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

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.

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

Michael Wu, general counsel of Rosetta Stone Inc., discusses anti-bribery law, IP and enforcement issues, and the office as a global meeting place.

Securities regulators in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada are reviewing and making new changes to policies and rules relating to whistleblowing. This panel will review key changes to whistleblower policies implemented by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, UK Financial Conduct Authority, and Canadian provincial securities regulators. Attendees will also receive practical advice on how in-house counsel can protect their corporations and ensure that they are in compliance with changing whistleblower policies.

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.

Review recent developments in social media and learn to identify the risks social media poses to your organization.

This article is a summary of major copyright developments between December 2014 and March 2015.

This multi-jurisdictional guide discusses legal issues, rules, and developments related to telecoms, media and internet. Topics covered include cybersecurity, interception, encryption and data retention.

In the first part of this Quick Overview, we examined how the feedstock of industrial projects in the United States should be procured so as to enhance bankability. In this third and final part, we address the purchase of the project's future production and other considerations that may affect bankability.

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

Starting a business is easier than ever these days. But it's also easier than ever to get yourself into trouble. Practice these policies that help ensure the success of your new business.

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.

Norton Rose Fulbright recently led a successful court application that illuminates the importance of public disclosure in the context of a proxy battle. This precedent-setting decision is relevant to all public companies, and it has far-reaching implications in the context of shareholder activism.

The Canadian government announced that most of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), including the provisions relating to commercial electronic messages (CEMs), will come into force on July 1, 2014. Intended to be one of the most stringent anti-spam regimes in the world, CASL will have a significant impact on the electronic communication practices of charitable organizations and not-for-profit entities (NFP).

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.

With participation in sports fantasy leagues at more than 30 million people in the United States and Canada alone, the increasing impact on our society is undeniable. The question for ACC members, however, is what impact are these fantasy leagues having on the corporate world? Given that employees frequently manage and update their accounts during working hours, should employers and senior management be concerned? Are there viable concerns that intra-office gambling rings are thriving on company-issued hardware and software? How do we handle the various intellectual property issues? Dive into the legal landscape that surrounds these high-paced, high-stakes leagues to garner practical tips and safeguards to keep your company out of the penalty box.

Learn how to establish a "Made in USA" compliance program and avoid liability.

With seemingly never-ending shifts in global politics and economies, everyone is looking to in-house counsel for guidance. Follow this roadmap to guide your organizations through uncertainty.