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Mayer Brown

The Year in Review: UK Foreign Direct Investments Regime in the Spotlight

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On 10 September 2024, the UK Government published its third Annual Report on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA). Covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, the report gives a...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

BIS Imposes New Export Controls on Quantum, Semiconductor and Additive Manufacturing Technologies

On September 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an interim final rule imposing significant new export controls on quantum computing, cryocooling systems, semiconductor...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

A (r)AUKUS Discussion in the Space Industry

This week of September 16, Paris will play host to the biggest spectacle of the year (sorry, Olympics), the World Space Business Week. Attendees will come from around the world to discuss advancements in commercial space and...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

China’s Implementation of Patent Term Adjustment

On August 6, 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced the fee standards for patent term adjustment (PTA) requests. Before this announcement, all submitted requests for PTA were pending...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Government Introduces Bill To Clarify the Legal Status of Digital Assets

On 11 September 2024, the UK government introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill, which provides that digital assets can be considered to be personal property under the laws of England and Wales, and could therefore...more

A&O Shearman

Sanction for scheme of arrangement refused by Hong Kong court: Key takeaways

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Notwithstanding that the requisite statutory majority was obtained in the relevant creditors’ scheme meeting, the Hong Kong Companies Court refused to sanction a scheme of arrangement propounded by a company that professed to...more

A&O Shearman

Zooming in on AI – #4: What is the interplay between “Deployers” and “Providers” in the EU AI Act?

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One of the key aspects of the EU AI Act (“AI Act”)[1] is linked to the qualification of providers and deployers and the nuances which help distinguish between the two categories of stakeholders. What would this mean in...more

World Law Group

Doing Business in Illinois - USA

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In World Law Group's Doing Business In Guide, member firms around the globe share how to successfully do business in their countries, key investment sectors, and what business opportunities are hot in the market right now. In...more

Troutman Pepper

FinCEN Publishes Updated FAQs Regarding CTA Filings for Dissolved Entities and Withdrawn Foreign Entities

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On September 10, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published updated guidance in the form of new and revised frequently asked questions (FAQs), C.14-C.16 and G.4, regarding beneficial ownership information...more

Blank Rome LLP

The BR International Trade Report: September 2024

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Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR International Trade Report, Blank Rome’s monthly digital newsletter highlighting international trade, sanctions, cross-border investment, geopolitical risk issues, trends, and laws...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI News Roundup – Newest OpenAI model, AI technologies for military applications, AI-generated sports recaps, and more

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

Morgan Lewis

Expansion of UK ETA Scheme Announced

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The UK Home Office published the dates that the United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme will be rolled out to all applicable countries....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products from 10 Countries

On September 5, 2024, domestic producers of corrosion-resistant (CORE) steel products and a union filed petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) seeking the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Tone at the Top Week: Part 1 - The Mandate

The 2022 Monaco Memo emphasized the basic point that the key to every company is culture. The bottom line is that corporate culture matters and corporate culture that fails to hold individuals accountable, or fails to invest...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Key Bridge Collapse Leads to Proposed Legislative Overhaul

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Earlier this week, two U.S. congressmen released proposed language for a bill—the Justice for Victims of Foreign Vessel Accidents Act—that was first announced via press release in August 2024. The proposed law would raise the...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Chambers Global Practice Guides: International Arbitration 2024 - Hong Kong

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Arbitration is a popular mode of alternative dispute resolution in Hong Kong, used increasingly in cross-border commercial disputes and among international parties. In 2023, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

OFAC Extends Recordkeeping Requirements from Five to 10 Years; Issues Paperwork Reduction Act Request for Comments

On September 11, 2024, OFAC announced its Interim Final Rule to Extend Recordkeeping Requirements from Five to 10 Years. The Interim Final Rule (IFR) was published in the Federal Register on September 13, 2024. Public...more

Hogan Lovells

U.S. proposes revisions to “defense service” definition and related export controls

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On July 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) issued a proposed rule to revise the definition of “defense service” and the scope of related controls under existing International...more

Wiley Rein LLP

USTR Releases Final Section 301 Modifications in Four-Year Review

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On September 13, 2024, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released the text of a Federal Register notice explaining the final modifications that will be made as a result of the statutory four-year review of...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

USTR Finalizes List of Section 301 Products Subject to Increased Duties and Exclusions, Following Four-Year Statutory Review

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On September 13, 2024, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it has finalized the modifications to the Section 301 trade actions following the completion of its four-year statutory review in May 2024. As...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Career Can Do: Mastering Media and Networking for Career Success with Kevin Price

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly climb the career ladder while others, equally skilled, struggle to advance? The answer often lies in a crucial, yet sometimes overlooked, element: strategic...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Ethics Experts: Episode 182 – Olaf Casperson

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Olaf Casperson. Olaf Casperson is the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer for HCLTech. In this global role, he is responsible to the Board of Directors, CEO, and General...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Corruption, Crime and Compliance: Review of Recent DOJ Declinations

What’s the real cost of keeping corporate misconduct hidden? In this episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, Michael Volkov explores how the DOJ’s recent declinations highlight the risks and rewards of voluntary...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: How a CEO Can Set The ‘Tone at The Top’- Part 1

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 16, 2024 – The Retire at 80 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

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