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Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
07/14/2022
1 pages

Use this checklist to make sure you have covered all employee benefits issues in light of the US Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning the right to an abortion.

This checklist was originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.'s website.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… was originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.'s website. Resource Details Interest Area: Employment and Labor … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights reserved. ebglaw.com EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS: † How Is Your Group Health Plan Currently Designed? | Is your group …
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CMS
10/10/2022
462 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about legal frameworks and key rules regarding directors' duties and responsibilities.

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Region: Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, South America, Albania, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Kenya, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Czech Republic, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
… Articles CMS Expert Guide for Directors and CEOs (CMS) Author CMS October 10, 2022 462 … 2.1 What form does the board of directors take? 2.2 What is the role of non-executive or supervisory directors? 2.3 … The announcement must be published on the company’s website. An overview of the decisions and transactions, …
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European Commission
06/01/2014

Answers to these FAQs have been prepared by the Data Protection Unit of the Directorate-General for Justice, Freedom and Security with a view to assisting EU/EEA entities, and more particularly SMEs, in understanding the EU legal framework applicable to transfers of personal data processed in the EU (and the EEA) to “third countries” (i.e. countries that are not members of the EU or the EEA).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
… by the Data Protection Unit of the Directorate-General for Justice, Freedom and Security with a view to assisting … purposes. This includes cases in which personal data is sent from the EU to the U.S. for the prevention, … Harbor principles can be found on the European Commission website and on the website of the US Department of Commerce. …
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CMS
01/06/2023
138 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules on approaching investors in different jurisdictions, in relation to an offer or issue of shares.

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Region: Global, Europe, Middle East, Asia, South America, North America, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… are asked across CMS in our Equity Capital Market practice is what are the rules about approaching a limited number of … large institutions or funds to conducting a mini-roadshow for a number of such investors. Alternatively, it can be for … Exchange (BSE) or on another MTF, it must publish on its website a document prepared in compliance with the rules of …
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Andre Wolff, Giacomo Barbot, Axel Viaene, Julien Haure, and Marine Hamon
01/01/2020
8 pages

The European Court of Justice issued a ruling on time-keeping requirements that will affect all employers in the European Union. Learn how your company can adjust its time-keeping strategies and overcome any associated challenges.

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Region: Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom, European Union
… time an employee works each day. ■ Questions remaining. It is unclear how the ruling will interact with different … employment law in the EMEA region. andre.wolff@accenture.com Giacomo Barbot is head of human resources at Loro Piana … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/19/2018
Jill Hoffman, the co-founder, former general counsel, and CEO of Qorkz Wine, didn’t set out to change how consumers buy and sell wine.
… and sell wine. But now that the company has been around for about two years, with positive revenue and sales in five … a beverage, Hoffman sees much more. She explains: “Wine is about agriculture, art, the passion of the winemaker, … that e-commerce was booming, making it easier to sell wine online, a channel of commerce that was not available before. …
Articles
Daniel B. Garrie, Senior Managing Partner, Law & Forensics LLC, Thomson Reuters
04/03/2013

This brief article provides ten tips for in-house counsel to consider when evaluating e-discovery software or services when evaluating opportunities in the United States and globally.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Managing e-Discovery Vendors (US) Author Daniel B. … large and for some lawyers irrespective of the economy. It is virtually impossible to have litigation without some … purchases. 3. Verify that the e-discovery solution you are buying is being used by the person selling it. You should …
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Rob Potter and Sarah Anderson – Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
09/27/2021

This Quick Overview is intended to demystify "non-fungible tokens" (NFTs) at a broad level, introduce the concept and functionality to non-tech counsel, and provide a practical approach to addressing intellectual-property issues and other legal concerns that may arise in connection with NFTs.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… - What’s The Big Deal? A Practical Introduction and Guide For In-house Counsel Author Rob Potter and Sarah Anderson – … & Stockton LLP September 27, 2021 This Quick Overview is intended to demystify "non-fungible tokens" (NFTs) at a … brand owners can (and do) offer NFTs through their own website, there are an increasing number of third-party …
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Lori Middlehurst, APAC Employment Counsel, Salesforce
01/07/2020

The Fair Work Ombudsman has posted the following information sheet on their website https://www.fairwork.gov.au/how-we-will-help/templates-and-guides/fact-sheets/rights-and-obligations/employment-conditions-during-natural-disasters-and-emergencies but it is important for especially larger employers to understand that these are the minimum requirements and there are opportunities to provide other sorts of assistance as well.

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Collection: Sustainability
Region: Australia
… Articles How Australian Employers Can Help in (and after) the Bushfire Crisis Author Lori Middlehurst, … has posted the following information sheet on their website … but it is important for especially larger employers to understand that these are …
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Wolf Theiss
04/19/2013

This guide is the 2013 edition from Austria-based law firm Wolf Theiss. This guide is meant as a practical guide to renewable energy legislation throughout Europe.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine
… Europe Author Wolf Theiss April 19, 2013 This guide is the 2013 edition from Austria-based law firm Wolf Theiss. … range of domestic and cross-border cases. www.wolftheiss.com Th e W olf Th eiss G u id e to: G en era tin g … of the regulated PPAs is available on the official website of ERE. 3 It has become common practice for PPAs in
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Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
03/07/2023
8 pages

This article includes a review of Wyoming’s attributes as a jurisdiction to base a corporation, limited partnership (“LP”) or
limited liability company (“LLC”), and then reviews Wyoming’s unique (in the United States) laws facilitating company and investment fund formation and investment vehicles focused on cryptocurrencies, digital assets and DAOs.

