Intelligize Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

However admirable, these ambitious plans often yield ambiguous results that put companies at risk of making promises they cannot keep. The number of companies with net-zero goals increased from 702 in June 2022 to 1,003 in October 2023. However, holding companies and governments to ESG pledges has proven difficult.

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JURIST

JULY 11, 2021

Techniques in concern include paying Android device manufacturers to not create independent app stores, imposing restrictions on customers that make the Google Play Store app impossible to delete, and blocking users from directly installing apps from competing markets.

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JURIST

JANUARY 27, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an administrative complaint against defense contractor Lockheed Martin Tuesday in an attempt to block the contractor’s acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings. Aerojet is also the last independent US supplier for several of the critical inputs for missile propulsion systems.

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Intelligize Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Special purpose acquisition companies – more commonly known as SPACs – have seemingly disappeared from the investing scene in recent years. Sponsors use SPACs to bypass the usual steps required to hold an initial public offering. Sponsors use SPACs to bypass the usual steps required to hold an initial public offering.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Azerbaijan arrested the editor-in-chief Sevinj Vagifgizi and director Ulvi Hasanli of the privately-owned independent Abzas Media. In 2021, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project reported that the Aliyev family holds hundreds of millions in foreign properties, offshore accounts and companies.

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SCOTUSBlog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In a brief unsigned order , without any explanation, the justices denied a request to intervene after two lower courts rejected requests to put the law on hold. The district court turned down their plea to put the law on hold temporarily, reasoning that the weapons banned by the law are “particularly dangerous.”

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JURIST

APRIL 16, 2021

Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal on Thursday ruled Thursday that the country’s human rights commissioner, or ombudsman, may not continue holding their position after the end of their term until a successor is elected. Concerns over judicial independence in the country continue to be raised.

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JonathanTurley

DECEMBER 15, 2023

We have been discussing the Disney’s recent acknowledgment that its political and social agenda has hurt profits at the company. ” There are also major disagreements over strategic financial decisions made by the company. .” They are critics of Iger’s management and the direction of the company.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 21, 2021

New Zealand passed the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Bill on Thursday, which requires financial institutions holding more than NZ $1 billion (about US $715 million) to make mandatory disclosures regarding the climate risks and opportunities of their businesses.

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JURIST

JULY 26, 2022

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the sanctions are designed to hold Kremlin-appointed officials accountable for their efforts to suppress the freedoms of Ukrainians and Russians. Both Ismailovs are closely tied to Putin through their business in “sectors of strategic significance” through their company known as USM Holdings.

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Blumberg

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A Corporate Kit is a customized organizational binder and a convenient, proven way to maintain your company’s corporate records. When you form your corporation or LLC (Limited Liability Company), it is critical to objectify the management of the business. This includes an orderly organization of key documents.

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At the Lectern

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The court’s unanimous opinion by Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar concludes there is no substantial evidence to fit the case into either of two recognized exceptions to the general rule that a “person or entity hiring an independent contractor. In Sandoval v. Qualcomm Inc. , nor affirmatively contributed to the injury.”

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JURIST

JANUARY 3, 2024

Türkiye recognizes the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus which declared independence in 1983 following the military operation of Türkiye, whereas Greece still holds the view of one Cyprus. It also concerns the recognition of diplomas and collaboration between the Ministries of Education. Cyprus is another point of conflict.

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The Fashion Law

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Its parent company Boussac had filed for bankruptcy and the French government was looking for a buyer for the ailing textile empire that owned a number of companies, including Paris-based fashion house Dior. 1996: Loewe – The Spanish company created in 1846 was acquired by LVMH in 1996. billion French francs ($540 million).

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The Crime Report

APRIL 13, 2022

But blockchain and its sister solution – distributed ledger technology (DLT) – hold the key to protecting our digital identity now and in the future. Plus, the same path to trusted calls and texts can drastically reduce the operational costs for telephone companies struggling to monitor and mitigate fraud. Noah Rafalko.

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The Fashion Law

APRIL 22, 2021

billion deal came to light, bringing together Cartier’s parent company Richemont, Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba, and fashion retail platform Farfetch. In November, a $1.15 The headline-making transaction followed from reports that a “mega deal” was in the making. billion euros ($2.73 5, 2021 – Margiela-owner OTB acquires Jil Sander.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In our modern gig economy, independent contractors constitute an increasingly large share of the American workforce. Companies like Uber, Lyft, and Amazon rely heavily on these workers, because the lack of any formal employment relationship means they do not have to provide them with benefits like health care and retirement savings.

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The Fashion Law

JULY 16, 2021

Armani revealed that he is entertaining the idea of trading in his celebrated brand’s long-standing status as an independently-held entity and partnering with an established group, TFL reported that the most likely entity to acquire the 46-year-old fashion house is Exor N.V. In addition to sizable stakes in reinsurance company PartnerRe Ltd.,

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Conflict of Laws

APRIL 25, 2024

5] In Three Arrows , the first defendant (‘defendant’) was a British Virgin Islands incorporated company (BVI) which was an investment fund trading and dealing in cryptocurrency. After the defendant decided to relocate its operations to Dubai, the claimant incorporated Singapore companies to take over the operations and assets of the DC Fund.

