With the huge sports events hosted by Brazil getting closer, one issue has been constantly discussed in the media and attracting most of the population's attention: the lack of structure of Brazilian airports and its consequences on the day-to-day routine of all those resorting to this means of transportation.
As a result of the global economic crisis and a lack of opportunities, many enterprises are trying to participate in public tenders in Bulgaria in order to develop business activities financed by public resources including those provided by the structural funds of the European Union. This brief article discusses the participation in public tenders in Bulgaria.
A guide on contract interpretation in a US context.
In-house counsel, whether at a
small, large or mid-size company, should be aware of export licensing issues as they impact almost any company, including those that do not engage in direct exports. If you don’t think implementing an export compliance program at your company is necessary, you might change your mind after reading this article.
This primer provides an overview of the process in 45 jurisdictions as well as a discussion of recent decisions, strategic considerations and likely upcoming developments regarding merger control in the United Kingdom.
A couple of months before the organization of the FIFA World Cup, advertisements making reference to the event blossomed in the participating countries in an attempt to attract attention of football fans. There was an immediate and common reaction by national teams, the world cup organizer, the Argentine Football Association and its franchisee. They objected to such street advertising. Why? Read this article to learn more.
ACC recently spoke with José Juan Méndez Cortés, President of the Asociación Nacional de Abogados de Empresa, Colegio de Abogados (ANADE), Mexico’s association for corporate counsel. An experienced corporate attorney advocate, Lic. Méndez Cortés spoke about the growing importance of corporate counsel in Mexico. For ANADE’s dedicated service to the profession, ACC is proud to call this organization a partner in its shared commitment to serving the needs of all corporate counsel.
With Brazil and Mexico ranked among the top 20 economies in the world and Peru as the ninth fastest growing economy, multinational corporations have expressed renewed interest in Latin America (LATAM) for business expansion and directed foreign investment. The LATAM market is an attractive investment destination due to low labor costs, resource richness and a young expanding consumer market. The regulation of the labor market, however, is strict and inflexible. American decision-makers who oversee operations in LATAM should carefully review local regulations to ensure compliance and avoid potentially costly errors. This article highlights the critical employment law issues for American corporations with business operations in LATAM.
This primer describes the WJP rule of law index 2014.
This resource is an overview on cartel regulations in Spain.