This document is the spring 2015 issue of the Business Torts & Civil RICO News newsletter published by the American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law Business Torts & Civil RICO Committee. It contains three articles - a primer on the unsettled legal issues surrounding the extraterritorial application of RICO, a summary of an ongoing case against Uber in California regarding consumer protection laws, and an article about using sanctions defenses against RICO claims. It also includes information about upcoming committee events and leadership.
This document summarizes the history of corporate money in politics and campaign finance law in the United States. It discusses key Supreme Court rulings like Buckley v. Valeo, Bellotti, Austin, McConnell, Citizens United, and Hobby Lobby that have expanded corporate political speech rights and loosened campaign finance regulations. The Powell Memorandum of 1971 encouraged corporations to engage more actively in politics to influence regulations. Over time, the Court has increasingly equated corporate political spending with free speech and overturned restrictions on direct corporate donations to politicians.
GT Anti-corruption legislation around the world Canada, UK, USGrant Thornton
A Grant Thornton white paper that outlines anti-corruption legislation in Canada, the US and UK. We offer some insight into this legislation and how it could impact your business.
Robert Rieders is the general counsel of Postmates, a courier service startup. Postmates uses a mobile app to allow customers to get anything delivered. It has raised $138 million and delivers to many cities. As GC, Rieders handles litigation including a class action regarding worker classification and another regarding background checks. He works with outside firms on various legal issues and aims to carefully expand the in-house legal team to support Postmates' growth.
Leo Burnett Company agreed to pay $15.5 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims to the U.S. Army for an advertising contract. Specifically, Leo Burnett was accused of overbilling for work done by its internal divisions and improperly inflating hourly labor rates in its contract. Two former Leo Burnett employees who originally filed the whistleblower lawsuit will receive $2.79 million as part of the settlement. The settlement is part of efforts by the Department of Justice and Procurement Fraud Task Force to ensure integrity in government contracting.
Challenges of Conducting Due Diligence Investigations in ChinaCase IQ
Attorney and compliance expert Tom Fox discusses some of the challenges organizations can face when conducting due diligence investigations in China.
Watch the webinar here: http://i-sight.com/webinar-challenges-of-conducting-due-diligence-investigations-in-china/
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This document summarizes several global anticorruption laws and enforcement trends related to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, and Russia's Countering Corruption Act. It discusses investigations and settlements with companies like Total SA and Microsoft. It also outlines enforcement priorities of the US Department of Justice, including a focus on specific industries and increasing civil and criminal penalties.
Big Business, Big Issues: The Winners and Losers from the U.S. Midterm ElectionsBrunswick Group
The U.S. midterm elections have dealt a new setback to President Obama. As was widely expected, voters have given Republicans control of both chambers of Congress, weakening the president’s already diminished influence in his last two years in office.
But there’s another set of winners and losers in this this election: the sectors, issues and interest groups that have a stake in the outcome.
Brunswick Group’s take on what the 2014 midterm elections mean for your companies, industries and interest groups.
For more information please contact our Washington, DC office: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
This document summarizes the history of corporate money in politics and campaign finance law in the United States. It discusses key Supreme Court rulings like Buckley v. Valeo, Bellotti, Austin, McConnell, Citizens United, and Hobby Lobby that have expanded corporate political speech rights and loosened campaign finance regulations. The Powell Memorandum of 1971 encouraged corporations to engage more actively in politics to influence regulations. Over time, the Court has increasingly equated corporate political spending with free speech and overturned restrictions on direct corporate donations to politicians.
GT Anti-corruption legislation around the world Canada, UK, USGrant Thornton
A Grant Thornton white paper that outlines anti-corruption legislation in Canada, the US and UK. We offer some insight into this legislation and how it could impact your business.
Robert Rieders is the general counsel of Postmates, a courier service startup. Postmates uses a mobile app to allow customers to get anything delivered. It has raised $138 million and delivers to many cities. As GC, Rieders handles litigation including a class action regarding worker classification and another regarding background checks. He works with outside firms on various legal issues and aims to carefully expand the in-house legal team to support Postmates' growth.
