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Protecting your Client's Business-Related IP Rights in China and Beyond
February 2, 2012
If you are an IP attorney, the chances are that you have had to assist a client who has IP exposure in a foreign country. Hopefully, you have only dealt with these issues on the transactional side, and your client’s business has been humming along since then. But what happens when things go wrong in a foreign country; especially, a large, developing country, like China? What lessons can be learned in order to better manage your client’s overseas IP exposure?
This chapter provides an overview of international IP issues, and how they may be addressed when arising in a foreign jurisdiction, such as China. I begin the chapter from the perspective of a litigator because, frankly, that is what I primarily do. But litigation experience also helps identify what can go wrong in a transaction, and therefore provides important feedback for transactional practitioners.
Matrixx and the Elusive Bright-Line Test for Materiality
February 2, 2012
In recent years, the US Supreme Court has curtailed the permissible scope of securities fraud actions, in part by tightening the pleading standards for plaintiffs who bring these actions in the federal courts. This has made it more difficult for plaintiffs to allege securities fraud and has rendered such claims increasingly vulnerable to a premature demise before courts can review and address them on their merits.
November 4, 2011
The mobility of the workforce can be a downright menace for companies whose competitive edge depends on proprietary information, and whose doesn't these days? A disgruntled employee can literally walk out the door with the company’s secrets in his pocket. Such is the case in Hooters of America, LLC v. La Cima Restaurants, LLC. Hooters, the world famous restaurant known for its overly-friendly female waitresses, has recently sued a competitor, alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and seeking various injunctive relief. The lawsuit claims that Joseph Hummel, Hooters’ former vice president of operations and purchasing, took valuable trade secrets and delivered them to the competitor upon being employed there.
Corporate executives need to know that they have the recourse to aggressively protect their trade secrets. In this article, Chad provides valuable insight into the legal issues that often underlie trade secrets litigation and some of the practical steps that employers can take to help safeguard their confidential information.
September 25, 2011
Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme swindled unsuspecting investors out of billions of dollars of their hard-earned cash. As the mastermind behind what is possibly history’s largest and most sophisticated act of financial fraud, Madoff has ruined countless lives. While Madoff has been punished for his acts, those who assisted him with his fraud have not. Government regulators and overseers who turned a blind eye to Madoff's deception have escaped liability unscathed. The army of professionals who helped Madoff manage and operate his schemes may never be held legally accountable for their assistance. Nevertheless, the trustee, Irving Picard, is making significant progress in collecting money for the victims of Madoff’s scheme. And, as new theories of liability emerge, it is possible that even more money will be recovered for Madoff’s victims.
June 21, 2011
Determining the enforceability of mandatory class-action waiver provisions in arbitration clauses is not merely an academic exercise for those sheltered within ivory tower walls. Indeed, a number of important legal and public policy implications underlie such a determination. In a recent decision, In re American Express Merchants Litigation, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rendered a class-action waiver provision in the mandatory arbitration clause of a commercial contract between a charge card carrier and its merchants unenforceable.
The Amex court said "class-action waivers … are unenforceable if the costs of arbitration by individual plaintiffs would be so high as to outweigh the size of any possible recovery."
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Option Droit & Affaires (France)
N° 73 - Mercredi 20 avril 2011April 20, 2011
Les effets et les répercussions de la crise fi nancière continuent à se faire sentir en Europe. Les législateurs ont adopté de nouvelles lois pour la surveillance fi nancière.Les juridictions ont pris des décisions importantes sur les systèmes fi nanciers et sur les droits des investisseurs. Même la Commission européenne considère aujourd’hui la possibilité – au niveau européen – d’une action de groupe, l’une des meilleures façons de protéger les investisseurs blessés.
ABA Section of International Law
Volume 6, Issue 4January 1, 2011
With the decision in Morrison v. National Australia Bank (NAB), the U.S. Supreme Court drastically changed the landscape of investor protection, ruling that the securities laws of the United States do not apply to non-U.S. investors who purchased shares in foreign companies outside the United States. Therefore, these investors will need to seek other jurisdictions abroad as their only chance to recoup losses sustained as a direct result of violations of (U.S.) securities laws, while non-U.S. companies are trying to reassure themselves that the “terrifying” threat of class actions no longer exists.
E-Zette / Aiji email magazine
24October 1, 2010
With the decision in Morrison v. National Australia Bank (NAB), the court ruled that the securities laws of the United States do not apply to non-US investors who purchased shares outside the United States. Therefore, these investors will need to seek other jurisdictions abroad as their only chance to recoup losses, while non-US companies are trying to reassure themselves that the “terrifying” threat of class action no longer exists.
Comments by Xingjian Zhao
September 6, 2010
Earlier this month the Jamaican Finance Minister Audley Shaw said that the governor of the Bank of Jamaica will investigate the fees banks charge customers. Officials ordered the study after some banks reportedly were charging customers fees to make deposits. The investigation will also look into banks' adjustment of interest rates, some banks are sluggish to decrease rates when treasury bill rates go down. Are the Caribbean's Banks Treating Their Customers Fairly? Xingjian Zhao shares his perspective. Read more...
