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Brazilian Bar debates implementing tougher rules for foreign law firms

International law firms could face tougher restrictions in Brazil as the Brazilian Federal Bar Association, Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil (OAB), considers drawing up new rules governing alliances between local and international law firms.
3 minute read

Inside Counsel

New York mayor moves to ban sugary drinks, California cracks down on foie gras

And cue the Anthony Bourdain rant now. As he likely would say, the battle between the forces of good and evil currently is being waged on two fronts, with billionaire New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg launching a salvo at the beverage industry and the state of California just...
13 minute read

Inside Counsel

No new name for high fructose corn syrup

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) denied a petition made by the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) to rename high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) corn sugar.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Regulatory: A brief guide to CFIUS

The U.S. continues to attract foreign investment at an unparalleled rate.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

Litigation: Notice anything new?

Securities class action plaintiffs argue for disclosure of Wells Notice
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

Regulatory: Take me out to the ball game? Think twice

Companies looking to give gifts to politicians or government employees face stiff restrictions
10 minute read

Inside Counsel

Regulatory: Federal agencies take coordinated steps to regulate hydraulic fracturing

On May 4, two federal agencies took coordinated steps to regulate the exploding and controversial drilling method of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, used for multiple purposes in oil and natural gas exploration, including stimulating gas wells and recovering gas from sources such as coal beds and shale gas formations.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Federal securities law doesn’t preclude state law class actions

5th Circuit deepens circuit split on the breadth of SLUSA's preclusion provision
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

FDA scales back use of antibiotics in livestock

Agency cites concerns about drug resistance
12 minute read

Corporate Counsel

InsideCounsel's SuperConference 2012

Reports from the premier conference for the in-house bar
6 minute read

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