This guide provides an overview of cryptoasset regulation (prior to the introduction of MiCA), focussing at this point on European jurisdictions, both inside and outside the EU. It summarizes the regulations applying to the main activities performed by cryptoasset service providers and the requirements of the licensing regimes, including time and cost.
A review of mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2021, with insights on key trends.
Learn how to establish a "Made in USA" compliance program and avoid liability.
Cartel Regulation in the United States is mostly handled by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as they enforce the Sherman Act and FTC Act. In this article, in-house counsel will learn about the rules, regulations, processes and sanctions that are sometimes involved in these cases.
Hong Kong now has its own set of recommended best practices for the development and use of AI published issued by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD). Learn the potential risk levels of using an AI system and suggested measures to implement for better protection of individual consumers.
Depending on the industry, your board members could be in breach of their duties if they don’t consider the company’s impact on climate change. The climate is changing - more precipitously and with more severe consequences than many anticipated and it will impact companies and board members in a number of different ways. This ACC Docket article outlines actions that board members can take in order to clearly communicate with their shareholders, provide support for their customers and invest in their employees in order to control the environmental impact of climate change on their company.
This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to trade mark laws and regulations around the world.
Personal brand equity is a vital component of successful business — even for busy in-house attorneys. Luckily, social media tools such as LinkedIn and Twitter are invaluable assets when it comes to efficiently enhancing your brand. Make sure your brand isn’t in the bargain bin.
Michael Wu, general counsel of Rosetta Stone Inc., discusses anti-bribery law, IP and enforcement issues, and the office as a global meeting place.
In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules regarding whistleblower protection and reporting channels in a wide range of jurisdictions.
This CMS e-Guide contains an overview of international arbitration practice and chapters on the law and practice of arbitration in the jurisdictions covered. It is equivalent to Volume I of the printed version of the CMS Guide to Arbitration.
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.
Learn about the Measures for Cybersecurity Reviews adopted by Chinese authorities, which took effect on 15 February 2022.
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) discusses how to address an elderly employee's request to be provided with a scooter, and related questions pertaining to reasonable accommodation under the US Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and potential claims of unequal treatment. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.
This inaugural report highlights the current key trends and themes in the global data centre industry and provides an outlook for the data centre market in 2014.
Anti-corruption is an important issue to address with your company. In this Leading Practice Profile, six companies explain how they implement and monitor their successful anti-corruption programs. It will also trace the evolution of anti-corruption laws.
Timothy Phillips, senior counsel at the American Cancer Society, discusses a variety of tax issues facing charities and nonprofits.
In this ACC guide (InfoPAK), explore an overview of key legal issues that can arise from modern advertising campaigns and promotions under US law, and learn practical tip to address these challenges.
Despite concerns early in 2020 that the pandemic would impact the growth of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, the opposite proved to be the case with political and investor momentum aligning and ESG initiatives surging in the climate of “building back better”. This growth will likely accelerate in 2021, particularly as leading economies and financial centres in the US, China, the EU, and the UK make political and legislative commitments focused on ESG and investors double down on their ESG demands.
This second instalment of Latham’s annual 10 Things to Look Out For blog post highlights ESG-related developments and trends to anticipate in 2021.
This article provides several mitigation measures that banks and other financial institutions could take in order to minimize the impact of any conflicts between foreign legislations on Hong Kong-related sanctions that have arisen due to the rise of geo-political risks.
This is a Bloomberg article addressing the real estate crowdfunding land rush.
This publication focuses on pivotal legal and regulatory developments in and affecting Hong Kong and the region over the past year, and highlight what to watch out for in the coming lunar Year of the Rabbit.
Learn the rules regarding corporate groups' cash pooling, with this multi-country guide.
This article discusses how recent court decisions have empowered the consumer. For example, in Australia, a leading residential housing developer was slapped with hefty fines for deceptive conduct; real estate developers in India have also found themselves in the regulator’s sights.
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