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In Mexico, as in the rest of the world, trademarks that are duly registered may be enforced against third parties who attempt to use or copy them. It is advisable to take certain measures with respect to their use and maintenance. This article offers several recommendations, including the following: Always use marks in the manner in which they were registered.

In order to support the creation of start-ups in Germany, legislators have been working to develop special fixed-term contracts for employee hiring.

Tired of the debate? Sorry, this issue isn’t going away. Here’s a snapshot of the spirited discussion multidisciplinary practice that brought together the major players at ACCA’s 1999 Annual Meeting.

ACC Amicus Brief - Coquina v. TD Bank

US Chamber of Commerce amicus brief, Textron v. US, 1/10

Textron II ACC Amicus Brief filed in the First Circuit United States Court of Appeals. This brief argues: the work product doctrine historically protects analysis of litigation risks, as opposed to the facts underlying litigation; dual purpose documents inherently reflecting the anticipation of litigation are protected under Maine and established law; the exception for documents created in the ordinary course of business does not apply to the workpapers; the IRS is wrong to suggest that the substance of the workpapers is irrelevant to an analysis of the work product doctrine; the IRS's desire to simplify its investigations does not trump the work product doctrine. Additionally, an argument is made Textron did not waive work product protection.

This holding considerably relaxes the requirements for listed stock corporations downgrading their listing from the regulated market segment to the unregulated market segment or completely delisting from a stock exchange. This new delisting regime will, in particular, be relevant for companies seeking cost savings in restructuring scenarios as well as for companies with a small free float.

In light of a 2016 decision by the Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), this article provides clarity to companies concerning their ability to exclude shareholder proxy access proposals by adopting their own proxy access provisions.

Never has there been a more complex time in the US energy regulatory regime. This program will be an interactive discussion among in-house counsel at companies in energy (energy companies, hedge funds, banks), addressing the best practices, lessons learned and current challenges when complying with Dodd-Frank.

The conversation begun last year (ACCA Docket, March/April 1997, page 49) between Nathan S. Ide, general counsel for Federated Overseas Operations Logistics, Inc. (FOOLS, Inc.) and Oliver, Wendell & Holmes, outside counsel for FOOLS, Inc., continues as FOOLS seeks to expand business to the Pacific Rim.

ESG has become a mainstream concern across companies, industries, and markets throughout the world. More than ever, companies’ ability to manage ESG risks and take advantage of new market opportunities can help them drive value for their stakeholders.

This is a sample joint venture agreement between corporations.

This is a sample document collection checklist.

Mexico ardently protects the privacy of its individual citizens' personal data and sensitive personal information. This protection is enforced though the Federal Personal Information Protection Law and its regulations. The Federal Institute for Access to Public Information and Protection of Information (IFAI) is the agency in charge of enforcement. This article reviews the eight main principles of this law.

This article discusses real estate and anti-money laundering legislation in Mexico.

This guide covers common issues in restructuring and insolvency, including issues that arise when a company is in financial difficulties, restructuring options, insolvency procedures, and cross-border issues.

This presentation addresses how to respond when management requests access to key documents.

Considers the duties owned by individuals and organizations in the course of supplying goods and services to members of the public under the UK's Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA).

This article examines the legal framework relating to marginal fields in Nigeria, as well as issues to consider when investing in marginal fields.

Due to the global pandemic, organizations are facing tough choices as to how they approach in-person events. In this article, in-house counsel will learn about strategies and force majure clauses that help them safeguard their future events. This article was originally published in March 2020.

A company can maximize the value of its intellectual property by keeping current inventory and proper protection of its trademarks and copyrights. In addition, in order to strengthen partnerships and avoid legal sanctions, companies should keep a current inventory of third-party IP use. This article offers a step-by-step approach for companies looking to protect their IP assets.

This article discusses whether the United States Safe Harbor framework provides an adequate level of protection for European Union businesses that transfer personal data to U.S. companies.

This webcast discusses preparation for and response to accidental environmental release, including liquid spills and releases that go straight to the atmosphere.

This is an appeal from a decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, affirming a refusal to register applicant's mark for a combination polishing, glazing and cleaning agent for use on automobiles on the basis of likelihood of confusion with another's registered mark for an all-purpose detergent.

Council on State Taxation amicus brief, TEXTRON V. US, 1/10

This resource is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series which provides general information about legal and business infrastructures in jurisdictions around the world. In this edition, Lex Mundi explores business entities, trade regulations, tax laws, labor & employment laws, and the Mississippi court system.

This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series which provides general information about legal and business infrastructures in jurisdictions around the world.