) report, gender diversity on boards is improving but continues to face hurdles. For the 10th year in a row, the proportion of board seats women hold at public...more

Hogan Lovells

Decree 115: A new piece of the regulatory puzzle complicates greenfield project development

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In recent years, there has been a notable lack of new capital investment in greenfield energy projects in Vietnam as the market has been awaiting regulatory reforms. On 16 September 2024, the Government of Vietnam enacted...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Why the 2024 ECCP Update is a Game-Changer for Compliance

In the DOJ’s 2024 update to the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (2024 ECCP), compliance professionals face new expectations that could reshape how we approach compliance programs. In this latest update, the DOJ...more

Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph

Compounded GLP-1 Drugs: is the Party Over? These Are the Legal and Regulatory Issues for Game Changing Weight Loss Products and...

Author’s Note: This is an updated version of the post to our blog dated October 30, 2024. Later that day, FDA announced the resolution of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide shortage, which altered the conclusion of our original post...more

Allen Matkins

When Dismissing A Case Violates Due Process

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When a shareholder sues derivatively, the shareholder is seeking relief not for itself, but for the corporation.  Therefore, it should be expected that the shareholder is not free to compromise or dismiss the suit absent...more

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EDGAR Next - New Requirements for Current and Prospective SEC Filers

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On September 27, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules to make its EDGAR system more secure and user-friendly. The amendments, referred to as “EDGAR Next,” represent a significant change to the...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Legal Compliance for Cryotherapy Services

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Cryotherapy has long been an at-home remedy for minor injuries and conditions. In recent years, the use of whole-body cryotherapy has gained popularity among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and other individuals seeking...more

Holland & Hart - The Benefits Dial

Everything Counts in Large Amounts…2025 IRS Limits Announced

by Lyn Domenick The IRS has announced the 2025 cost of living adjustments to qualified plan limits...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

Motor Finance Cases Set New Standards for Disclosure

The Motor Finance Commission Claims – including Johnson v FirstRand Bank, Wrench v FirstRand Bank, and Hopcraft v Close Brothers – are a set of Court of Appeal cases addressing undisclosed or partially disclosed commission...more

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