California Employment Law – Key Updates Employers Need to Know
Employment law is one of the fastest-changing areas of law in California. Every year, several important new labor laws take effect, and 2024 is no different. California enacted several new employment laws for 2024. What are the key changes and what do employers need to prepare for? There were dozens of changes. However, the ones […]
Family Law Mediator
Empowering Couples through Family Law – Meet Nicki Mitchell, Partner at Jones Myers. Matrimonial financial disputes concerning high-value assets are often more complex and challenging. What types of assets are considered in high-value disputes? Assets vary from case to case. In higher-value cases, gaining a full understanding of the asset base is often a challenge. […]
UK Civil & Commercial Mediation
Richard Buxton, a seasoned legal professional with over five decades of experience, delves into the transformative power of civil and commercial mediation, shedding light on its role in resolving disputes and shaping the future of conflict resolution.
Do I Need a Divorce Attorney in New York?
Patricia Fersch, a seasoned practitioner in matrimonial and family law with three decades of experience in New York City, offers invaluable perspectives on divorce proceedings. In this interview, she delves into crucial considerations such as the necessity of legal representation, types of divorce in New York, the divorce process timeline, mediation as an option, child […]
When Lawyers go Agile
HEUKING is one of the largest law firms in Germany, with more than 400 lawyers in eight major cities. Martin is the firm’s co-head for the Public Sector and Public Procurement practice group. During his career, he has been involved in many landmark infrastructure projects in Germany. His Hamburg-based team of ten includes professionals specialised […]
Protecting Your Ideas: IP in Texas
Intellectual Property Infringement Matters and Disputes – An Interview with Darin M. Klemchuk Can you tell us what intellectual property (IP) litigation covers, what type of intellectual property infringement matters and disputes you handle, where your clients are from and what sectors they operate in? The “big five” of intellectual property law are patents, trademarks, copyright, […]
Wealth Management | Financial Planning in Dubai
For wealthy individuals, geopolitical uncertainty can create a demand to relocate. Many of the world’s high-net-worth individuals have chosen the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a private wealth hub due to its favourable tax system. Do tax considerations therefore apply to UAE residents? Kim Lacombe and Frédéric Cuguen from CW Partners Tax considerations in the […]
Gibraltar Insurance – The Jurisdiction of Choice
Insurance & Reinsurance Regulation in Gibraltar – An Interview with Christian Caetano, Partner at ISOLAS LLP Christian, what makes Gibraltar so attractive for companies operating in the financial services sector, particularly banking and insurance (writing over £7 billion of insurance premiums in 2022)? Gibraltar is widely regarded as an innovative, yet robustly regulated, financial centre of […]
Mediation in Texas
An Interview with Brian Robison: Business-Litigation and Mediation in Texas One of the most interesting developments in commercial litigation is the way a new generation of mediators is using creative and business-minded approaches to resolving conflict. One of those taking a new approach to mediation is Brian Robison, a partner in Texas-based law firm Brown […]
Florida Copyright Protection
Navigating Copyright in a Digital Age: Insights from Augusto Perera, ESQ Many companies are confused by the different types of copyright protection and what kinds of creations and materials it can apply to. What is copyright, what can be protected, and what can’t be protected in Florida and Nationwide? Copyright protection exists in original works […]
Exploiting Intellectual Property
Navigating Commerce and Technology: An Interview with Armand J. Zottola of Venable LLP Armand J. Zottola, a prominent legal expert at Venable LLP, shares insights into the vital role of intellectual property (IP) in today’s business landscape. As a co-chair of Venable’s esteemed Intellectual Property Transactions team, Armand offers valuable perspectives on IP due diligence, […]
Private Equity in France
After several dynamic years, marked by waves of transactions, the year 2023 is less impressive for LBOs. The geopolitical context (war in Ukraine) and the macroeconomic environment have had an impact on transactions. The financing market has slowed sharply due to high interest rates, which increased the cost of debt. Where it used to cost between 4 and 5%, it now costs between 8 and 10%. It is essentially the large-scale transactions that have disappeared from the landscape. For SMEs and ETIs, on the other hand, the picture is less bleak.