Comments by Carlos Gonzalez & Ricardo Ortiz
August 12, 2010
On July 26, 2010, Mexico's central bank (Banxico) imposed several new limits on bank fees and commissions. Among the new regulations are prohibitions against banks charging account holders fees on deposits and loan payments. Will the new rules be good for customers? Will banks try to recover any lost revenues in other ways? Carlos Gonzalez and Ricardo Ortiz share their perspective. Read more....
An In-depth Look at Recent Developments and Upcoming Trends
July 30, 2010
Latin America and the Caribbean continue to wage a battle against corruption, bribery, fraud, and their direct by-product, money laundering. In today’s enforcement-driven environment, it is essential that multinational corporations and financial institutions recognize the serious legal, financial, political, and business risks posed by historically lax local enforcement and compliance practices in the region. Read More....
La Lettre des Juristes d'Affaires, July 26, 2010
Par Joseph Gulino, avocat, cabinet DRRT, Miami, Francfort et Dubaï
La dernière décision de la Cour suprême américaine représente un changement radical pour le système de protection des investisseurs aux Etats-Unis. Dans l’affaire Morrison contre National Australia Bank, les juges de la Cour suprême ont décidé que le droit boursier américain ne s’appliquait pas aux investisseurs étrangers ayant acheté des actions négociées à l’étranger. Lire la suite ici...
China Business Law Journal
June 2010 | Volume 1, Issue 6June 30, 2010
On 1 May China welcomed the world as the host of the annual World Exposition (Expo) – officially named Expo 2010 Shanghai China. Initially used as a way to showcase the powerful British Empire under Queen Victoria, the Expo now serves as a coming-of-age party for nations seeking to establish themselves as power players in the global economy. The venue in Shanghai embodies the ever-increasing importance of Asia. China’s role as a global economic power is not in doubt. Yet, the benefits of this international event may be greater for nations still pushing to be labelled relevant in the world market. For this reason, many Latin American nations have prepared themselves for the Shanghai Expo, not only to seduce the Asian giant, but also to promote their respective nations to the rest of the world in an effort to attract capital and tourism. Read more...
June 16, 2010
Are Remittances to Latin America Recovering After the Global Crisis?
“ In Mexico, remittances are the second leading source of income,
behind only oil exports. — Sumeet H. Chugani & Ricardo Ortiz
Primerus Newsletter
June 1, 2010
U.S. lawyers are no longer tethered to one jurisdiction. The practice of law has truly become international. A real-estate lawyer in Florida may be asked to advise a Chinese investor regarding potential investment opportunities in South Florida. Lawyers in Chicago may be retained to negotiate the acquisition of a privately held company in Bogota, Colombia. Counsel in Iowa may be asked by their clients to review a series of forum selection clauses in their international distribution agreements and advise as to the merits of arbitrating potential disputes before the London Court of International Arbitration or through the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. The international marketplace is no longer the domain of large-cap companies. Today, even the smallest business owner may find him or herself involved in complex negotiations with potential partners, investors, and customers around the world. To stay competitive, U.S. law firms, large and small alike, must be prepared to “go global.” Read more....
China Business Law Journal
May 2010 | Volume 1, Issue 5May 30, 2010
A once-stagnant Sino-Latin American business relationship has exploded with burgeoning Chinese imports of Latin America’s rich natural resources and agricultural commodities. Read more here.
Volume XVII, No. 2May 15, 2010
Litigation – whether at the appellate or trial court level – is a zero-sum game. There is always a proverbial “winner” and “loser.” Of course, advocates always desire to be on the winning side of the equation. In a final attempt to persuade the appellate court as to the correctness of an advocate’s position, appellate counsel frequently file a motion for rehearing or rehearing en banc.1 Aside from a bruised ego, there are other reasons for filing a rehearing motion. Chief among them may be client relations. It is certainly easier to tell the client “I did everything possible, it just didn’t work out” after counsel has exhausted all remedies afforded by the Rules of Appellate Procedure. This may be especially true when the client is a fruitful source of work (think trial counsel). Read more...
Featured Q&A: Will Brazilian Banks Consider More Overseas Expansion? Comments by: Chad S. Purdie, associate attorney at Diaz, Reus & Targ LLP.
January 10, 2010
What Will 2010 Yield For Mexico's Banking Industry?
December 15, 2009
"Are Safeguards Intended to Prevent Money Laundering Working?"
September 17-30, 2009, September 30, 2009
September - October 2009, September 1, 2009
FEATURED Q&A: Are Latin American Attitudes Toward Foreign Banks Changing? Guest Comment: Carlos F.
August 5, 2009
FEATURED Q&A: Are Governments Making Progress in Fighting Money Launderers? Board Comment: Carlos F. Gonzalez.