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Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com 1 WYOMING’S DIGITAL ASSETS AND DAO … at Kurtin PLLC Venture Capital & Private Equity. Wyoming is one of several U.S. states with no income tax (the others … about our professional services, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com/ and contact us at …
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CMS
08/21/2023
66 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn the rules for the protection of trade secrets in a wide range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Europe, Asia, South America, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Czech Republic, Netherlands
… 2023 66 pages In this multi-country guide, learn the rules for the protection of trade secrets in a wide range of … digitally-connected marketplace, keeping these assets safe is a big challenge. The CMS Expert Guide to Trade Secrets … This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on February 21, 2023. … CMS … In this …
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CMS
10/10/2022
242 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about class actions in a wide range of jurisdictions in Europe.

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Region: Europe, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Netherlands
… actions Class actions have been on the rise in Europe for a number of years, but the rate is accelerating. New procedural devices intended to better … newspapers, including a local daily newspaper, and on the website of the respective organization for protection of …
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Global Legal Group
02/28/2024
342 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide is designed to provide insight into the practicalities of M&A, highlighting market trends and legal developments as well as practical and strategic considerations.

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Region: Austria, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe
… 28, 2024 342 pages This multi-jurisdictional guide is designed to provide insight into the practicalities of … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … reports. Further information is available on the target’s website; in particular, targets must post their comprehensive …
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Rafael Sánchez and Franscela Sapien, Cuesta Campos & Asociados, S.C.
02/13/2019

In this quick overview, in-house counsel will learn about different regulations in the new trade agreement, USMCA (United States Mexico Canada Agreement).

… Articles The USMCA-Ten Things to Keep in Mind for Companies in Mexico Author Rafael Sánchez and Franscela … for Companies in Mexico Feb 13, 2019 Top Ten This resource is sponsored by: Authors: Rafael Sánchez and Franscela … The following new rules apply only to goods purchased online and shipped by "express shipments" (e.g. FedEx, UPS, …
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Peter Reeves, Partner, Robert O’Grady, Lawyer, and Emily Shen, Lawyer, Gilbert + Tobin
12/10/2020
4 pages

This article provides an introduction to the Australian FinTech landscape. In particular, the article considers recent significant developments to that landscape, which have increasingly become a defining feature of the Asia-Pacific’s economic and legal standing in the global context.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… pay later; • the growth of digital assets; • use cases for blockchain and distributed ledger technology; and • … and investment and data and analytics. https://chambers.com/content/item/3839 https://chambers.com/content/item/3839 … and other stakeholders and its first interim report is due 30 November 2021. Payments system reviews During the …
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TerraLex
12/01/2022
254 pages

Crypto assets have come to the forefront of society quickly. In an area where technology has surpassed the law in many jurisdictions, this guide aims to provide a current snapshot of the legal status of crypto assets around the world, current regulations, and forthcoming or proposed legislation.

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Region: Nigeria, Tanzania, Bahamas, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, United States, Uruguay, British Virgin Isles, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Australia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Scotland, Israel, Saudi Arabia
… guide contains summaries of general principles of law. It is not a substitute for specific legal advice and should not … this form. For further information, please visit www.Bipc.com’s Blockchain and Crypto Asset Practice Group. 8. Are … therefore limited to promoting their services on their own website, mobile applications, or their official social media …
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Eversheds
11/01/2016
7 pages

In this short article, explore an overview of regulations and issues relating to the use of e-Signatures, with a focus on the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United Kingdom, United States
… 2015. 3 www.docusign.co.uk/company 4 https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/documents/esignatures.html What is an e-signature? The “eIDAS” Regulation5 cryptically … (simple and qualified)  electronic documents (simple)  website authentication (qualified) 13 Electronic Signature …
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CMS
10/10/2022
143 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules regarding whistleblower protection and reporting channels in a wide range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Monaco, Montenegro, Macedonia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Netherlands, United Kingdom
… adopted the Whistleblower Directive. Its main purpose is to protect employees from employer retaliation when they … relevant country or send an email to employment@cmslegal.com. Please also check our dedicated Insight page to … These CNIL Guidelines are available in French on the CNIL website. 9. Does local law prohibit a group of entities from …
Program Materials
Michelle Hoogendam Cash - managing director and employment counsel, Major, Hagen & Africa - Attorney Search; Jackie L. Gross - senior attorney, NEC USA, Inc.; and Michele Kirk - assistant general counsel, labor and employment, Honeywell International Inc.
04/20/2004

