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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty: A Step in the Right Direction?

I. INDIA’S HISTORY WITH BILATERAL INVESTMENT TREATIES 1. Bilateral investment treaties (“BITs”) are agreements between countries that provide protections to investors from one state investing in the other (the “host...more

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Why Data-Driven Culture is the Future of Compliance

The DOJ’s message from the 2024 ECCP is clear: if companies want to maintain credibility, mitigate risks, and avoid scrutiny, they must embrace data analytics to support and document their compliance efforts. This evolution...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Motion for Summary Judgement Denied: Battle over California Climate Legislation Continues

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Soon after California passed far-reaching climate legislation last year (referred to herein as SB 253 and SB 261; see our earlier blog post here and here for background), it was challenged in the U.S. District Court for the...more

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Great Fund Insights: ELTIF Regulation: consolidated text including ELTIF 2.0

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The ELTIF-RTS, the final piece of the puzzle for the ELTIF framework, have been published in the Official Journal on October 25, 2024 and entered into force on October 26, 2024. This marks the end of a long and complex...more

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Insurance M&A: Bermuda’s change of control requirements

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This article, the first in a multi-part series on M&A in insurance, considers the change of control regime under the Bermuda Insurance Act 1978 (the “Insurance Act”) as it applies to shareholder controllers of Bermuda...more

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FinCEN Extends BOI Reporting Deadlines for Businesses Impacted by Recent Hurricanes

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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has announced temporary relief measures for reporting companies affected by recent hurricanes in the Southeast, providing additional time to comply with Beneficial Ownership...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

EU Inc: A Vision for a Unified European Corporate Structure

The concept of a pan-European company has garnered renewed attention, with an online petition launched in mid-October amassing over 10,000 signatures in two weeks. The petition advocates for the creation of EU Inc., a new...more

Cooley LLP

UK Publishes Guidance on Failure to Prevent Fraud: Companies Without “Reasonable Prevention Procedures” Could Be Held Criminally...

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On 6 November 2024, the UK government published guidance in respect of the failure to prevent fraud offence, which was introduced in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA).Under this offence, companies...more

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Delaware Court of Chancery dismisses “De-SPAC” merger claims at motion to dismiss stage

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In In re Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. IV Stockholder Litigation, the Delaware Court of Chancery for the first time dismissed breach of fiduciary duty claims against directors involved in a merger with a special purpose...more

Cooley LLP

Securities Litigation + Enforcement Highlights From Q2 + Q3 2024

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Cooley’s securities litigation + enforcement group continued to share key insights on key cases and developments in securities litigation throughout the spring and summer. They highlighted important decisions in Delaware...more

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New HSR Premerger Notification Requirements: Implications for Private Equity Clients

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced significant changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification rules – including changes to the HSR form and associated...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Essential Guide to Buying a Pet Care Facility: Key Steps for a Successful Purchase

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Purchasing a pet care facility, whether it’s a boarding kennel, grooming salon, or daycare, can be an exciting venture for animal lovers and entrepreneurs alike. However, buying this type of business requires careful planning...more

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Security Snippets: NIST publishes guide on due diligence for cyber supply chain risk management

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NIST’s “quick-start guide” is designed to assist acquirers as they evaluate the various risks across their network of suppliers, focusing on supply chain tiers, foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI), provenance,...more

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Navigating Lease Agreements in Veterinary Practice Transactions: Key Considerations for a Successful Transition

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When purchasing a veterinary practice, one of the key considerations is the real estate where the practice operates. If the buyer does not intend to purchase the property itself, they will need to either assume the existing...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership – Leadership Lessons from A Man for All Seasons

12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership, brings together stories from history, the arts and movies, research, and current events to consider leadership lessons. In this episode, we believe the movie Man for All...more

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Hong Kong Publishes Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers

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On October 6, 2024, the Hong Kong Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers (VCoC) was published to establish and promote a consistent, interoperable, and proportionate voluntary code for providers offering...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, Vol. XIII (November 2024)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice...more

Adams and Reese LLP

CTA Breaking News: FinCEN Announces Six-Month BOI Reporting Extension in Hurricane Areas

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With the Jan. 1, 2025, deadline fast approaching for companies to submit their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI), the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced a...more

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Five Questions to Evaluate Whether a Business and Human Rights or Broader Sustainability Law is “Good”

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The imminent decision by the European Union to postpone for a year its complex and multi‑faceted sustainability law, the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), is something of a surprise. The EUDR requires, among other things, due...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

The CFPB in 2025: What to Expect Following the Election

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2024 has been an eventful year for the CFPB. As we detailed in June, the CFPB survived its second constitutional challenge at the Supreme Court in CFSA v. CFPB, and “[n]ewly emboldened, the CFPB’s already robust policy agenda...more

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Importance of Trademark Protection for Small Business Owners

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Small business owners should consider securing a federal trademark registration as a means of safeguarding their business identity and distinguishing themselves from competitors. Although you are not required to register a...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

UK Government Publishes Guidance for Companies on the New Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence

Headlines - •The UK government has published its guidance on the new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence which will come into effect on 1 September 2025. •Similar to the UK Bribery Act, the provisions introduced by the...more

White and Williams LLP

Changes to the Federal Rules – 2024

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Unless Congress moves quickly, several amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence will take effect December 1, 2024. Below is a brief description of the amendments...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

How to Build Your Brand and Stay Compliant with Contests and Sweepstakes

In today’s digital marketing landscape, brands frequently leverage promotions like sweepstakes and contests to engage consumers, build brand loyalty, and expand their audiences. While both are popular strategies, the legal...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Key Concerns for Trusts and Estates Pertaining to the Corporate Transparency Act

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), passed into law on January 1, 2021 in an effort to crack down on money laundering and other financial crimes, requires certain entities to report their beneficial owners to the federal...more

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