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U.S. Premerger Notification Program Undergoes Significant Changes
Major changes are coming to the U.S. premerger notification program - changes that could significantly increase the burden on filing parties to provide information and documents, particularly for private equity funds, investment funds, master limited partnerships and similar entities. The changes...
Read MoreDoes Your FCPA Compliance Program Comply With The 2010 UK Bribery Act?
U.S. corporations with overseas operations are learning that compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") may not be enough.In April 2011, the UK's Bribery Act 2010 (the "Bribery Act") will take effect, extending the UK's criminal laws to foreign companies outside the UK for the...
Read MoreThe Majority-Owned Venture: Does Copperweld Provide Immunity After American Needle?
A volume of comment has been produced examining the Supreme Court's recent decision in American Needle and contrasting or reconciling it with the Supreme Court's Dagher decision.1Some argue the two opinions are reconcilable as they both leave the examination of the joint venture's...
Read MoreInbound Investment And U.S. National Security: Which Transactions Will The CFIUS Review And Why?
The Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007 ("FINSA") amended the Exon Florio Amendment of 1988 to expand the reach and rigor of foreign investment reviews conducted by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS"). In particular, FINSA requires CFIUS to consider...
Read MoreCompliance With U.S. Export Controls And Economic Sanctions: Done Well, It's Good Business
Viewing U.S. export controls and economic sanctions compliance as a cost center misses the strategic marketing and reputational benefits to be gained by implementing an effective compliance program. Customers, suppliers, joint venture partners, and investors crave the stability and reliability...
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