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Comparative Analysis between the U.S. Executive Order and the Tokyo Prefectural Ordinance against Yakuza - Synchronization of Anti Mafia Activities in Japan, the U.S., and the World
In July of 2011, the U.S. Executive Order 13581, “Blocking Property of Transnational Criminal Organizations”, listed Japanese Yakuza as one of the significant transnational criminal organizations to whom one must...Read more
Daisuke Takahashi
Attorney at Law , Shinwa General Law Offices, Japan
David Nguyen
In-House Counsel, Equant SA, France
Increasing a Fixed Fee Cap in Law Firm Engagement Letters
I work as an in-house lawyer for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”). As a public institution, EBRD is subject to strict procurement rules whenever it engages contractors....Read more
James Wilson
Senior Counsel, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, UK
Dealing with Legal Grey Areas (and Selective Enforcement) in China
China’s laws are increasingly well-developed and in many areas comparable to those of Western countries. But in practice, there remain large gaps between what the laws say and how they...Read more
Aurelia Dragomirescu
Director, Legal, Vodafone, Romania
Brian Belanger
V.P. & Senior Corporate Counsel, Asia Pacific Region, Husqvarna AB Group of Companies, USA
Risk Considerations Related to Local Content Requirements
Local content requirements (LCR) represent an important tool in many countries’ foreign direct investment strategies. They play a particular role in the industrialization of developing countries and also in the...Read more
Axel Gustavsen
VP, head of legal Subsea BA, Aker Solutions ASA, Norway
Data Transfer from the European Economic Area to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations; Strategic Considerations for In-house Counsel
This article addresses data transfer from the European Economic Area (EEA) to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) via two strands. First, it explains the data transfer practices from...Read more
Noris Ismail
Co-Founder & Managing Consultant, Quotient Consulting, UK
Earnouts: Advantages, Disadvantages and How to Structure Them
Mergers and acquisitions professionals often disagree on whether the use of earnouts is advisable for completing business acquisitions. Although earnouts can certainly help the parties complete a deal, experience has...Read more
Roque Romero
Regional General Counsel - Europe, Agility Logistics, Switzerland
Innovation Starts with Legal: How In House Lawyers can serve a Company beyond a Traditional Legal Role
Have you ever had a project that involved business issues, challenged the status quo and pushed your legal skills to the limit? You are not alone. In fact, there are...Read more
Nishat Ruiter
General Counsel, TED Conferences, USA
Richard Anthony
VP Managing Assistant General Counsel, CA Technologies, Australia
Sharyn Dodson
VP Managing Assistant GC, CA Technologies, UK
Thomas Konowalczyk
VP Associate GC, CA Technologies, Germany
Charles Blackburn
VP Managing Assistant GC, CA Technologies, USA
The Certain Aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in Pharmaceutical Industries Relating the Antitrust and IPR Rules of the EU acquis communautaire
The prescription of the Article 152 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (furthermore: TFEU), provides special provisions that establish the importance of the public health....Read more
Mirna Pavletic-Zupic
Member, Croatian Competition Council, Croatian Competition Agency, Croatia
A Test for the 'test' of Distinctiveness - The Saga Continues...
A primary consideration prior to registering a mark for or on behalf of a client is whether it is “distinctive” as opposed to merely “descriptive”. In recent times, examiners in...Read more
Sarah Hinchliffe
Barrister and Solicitor (HCA, Vic), The College of William and Mary, USA
Becoming a True Partner to the Business
CEOs and directors today demand a general counsel who operates as a partner to the business, as involved in strategy formulation and execution as any member of the company’s senior...Read more
Julie Preng
Managing Director, Legal Specialty Practice, Korn Ferry, USA