Leo Burnett Company agreed to pay $15.5 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims to the U.S. Army for an advertising contract. Specifically, Leo Burnett was accused of overbilling for work done by its internal divisions and improperly inflating hourly labor rates in its contract. Two former Leo Burnett employees who originally filed the whistleblower lawsuit will receive $2.79 million as part of the settlement. The settlement is part of efforts by the Department of Justice and Procurement Fraud Task Force to ensure integrity in government contracting.
Challenges of Conducting Due Diligence Investigations in ChinaCase IQ
Attorney and compliance expert Tom Fox discusses some of the challenges organizations can face when conducting due diligence investigations in China.
Watch the webinar here: http://i-sight.com/webinar-challenges-of-conducting-due-diligence-investigations-in-china/
The Cannabis 10th Man - Why COVID-19 Could Hurt Marijuana LegalizationCannabis News
Just like in Word War Z, what is the cannabis 10th man is right and coronavirus hurts marijuana legalization, read this https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/the-cannabis-10th-man-what-if-everyone-is-wrong-about-a-recession-leading-to-federal-cannabis-l
Brian Dickerson. The Global Impact of the Foreign Corrup Practices 07.06.2013Awara Direct Search
This document summarizes several global anticorruption laws and enforcement trends related to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, and Russia's Countering Corruption Act. It discusses investigations and settlements with companies like Total SA and Microsoft. It also outlines enforcement priorities of the US Department of Justice, including a focus on specific industries and increasing civil and criminal penalties.
Big Business, Big Issues: The Winners and Losers from the U.S. Midterm ElectionsBrunswick Group
The U.S. midterm elections have dealt a new setback to President Obama. As was widely expected, voters have given Republicans control of both chambers of Congress, weakening the president’s already diminished influence in his last two years in office.
But there’s another set of winners and losers in this this election: the sectors, issues and interest groups that have a stake in the outcome.
Brunswick Group’s take on what the 2014 midterm elections mean for your companies, industries and interest groups.
For more information please contact our Washington, DC office: http://www.brunswickgroup.com/contact-us/washington-dc/
This document provides a summary of the evolutionary history of law firms:
- In the 19th century, most law practices consisted of solo practitioners or small groups handling a variety of legal matters. Lawyers prepared documents and appeared in court while support staff handled clerical work.
- As businesses grew during the industrial revolution, larger law firms emerged to handle increasingly complex corporate legal needs. By the late 19th century, some firms had five or more lawyers.
- The role of lawyers also began changing as corporate legal work increased. While trial work was once dominant, more lawyers focused on other areas to support growing business clients. This accelerated the trend toward larger, specialized law firms.
12/10/19 STATE OF ARKANSAS vs RYAN NICOLUS GOREVogelDenise
The document discusses how the United States government and legal system may be considered a privately held company, rather than a legitimate government. It questions the jurisdiction and authority of the Pulaski County District Court over the individual, claiming they are not a corporation. The document requests an extension of time to respond to the court matter, and notices its intent to pursue international prosecution against applicable international tribunals.
This document summarizes the historical background of exclusionary conduct in antitrust law. It discusses how courts have struggled for decades to distinguish lawful competitive conduct from unlawful anticompetitive behavior by monopolists. In the late 19th century, large trusts dominated many industries, inspiring the Sherman Act of 1890 which aimed to promote competition and prohibit monopolies. However, the precise definitions of "exclusionary" and "predatory" conduct remained elusive. One of the earliest significant cases was against Alcoa in 1945, where the court found the company unlawfully monopolized the aluminum ingot market through expanding production capacity in an intentional effort to exclude competitors. This Alcoa standard of monopolization became influential through the 1970s.
The document argues that Congress should vote down the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement for three key reasons:
1. The TPP's intellectual property regulations would transform copyright laws in overbearing ways that criminalize ordinary digital and internet activities and jeopardize online privacy.
2. The TPP's labor standards would only marginally benefit American workers.
3. The TPP's environmental standards are poor and inadequate.
The document contends that these aspects of the TPP should make Congress hesitate to pass the agreement.
North American countries have implemented anti-corruption laws. Should other areas adopt such practices? What impact would such laws have on business in a region?
