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China's New M&A Regulation and Its Impacts on Foreign Business
On Aug. 8, 2006, China released a new rule of 'Provisions on Acquisition of Domestic Enterprises By Foreign Investors' (New Regulation), with the joint efforts of six People's Republic of China (PRC) regulatory authorities including the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), the State Administration of Taxation (SAT), the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC), the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). The New Regulation took effect on Sept. 8, 2006, and invalidated the 'Interim Provisions on Acquisition of Domestic Enterprises By Foreign Investors' (Old Regulation) issued on March 7, 2003. The New Regulation has drawn speculations that China is changing its policy toward foreign investors' acquisitions of its domestic companies and tightening its restrictions on foreign investments.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.