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Rising HSR Transactions Highlight M&A Recovery and Emerging Challenges

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The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals...more

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The New National Security Rules for Investing U.S. Capital

A Guide to the New Diligence Questions for “Outbound” U.S. Investment - In late October 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department (Treasury) issued its final rules (the Outbound Rules) implementing President Biden’s Executive Order...more

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Justice Proposes to Restrict U.S. Personal Data to Countries of Concern, Including China

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The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Proposed Rule”) on October 21 that would prohibit or restrict the transfer of certain data of U.S. persons to China and other countries of...more

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2024 Reflections and a Look Ahead to 2025: Examining Trends in M&A, Cross Border Financing, and AI

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The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in 2024 showed signs of recovery following the slump experienced in 2023. Deal volumes increased, but the market remains considerably slower compared to the boom years of 2021 and...more

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China Amends Its Anti-Money Laundering Law

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China’s draft Amended Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law1 (AML Law) was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) on September 10 for the second of what are generally three readings....more

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FinCEN Final New Rules Close Loopholes in U.S. Financial System

On August 28, 2024, FinCEN Final New Rules were published that address vulnerabilities in the U.S. financial system and are part of an on going effort to combat illicit finance and protect U.S. national security, as well as...more

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CRD VI and the New EU Third-Country Branch Regime: Harmonization Means Restricted Access

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The Situation: The European Union ("EU") banking legislation has been substantially reviewed and provides notably for a new regime applicable to cross-border activities from non-EU jurisdictions....more

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The Shadow Financial System

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The concept of the shadow financial system rose to international prominence in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In an interview with a Pakistani newspaper a month later, Osama bin Laden stated that Al Qaeda were...more

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United States v. Eaton: IRS Summons Power Overrides EU Privacy Laws

A US federal district court judge recently endorsed the broad investigative powers of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in United States v. Eaton Corp., No. 1:23-mc-00037, May 16, 2024 (N.D. Ohio). During its audit of...more

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Cross-border Real Estate ESG: How will the EPBD affect EU member states… and what about the US and UK?

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What is the latest position on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)? How will different EU member states implement the new regime? How is the UK grappling with the need to improve energy performance across the...more

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The Cybersecurity Administration of China Issues Relaxed Rules for Cross-Border Data Transfers

On March 22, 2024, the Cybersecurity Administration of China (CAC), issued the long-awaited new Regulations on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows (the New Regulations) for compliance with China's Personal...more

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China Issues Rules to Clarify and Relax Cross-Border Data Transfer Controls

A data controller that is not a critical information infrastructure operator that cumulatively exports personal information (excluding any sensitive personal information) of less than 100,000 individuals since January 1 of...more

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Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, March 2024

We are pleased to share the March 2024 issue of Wilson Sonsini’s Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update. Each issue combines news, key legal developments, and resources related to sustainability and environmental,...more

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European Distressed Real Estate - How Will It Play Out This Time?

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BCLP’s Pan-European Real Estate team hosted a round-table event on 27 February 2024 with several Managing Directors at Alvarez & Marsal to discuss the European commercial real estate market, including the latest developments...more

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Global AI Regulatory Update - February 2024

Welcome to our quarterly Global AI Regulatory Update, summarizing key developments from around the world. On November 27, 2023, AI Security Guidelines were published. The guidelines were led by UK National Cyber Security...more

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Navigating the Labyrinth: Artificial Intelligence in the Battle Against Trade-Based Money Laundering

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In the rapidly evolving financial landscape, governments worldwide are intensifying their focus on compliance in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) efforts for financial institutions. Trade-Based Money...more

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ESG Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind 2024

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Amid new regulations, increased enforcement and litigation, and higher stakeholder scrutiny, companies will need to adopt an integrated and nuanced approach to ESG. In some ways, 2023 was a challenging year for ESG. This...more

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The Role of National Security in the U.S.-China Battle Over Foreign Direct Investment

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As the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has emerged as a major economic power and competitor, the U.S. has leaned heavily on and enhanced its foreign direct investment regime over recent years to protect its national security...more

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The Economic Impact of FATF Grey-Listing

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The Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") is the global standard-setter on anti-money laundering ("AML"), countering terrorist financing ("CFT") and counter proliferation financing. FATF's standards, also referred to as...more

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Biden Restricts Outbound Technology Investments into China

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A recent executive order issued by President Biden aims to prohibit or oversee investments in certain sensitive technologies that could threaten the national security of the United States. The executive order, which was...more

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National Security in the Age of Blockchain

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Blockchain presents unprecedented challenges around national security. This is true not only for the federal government, but also for businesses in the private sector. From cross-border transactions involving cryptocurrency...more

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Global Legal Insights Fintech 2023: BVI

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Approaches and developments - The government of the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) and the BVI Financial Services Commission (“FSC”) – the principal financial services regulator – have progressed important initiatives in...more

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Long-Awaited Outbound Investment Program Finally Addressed

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On August 9, 2023, President Biden issued an Executive Order entitled, “Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern” (the “EO”), declaring a national...more

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Biden Administration Issues Long-Anticipated Executive Order Restricting U.S. Investment in Chinese Tech

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On August 9, 2023, the Biden administration issued its long-anticipated executive order (E.O.) that will prohibit, or impose notification requirements on, U.S. investment in a targeted set of advanced technology sectors in...more

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China Issues New Policy to Boost Private Economy

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On July 19th, 2023, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the State Council jointly released a detailed policy entitled “Opinions on Promoting the Development and Growth of the Private Economy” (the...more

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