jun2021

General Counsel Interview With Vanessa Allen Sutherland

General Counsel Interview With Vanessa Allen Sutherland

What are the key issues you deal with?  Sutherland: Each day can bring novel issues. That’s especially true as the pandemic wanes, but there […]

New Legislation Makes Panama an E-Commerce Hub

New Legislation Makes Panama an E-Commerce Hub

The coronavirus has claimed an unexpected victim — the independent international distributor in Latin American and Caribbean markets. Small and mid-sized manufacturers and brand […]

A Business You Have a Contract With Files Chapter 11: What Do You Do?

A Business You Have a Contract With Files Chapter 11: What Do You Do?

A business in financial trouble may file Chapter 11 in bankruptcy court to get a breathing spell and try to settle its debts. While […]

How Organizations Leverage Automation to Speed Deal Velocity

How Organizations Leverage Automation to Speed Deal Velocity

Closing deals is a critical part of any business, whether making new technology purchases, signing a lease or establishing a joint venture. Typically, closing […]

The Power of a Strong GC/CHRO Relationship

The Power of a Strong GC/CHRO Relationship

As companies formed crisis response teams to address the pandemic, the general counsel and the chief human resource officer were front and center. Teleworking, […]

Can an Antitrust Agreement Apply to Conduct in One Entity?

Can an Antitrust Agreement Apply to Conduct in One Entity?

Agreement is one of two principal elements of a violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act. It has been called the sine qua […]

SPACs v. IPOs

SPACs v. IPOs

One of the hottest investment trends in the past year is the rise of special purpose acquisition companies, commonly called SPACs. SPACs are shell […]

Trade Secrets in the Digital World

Trade Secrets in the Digital World

Patents and copyrights powerfully protect intangible rights, but they are time-limited and require public disclosure of protected material. Intangible information maintained as a trade […]