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International Trade

Dubai: A Court System Evolves To Meet The Needs Of International Investors

Editor: Nice to speak with you again. I understand you’ve been traveling a lot lately. Ali: Very much so. I’m based in Dubai, but King & Spalding also has offices in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. Through those three offices we cover the entire Middle East North Africa (MENA)...

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Technology

Navigating Through Today’s High-Tech IP Thicket

Editor: Please describe your role in your firm and your practice area. Perry: I wear different hats. I am the managing partner of the New York office. I also sit on the firm’s policy committee, which is what some people call a management committee. It’s the committee that runs the...

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Civil Justice

Suggestion For Dramatically Reducing E-Discovery Burdens

Editor: Why should the scope of e-discovery be limited? Should it presumptively be limited to information available in the ordinary course of business? Solomon: The scope of e-discovery should be limited because the broad scope that exists right now combined with the incredible volume of ESI...

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International Trade

London: Serving Legal Needs From A World-Class Business And Financial Center

Editor: Please describe your practice areas and those of your office. Pegg: My own practice focuses on corporate and project-related transactions. As a projects lawyer, you need to know many different areas of the law. For example, we’re doing a project in West Africa at the moment. It is...

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Energy | Finance

International Oil And Gas Joint Ventures In Emerging Markets

As growth continues to prove elusive in developed markets, multinational companies (MNCs) in the oil and gas sector are increasingly expanding into emerging markets. This trend has been accelerated by significant new discoveries of reserves, particularly in Africa. Such jurisdictions can be...

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India

India’s Foreign Direct Investment Policy Opens The Door To Multi-Brand Retail

Continuing a trend of liberalizing foreign direct investment (“FDI”) in its retail sector, the Indian government announced in September further changes to its policies designed to permit FDI in multi-brand retail trading of up to 51 percent, subject to certain significant conditions,...

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Technology

The Patent Wars In Perspective: But Any Solution Probably Will Be In The Hands Of Congress

Editor: Tell us about your background. Abrams: I have practiced law for 33 years as a trial lawyer, and during the last half of my career, I have focused on advising companies in technology and related areas regarding disputes and transactions. My clients range from large companies such as...

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