22 June 2022 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Since President Biden’s July 2021 direction to the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) to “curtail the unfair use of non-compete clauses and other clauses or agreements that may unfairly limit worker…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Law 4919/2022: The enhanced digitalization of the General Electronic Commercial Registry’s functions and other provisions on the promotion of foreign companies’ establishment. In April 2022 a new legislation on General Electronic Commercial Registry (GEMI.) Was adopted. Law 4919/2022…
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In August 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) brought in changes to the Listing Rules which were aimed at making London a more hospitable listing venue for new special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). The impetus for doing so was to allow London to participate in the undoubted SPAC ‘boom’, which had at that point been…
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Published: New Hampshire Bar News Intellectual property (“IP”) is a key business asset that provides important rights and competitive advantages. In the merger and acquisition (“M&A”) context, IP is often given special consideration when negotiating the purchase price and deal terms (representations and warranties, indemnification obligations, etc.). Due diligence is critical for accurately identifying the…
On 1 June 2022, the French Presidency published its “final” compromise text in relation to the revision to the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive1 (known as “AIFMD2”). According to this latest AIFMD2 Proposal, the following requirements would apply: Definition of “loan origination” Importantly, the compromise proposal includes a definition of “loan origination” being the…
by Armand Capisciolto and Mary Mathews The many operational challenges of merging two companies push some critical accounting issues down the agenda. With so many deals ending in failure, the acquirer’s C-suite tends to focus more on fundamentals than on financial reporting. In truth, leaders buying a company can save themselves time and money by…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. While initial public offerings (IPOs) have been rare since the beginning of the Covid-19 sanitary crisis, the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) has become a strong sustainable alternative to the traditional IPO process, reaching unprecedented levels in the last quarter…
At a baseline, the metaverse is a constellation of different technologies that stand to transform the internet from a two-dimensional experience to something that is far more tangible and immersive. This contemplates engagement in the metaverse for meetings, commerce, employee training, among other activities. In addition, the metaverse does not have national boundaries, so determining…
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01 June 2022 Agama Law Associates To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Amongst start-ups particularly the question of employee retention and reward (for working with a start-up) is asked very frequently. This blog post seeks to identify and discuss the legal parameters surrounding both…
