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Office Depot’s top investor sues it for not holding a shareholder meeting

On the eve of Office Depot Inc.s proposed merger with little brother Office Max Inc., Office Depots top investor sued it for not holding its annual shareholder meeting.
2 minute read

International Edition

MoJ sets out plans to simplify legal services regulation and cut back 'unnecessary burdens'

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced a new push to simplify the regulation of the legal services market and cut back "unnecessary burdens" it believes are holding back the sector. Justice minister Helen Grant, who introduced the review last week, said it had been prompted by concerns raised with ministers over "the complexities of the current legal services regulatory landscape". At least 10 pieces of primary legislation and more than 30 statutory instruments covering the full breadth of the legislative framework will be reviewed, the MoJ said.
3 minute read

International Edition

HK regulatory chief cautions against taking legal advice on price-sensitive info

Hong Kong's market enforcement chief has warned listed companies against relying solely on legal advice when disclosing price sensitive information in line with new regulations. Mark Steward, executive director of enforcement at the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), said lawyers were not qualified to advise on what constituted price sensitive or 'inside information' - which was defined by its ability to impact the behaviour of investors.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

Litigation: Investigating whistleblower complaints

Companies launch internal investigations based on information that comes from a variety of sources, including newspaper articles, government requests for information and information bubbling up from within the organization that makes its way to the legal department.
10 minute read

Inside Counsel

Regulatory: Federal agencies target new industries for FCPA enforcement

The list of industries and business sectors that must direct their compliance professionals to consider FCPA and anti-bribery laws in their business conduct and compliance programs has both expanded and evolved.
7 minute read

Inside Counsel

IP: Brand protection and expansion, Part 3

This is the third of a six-part series exploring how companies can grow the value in their brands by leveraging and protecting their intellectual property.
8 minute read

Inside Counsel

IP: The Hobson’s Choice of conflicting national security laws in international patent filings

Over the last generation research and development has become truly global.
5 minute read

Inside Counsel

SEC settles with fired chief investigator for $580,000

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled with its former chief investigator who claimed the agency fired him to cover up the very wrongdoing he was investigating.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Facts & Figures: Organizational changes can increase risk of misconduct

From law firm growth strategies to an anticipated rise in mergers, an inside look at the numbers that count
11 minute read

Inside Counsel

DOL to scrutinize wage-and-hour compliance

The Department of Labor (DOL) is concerned about the onslaught of wage-and-hour suits that companies are being hit with, and its vowed to do something about it.
3 minute read

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