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Thought leaders from around the world contribute their perspectives on landmark cases, new legislation, and legal perspectives on new technologies, business practices, and civil procedure.

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Central Intelligence

Françoise Gilbert

To truly flourish, the smart cities of tomorrow must harness their data—but make sure they are doing so legally, ethically, and securely.

Immigration Work Enforcement Increases 2018

Immigration Worksite Enforcement to Increase in 2018

Christopher L. Thomas

Worksite enforcement is likely to take center stage in 2018.

NONCOMPETES: Does Selective Enforcement Really Matter?

Elizabeth A. Coonan

Many companies use restrictive covenant agreements (including noncompetition, nonsolicitation and nondisclosure agreements) to protect their businesses from unfair competition and customer poaching.

Large-Scale Immigration Raids Focus Attention on Employer Compliance With Immigration Laws

Martha J. Schoonover

The recent raids of dozens of 7-Eleven stores by U.S. immigration agents and the corresponding arrest of 21 individuals for immigration-related violations were widely covered as the largest immigrant enforcement crackdown undertaken by the Trump administration to date.

Stroock Partners with New York Lawyers for Public Interest to Develop Critical Guide for Nonprofits on Immigration Enforcement

Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

Marked increases in immigration arrests, especially in and around courts, schools, places of worship, and health care facilities, have generated fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities and left many non-profit service providers questioning how to continue effectively assisting their immigrant clients.

Russian Law of Contracts

Alexander Khrenov

Mitigating Your Risk

Ryan Robichaux and David Stewart

Why you need a political law compliance program.

Employers Now Face Greater Liability for Violations of Legislation on Employee Compensation

David Denisenko and Alexei Dingin

New Greek Copyright Law

Kriton Metaxopoulos

The procedure applies only to infringements committed by users who make available to the public and upload content or works for which they do not own/control the copyrights. However, it does not apply to infringements committed by end users by downloading, peer to peer file sharing, streaming, or cloud computing.

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

The Inside Wall

Charla Truett

Are bricks being stacked up against employment-based immigration?

An Overview of Russia

Anton Novoseltsev

The approval is only required if it is requested by a member of the supervisory board, a member of the executive board, a CEO, or a 1 percent shareholder.

Antimonopoly Regulation in Russia

Arthur 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.

Well-Managed Insolvencies Usually Make a Difference

Gelu Maravela, Mirela Metea, and Dana Rădulescu

From both a legal and business perspective, the critical period in any insolvency proceeding is the observation period, which is the period between the opening of the insolvency and the approval and implementation of a reorganization plan.

Scary New World: Social Media Criticism

Michael A. Kahn

The unrealistic expectation to “govern yourself accordingly” in the new digital age of snap judgements.

Five Easy Ways to Bolster Your Company’s Global Business Compliance

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz

Beyond the Basics

Special Aspects for Attracting Investments into Ukrainian Agribusiness

Dmytro Alexandrov

Four Steps to Effectively Assist Clients in Managing Global Labor and Employment Law Issues

FordHarrison

Going Into Business With a Partner

Thomas J. Nichols

So you're thinking of going into business with somebody else? Maybe a friend or a family member. Or perhaps somebody who already is a business acquaintance. There are a couple things that you might want to consider as you think about going into a venture with a partner.