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SEC adopts new rule mandating proxy access
This briefing from Weil Gotshal reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved measures substantially changing the nomination and election process for directors of public companies.
Law Firm: Weil Gotshal & Manges | Published: 31 August 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Germany bans use of Facebook research for hiring decisions
The German Government resolved a new law on 25 August that bans the use of Facebook research for hiring decisions in Germany (Beschäftigtendatenschutzgesetz). Baker & McKenzie reports.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 31 August 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Essential corporate news - week ending 27 August
This weekly round-up from Norton Rose covers topics including: FSA - further information on the National Storage Mechanism; and AIC - a guide for directors of investment companies on procuring Directors' and Officers' insurance.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 31 August 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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FSA imposes highest ever fine of £2.275m for loss of data
The FSA announced on 24 August 2010 that it has imposed a fine of £2.275m on the UK branch of Zurich Insurance arising from the loss of, and lack of control over, personal data of 46,000 of its customers. This briefing by Ashurst examines the background.
Law Firm: Ashurst | Published: 26 August 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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General Electric pays $23.5m SEC settlement following Iraq investigation
General Electric announced on 27 July 2010 that it had reached a $23.5 million settlement with the SEC regarding alleged violations, by two European subsidiaries, of the FCPA in securing contracts under the UN Oil for Food programme.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 16 August 2010 | Practice Area: Public Procurement
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Cheap stock: an IPO survival guide
This briefing by Latham & Watkins provides a survival guide for initial public offering (IPO) candidates seeking to grant equity awards to their employees during the 12-month window preceding the filing of an IPO registration statement.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 16 August 2010 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities
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FSA's with-profits regime review report
On 29 June 2010 the FSA published a report summarising the conclusions of its review of with-profits firms carried out at the end of 2009. This briefing does not lay out the detail of the report, but instead discusses its key themes and their possible impact.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 19 July 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Conference - Equipping general counsel for the new business climate
Legal Week Corporate Counsel Forum is the premier event for in-house lawyers in Europe. Over two days, speakers in a mixture of panel debates, small group discussions and workshops will equip delegates with practical knowledge and real case studies that will be directly relevant to their jobs.
Law Firm: Legal Week Events | Published: 15 July 2010 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
July IT and outsourcing e-bulletin
This Herbert Smith e-bulletin summarises recent developments including: Ofcom releases draft code on ISPs' initial obligations under the Digital Economy Act; and BSkyB vs. EDS update - EDS abandons appeal.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 12 July 2010 | Practice Area: E-Commerce
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Is behavioural advertising transparent in the iPhone generation?
The use of targeted or behavioural advertising has consistently raised privacy concerns. This briefing from Ashurst reports on a recent EU Opinion, which advises that advertisers should take steps to provide an effective ‘opt-in’ mechanism for online shoppers and users.
Law Firm: Ashurst | Published: 12 July 2010 | Practice Area: E-Commerce
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