Tip for Investors: Don't Lock Out Unionized Targets
June 02, 2015
Both financial and strategic investors often instinctively reject the idea of acquiring unionized companies. This can be a mistake. Healthy, unionized enterprises can turn out to be excellent investments. The key is analyzing them correctly.
Cybersecurity Lawyers Getting Plenty of Company
June 02, 2015
High-profile data breaches in the past few years have been a wakeup call for corporate America ' and made cybersecurity and data privacy the next "it" practice for lawyers. There's been a gold rush to the field, practitioners say ' and the potential rewards have attracted some Johnny-come-latelies and pushed attorneys to seek out new ways of distinguishing themselves as experts.
Public-Private Partnerships
June 02, 2015
Public-private partnerships (P3s) have been gaining increased favor in the U.S. as a way for the public sector to harness the expertise and efficiencies of the private sector in meeting the infrastructure and social needs of local and state governments. Here are some tips for in--house counsel.
When Will the New European Data Laws Come In?
May 02, 2015
One of the most frequent questions that we have at the moment is about the timetable for Europe's changes to data protection laws. Needless to say, there is no definite answer. However, the path forward may recently have become just a little clearer.
DE Chancery Enjoins Board in Potential Stockholder Dilution Scheme
May 02, 2015
Directors and officers of struggling corporations seeking capital or startups willing to trade equity for cash should carefully read the Delaware Court of Chancery's recent transcript ruling in <I>Elite Horse Investments Ltd. v. T3 Motion</I> and consider it a cautionary tale.
Deritivative Cyber Litigation
May 02, 2015
Potential liability for data breaches has emerged as a major concern for businesses in the past few years as massive cyber-attacks are increasing, with companies that use or store private customer data electronically or use social media as part of their marketing strategy being the prime targets.
The Greatest Article Ever Written on Puffery!
May 02, 2015
There is a precarious relationship between a company's boasting and the potential impact on those to whom it crows. In the parlance of the law, communication of this type has come to be known as "puffery."
Connecting the Legal and Tax Departments
May 02, 2015
Now that the personal tax return deadline has passed, it might be a good time to consider your company's tax needs. Counsel at a Fortune 500 company recently told a colleague of ours that all of their tax matters are handled entirely outside of the legal department. This arrangement is not good. Corporate counsel and accountants must work together to bring the full measure of the company's resources to bear on tax-related issues.
Long-Awaited Guidance on L-1B Visa Category Released
May 02, 2015
The highly anticipated draft Policy Memorandum (L-1B Memo) addressing the qualifying criteria for the L-1B visa category was released by USCIS on March 24, giving clear guidance on the definition of "specialized knowledge" and the standard of review USCIS adjudicators should apply when evaluating L-1B petitions. Corporate counsel should be prepared to address the qualifying criteria.
