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Establishing a Business Entity in India (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - 1.1 Description of the types of entities available in India through which to conduct business: A foreign entity may establish a business presence in India by: • opening a liaison...more

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No Service Shortcuts Abroad: The Limits of Alternate Service Under CPLR 308

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When litigants pursue claims against foreign defendants, the question of how to serve them is more than procedural – it’s jurisdictional. As many readers of this blog are aware, CPLR 308  authorizes alternate service methods...more

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U.S. Signs Trade Deal with U.K. on Autos, Aerospace, but Overall Picture on Future of Reciprocal Tariffs Remains Murky

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On Monday, June 16, while at the G7 Summit in Alberta, Canada, President Trump signed an agreement with the U.K. to lower tariffs on certain British imports including automobiles and aerospace products. The agreement,...more

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SEC Considers Amendments to “Foreign Private Issuer” Definition

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently published a concept release (the “Concept Release”) in which it solicits comments on potential revisions to the “foreign private issuer” (“FPI”) definition. The SEC...more

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New DOJ Guidelines Mark the End of the FCPA Enforcement “Pause”

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On June 9, 2025, Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued the highly anticipated “Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)” (the “Guidelines”),...more

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U.S. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Supply Chain: 2025 Risks, Opportunities for Stakeholders

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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Health held a recent hearing titled "Made in America: Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing and the Health Care Supply Chain." The hearing...more

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US Senate Finance Committee Makes Changes to Proposed Section 899

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The US Senate Finance Committee has released a substitute (the “Senate version”) for the tax provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the budget reconciliation bill currently under consideration by Congress. An earlier...more

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Jurisdiction Affirmed: Trademark Ripples Reach US Shores

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Addressing for the first time the issue of whether a foreign intellectual property holding company is subject to personal jurisdiction in the United States, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reversed a district...more

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ECB Decision (EU) 2025/1148 on access by Non-Bank Payment Service Providers to TARGET published in OJ

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The Decision (EU) 2025/1148 of the European Central Bank (ECB) adopted on 2 June, has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This decision amends Decision (EU) 2025/222 concerning access by non-bank...more

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Partial Implementation of the US - UK Economic Prosperity Deal

On 16 June 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order confirming and implementing parts of the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal (“EPD Order”), following the announcement at the G7 Summit earlier this week....more

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Industry associations urge ESMA to issue a no-action letter on EMIR 3 AAR implementation

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Four industry associations—EFAMA, EACP, ISDA, and FIA—have published a letter addressed to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Commission (EC), raising concerns about the implementation of...more

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EC adopts amendments to Delegated Regulation No 876/2013 to align with EMIR 3 reforms

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The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) No 876/2013, which supplements EMIR (Regulation (EU) No 648/2012) in relation to the functioning and management of colleges for...more

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BoE publishes feedback statement on transitioning to a repo-led operating framework

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The Bank of England (BoE) has published a feedback statement in response to its December 2024 discussion paper on transitioning to a repo-led operating framework. The discussion paper proposed changes to the Sterling Monetary...more

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EC adopts technical standards for the development of consolidated tapes

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The European Commission (EC) has adopted a suite of technical standards for the development of consolidated tapes. The creation of consolidated tapes and the removal of obstacles to the development of consolidated tapes, were...more

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China and Europe Diverge on Classification of Black Mass from Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries

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China and the European Union (EU) recently finalized very different rules for the classification and regulation of black mass, a material resulting from the initial step of processing end-of-life lithium-ion batteries (LIBs)...more

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Europe’s Defence Reset: Major reform efforts unveiled in Brussels and Berlin

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On 17 June 2025, the European Commission presented its “Defence Readiness Omnibus Package,” a comprehensive legislative initiative aimed at reinforcing Europe’s ability to plan, finance, and deliver defence capabilities at...more

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ESG Market Alert UK – June 2025

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A growing divergence in sustainable investing approaches is emerging between Europe and the United States, with UK and European pension funds increasingly reinforcing their ESG commitments, while many U.S. asset managers...more

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Senate Draft Tax Provisions Impacting REITs and Foreign Investors

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On June 16, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee released its draft tax title for inclusion in the Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation bill, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the “OBBBA”). While the Senate...more

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South Korea Re-enters the Race for Asia’s First Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Law

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On June 13, Representative Jung Tae-ho re-introduced the “Legislative Bill for the Act on the Protection of Human Rights and the Environment for Sustainable Business Management,” also known as the Corporate Human Rights and...more

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UK Cross-Government Review of Sanctions: Welcome but Unambitious Recommendations for Sanctions Enforcement

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On 15 May 2025, the UK Government published the conclusions of its cross-government review of UK sanctions implementation and enforcement (the Review)....more

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EBA Publishes No Action Letter on Interaction Between MiCA and PSD2

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In the short term, firms are likely to face dual authorisation and significant regulatory requirements. On 10 June 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued a No Action letter on the relationship between the...more

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LOIs in M&A Transactions: Striking the Right Balance Between Commitment and Flexibility

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A letter of intent (LOI) or term sheet tends to be the first substantive document for an M&A transaction. It outlines the key terms and mutual understanding between a buyer and seller while they progress through due diligence...more

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Consultation on UK AIFM Regulation: Industry Groups Raise Questions Over FCA Three-Tier Proposals and Propose Further Reduction of...

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A number of responses to the Consultation and Call for Input: Future regulation of alternative fund managers published by HM Treasury and the FCA on 7 April have been recently published. These reveal a diversity of views...more

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Compliance Tip of the Day: AI, Behavioral Analytics and Cyber Security

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

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DOJ Focuses FCPA Enforcement With New Guidelines

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DOJ issues updated guidelines, ending temporary “pause” on FCPA enforcement and focusing potential enforcement on priority areas. On June 9, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum (the Guidelines)...more

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