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This German Firm Protects Their Clients in the Face of Emerging Technologies

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Johannes Heselberger discusses theft of trade secrets, the pharmaceutical industry, and fake goods.

Graceful Exits

Rachel Blue

The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) has been touted as a game changer.

Stress-Testing Global Trade

John Ettorre

For decades, supply chains have been getting increasingly intricate. Now the Trump administration’s trade policies and other disruptions are challenging those systems

The Christian Faith Fellowship Church and Adidas AG

Roberta Jacobs-Meadway

What is "use" in commerce?

The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016: A New Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Theft

Randal J. Brotherhood

"It represents one of the most significant events in trade secret reform in years. The DTSA amends the Economic Espionage Act, which previously limited access to federal courts for trade secret theft to criminal prosecution."

“Defend Trade Secrets Act” Signed Into Law Effective May 11, 2016

Brooks Kushman

The Defendant Trade Secrets Act of 2015 (“DTSA”), was signed into law by President Obama on May 11, 2016. The new statute creates broad private federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and has been hailed as “the most sweeping change to the nation’s intellectual property laws in a generation or more.”

An Interview With Darrois Villey Maillot Broc

How Corporate Law in France Is Navigating the Trade Wars

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Bertrand Cardi and Cyril Bonan discuss M&A, protectionism, and the trade wars' impact in France.

Welcome to the Jungle: Trade Associations and Reportable Persuader Activity

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Many trade associations have little direct experience with union organizing and labor relations. When it comes to lobbying in Washington, D.C., however, trade associations know a thing or two about what it takes to be a successful persuader.

Collecting Damages From Chinese Companies

Seeing Red

Annesley H. DeGaris

China Plays by Its Rules

All Eyes on Italy

Kate Rockwood

The country’s economic upheaval is grabbing headlines—and raising eyebrows—around the world. What comes next seems far from certain.

United We Stand—But Lawfully

Henry Skene and Mitchell Brennan

Reshaping the boundaries of trade union conduct: recent Australian developments.

The Economic Landscape Changing Capital Markets Law in Mexico

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Michell Nader discusses his firm's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Capital Markets Law in Mexico.

China's Trade War Tariffs Impact Real Estate

How Trade War Tariffs Threaten the U.S. Real Estate Market

Roy D. Oppenheim

Political pressures between the United States and China have led to a trade war and tariffs on aluminum and steel, which are driving up the cost of construction back home.

Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda Law Firm of the Year

Moving With the World

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Attorney Adrián Vázquez from the Mexican firm Vázquez Tercero & Zepeda discusses the firm's 2019 award, changes coming to the WTO, Mexico's shifting trade strategy, and more.

Workforce Mobility at Risk with NAFTA Renegot

Workforce Mobility at Risk Under a NAFTA Renegotiation

Suzanne K. Sukkar

The assessments of President Donald J. Trump’s first year in office have had a recurring stormy theme.

How Do I Protect My Child From Online Predators?

Kelly L. Frey Sr.

New technologies open up new ways for children to be exploited online. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act offers a solution.

Empowering Women Through Law

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

South African Firm CDH Is Equipping the Community With Legal Agency.

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.