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Vietnam's Anti-Corruption Campaign Has Slowed Legal Approvals, Stymying Deal Flow

A more measured approach by investors and authorities has prompted longer due diligence processes.
6 minute read

International Edition

Lawyers See Positive Outlook for Mergers & Acquisitions in Australia

They will face more hurdles, however, as Australian regulators, like their counterparts in many other countries and regions around the world, increase their scrutiny of M&A deals.
6 minute read

International Edition

Brazilian Judge Accuses Elon Musk of Obstruction of Justice

Justice Alexandre de Moraes has opened an investigation into Musk's alleged obstruction, criminal organization and incitement to crime as the court targets so-called "digital militias" that spread misinformation online.
4 minute read

International Edition

Law Firms Terminate Lobbying Relationships With Chinese Companies

Akin, Brownstein and Steptoe have parted ways with Chinese lobbying clients in recent months amid increased scrutiny of China on Capitol Hill.
4 minute read

International Edition

Corruption Remains Rampant in Latin America Despite Stepped-up Compliance Efforts—Survey

Sustained efforts to criminalize, investigate and prosecute misconduct in Latin America have not significantly reduced corruption in a region with a reputation for corrupt dealings, according to a report from Miller & Chevalier. 
3 minute read

International Edition

Google Settlement With French Competition Authority May Spur News Publishers to Claim Retroactive Compensation, Lawyer Asserts

The regulator said Google failed to notify it or news publishers that it was using their content to train its AI platform.
4 minute read

International Edition

4 Canadian School Boards Sue Social Media Giants for $4.55 Billion in Damages

Lawsuits claim addictiveness of platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok have 'rewired' the way kids think causing massive strains on educators. Similar lawsuits have been filed in the U.S.
4 minute read

International Edition

From Shein to TikTok, Lawyers Say US-China Agenda Is Testing Market Resilience

Increasing regulatory scrutiny can mean more billable hours for a small group of legal advisers, but the "uninvestable" U.S.-China status is worrisome for most.
6 minute read

International Edition

Beyond Borders: Navigating Global Business Compliance With the FCPA

Companies with any international operations should ensure they have a robust written policy and compliance program focused on anti-bribery and corruption. This is especially true where companies have foreign subsidiaries or engage third parties in foreign countries for sales, consulting and other activities.
8 minute read

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European Commission Investigates Apple, Meta, Alphabet Under New Digital Markets Act 

The Commission has opened its first investigations under the new Digital Markets Act as big tech faces regulatory scrutiny across the globe.
5 minute read

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