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CMS
10/07/2022
48 pages

A perspective on mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2022 and 2023.

… price pressures. Succumbing to inflation and the drag it is creating on demand, growth is expected to halve this year, … Peter Huber T +43 1 40443 1650 E peter.huber@cms-rrh.com Alexander Rakosi T +43 1 40443 4350 E … and ESG. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  in September 2022. … CMS … A perspective on …
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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
Melanie Brown
Richard Carlton
Sherie Edwards
Kevin Plante
10/30/2013

"I am now the most miserable man living," Abraham Lincoln declared on January 1, 1841. Great minds are most at risk for anxiety and burnout. New research shows that prolonged stress can actually change brain chemistry. In addition, out of 100 professions surveyed, lawyers have the highest rate of depression, divorce, addiction and suicide. Not only can this session help with your ethics or substance-abuse CLE hours, it will also help you: (1) recognize potential "career killers," such as substance abuse, depression and stress; (2) identify resources when help is needed; (3) survive emotional storms; (4) calm the mind; (5) effectively face anxiety, both at home and in the workplace; and (6) develop resiliency skills. (Eligible for Prevention of Substance Abuse CLE credit in some states.)

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
… declared on January 1, 1841. Great minds are most at risk for anxiety and burnout. New research shows that prolonged … depression and stress; (2) identify resources when help is needed; (3) survive emotional storms; (4) calm the mind; … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Wednesday, October 30 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1010: Substance …
Articles
CMS
11/09/2022
133 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the laws regarding discrimination and equality in a wide range of jurisdictions.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global, Europe, Asia, South America, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Peru, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Netherlands
… regular CMS contact or email us at employment@cmslegal.com. 3 | CMS Expert Guide on discrimination in the workplace … 2 Which characteristics are protected by these laws (is sexual orientation a protected characteristic?), and what … to publish each year a gender equality index on their website. The score of the equality index is based on several …
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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
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 …
Articles
Global Legal Group
09/07/2021
194 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding corporate tax across a range of jurisdictions.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Global, Andorra, Australia, Brazil, Cyprus, Ghana, India, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… ISBN 978-1-83918-132-0 ISSN 2051-963X This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Tax 2021, Ninth Edition 1 www.globallegalinsights.com Andorra David Navarro, Marc Cantavella & Pablo Lloret … should be acknowledged that the ATO has been updating its website guidance on MAPs (as recently as 22 March 2021). The …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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. …
Articles
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 …
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 …
Articles
Allen & Overy
07/19/2013

In this insight report Allen & Overy legal experts comment on global M&A activity and trends across different sectors and regions.

… Index, H1 2013 Fortune favours the brave www.allenovery.com Contents The Allen & Overy M&A Index | H1 20132 © Allen & … �� A global snapshot – Top target markets for the world’s largest acquiring countries 28 Sector … worth more than USD100 million) shows. In prime focus is the Federal Reserve’s declared intention to begin …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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Global Legal Group
08/12/2024
407 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers rules and developments regarding data protection across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Australia, Brazil, China, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Global
… Protection 11th Edition 2024 Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … +44 207 367 0720 customer.service@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … handling personal data had continuously posted on its website the personal data of a large number of bankrupts and …
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 …
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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 …
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