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Taking Security Over Shares in a Cayman Islands Exempted Company

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The Cayman Islands (“Cayman”) is recognised as a leading international financial centre and well regarded as a creditor-friendly jurisdiction (with the absence of debtor-friendly insolvency such as Chapter XI in the United...more

J.S. Held

Strategies to Avoid Cyber Insurance Claim Challenges: Part II

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In Part I of this series, we posed a series of questions to consider when purchasing cyber insurance. Our approach was deliberate: the right questions help get you the right insurance to address cyber risks facing your...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Hill Country Podcast: Exploring Kerrville’s Literary Community with Rachel Carruthers

Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: Argentieri Speech and Updated ECCP – The First Analysis

The award-winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Lesson from The John Deere FCPA Enforcement Action – Pre – acquisition Due Diligence

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: September 25, 2024 – The $11bn Forfeiture Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

OSC Proposes Permanent Exemption for WKSIs Pending Amendments to the Shelf Prospectus Regime

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On September 19, 2024, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) published proposed OSC Rule 44-503 Exemption from Certain Prospectus Requirements for Well-known Seasoned Issuers (the “Rule”). Subject to ministerial approval,...more

Mayer Brown

CMA Guidance on Environmental Agreements

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KEY TAKEAWAYS - The CMA’s Green Agreements Guidance sets out its approach to applying competition law in relation to agreements between competitors that are aimed at reducing the adverse impact of economic activities on...more

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Intentions Matter: Acquiring Large Amounts of Voting Securities Can Trigger an HSR Filing Obligation

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Key Takeaways - The method of acquisition of voting securities does not matter for HSR purposes. The civil penalties for individuals or companies that miss HSR filing obligations can be significant....more

Epstein Becker & Green

Preparing for the Cybersecurity and Fraud Risks of Deepfakes: What Executive Teams Need to Know

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The widespread availability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has enabled the growing use of “deepfakes,” whereby the human voice and likeness can be replicated seamlessly such that impersonations are impossible to detect...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Senate HELP Committee Examines Impact of Private Equity on Steward Health Care

On September 12, the Senate HELP Committee held a hearing that examined the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care, a nationwide health system that includes more than 30 hospitals in eight states. Members of the committee heard...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The Rise of Trade Secret Litigation

Legal regimes are shifting, including in the intellectual property world as businesses increasingly seek the protection of trade secrets rather than patents to secure their confidential information. When the Defend Trade...more

Saul Ewing LLP

What Trustees Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act

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According to the introductory paragraph of the guidelines issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the United States Treasury, “[i]llicit actors frequently use corporate structures such as shell and...more

A&O Shearman

UK Announces Final Reforms to Financial Services Retail Disclosure Requirements

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Post Brexit, the U.K. Government and Financial Conduct Authority are committed to the ongoing reform programme to reinvigorate the U.K.'s capital markets. As part of this, the Government and FCA are committed to replacing...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

October 1st Reminder – Big Sky Privacy Law Goes into Effect

2024 seems like it is flying by. For those keeping track of US state “comprehensive” privacy laws you know that October 1 – a week away – brings the effective date of the Montana privacy law. The “big sky” state will join...more

Maynard Nexsen

7 (Other) Reasons to Intervene in Bid Protests: What Awardees Need to Know

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With just a week to go in FY24, federal agencies are rushing to spend those "use it or lose it" dollars. And while there are a number of reasons that support filing a bid protest when you're an unsuccessful offeror – this...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Uptick in the Value of Megadeals and Sponsor Transactions Signal a Further M&A Rebound

Aggregate global M&A deal value is up significantly in 2024 (even though deal volume is down), driven in large part by the announcement of megadeals in the U.S., and reflecting an appetite for dealmaking in the medium term....more

A&O Shearman

Federal Circuit Clarifies That The Meaning Of A Claim Term Can Vary While Still Remaining Consistent

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On September 16, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) issued an opinion vacating and remanding a decision from the District Court of Minnesota which held the asserted claims of medical...more

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Digital Contracting: The Five Trends Shaping Tomorrow’s Business

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The contracting industry has seen a digital transformation, generating excitement for how contracts are created, managed, and executed. Technology adoption has introduced efficiencies, improved accuracy, and enabled better...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Cross-Border Issues for Founders with U.S. Companies

We encounter many founders who have based their enterprises in the U.S., but who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or who may have other significant cross-border ties such as close family living outside the U.S....more

Jenner & Block

California Governor Signs PAGA Amendments into Law, Declaring “a big win for both workers and businesses.”

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On July 1, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law reforms intended to moderate California’s unique and controversial Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”). The PAGA amendments are widely seen as a compromise...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Latest Federal Court Cases - September 2024 #3

Vascular Solutions LLC v. Medtronic, Inc., Appeal No. 24-1398 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 16, 2024) In our Case of the Week, the Federal Circuit evaluated certain heavily litigated claims directed to guide catheters. The patents...more

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Agritourism in North Carolina: Balancing Revenue Growth with Legal Compliance

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Agritourism is now a vital part of the agricultural economy in North Carolina. More and more farmers are turning to agritourism as a way to diversify and balance their revenue streams....more

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Dialysis & Nephrology Digest - September 2024

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Appellate court ruling widens scope of NY fee-splitting law to include earnouts - The decision overturned a lower court ruling relating to the sale of part of a dental practice in 2015. The plaintiff agreed to sell...more

Hogan Lovells

Trading in the twilight – a recent UK case may pose risks for Hong Kong company directors who “postpone the inevitable"

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When a company is in financial distress, directors face difficult choices. Should they trade on to try to “trade out” of the company’s financial difficulties or should they file for insolvency? If they act too soon, will...more

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