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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Landmark Workers’ Compensation Decision

Dave Brown

The claimants’ workers’ compensation bar in Pennsylvania scored a significant victory when the state’s high court issued its decision in Protz v. WCAB.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Landmark Workers’ Compensation Decision

Dave Brown

The claimants’ workers’ compensation bar in Pennsylvania scored a significant victory when the state’s high court issued its decision in Protz v. WCAB.

Panama Papers: Evasion and Avoidance

Best Lawyers

Attorneys from across the world consider what the future holds for businesses and individuals with foreign holdings and investments.

Q&A with Rogério Miranda of SVMFA

Best Lawyers

An interview with Brazil "Law Firm of the Year" SVMFA's Rogério Miranda.

Related-Party Transactions in Chile

Roberto Guerrero V. and Tomás Kubick

A significant change in law and practice.

Centro Mexicano Pro Bono, A.C.

Ivette Montero and Paulina Bojalil

Among other important features, ProBono.MX encourages pro bono work by defining a policy for each law firm, according to its areas of expertise, preferred social causes, and by filtrating cases through a scrupulous study in which they verify the vulnerability of the beneficiary and if pro bono work is needed.

Charity That Isn't So Charitable

David Smyth

While the FCPA doesn’t mention charitable contributions explicitly, the statute does prohibit giving “anything of value” to a foreign official to induce an official action to obtain or retain business.

U.S. Steps up Efforts to Review Social Media Use by Immigrants and Visitors

Bradley L. Ortman

Last month, the DHS implemented a new rule to systematize its efforts to monitor social media use of intending immigrants and travelers to the United States.

Going Global

Joseph K. Reinhart, Esq. and Meredith Odato Graham, Esq.

Expanding the scope of environmental review for the energy sector.

Recent Developments on Privacy and Data Protection in Brazil

Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da Silva and Camila Taliberti Ribeiro da Silva

A change of paradigm is urgent and requires a robust legislation on personal data protection.

Changes in the Legal Regulation of Foreign Investment in Russia

Artem Zhavoronkov and Oleg Lovtsov

Introducing significant changes in the legal regulation of foreign investment in the Russian Federation.

Antimonopoly Regulation in Russia

Artur Rokhlin

Taking into account the existing problems in the Russian Federation’s economy, which were caused by both global slowdown and the sanction policy of the foreign countries toward Russia, the public function of development and support of competition becomes increasingly significant.

Presidential Attacks on Free Speech

Jennifer M. Kinsley

A threat to our democracy.

H-1B Visas: Limits and Alternatives

Andrew B. Greenfield

For many U.S. employers, the new year means the beginning of H-1B cap season.

H-1B Planning for Fiscal Year 2019

Lisa Koenig

Employers should be prepared to pivot.

Vigilant for Safety in Oil Fields and on Highways

Frank L. Branson

Hardworking Americans in the oil patch live and toil in a perilous environment, performing some of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. today.

Cyber School

Elizabeth S. Fitch and Theodore M. Schaer

Cybersecurity and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s School of Cyber Claims

What Is the Future of Data Protection?

Holly K. Towle

One answer is that it’s bleak.

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Advisory

Alston & Bird

Navigating the Winding Highway of Wellness Program Compliance: A GPS for the EEOC’s Wellness Program Rules

The Coercive Diplomacy of Economic Sanctions

Molly McCluskey

Economic and other sanctions are often the weapon of choice in foreign policy.

ECOFIN reaches political agreement on Anti-Tax Avoidance

Mariano Roca López

EU finance ministers reached a new agreement March 13 to tackle aggressive tax schemes in the EU.

Is That Famous Song Protected by Copyright? Maybe Not – and the Change Means Refunds for Some

Michael B. Fein

In the past few years, copyrights on some famous songs have been deemed invalid, which means that licensees who were charged royalty payments may be able to get their money refunded.