This document discusses the debate around whether ideology influences antitrust policy discussions. While antitrust is often portrayed as an apolitical, economics-based field, the author argues that ideology does matter. Specifically, differences in antitrust views stem from underlying differences in philosophies around issues like market robustness, government's role, and the virtues of dominant firms. The author uses "conservative" to refer to more permissive views toward monopolies and restraints, associated with Chicago School thinking, and "liberal" to refer to more interventionist views, associated with Post-Chicago School thinking. Overall, the author contends antitrust arguments incorporate ideological stances and are not purely technical in nature.
No Woman’s Land
The gang rape of a Hyderabad doctor has once again demonstrated that between patriarchal law and urban anomie, such events will recur to compound the hollowness of governance and rights in India
The beginning of February was marked by nothing less than "confusion" in the U.S. immigration law arena as the Trump Administration continues to "settle-in". Members of the NPZ Law Group continue their active community outreach efforts through both civic and professional organizations. It continues to be our goal to help explain recent U.S. immigration law initiatives to what appears to be an extremely "confused" public.
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The UK Bribery Act of 2010 subjects any US corporation or individual doing business in the UK to criminal penalties if found guilty of bribery. Unlike the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act applies to commercial bribery in addition to bribery of foreign officials. As a result, the UK Bribery Act poses a greater threat to US companies than the FCPA, as it can prosecute companies for a wider range of business activities and relationships anywhere in the world. Key differences between the laws include available defenses, such as the UK Bribery Act's defense of having adequate procedures to prevent bribery within an organization.
USA Clean & Renewable Energy Opportunities for German Companies June 30 ...Eliot Norman
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
CompSec Direct is a security company based in Puerto Rico. The document discusses several security issues and efforts the company has worked on in Puerto Rico, including:
1) The Hacienda case, where the Treasury Department of Puerto Rico suffered a ransomware attack. The company was brought in but the IT staff were tired and did not provide written statements.
2) Exposing of court cases and personal information online from the judicial branch and a telecom provider. These issues have now been fixed.
3) Several other contributions and notifications to government entities regarding security issues, but the company has never been publicly thanked for their efforts.
4) Political discussions about campaign funding models in Puerto Rico and how securing
The document discusses the strategic value of having a Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer (CECO) that is independent from the legal department. It notes that the CECO's role has emerged to address issues where compliance was previously handled by legal or HR. The CECO should report directly to the board rather than legal to avoid conflicts between US and foreign laws. Maintaining independence of the CECO and legal functions is important for companies operating in high-risk regions to manage compliance with anti-bribery, money laundering, and corruption laws.
C4C dedicates this edition of C4C Federal Exchange to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – An Iconic Civil Rights Activist, A Man of Service. The January 2015 edition of the Exchange features Mr. Felton Batiste of ASKFMB; civil rights activists Ms. Janet Howard and Ms. Joyce E. Megginson and an article by Mr. Douglas Kinan on Fergusons In America.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin - Two years of continuous employment rule not as Paul Porvaznik
The document discusses a recent federal court case that evaluated the enforceability of a non-solicitation agreement signed by a former employee. The court applied a flexible, totality of the circumstances test rather than rigidly requiring two years of continuous employment. It considered factors like a large signing bonus paid to the employee. The court also found the employer's breach of fiduciary duty claim was not entirely preempted by trade secret law. The case demonstrates courts may enforce restrictive covenants based on various factors beyond just employment duration.
An overview of the status of state advertising tax legislation, what to expect going forward, and how to fight it.
Wright Andrews, Partner, Butera & Andrews
Bennet Kelley, Founder, Internet Law Center (Twitter @internetlawcent)
This document discusses why reform of Child Protective Services (CPS) has stalled according to Rosalind McAllister, a family advocate. She argues that protests, petitions, and rallies have not been effective and sometimes backfire by antagonizing those within the system. McAllister claims the number of children impacted by CPS is small nationally and varies significantly by state, making reform difficult at the federal level. She advocates working strategically within individual state systems rather than drawing attention through public protests, which can result in gag orders against parents in their cases. The document provides counterarguments for strategies such as White House petitions and rallies for particular cases.
The second quarter of 2017 was relatively quiet from an enforcement perspective. Two Magyar Telekom executives settled cases that the Securities and Exchange Commission had filed against them, and two entities received declination letters from the Department of Justice.
