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Released on: May. 22, 2013

Taken from the briefing Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co.: Supreme Court Sets New Limits on Extraterritorial Human Rights Suits recorded May, 2013.On April 17, 2013, the Supreme Court held in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. that the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), which allows suits in federal courts for violations of international law (including international human rights law), is subject to the presumption against extraterritoriality. Chief Justice ...

Released on: May. 8, 2013

Taken from the briefing Choices of Law in Acquisitions Agreements: U.S. vs. U.K. recorded April, 2013.What are the key differences between U.K. and U.S. law with respect to acquisition agreements? These days the M&A community is ever more focused on this question, as these differences are becoming of increasing commercial and strategic importance in sale processes, particularly auction sales where seller often gets to select the governing law. ...

Released on: Mar. 12, 2013

Taken from the briefing Doing Business in Russia recorded February, 2013. As one of the world’s most important and growing economies, Russia continues to be a significant destination for global investment. Russia is a country rich in natural resources that has a highly-skilled and well-educated work force. Over the past decade, the Russian economy has demonstrated growth at rates exceeding most developed countries, doubling disposable ...

Released on: Apr. 30, 2013

Taken from the briefing Drafting New York Choice of Law and Choice of Court Clauses in International Commercial Transactions: An Update After IRB v. Inepar recorded April, 2013.Parties engaged in international business transactions often consider choosing New York law to govern their agreements and New York courts to hear any disputes arising out of the transaction. In its recent decision in IRB v. Inepar, New York’s highest court made it clear that ...

Released on: May. 9, 2013

Taken from the briefing Europe's New Unitary Patent Regime: One Patent, One Court recorded April, 2013.Now that 24 EU member states have signed an international treaty establishing a European unified patent court, Europe’s dream of a unified patent system is moving closer to reality. If enough participating states ratify the agreement, the EU will get a new Unitary Patent right - taking effect via a single application throughout most of the EU - and ...

Released on: Apr. 2, 2013

Taken from the briefing Europe for Sale? European M&A Opportunities and Challenges in 2013 recorded March, 2013. Against a backdrop of economic and political uncertainty, the European capital markets are undoubtedly in turmoil. Valuations of many European companies have slipped and several companies are seeking to divest non-core businesses and operations to improve their balance sheets. In addition, some European companies are nearing the ...

Released on: Apr. 24, 2013

Taken from the briefing Foreign Filing Best Practices: An Update on the Patent Cooperation Treaty recorded April, 2013.With today’s global industries and markets, foreign patent protection is an essential part of IP strategy. Since entering force in 1978, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) has been a popular route for applicants acquiring patent rights in different countries because of the distinct advantages that the PCT offers versus the Paris ...

Released on: Feb. 21, 2013

Taken from the briefing International Banking, Part I: The Federal Reserve's Proposed Prudential Regulations for Foreign Banks recorded February, 2013. On December 14, 2012, the Federal Reserve proposed significant new regulations affecting the operations of foreign banks in the United States. The proposals are designed to implement the enhanced prudential regulation and early remediation requirements of Dodd-Frank Act sections 165 and 166. Lecture ...

Released on: Mar. 22, 2013

Taken from the briefing International Banking, Part II: Foreign Banks Accessing the U.S. Markets recorded March, 2013. Foreign banks are increasingly seeking to diversify their financing opportunities.  With careful planning, banks can access U.S. investors without subjecting themselves to the securities registration requirements applicable to public offerings and to ongoing disclosure and governance requirements applicable to U.S. reporting ...

Released on: Apr. 4, 2013

Taken from the briefing International Banking, Part III: SEC Registration for Foreign Banks recorded March, 2013. Foreign banks seeking to diversify their financing opportunities may consider SEC registration. This briefing will focus on the registration process; disclosure considerations for financial institutions; and compliance, governance and ongoing reporting. Lecture Topics  [Total Time: 01:05:06] The registration process and ...

Released on: Apr. 16, 2013

Taken from the briefing International Banking, Part IV: Foreign Banks Issuing Covered Bonds into the U.S. recorded March, 2013.Despite the sovereign crisis and heightened volatility, the covered bond market remains very attractive.  Foreign banks continue to access the U.S. markets with covered bond offerings.  We will discuss the market environment, the legal and regulatory considerations, and the process for an exempt offering by a foreign ...

Released on: Apr. 23, 2013

Taken from the briefing Special Problems in Representing Foreign Companies in US Criminal Investigations recorded April, 2013.At an accelerating rate, Department of Justice criminal investigations of antitrust, FCPA, money-laundering, financial fraud and other areas focus on foreign companies. A US lawyer representing a foreign company in such an investigation is likely to encounter cultural, institutional and legal disconnects with the US criminal ...

Released on: May. 16, 2013

Taken from the briefing Supreme Court's 2012 Blockbuster Term: Review of Major Cases 2013 May, 2013.This is a blockbuster term in the Supreme Court. There are major cases concerning the Fourth Amendment, about the constitutionality of affirmative action in higher education, the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, the right to marriage equality for gays and lesbians, and the ability to sue corporations under the Alien Tort ...

Released on: Mar. 20, 2013

Taken from the briefing "Tightening the Chokehold" - An Overview of Enhanced OFAC Sanctions and Enforcement recorded March, 2013. The United States has ratcheted up its pressure on bad-actor states- Iran, in particular - through a series of enactments that strengthen sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). In the words of one Congresswoman, this legislation “seeks to tighten the chokehold . . . ...

Released on: May. 13, 2013

Taken from the briefing Violence Against Women Act 2013 recorded April, 2013.The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has been a valuable tool for both law enforcement and immigration practitioners alike. The legislation has helped survivors of domestic and sexual violence come out the shadows and it has provided a mechanism for regularizing the immigration status of these survivors. VAWA 2013 now extends protections to other vulnerable groups.Listen ...