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Establishing and Navigating the Moving Parts of an IPO
Gregory Sichenzia
The first step for a company looking to go public is to assess its viability by establishing whether or not it has the critical mass required to be a publically traded entity.
Registry of Shareholders in Costa Rica
Rafael Quirós
The objective is to identify the “final or effective beneficiary,” defined as a natural person who exercises substantive influence or direct or indirect control, to the legal vehicle taxable because it has the majority of the voting rights and therefore voice and decision in the entity.
The Great Reckoning
John Ettorre
Eight years after the financial crisis, aftereffects continue to ripple through the financial sector.
Related-Party Transactions in Chile
Roberto Guerrero V. and Tomás Kubick
A significant change in law and practice.
Civil Rights Work Has an All New Meaning
Thomas R. Julin
Corporations now use federal law to fight regulation.
OSHA Officially Increases Civil Penalties by 78 Percent
John F. Martin
Under the interim rule, the maximum penalties for workplace safety violations issued by OSHA will spike by 78.16 percent, effective August 1, 2016.
U.S. Supreme Court Parses the False Claims Act’s Seal Requirement in Whistleblower Case
Demme Doufekias
Brexit
Charles Cardon, Carmen Maria Mozun Munoz, Tiago Ferriera de Lemos, and Lia de Pessoa Negrao
Attorneys from France, Spain, and Portugal weigh in on the effects that Brexit may have on their respective countries.
Into the Breach
John Ettorre
Data breaches have become inevitable. Here’s what you can do to respond.
Running a Startup in Ontario? Read These 10 Rules
Salvatore Grillo
Navigating your startup amid Canada's changing unemployment law.
In the News Weekly Roundup: Lawyers and the Gig Economy
Best Lawyers
Locke Lord is expanding its London office; Bodman attorney elected to The Federalist Society; Comings and goings at Schiff Hardin.
The Lawyer’s Role in a Company Crisis
Mike Androvett, Mark Annick, & Mary Flood
During a company crisis, you need to be forthcoming. But you also need to tailor your message to a range of different stakeholders.
What the Courts Say About Recording in the Classroom
Christina Peer & Peter Zawadski
A recent ruling offers gives the answer to a question confusing parents and administrators alike.
In the News Weekly Roundup: Millennials in the Legal Profession
Best Lawyers
A roundup of relevant news, partnerships, and publications from our listed law firms.
What Is Content Marketing? And How Do I Do It?
Zack McKamie
Creating the right kind of content for the right kind of people is crucial to get the results you want.
What Spain’s Proposed ‘Google Tax’ Means for its New Economy
Mariano Roca López
How the Spanish Stability Program is tapping new sources of tax revenue.
Six Steps to Social Media Success for Law Firms
Bria Burk
Firms can use social media to promote awards, establish their positions, and bring attention to a practice area.
Five Pieces of Evidence to Look for After a Car Accident
Baskin Jones
Exchanging information is just the first step when it comes to filing a claim after an accident.
Three Steps to Follow when Contesting Tax Penalties
Anthony E. Rebollo
Take these steps to avoid paying hefty tax penalties.
How to Identify a Medical Expert for Trial
Rose Ríos
Things to look for and things to avoid when choosing a medical expert for trial.
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
A guide to navigating copyright claims on famous songs.
A Q&A with Renê Medrado, José Alexandre Buaiz Neto, and Leonardo Rocha e Silva of 2018 Brazilian “Law Firm of the Year” Pinheiro Neto Advogados’ Competition Antitrust Law Division
Best Lawyers
Have you noticed any changes in Brazil over the years in the competition and antitrust law area?
Proposed Rules Could Change Medication Options for Injured Workers in North Carolina
David E. Vtipil
Injured workers in North Carolina would be limited in the amounts of opioids that they could be prescribed under proposed Commission rules.
Six Things to Know When Injured at Work
Nicholas Pothitakis
Work injuries result in many questions and concerns by employees who may be facing the situation for the first time
Q&A with 2018 Portuguese Labor and Employment and Technology Law “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ Advogados
Best Lawyers
A Q&A with 2018 Portuguese “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ
Q&A with 2018 Portuguese Labor and Employment and Technology Law “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ Advogados
Best Lawyers
A Q&A with 2018 Portuguese “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ
Government Liability for Crumbling Infrastructure
Joshua W. Glotzer
Across the country, infrastructure is failing
