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Intellectual property - weapon for attack and defence in Russian competitive disputes
Intellectual property disputes in Russia have increased in number and become more complicated. A growing trend is the "clever-made counterfeit" which is difficult to prove infringement. This briefing from Goltsblat BLP offers advice on how to minimise the risks related to these "smart fakes."
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
The advantages of establishing a company's headquarters in Austria - part 1
In this briefing Schoenherr outlines some of the advantages and some basic information about choosing Austria for a company's headquarters. In doing so, the briefing provides an overview of Austria's social and political background and of some legal forms to consider for a holding company.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 06 February 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
An overview of the legislative amendments to Russian corporate law
In January 2012, the Federal Law 'On Organised Trades' came into force, governing the relationships that arise when trades are organised on commodities and financial markets. This briefing details the new requirements on those organising such trades and the effects on members and management bodies.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: Partnerships and LLPs
Trading in distress - how old world debt is providing opportunities for US hedge funds
The year 2012 has the potential to present a historic opportunity for hedge funds seeking to profit from European distressed debt. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Shearman's Solomon Noh outlines the types of distressed debt investment strategies and how UK law firms are likely to be affected.
Law Firm: Shearman & Sterling | Published: 02 February 2012 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities
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Why is equity protection ineffective in Hungary?
The Hungarian Companies Act and others have long contained provisions to protect creditors. One provision prohibits a limited liability company from paying dividends to its shareholders if it does not have sufficient funds. However, payments of a dividend can also be made in a hidden manner.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 02 February 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing
New EU privacy and data protection laws - implications and key points
On 25th January 2012, the European Commission's proposal for reform of the EU's privacy and data protection laws was unveiled. This briefing looks at how the proposal aims to replace the current Directive with a new legal framework that will lay the foundation for a Digital Single Market.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 01 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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EU data protection law - sanctions get serious, governance grows up and individuals can erase their online past lives
On 25 January 2012, the European Commission released its long awaited proposals to revise the 1995 EU Data Protection Directive. The draft law takes the form of a Regulation and signifies a major reform of the general data protection law, which has been under review for the last few years.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Investment funds - 2011 annual review and preview of 2012
This briefing from Travers Smith provides a comprehensive overview of the developments affecting the investment funds industry in 2011 and previews what can be expected in 2012. The article will be of interest to managers and investors in a wide range of alternative asset investment funds.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes
Hedging their bets: distressed debt outlook 2012
Bingham and Macquarie Group commissioned Debtwire to interview 100 distressed debt investors, including hedge fund managers, sell-side trading desks and other asset managers on their expectations for the North American distressed debt market in 2012.
Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities
Aviation update: EU emissions trading scheme becomes reality for airlines
The EU's extension of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to include the aviation industry took effect on 1 January 2012, prompting intense criticism at an industry and State level. This briefing from explains in detail how the Scheme works and what aircraft operators should be doing to comply.
Law Firm: Holman Fenwick Willan | Published: 25 January 2012 | Practice Area: Air
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