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In case you haven’t had your eye on matters of global intrigue of late, figured we’d get you a bit caught up so that you know why your gas prices are heading north in the next couple of weeks....By: Robins Kaplan LLP

The FTC published its views on divestiture packages used to obtain clearance under the HSR Act. According to the FTC: “Before putting pen to paper, parties should discuss with Bureau staff what assets, rights, and personnel should be included in...By: Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog

Italy is ranked one of the top destinations for investment in the European union. Still, the Italian government wields the authority to review, and even prevent, investments by foreign entities seeking assets in certain sectors and industries....By: Jones Day

In this five-part podcast series, sponsored by Assent Compliance Inc. (Assent), I explore market impacts of emerging regulations on supply chain compliance and the supply chain professional. During the course of this series, I visit with several...By: Thomas Fox

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Balance of Terror  which aired on December 15, 1966, Star Date 1709.1. Compliance Takeaways: As a CCO, you must not allow racism in your organization. Does your speak up...By: Thomas Fox

Environmental Groups Accuse Multiple Mining Sites of Violating Federal Regulations - "Allegations of 'egregious' violations of the federal Clean Water Act and the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act could be included in forthcoming lawsuits...By: Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Whether you are the owner or the general contractor, dealing with mechanic’s liens filed by subcontractors or suppliers can be frustrating and, in some cases, present the very real threat of having to pay twice for work or materials. Most, if not...By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Tsatsi v College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan, 2018 SKCA 53, held that a physician’s defamation claim against his regulator, his employer, and the government, should be dismissed as a result of the defences of truth and qualified...By: Field Law

Federal Circuit clarifies that a post-filing change in RPI status can trigger the § 315(b) time-bar and that there are exceptions to issue preclusion in IPR appeals - On June 13, 2019, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) vacated a...By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

We analyzed the terms of 185 venture financings closed in the first quarter of 2019 by companies headquartered in Silicon Valley. We found that valuation results continued to be strong, with the average price increase in Q1 slightly lower than in the...By: Fenwick & West LLP