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.
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
US State Minimum Wage Increases in January 2020
As of January 1, 2020, minimum wage increases will affect employers in numerous US states and localities. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the … Read More
Corporate Malaysia Prepares for New Anti-Corruption Law
A new Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, was enacted in May 2018 and is targeted to be enforced on 1 June … Read More
India’s Patent Prosecution Highway: Fast-Track to Patent Examination
On account of the huge backlog of patent applications and the resultant delay in acquiring patents, several inventors have traditionally chosen to stay away from … Read More
Who Is Watching Over You? Home Privacy in Hong Kong
In a crowded city such as Hong Kong, where the majority of residents live in apartment blocks that are built in close proximity to each … Read More
Washington State Enacts Law Restricting Non-Compete Agreements
Washington’s Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1450, which dramatically curtails non-compete agreements, was signed into law by Governor Inslee on May 8, 2019. Although the new … Read More
New Overtime Rules for US Employers to Adopt Before the New Year
Employers, the long wait is over. You finally have an answer regarding whether the U.S. federal overtime regulations are going to be changed. As discussed … Read More
