Global Matters features updates about legal and business trends, the impact of changes in law and other topics of interest affecting multi-jurisdictional businesses. In addition to contributions by member firms, Global Matters provides updates on Ally Law news and other developments.
Intellectual Property: GDPR after Brexit — What You Need to Know
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020 and entered a Brexit transition period, which runs until the end of December 2020. During … Read More
Upcoming Deadline: US Bureau of Economic Analysis BE–10 Benchmark Surveys
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) conducts various surveys of U.S. multinational companies and U.S. affiliates of foreign enterprises to generate statistical information regarding the … Read More
A High Court of Australia Decision on Search Warrants
The execution of a search warrant is a powerful evidence gathering tool for law enforcement officers. The power to search is regarded by the courts … Read More
Why Fraud Increases During an Economic Recession
In hard times, fraud litigators tend to receive an increase in calls from clients who believe they are the victim of fraud. Ten years ago, … Read More
Hong Kong High Court Orders Disclosure of “831” Footage
In a recent judgment in the case of Leung Yiu Ting v MTR Corporation Limited [2020] HKCFI 460, High Court Judge Mr. Justice Anderson Chow ordered the … Read More
US NLRB Resumes Union Elections
It’s back to business for the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), at least when it comes to representation elections. The NLRB announced on April 1, … Read More
Annual Meetings in a World Without Meetings: COVID-19 and Public Companies
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having an unprecedented impact on the world’s economy, including historic stock market declines, a virtual standstill in business and leisure travel, closures … Read More
COVID-19 Infects Smart Working and Data Protection Rules in Italy
The unfortunate spread of COVID-19 throughout Italy led to some interesting legislative measures. Smart Working Thanks to a Decree of the Prime Minister adopted on … Read More
Coronavirus: Workplace Considerations on Global Supply and Employee Travel
The coronavirus has significantly impacted supply chains across the globe, and while companies experiencing production limitations due to reduced inventories are turning to their supply agreements for … Read More
A New Era of EU-Wide Crowdfunding
The European Parliament’s negotiating team reached a deal with the Council on 18 December 2019 on EU-wide rules to help crowdfunding services function smoothly and … Read More
Australian Expats Have Until 30 June 2020 to Sell Main Residence
Changes to legislation in Australia will result in expats disposing of their main residences or returning to Australia to resume residency for tax purposes. Legislation … Read More
Public Concession and Privatization Opportunities in Brazil
The government of Brazil is continuing to push forward its plan to privatize a number of state-owned and state-controlled assets and expand partnerships with private … Read More
Cross-Border Insolvency and Brexit: A Known Unknown
As of 11pm this evening (31 January 2020), the maps adorning the walls of the EU Council will be re-drawn to show the United Kingdom … Read More
ICYMI: 2020 FLSA Exempt Salary Thresholds and Mass. Minimum Wage Increases
2020 has brought with it changes to both the Massachusetts minimum wage and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — changes that employers (and employees) … Read More
How The California Consumer Privacy Act Could Affect Your Business
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1, 2020. The CCPA affects all businesses collecting or storing data about California residents … Read More