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- Legal and fashion firms accounted for 35% of leasing activity in 2Q15, driven by large deals from Chanel, Morgan Lewis, and Ralph Lauren. Overall leasing activity outpaced historical averages.
- Availability remained stable at 11.4% as new supply was absorbed, while average asking rents increased 6% year-over-year to $68.80 per square foot.
- Strong leasing in Midtown was led by renewals from Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, while new construction projects like One Vanderbilt saw increased interest. Midtown South leasing focused on new developments and prime neighborhoods.
3Q16 NGKF NY Office Market Overview 11 1 16Todd Hershman
Rental market conditions in Manhattan slowed in the third quarter of 2016. While leasing activity remained stable due to increased renewal activity balancing a drop in relocations, overall leasing fell below averages in Midtown South. Asking and taking rents continued to increase but at a slower rate than previous years, while net effective rents flattened. Approximately 29 million square feet of new development is in the pipeline, with 15 million square feet scheduled for delivery by 2020.
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This document provides a summary of the evolutionary history of law firms:
- In the 19th century, most law practices consisted of solo practitioners or small groups handling a variety of legal matters. Lawyers prepared documents and appeared in court while support staff handled clerical work.
- As businesses grew during the industrial revolution, larger law firms emerged to handle increasingly complex corporate legal needs. By the late 19th century, some firms had five or more lawyers.
- The role of lawyers also began changing as corporate legal work increased. While trial work was once dominant, more lawyers focused on other areas to support growing business clients. This accelerated the trend toward larger, specialized law firms.
12/10/19 STATE OF ARKANSAS vs RYAN NICOLUS GOREVogelDenise
The document discusses how the United States government and legal system may be considered a privately held company, rather than a legitimate government. It questions the jurisdiction and authority of the Pulaski County District Court over the individual, claiming they are not a corporation. The document requests an extension of time to respond to the court matter, and notices its intent to pursue international prosecution against applicable international tribunals.
This document summarizes the historical background of exclusionary conduct in antitrust law. It discusses how courts have struggled for decades to distinguish lawful competitive conduct from unlawful anticompetitive behavior by monopolists. In the late 19th century, large trusts dominated many industries, inspiring the Sherman Act of 1890 which aimed to promote competition and prohibit monopolies. However, the precise definitions of "exclusionary" and "predatory" conduct remained elusive. One of the earliest significant cases was against Alcoa in 1945, where the court found the company unlawfully monopolized the aluminum ingot market through expanding production capacity in an intentional effort to exclude competitors. This Alcoa standard of monopolization became influential through the 1970s.
The document argues that Congress should vote down the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement for three key reasons:
1. The TPP's intellectual property regulations would transform copyright laws in overbearing ways that criminalize ordinary digital and internet activities and jeopardize online privacy.
2. The TPP's labor standards would only marginally benefit American workers.
3. The TPP's environmental standards are poor and inadequate.
The document contends that these aspects of the TPP should make Congress hesitate to pass the agreement.
North American countries have implemented anti-corruption laws. Should other areas adopt such practices? What impact would such laws have on business in a region?
This document discusses the debate around whether ideology influences antitrust policy discussions. While antitrust is often portrayed as an apolitical, economics-based field, the author argues that ideology does matter. Specifically, differences in antitrust views stem from underlying differences in philosophies around issues like market robustness, government's role, and the virtues of dominant firms. The author uses "conservative" to refer to more permissive views toward monopolies and restraints, associated with Chicago School thinking, and "liberal" to refer to more interventionist views, associated with Post-Chicago School thinking. Overall, the author contends antitrust arguments incorporate ideological stances and are not purely technical in nature.
No Woman’s Land
The gang rape of a Hyderabad doctor has once again demonstrated that between patriarchal law and urban anomie, such events will recur to compound the hollowness of governance and rights in India
The beginning of February was marked by nothing less than "confusion" in the U.S. immigration law arena as the Trump Administration continues to "settle-in". Members of the NPZ Law Group continue their active community outreach efforts through both civic and professional organizations. It continues to be our goal to help explain recent U.S. immigration law initiatives to what appears to be an extremely "confused" public.