July 8, 2009
Diaz Reus & Targ Partners With Brazil's Guimaraes & Vieira de Mello
July 8, 2009
An international force: the DIFC - LCIA Arbitration Centre
May 1, 2009
Legal Mind - Carlos Gonzalez and Arti Sangar present a guide to finding the right lawyer
April 1, 2009
LexisNexis Expert Commentaries - Research Solutions
March 1, 2008
by Michael Diaz, Jr. and Carlos F. Gonzalez - Published by the Washington Legal Foundation
November 24, 2007
English Version
July 23, 2007
ARTICLES IN THIS EDITION:
- Representing Foreign Nationals in Criminal Investigations
- International Arbitration Clauses: Providing for an Effective Dispute Resolution Process in Your International Commercial Transaction
- Pinochet Precedent (Torture) and the Elimination of Head of State Immunity
- Hiring Foreign Counsel: A Guide to Finding the Right Lawyer
- Remedies In Cases of Stolen Art: Vanished Masterpieces
- Visualizing Resolution: Videoconferencing for International Arbitration and Mediation
- The Real ID Act: Emergence of a National ID Card?
- DRRT Scores Another Important Win: Republic of Peru's Foreign Sovereign Immunity Defense Rejected
En Español
July 23, 2007
EN ESTA EDICION:
- Representación de Extranjeros en Investigaciones Penales
- Cláusulas de Arbitraje Internacional: Elementos para Procesos Efectivos de Resolucion de Disputas en Transacciones Comerciales Internacionales
- El Precedente de Pinochet (Tortura) y la Eliminación de la Inmunidad del Jefe del Estado
- Contratación de un Abogado Extrajero: Guía para Encontrar el Abogado Idóneo
- Reparaciones en Casos de Obras de Arte Robadas: Obras Maestras que se Esfumaron
- Visualización de la Resolución: Videoconferencias para el Arbitraje y la Mediación Internacionales
- La Ley "Real ID": ¿Una Tarjeta Nacional de Identidad en Ciernes?
- ¡¡¡Ultimo Momento!!! Diaz Reus Se Apunta Otro Triunfo Importante: Rechazo de la Defensa de la República de Perú de Inmunidad de la Soberanía Extranjera
普通□
July 23, 2007
本期内容
- 在刑事调查中代表外国国民
- 国际仲裁条款：为您的国际商业交易提供有效的争议解决程序
- 皮诺切特判决先例（酷刑罪）与解除国家元首豁免权
- 聘请外国律师：找对律师指南
- 被盗艺术品案件中的赔偿：消失的杰作
- 可视化解决方案：用于国际仲裁与调解的视频会议
- 真实身份法案：国民身份证即将推出吗
- 昀新消息！DRRT又赢得了一次重要胜利：秘鲁共和国的外国主权豁免法辩护遭到否决
Are anti-money laundering policies working in Latin America and the Caribbean? What more needs to be done?
July 16, 2007
Are anti-money laundering policies working in Latin America and the Caribbean? What more needs to be done?
July 10, 2007
What is the outlook for Venezuela's banking sector today?
February 6, 2007
En Español
October 26, 2006
EN ESTA EDICION:
- El Lavado de Activos: Una Guía Para los Profesionales de Propiedad Inmobiliaria y Administración de Bienes
- El Uso Emergente de Amparos Contra Litigios en los Tribunales Estadounidenses Para Inhibir los Procesos Extrajeros - Oportunidad de Orientación
- La Revolución de las Telecomunicaciones del TLC EEUU-CA-RD
- ¿El Comercio Libre de Aranceles con la China? Es Más Fácil de lo Que Usted Se Imagina
- El Requerimiento de Prudencia Financiera de la Ley del Patriota: ¿Se Están Sobrepasando los Estados Unidos?
- ¿Ofrece Suficiente Protección a las Figuras Públicas la Ley de Privacidad Vigente?
- ¡Ultimas Noticias! DRRT Marca Otro Hito: Los Litigantes Obtienen un Amparo Contra Litigios Para Canon Latin America, Inc.
- Noticias del Bufete
- El Programa de Vigilancia de Terroristas Seguridad Versus Libertad
- Sin Castro, Más Problemas: Un Vistazo Breve de las Disputas de Propiedad Cubanas
English Version
October 24, 2006
ARTICLES IN THIS EDITION:
- Money Laundering: A Guide for Real Estate and Estate Planning Professionals
- The Emerging Use of Anti Suit Injunctions in U.S. Courts to Halt Foreign Proceedings - Time for Guidance -
- CAFTA-DR Telecommunications Evolution
- Tariff Free Trade With China? It's Easier Than You Think
- The Patriot Act's Due Diligence Requirement: Is the United States Overreaching?
- Does the Current Privacy Law Provide Enough Protection to Public Figures?
- Breaking News!!! Diaz Reus Scores Win: Litigators Obtain Antisuit Injunction for Canon Latin America, Inc.
- The Firm's News
- The Terrorist Surveillance Program: Security Versus Freedom
- No Castro, More Problem: A Brief Look at Cuban Property Disputes