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Poland's new Civil Procedure Code: summary of the key changes
Significant amendments to the Polish Civil Procedure Code recently came into force. The most important changes brought by the Amendment involve the end of separate civil proceedings for disputes among entrepreneurs and the introduction of a new model of evidence collection.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Central Government
An overview of Italy’s new rules on executive pay transparency
On 23 December 2011, the Italian Financial Authority ‘Consob’ adopted a resolution to implement new regulations on executive compensation of Italian listed companies. Latham & Watkins describe the main innovations introduced by the Resolution and discusses the new regime on Issuer transparency.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Bullish on the Bear: an overview of Russia's investment opportunities
With one hundred and forty million consumers and massive foreign reserves, Russia is an opportunity rich country with enormous growth potential. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Hogan Lovells' Richard Cowie assesses moves by Russia to encourage funds to invest in the national economy.
Law Firm: Hogan Lovells | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Recent trends in Russian insolvency cases
This briefing provides detailed analysis on the case law of the Russian Supreme State Commercial Court in relation to applying insolvency legislation duing the first quarter of 2012. For each ruling, Pepeliaev Group provide full background details and outline the key 'take-home' points.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate
Tax refunds for European pension and investment funds
The Court of Justice of the European Union has again held that a withholding tax levied by a European member state on dividends paid to non-residents - in this case investment vehicles - is an unjustified restriction on the freedom of movement of capital. Macfarlanes provide full details.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 21 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Austria: a practical cross-border guide to mergers and acquisitions
This briefing provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with a detailed analysis of the laws and regulations governing mergers and acquisitions in Austria. The guide provides key facts on relevant Austrian authorities and legislation; the mechanics of acquistion; and much more.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 21 May 2012 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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The clawback: can arbitration help Greek bondholders gain redress?
This article outlines the prospects of recovering more of the debt owed via investment treaty arbitration. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Skadden's Patrick Heneghan explains how German holders of Greek sovereign debt will need to rely on the "most favoured nation" clauses in the treaty.
Law Firm: Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom | Published: 21 May 2012 | Practice Area: Arbitration
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Carry on camping: ECJ rules on holiday carry over following sick leave
Decisions from the European Court of Justice over the last few years have changed the legal landscape regarding holiday entitlement and sickness absence. Shoosmiths analyses the recent ECJ decision in Neidel v Stadt Frankfurt am Main to see whether it clarifies a number of uncertainties.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 17 May 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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Reality bytes: CJEU confirms functionality of computer programs not protected by copyright
The Court of Justice of the EU has handed down its keenly awaited judgment in SAS Institute Inc v World Programming Ltd, confirming that the functionality of a computer program is not protected by copyright. Nabarro provides details on the case's background and implications for software companies.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 16 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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Off-piste: negotiating Europe's debt mountain
More than $550bn of European leveraged buy-out loans are due to mature between now and 2016. This report from Linklaters' banking team provides in-depth analysis on measuring the wall of debt; how refinancing faces harsh headwinds; and the options and opportunities presented to businesses.
Law Firm: Linklaters | Published: 16 May 2012 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities
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