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Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
10/05/2022
7 pages

This article focuses on how to pay the “Acquisition Consideration,” the purchase price for the business being acquired, with cash, stock, assumption of debt, a combination, or some other form of payment. 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 III: … DEAL POINTS May 2022 I. Executive Summary This is the third of a series of periodically issued advisories on … (“M&A II”), are available with other M&A resources on our website at Kurtin PLLC Mergers & Acquisitions and on Lexology …
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Lydia Flocchini, Thomson Reuters
08/10/2011

This brief resource (Quick Counsel) discusses how legal research technology is transforming the practice of law for in-house counsel and how technological advancements are saving law departments money.

… Articles Legal Research Technology for Corporate Counsel Author Lydia Flocchini, Thomson Reuters … (Quick Counsel) discusses how legal research technology is transforming the practice of law for in-house counsel and … decades, legal research has evolved from print research to online research. With both types, the goal is the same: to …
Articles
Global Legal Group
02/08/2024
174 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to public procurement laws and regulations around the world.

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Region: Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Macau, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, European Union
… 2024 Public Procurement Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser … Portal (“CPPP”), GeM and the procuring entity’s website. If the procuring entity is of the opinion that the …
Program Materials
Philip Calderone, Alan Greenspan, Derek Holland, Erin Kilgore
10/30/2014

Discover how to handle alcohol-related issues that every company must address, from meetings and social events to HR issues. What is the three-tier system and how does it work, including restrictions on marketing practices, licensing, etc.? What is the regulatory framework (state and federal) for becoming part of the industry and/or having an event where alcohol is served? What is the liability of businesses that host events where alcohol is served to the public or to employees (i.e. driving while intoxicated, personal injury, etc.)? Speakers will discuss workplace drug and alcohol programs and policies and provide sample materials.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… from meetings and social events to HR issues. What is the three-tier system and how does it work, including … etc.? What is the regulatory framework (state and federal) for becoming part of the industry and/or having an event … Substances tested under a DOT/FMCSA program: • Marijuana • Cocaine • Opiates (opium and codeine derivatives) • …
… Events Safeguarding Your Brand Online: Key Insights from Law Department Leaders Available … Litigation and Dispute Resolution Details & Registration … In today’s digital world, the online presence and promotion of your brand is more important than ever. Join industry experts as they …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2020
Companies today are expected to have detailed and multi-faceted social media touch points with customers and stakeholders. This does not mean that advertising law has suddenly relaxed, or that corporate legal obligations in each legal jurisdiction have gone away. In many cases, with new digital privacy and consumer protection laws and regulations going into effect around the world regularly, the legal field is more complex than ever.
… into effect around the world regularly, the legal field is more complex than ever. Resource Details Interest Area: … digital advertising model is increasing the ranking of the website on a search engine by increasing traffic to the site. … media accounts, visit ACC Docket’s website:  accdocket.com/articles/ceo-social-media.cfm Multi-jurisdictional …
Articles
Owen Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
03/07/2023
12 pages

This article will focuses on an Acquiror’s financing of an M&A transaction, whether through cash, use of existing Acquiror stock, issuance of new Acquiror stock, debt, assumption of Target debt or some combination thereof.

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Region: United States
… Save to My Resources … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: https://kurtinlaw.com 1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS X: … M&A: DEAL POINTS January 2023 I. Executive Summary This is the tenth in the series of advisories we started last year … the preceding links, along with other M&A resources on our website at Kurtin PLLC Mergers & Acquisitions and on …
Articles
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
03/07/2023
15 pages

This article focuses on Public M&A, in which Target is a public reporting company under the Exchange Act.

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Region: United States
… pages This article focuses on Public M&A, in which Target is a public reporting company under the Exchange Act. … Save to My Resources … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: https://kurtinlaw.com 1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS XI: … the preceding links, along with other M&A resources on our website at Kurtin PLLC Mergers & Acquisitions and on …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2017
We put together plans for getting into and graduating from college, for saving and buying a house, and for finding and applying for a new job. But somehow identifying a path for progression within our organization doesn’t merit the same kind of attention.
… Wiley Publication Date: 08/01/2017 We put together plans for getting into and graduating from college, for saving and buying a house, and for finding and applying for a new job. … obstacles encountered along the way. Although the captain is likely the first person we think of, the navigator’s role …
Articles
Andy Serwin, Miriam Wugmeister, and Adam Fleisher, Morrison & Foerster LLP
02/03/2014

This Top Ten examines ten hot-button privacy and data security issues and presents questions to help you gauge whether your organization is at risk, in the U.S. or abroad.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Canada, European Union, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States
… questions to help you gauge whether your organization is at risk, in the U.S. or abroad. Resource Details Interest … to the promises they make in their privacy policies. For instance, the FTC recently settled with an online … discussions surrounding DNT? How would you disclose your website's policy with regard to DNT? 5. Data Breaches In the …
Articles
CMS
05/09/2014

This resource contains information and recommendations on the socially responsible view of 'green lease clauses'.