A review of employment law for the previous year.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Inc. April 19, 2004 A review of employment law for the previous year. Resource Details Interest Area: … MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 506:Labor & Employment Law Year in Review Michelle …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample policy regarding substance abuse.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Sample Substance Abuse Policy May 25, 2017 This is a sample policy regarding substance abuse. Resource … drugs, which are legally obtained by the employee and used for the purpose for which they were prescribed and sold. … MDA, MDEA, MDMA), barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana and “synthetic” marijuana, opiates …
Articles
Erich A. Drotleff, Adam Hepworth, Betsy Rosen, and Hannah Zaitlin
10/01/2017

The current opioid epidemic has increased at an alarming rate. From 2000 to 2015, from the United States and Canada, to Europe and South America, about half a million people have died from opioid-related drug overdoses. This article identifies and discusses recently proposed or finalized noteworthy US statutes and regulations applicable to the substance-use-disorder industry, promulgated by both federal agencies and state legislatures in response to the nationwide opioid addiction crises.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
For the United States, what seems a divisive nation, it is unfortunate that it has taken a public-health crisis to … educational organization. erich.drotleff@sutherlandglobal.com Adam Hepworth is an associate and healthcare business … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Marcello Pedroso Pereira, Partner of Social Security department at Demarest Advogados
01/31/2014

According to Brazilian law, the Accident Prevention Factor (FAP) for each company is determined according to the number of labor accidents and illnesses that have generated payment of social security benefits. The FAP calculation is mainly based on the frequency, level of importance and cost of the labor illnesses and labor accidents of each company. In recent years, the social security website has provided the specific FAP for each legal entity. Read on to learn more about FAP regulation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… to Brazilian law, the Accident Prevention Factor (FAP) for each company is determined according to the number of labor accidents and … of each company. In recent years, the social security website has provided the specific FAP for each legal entity. …
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
09/29/2022
6 pages

This article gives a general overview of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and following the discussion are “Deal Points” on important considerations in the purchase or sale of a business: what to do, and what at all costs not to do.

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Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com 1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS I: … TYPES: DEAL POINTS April 2022 I. Executive Summary This is the first of a series of advisories on Mergers and … further information about our services, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com/ and contact …
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11/17/2015

This is a brief booklet describing the main characteristics of various legal entities throughout Europe.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… Guide to Corporations in Europe November 17, 2015 This is a brief booklet describing the main characteristics of … corporations registered in England). The Companies House website contains accessible documents and guidance, see … activities in Germany. Business activities other than com-mercial or industrial operations can be performed …
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Eversheds Sutherland
07/11/2022
10 pages

Learn about top developments from 2021 regarding criminal investigations and enforcement actions relating to fraud, bribery and corruption offences in the UK.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United Kingdom
… 7 Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a limited liability partnership, registered in England and … a list of offices, please visit www.eversheds-sutherland.com. 1 Welcome to Eversheds Sutherland’s Fraud and Corruption … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. Contacts eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
In a world where reaching generalized audiences is easier than ever, even counsel at non-media companies need to recognize the most common legal risks for publishing liability, particularly on social media, as well as the key strategies both for heading off problems and for dealing with threats most effectively when they arise. This article examines these issues and recommends specific strategies.
… 12/01/2018 In a world where reaching generalized audiences is easier than ever, even counsel at non-media companies need to recognize the most common legal risks for publishing liability, particularly on social media, as … like defamation or misappropriation of publicity rights. Online content. The majority of online content is protected …
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CMS
10/10/2022
219 pages

Learn the rules regarding corporate groups' cash pooling, with this multi-country guide.

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Region: Europe, Asia, Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Italy, Montenegro, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
… flow requirements from time to time. The master account is usually held by the parent company or by a “treasury … they are allowed to enter into a relationship with the com-pany only if all information on the con-dition and type … such notification should be published on the official website of the company within 72 hours, despite other …
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Angelique Carson, CIPP/US
06/03/2013

<a href="https://www.privacyassociation.org/publications/2013_06_03_consent_is_king_in_latin_america_navigating_the_eight_existing">Consent Is King in Latin America: Navigating the Eight Existing DPAs with a Look to the Future</a><br><br>


A discussion of the various data protection laws in Latin America and the problems they may present for companies doing business in the region.

Please note that the following resources are made available by the website of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. The materials are free of cost.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
… Articles Consent Is King in Latin America: Navigating the Eight Existing DPAs … laws in Latin America and the problems they may present for companies doing business in the region. Please note that the following resources are made available by the website of the International Association of Privacy …
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Kristalyn J. Loson and Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum,
11/05/2014

Approximately 40 US states require charitable solicitation registration, and navigating the maze of laws and registration/renewal regulations can be laborious. While many nonprofits outsource registration management to law firms or specialized companies, others elect to complete registrations on their own. For nonprofits seeking to do this work in-house, learn some pointers that help guide counsel through the nuances and pitfalls of charitable solicitation registration.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… others elect to complete registrations on their own. For nonprofits seeking to do this work in-house, learn some … following close behind. And don't forget about website-based solicitation, social media campaigns, … a bazaar or performance for which a contribution is requested; soliciting grants from foundations; or stating …
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