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.
Facebook, Cambridge Analytica, and Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act
In early April, the world watched as Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, appeared before the US Congress in Washington DC to answer questions regarding, amongst … Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Says Patent Owners Can Obtain Damages for Lost Sales in Foreign Jurisdictions
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a Federal Circuit decision dealing with patent damages for lost sales in foreign jurisdictions. In WesternGeco LLC v. Ion … Read More
Securitization Law in Greece: Your Legal Partners Contributes to 2018 ICLG Guide
Structured finance and investment laws vary considerably across jurisdictions. Compliance with these laws can present a particular challenge for businesses and investors whose interests cross … Read More
Planning for the Next Hurricane: Employee Pay During and After a Storm
With the onset of the 2018 hurricane season and the effects of last year’s storms still being felt by many, employers have a number of concerns. … Read More
Opening a Representative Office in Thailand Just Got Easier
A “Representative Office” allows a foreign investor to evaluate potential market opportunities without the need to establish a subsidiary in Thailand. Thus, it provides an … Read More
California Supreme Court Decision Narrows Classification of Independent Contractors
A decision handed down by the California Supreme Court on 30 April 2018 may make it more difficult for employers to classify workers as independent … Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Waivers Barring Employee Class Actions
On 21 May 2018, in a split 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld workplace arbitration agreements that prohibit class and collective actions. The … Read More
Australia’s Proposed 2018 Budget Includes New Measures Targeting Directors’ Liabilities and ‘Phoenix’ Activity
On 8 May 2018, Scott Morrison, Treasurer of Australia, delivered the 2018 budget. In addition to a number of tax cuts and related proposals, the … Read More
EU Data Privacy Law Takes Effect This Month: Are You Ready?
The European Union’s far-reaching data privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force on 25 May 2018. It brings with it … Read More
Final Canadian Privacy Breach Regulations Include Mandatory Notification Rules
On April 18, 2018, the final regulations relating to the mandatory reporting of privacy breaches under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) … Read More
New York State Governor Signs Budget Bill that Includes Sweeping Sexual Harassment Legislation
On April 12, 2018, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, signed the state’s 2018-2019 budget bill. Going far beyond simple dollars-and-cents issues, the law also includes … Read More
US DOJ Confirms that “No-Poach” Agreements May Violate Antitrust Laws
In an April 3, 2018, announcement, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) indicated that it had reached a settlement with two of the world’s largest … Read More
Regulatory Changes Make It Easier To Invest In India
India may be the world’s fastest growing economy in 2018 with growth expected to accelerate to 7.3% year, according to the World Bank’s Global Economic … Read More
Construction: Do You Understand Your Indemnity Clause?
Project work in the construction industry is typically underpinned by a chain of contracts between clients, contractors and subcontractors. In the circumstance where something goes … Read More
New U.S. Tax Law And Your Employment Policies and Procedures: Harassment Settlements
U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Act) on December 22, 2017. The Act contains a … Read More