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Interest Area: Environmental, Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… Editors: Bruno Duquesne | Mail: bruno.duquesne@cms-db.com Introduction & recommendations In the age of global … resources should be used carefully and responsibly. This is particularly the case in the real estate sector as the … to display the EPD in advertisements (e.g. in a newspaper, website or in a show window) when selling or renting …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/16/2021
Daniel Książek, an attorney working on the IKEA case that could set a precedent for labor rights in Poland, speaks with ACC.
… Docket Article The Lawyer Fighting for LGBTQ Protection in the Polish Workplace Association of Corporate Counsel … preceded by a personal opinion on homosexuality. IKEA is now facing a civil lawsuit by the employee for wrongful …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/13/2016
Michelle Banks of Gap Inc. — the American multinational clothing and accessories retailer behind brand names Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta and Intermix, with more than 140,000 employees and over 3,700 company-operated and franchise stores worldwide — cares about women.
… and franchise stores worldwide — cares about women. This is a good thing, especially because she works predominantly with women and predominately for women. Not only do women make about 80 percent of … has not always been surrounded by women. Her two prior in-house jobs were as legal counsel for the Golden State …
Articles
Owen Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
09/20/2022
11 pages

SPACs (“Special Purpose Acquisition Companies”) burst into mainstream popularity in 2020 as a financing alternative to traditional Initial Public Offerings (“IPOs”) and private placements after years of on-again-off-again vogue. While SPACs are not for every business financing need, they have largely shed an earlier sometimes negative reputation and emerged as a mainstream alternative in the palette of financing options. This article discusses SPACs and “Deal Points” on important considerations in the SPAC IPO and business combination process 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 SPACS: AN IPO AND PRIVATE EQUITY … of the SPAC, down to the industry in which an acquisition is intended, or may be open as to corporate purpose, a true … Funds sectors. For further information, please visit our website at Kurtin PLLC and contact Kurtin PLLC Information. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/05/2023
Sidestep costly legal battles and learn essential strategies for compliant auto-renewal contracts. Contracts Corner columnist Billie Audia and Christina Baldovin, senior contracts counsel of programmers.io, share 7 crucial tactics. #FTC #BusinessLaw #LegalCompliance #ContractLaw #ACC #ACCDocket
… costly legal battles and learn essential strategies for compliant auto-renewal contracts. Contracts Corner … ACC Docket … Banner artwork VectorMine / Shutterstock.com From Peloton memberships to New York Times subscriptions, … auto-renewal arrangements. When an auto-renewal clause is part of a commercial contract between two businesses, it …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2017
If your company is addressing GDPR, build in this newly proposed regulation. You may wind up undoing some changes you’ve made in the past few years, but in most cases, you will be adding these new requirements into your action plan for European operations.
… Mad? K Royal Publication Date: 06/01/2017 If your company is addressing GDPR, build in this newly proposed regulation. … the Regions, A Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe, COM(2015) 192 final. The European Commission states that: … consent, such as those strictly required to operate the website. The proposed regulation also wants browser providers …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/21/2020
The answer was, and still is, to insist that outside counsel also embrace digitization. Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software digitizes contract processes end-to-end, allowing lawyers to create, negotiate, and manage contracts and related documents entirely online.
… Publication Date: 10/21/2020 The answer was, and still is, to insist that outside counsel also embrace digitization. … and manage contracts and related documents entirely online. Resource Details Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, … processes at scale;  Enable faster remote access for easier collaboration; and  Eliminate hidden costs and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/11/2021
Social media influencers and endorsers have become integral to advertising strategies for companies. In-house counsel are dealing with this fairly new marketing tool that poses unique risks for the company’s reputation and brand.
… endorsers have become integral to advertising strategies for companies. In-house counsel are dealing with this fairly … Alturo CHEAT SHEET The power of influence. An influencer is generally someone with the power to affect the buying habits of others through their large public following …
Articles
CMS
08/21/2023
143 pages

This guide, initially published in 2020, reflects on the remote adjustments of working environments within the COVID-19 pandemic and looks forward at the ever evolving laws and regulations surrounding remote work. The push for employers to embrace remote work remains strong, but there are many factors to consider in this shift.