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The Fashion Law

DECEMBER 1, 2021

billion) that it will have on hand once it completes the sale of insurance company PartnerRe in the first half of 2022. “We have got an excellent relationship with Giorgio Armani and his group, [but] the company is not for sale,” Elkann stated. . . The revelation was striking, given that, as Vogue stated, “Mr.

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SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 23, 2024

This week, we highlight petitions that ask the justices to consider, among other things, whether the act violates the Constitution by delegating Congress’s authority to rein in horseracing’s troubles to a private company. Thoroughbred racing can be a dangerous sport – for both the horses and the human jockeys who ride them.

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The Fashion Law

MAY 4, 2021

By the end of the decade, the company embarked on its next stage of growth, which saw Ms. In furtherance of what would prove a consistent merry-go-round of leadership and ownership changes, Sander left the company shortly after the Prada takeover, only to return three years later – just to leave once again one year later.

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The Fashion Law

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The Italian luxury goods group will become a New York Stock Exchange-traded company (ticker: ZGN) by merging with Investindustrial Acquisition Corp., It makes no products and does not sell anything,” as its primary purpose is to take a private company public through a merger. . billion valuation. The Lifecycle of a SPAC. “A

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Patently O

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Usually it is no problem for a company to add additional inventors – even after the fact. What happened : Falzoni designed an improved neck while working for his Italian packaging company SACMI. On appeal, the Federal Circuit has vacated, holding that the case was not quite as open-and-shut as the district court claimed.

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Patently O

APRIL 10, 2024

and his patent holding company (Spectrum Spine). In February 2014, FisherBroyles contracted with CPA Global, the big IP management services company, to provide patent docketing services. ” It also specified that CPA was acting as an independent contractor, not an agent or partner of FisherBroyles. Robinson, M.D.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Moderna seeks damages only for the time period after March 8, 2022, when Moderna announced that it would begin to enforce its patents after holding off doing so for 15 months while the pandemic was raging. In its answer to Pfizer/BioNTech‘s counterclaims, filed on December 21, 2022, Moderna did not hold back.

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At the Lectern

JUNE 29, 2023

AmGUARD Insurance Company that affirmed the sustaining of a demurrer to a complaint claiming insurance coverage for business income losses from government COVID pandemic shut-down orders. Sequoia Insurance Company.) Criminal case grant-and-holds. Even more Delgadillo grant-and-hold disposals. COVID insurance.

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The Fashion Law

JANUARY 12, 2022

Specifically, the “Fashion Act” (S7428/A8352) would require companies to map out at least 50 percent of their supply chain, identify “significant real or potential adverse environmental and social impacts,” and then disclose targets for prevention and improvement of those impacts. for compliance with those standards.

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The Process Street

MARCH 21, 2022

HR managers are responsible for making the transition into a new company less stressful than it already is. An effective employee orientation process: Makes new hires aware of company expectations and policies; Makes new hires feel welcome; Answers any concerns or questions they might have; Introduces them to their new workspace and role.

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LawSites

JUNE 28, 2023

Yesterday afternoon, I had the chance to sit down for about 20 minutes via Zoom with Jake Heller , the founder and CEO of Casetext , to discuss his company’s acquisition by Thomson Reuters in a $650 million cash deal. Obviously, you’ve put a lot of blood and sweat into building up this company. One last thing here.

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The Fashion Law

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of snapping up Jimmy Choo and Versace to build out a luxury group around existing asset Michael Kors, Capri Holdings is actively looking to add another brand to its roster. Bertelli confirmed last month, noting that the group could grow further by acquiring small Italian textile and manufacturing companies.

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The Empowered Paralegal

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

A reputable medical malpractice company is one that focuses on the needs of clients who have experienced illness, death, or injury because of wrongful action whom they have entrusted their care. When you secure your independent findings or registered formal complaints against a medical caregiver, you should give the copies to your lawyer.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

JUNE 22, 2021

Circuit ruled in favor of the Environmental Defense Fund in its challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision making on the Spire Pipeline, holding that FERC requires more than private, self-dealing contracts to find public need to build fossil fuel pipelines. al (here) the D.C. With Spire , the D.C.

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The Fashion Law

JUNE 29, 2021

District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania sided with Le Tote, holding that it “appropriately pled a claim for misappropriation of trade secrets under both the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act and its Pennsylvania state law analogue,” despite Urban’s argument that the 9-year-old fashion rental company failed to make its case. .

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At the Lectern

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

North River Insurance Company , where the Second District, Division Eight, Court of Appeal’s published opinion reversed a bail forfeiture order. Still another ICWA intra-division split grant-and-hold. is yet another grant-and-hold for In re Ja.O. (see ” PAGA intervention grant-and-hold.

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The Fashion Law

AUGUST 26, 2021

The new International Accord maintains similar confidentiality language, stating that, among other things, “information linking specific companies to specific factories will be kept confidential.” At the same time, the settlement has prompted lawyers for brands to caution their clients about the potential for liability.

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Broadcast Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

In the last week, the FCC issued proposed fines to two big radio companies for alleged violations of FCC requirements. In addition, there was a second violation that the Bureau found to independently justify the proposed fine. In both cases, the proposed fines focused on paperwork issues, not necessarily substantive issues.

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