The new british invasion may jon mar-feature_030512-415-1jonamay
The UK Bribery Act of 2010 subjects any US corporation or individual doing business in the UK to criminal penalties if found guilty of bribery. Unlike the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act applies to commercial bribery in addition to bribery of foreign officials. As a result, the UK Bribery Act poses a greater threat to US companies than the FCPA, as it can prosecute companies for a wider range of business activities and relationships anywhere in the world. Key differences between the laws include available defenses, such as the UK Bribery Act's defense of having adequate procedures to prevent bribery within an organization.
USA Clean & Renewable Energy Opportunities for German Companies June 30 ...Eliot Norman
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
CompSec Direct is a security company based in Puerto Rico. The document discusses several security issues and efforts the company has worked on in Puerto Rico, including:
1) The Hacienda case, where the Treasury Department of Puerto Rico suffered a ransomware attack. The company was brought in but the IT staff were tired and did not provide written statements.
2) Exposing of court cases and personal information online from the judicial branch and a telecom provider. These issues have now been fixed.
3) Several other contributions and notifications to government entities regarding security issues, but the company has never been publicly thanked for their efforts.
4) Political discussions about campaign funding models in Puerto Rico and how securing
The document discusses the strategic value of having a Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer (CECO) that is independent from the legal department. It notes that the CECO's role has emerged to address issues where compliance was previously handled by legal or HR. The CECO should report directly to the board rather than legal to avoid conflicts between US and foreign laws. Maintaining independence of the CECO and legal functions is important for companies operating in high-risk regions to manage compliance with anti-bribery, money laundering, and corruption laws.
C4C dedicates this edition of C4C Federal Exchange to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – An Iconic Civil Rights Activist, A Man of Service. The January 2015 edition of the Exchange features Mr. Felton Batiste of ASKFMB; civil rights activists Ms. Janet Howard and Ms. Joyce E. Megginson and an article by Mr. Douglas Kinan on Fergusons In America.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin - Two years of continuous employment rule not as Paul Porvaznik
The document discusses a recent federal court case that evaluated the enforceability of a non-solicitation agreement signed by a former employee. The court applied a flexible, totality of the circumstances test rather than rigidly requiring two years of continuous employment. It considered factors like a large signing bonus paid to the employee. The court also found the employer's breach of fiduciary duty claim was not entirely preempted by trade secret law. The case demonstrates courts may enforce restrictive covenants based on various factors beyond just employment duration.
An overview of the status of state advertising tax legislation, what to expect going forward, and how to fight it.
Wright Andrews, Partner, Butera & Andrews
Bennet Kelley, Founder, Internet Law Center (Twitter @internetlawcent)
This document discusses why reform of Child Protective Services (CPS) has stalled according to Rosalind McAllister, a family advocate. She argues that protests, petitions, and rallies have not been effective and sometimes backfire by antagonizing those within the system. McAllister claims the number of children impacted by CPS is small nationally and varies significantly by state, making reform difficult at the federal level. She advocates working strategically within individual state systems rather than drawing attention through public protests, which can result in gag orders against parents in their cases. The document provides counterarguments for strategies such as White House petitions and rallies for particular cases.
The second quarter of 2017 was relatively quiet from an enforcement perspective. Two Magyar Telekom executives settled cases that the Securities and Exchange Commission had filed against them, and two entities received declination letters from the Department of Justice.
In this file, you can ref resume materials for health safety such as resume tips, resume samples, cover letter samples, types of interview questions, health safety situational interview, health safety behavioral interview…
- Legal and fashion firms accounted for 35% of leasing activity in 2Q15, driven by large deals from Chanel, Morgan Lewis, and Ralph Lauren. Overall leasing activity outpaced historical averages.
- Availability remained stable at 11.4% as new supply was absorbed, while average asking rents increased 6% year-over-year to $68.80 per square foot.
- Strong leasing in Midtown was led by renewals from Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, while new construction projects like One Vanderbilt saw increased interest. Midtown South leasing focused on new developments and prime neighborhoods.
3Q16 NGKF NY Office Market Overview 11 1 16Todd Hershman
Rental market conditions in Manhattan slowed in the third quarter of 2016. While leasing activity remained stable due to increased renewal activity balancing a drop in relocations, overall leasing fell below averages in Midtown South. Asking and taking rents continued to increase but at a slower rate than previous years, while net effective rents flattened. Approximately 29 million square feet of new development is in the pipeline, with 15 million square feet scheduled for delivery by 2020.
