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International Roaming Regulation - The Challenges And Opportunities
With an increased emphasis on the Information Society and E-Commerce this summer has seen a flurry of activity on the European front regarding the regulation of communications services. Neil Brown, Partner in the Telecommunications team at Eversheds LLP, provides an insight into the regulatory...
Read MoreBridging The "Atlantic" Gap - Extra-Territorial Jurisdictional Issues, In Light Of Globalization And Enlargement
Introduction It is somewhat of an understatement to say that the U.S. has led the way in tackling issues of extra-territorial jurisdiction in the light of globalisation. In relation to white collar crime, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) 1977 allows the U.S., via the Department of Justice...
Read MoreInvestigations & Audits - Eeny, Meeny, Miny Moe?
For many people the difference between an investigation and an audit is more a matter of degree than of substance as both involve a measure of scrutiny of the workplace environment that is almost always unwelcome and seen as vaguely threatening. For this reason many will use the words...
Read MoreCrisis Management
At around 6:40 p.m. on 27 December 2006, off the coast of northwest England, a commercial helicopter crashed into the sea with the loss of several lives. At 10:30 p.m., very shortly after the tragedy was being picked up by news agencies, a "Code Red" call was received by Eversheds, through the...
Read MoreThe Use Of A Project Management Approach In Compliance Programs
Many compliance programs focus the bulk of their efforts on improving corporate compliance knowledge and redressing issues as they arise. This is, of course, a useful starting point but if a compliance program is to be effective in the long term, a structured methodology and clear set of priorities...
Read MoreLaw Firm Partnering - A Personal Perspective
Prelude Partnering relationships are long term and based on trust. However, in practice they rarely develop from an existing law firm connection. Partnering arrangements usually develop from a desire to create a new relationship for such reasons as reducing the number of law firms used; greater...
Read MoreEU REACH Chemicals Law: Challenges For American General Counsel
Last year we advised you on the challenges posed by the draft EU REACH legislation. Now that the law is finalised, we update you on the position. Essential REACH Overview REACH is the acronym for a new European Union (EU) chemicals law that has finally been agreed after a long period of debate...
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