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Region: Global, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… explore key questions related to remote work, including: Is there legislation relating to work from home in your … feel free to reach out to us at employment@cmslegal.com. 3 | CMS Expert Guide to remote working … This resource was originally published and updated on the website of  CMS  on August 11, 2023. … CMS … This guide, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
In days past, companies may have been reluctant to share information about cybersecurity issues with others. But in today’s interconnected society, no single entity can fight the threat of online intrusion alone. It takes a village to protect businesses from cybercrime; joining an information sharing organizations provide the means for businesses to become part of that village.
… an information sharing organizations provide the means for businesses to become part of that village. Resource … or geographic area does the organization focus on? Is my business set up to participate in an … For more information, visit your law school’s website. 2. Joining an industry-specific sharing organization …
Articles
Global Legal Group
03/20/2024
174 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to environment and climate change laws and regulations around the world.

Issue covered include environmental policy and its enforcement, environmental permits, waste, and liabilities.

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Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
… & Climate Change Law Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … appropriate forest management. According to the TSE website, it is possible for even overseas corporations to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/02/2019
Holiday activities that cause the greatest stress include cleaning the house, cooking, and gift shopping — selecting the right gifts and maneuvering through lines and crowds to buy them. Since it is difficult to truly compartmentalize, holiday stress is likely to bleed into the workplace and affect employee morale and performance.
… right gifts and maneuvering through lines and crowds to buy them. Since it is difficult to truly compartmentalize, holiday stress is … Skills and Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … For many, the end of year brings joy, celebration, and …
Articles
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
09/29/2022
6 pages

This article on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reviews the principal U.S. tax considerations influencing M&A transaction structuring. 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 II: TAX … DEAL POINTS May 2022 I. Executive Summary This is the second of a series of periodically issued advisories … further information about our services, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com/ and contact …
Articles
10/20/2015

This paper continues to focus on Europe, which has long viewed the privacy of personal information and data as a fundamental right.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
… and Discovery Blocking Statutes Winter 2013 This document is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be … Seth D. Rothman (212) 837-6872 rothman@hugheshubbard.com Charles W. Cohen (212) 837-6856 cohen@hugheshubbard.com … list is available at the UK Information Commissioner’s website - …
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Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
09/29/2022
7 pages

This article focuses on one of the three principal types of transactions used in merges and acquisitions (M&A), a Stock Purchase, and discusses specific issues and attributes of Stock Purchase deals, and in section III, reviews the common elements of Stock Purchase Agreements, the main transaction document used to put a Stock Purchase deal together. 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 V: STOCK … DEAL POINTS June 2022 I. Executive Summary This is the fifth in our series of advisories on Mergers & … (“M&A IV”) are available with other M&A resources on our website at Kurtin PLLC Mergers & Acquisitions and on Lexology …
Articles
CMS
10/10/2022
1116 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the legal framework for international arbitration in a wide range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Global, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, North America, South America, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, United States
… this multi-country guide, learn about the legal framework for international arbitration in a wide range of … the number and complexity of international transactions is ever increasing. As a consequence, the policies and … of suggested arbitrators published on the institution’s website. In the case of a sole arbitrator or an arbitral …
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CMS
10/10/2022
289 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules regarding employment termination laws in a wide range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Netherlands, United Kingdom
… considered. The better prepared and informed a company is on this topic, the better able it will be to implement … dismissals in a way that is the easiest to handle for everyone involved. Dismissals are not simply actions that … CMS Employment Practice Area Group at employment@cmslegal.com and we will be happy to provide you with further advice. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
The staff at ACC have just launched their new online whistleblower hotline.
… are introduced, I have a strong desire to test them out for myself. First, an important disclosure to ACC staff: … 911 Carrera as a gift from an anonymous law firm. She is not currently on a private jet to Barbados. And she … Policy and new compliance hotline at acc.ethicspoint.com. Questions or comments can be directed to Susanna …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/30/2020
One business that has found a way through the COVID-19 challenges is Whirlpool, which had a strong second quarter despite the economic turmoil. That success is due in part to Whirlpool’s global legal department and Deputy General Counsel Aaron Spira, who used his business acumen to help adapt Whirlpool’s distribution operations and strategy to the unprecedented global crisis.
… Docket Article How Whirlpool is Thriving in an Economic Slump Karmen Fox Publication Date: … did before the lockdown began. Many businesses have filed for bankruptcy or closed entirely. One business that has … (PPE) for medical workers to bolstering Whirlpool’s online presence for consumers ordering KitchenAid stand …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2016
Gladys Chun, who serves as general counsel for the online retailer Lazada in South East Asia, vividly remembers when her father inspired her to become a lawyer.
… 12/01/2016 Gladys Chun, who serves as general counsel for the online retailer Lazada in South East Asia, vividly … OFFICER, LAZADA SOUTH EAST ASIA, SINGAPORE In Asia, there is a strong cultural desire to follow in the footsteps or … proud of her. Lazada is often being viewed as the Amazon.com of Southeast Asia. The Singapore-headquartered company …
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