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GlobalDoc provides translation services to help companies connect to global markets. It combines a network of over 1,400 translators from around the world with translation management technology. This allows for accurate translations at lower costs and faster turnaround times. GlobalDoc can translate various document types across many industries. It manages translations through its LangXpert portal and aims to free up clients to focus on their core business while GlobalDoc handles their translation needs. Companies can contact GlobalDoc's director of business development based in Atlanta for more information.
Haiku Deck is a presentation platform that allows users to create Haiku-style presentations. The document encourages the reader to get started creating their own Haiku Deck presentation on SlideShare by clicking a "GET STARTED" button. It provides a concise invitation to use Haiku Deck's presentation features on SlideShare.
The document provides an overview of capital market trends in the United States for the second quarter of 2016. Some key points from the report include: International capital continues to invest heavily in the US market due to higher cap rates compared to bond yields globally; Top regional buyers are led by Blackstone, which invested over $10 billion across various markets; Office pricing is strongest in major coastal cities like New York, San Francisco and Boston, with eight markets averaging over $400 per square foot; Population growth and investment activity are highest in "18-hour cities" driven by technology like Austin, Denver, Nashville and Seattle.
The document provides resources for health and safety interviews, including cover letter tips, resume samples, and examples of different types of interview questions. It lists several websites that offer free ebooks, cover letter samples, resume samples, and other materials related to health and safety interviews. The list includes tips for writing effective cover letters, interview preparation, and common interview questions. The resources provided are intended to help job seekers in health and safety fields prepare for and succeed in interviews.
Walt Disney Animation Studios was founded in 1923 by Walt Disney and is headquartered in California. The studio has produced over 50 feature films using techniques like traditional animation, computer animation, and live action. Some of their most famous films include Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937, and Big Hero 6 from 2014. They also pioneered the use of new technologies in short films dating back to the 1920s that were later applied to features. Walt Disney Animation Studios is renowned for its creative ideas, marketing strategies, and perfection in integrating elements to create something greater.
The document summarizes debates around the role of antitrust law in standard setting organizations (SSOs) between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It discusses differences in how the two agencies apply Section 2 of the Sherman Act versus Section 5 of the FTC Act to cases involving patents and standards. It also analyzes recent FTC cases against Rambus and N-Data regarding disclosure of patents during SSO processes.
FTC\'s Assault on IP: Regulatory Patent Reform?CTChris
The document discusses the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) increasing enforcement actions against intellectual property (IP) rights. Specifically, the FTC has taken action against patent settlements in the pharmaceutical industry, standard-setting abuses, and non-practicing entities. The FTC views many patents as "bad" and litigation as out of hand. There is a risk that expanded FTC enforcement could discourage participation in standard-setting organizations or patent settlements and widen the policy gap with the Department of Justice on IP issues. It is unclear if a new presidential administration would rein in the FTC's IP campaign.
During the recently completed third quarter of 2017, the Department of Justice resolved one matter and the Securities and Exchange Commission resolved two matters. While this was a slow quarter in terms of the number of enforcement actions, the financial impact was significant as the Telia global settlement involved financial penalties and disgorgement of approximately $965 million to be allocated between U.S., Dutch, and Swedish authorities.
Canadian or American multinationals’ accountability in canada or the usa for ...Shirley Li
Should Canadian or American multinationals (MNCs) be held accountable in Canada or the USA for the human rights violations that they commit abroad? Why or why not? Illustrate your answer with examples.
The document provides instructions for creating an account on HelpWriting.net to request that a paper be written. It explains that the request will be put up for bids from writers, one of which can be selected based on qualifications. It notes that revisions are allowed to ensure customer satisfaction, and a refund is offered if plagiarism is found.
This document summarizes some key changes to US patent law and litigation under the America Invents Act of 2011. It discusses how the Act transitions the US to a "first to file" system from a "first to invent" system, establishes a nine-month post-grant review period, and limits claims for "false marking" to only allow competitors who suffered injury to bring such claims. The changes will impact patent litigation strategies for both plaintiffs and defendants.
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