Going public in volatile times: senior execs on preparing for IPOs and the challenges they face

View in Browser Going public in volatile times: senior execs on preparing for IPOs and the challenges they face Reed Smith This report, which is based on a survey of C-suite executives from 100 companies around the world, assesses the recent volatility in the capital markets, how companies are preparing themselves to launch IPOs when markets become receptive to new issues, and the challenges they may face post-launch. View Briefing Legal Week Law Editor's Picks How to avoid bribery and corruption charges in the digital age: senior lawyers and execs surveyed Kroll A new survey of in-house lawyers, partners and company execs has found that while almost 90% of respondents said their company's compliance programme specifically addresses bribery and corruption, the extent to which safeguards are put in place to detect and prevent those risks varied greatly. Post-Trunki: top tips for filing design applications Bond Dickinson This briefing provides guidance on key considerations in filing designs, as well as some top tips - based on UK and EU IPO guidance and recent case law - both from the perspective of those filing the applications and those seeking to enforce registered designs. How shared services centres are reshaping the legal market and saving firms money ALM In recent years, firms have embraced the use of onshore shared service centres to cut costs and boost efficiency. This report aims to help firm leaders to develop a business case for 'onshoring', reviewing the range of setups currently being used by firms and evaluating the potential cost savings. Ten steps to mitigate EU state aid exposure on tax arrangements Latham & Watkins Companies active in the EU should take steps to consider whether their tax rulings, advance pricing agreements or other tax arrangements are compliant with EU law. This briefing identifies 10 precautions that companies should bear in mind to ensure compliance with state aid and other EU rules. Who's in charge of tax policy in Europe? The implications for investment funds Harneys The European Commission's recent decision that Apple's tax structure in Ireland breached the EU state aid rules has attracted much attention. In the context of offshore funds, this raises some important questions, as this briefing explains. Ten tips when licensing a brand, a new provision for trademark parody, and 'sensory marketing' DLA Piper This DLA Piper bulletin rounds up all the latest news in fashion, retail and design. The focus for this edition is the European Union trademark reform, which is the most significant reform since the introduction of the Community trademark system in 1996. Sainsbury's v MasterCard and the passing-on 'defence' - lessons from the court Reed Smith The recent Sainsbury's v MasterCard case is very important in that it is one of the first judgments where damages have been awarded for breach of competition rules in the UK. This briefing focuses on the dismissal of Article 101(3) defence and the treatment of the passing-on 'defence'. Protecting confidential information: tips for employers Shoosmiths Technological advances make it increasingly easy for employees to appropriate and misuse their employer's confidential information. What steps can employers take to protect their assets? Search Legal Week Law   Commercial Law Banking and Finance Company Secretariat Corporate Employment Energy Environment Financial Services Regulation Intellectual Property Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution Taxation Free Membership to Legal Week Law   As a member of Legal Week Law you will receive free access to our library of legal briefings from worlds leading law firms. Briefings are easy to find and constantly being updated. You can also discover what briefings your peers in other companies are looking at. Create your Free Account   AROUND THE ALM NETWORK   State Farm Must Face $7B RICO Class Action, Judge Rules National Law Journal A federal judge in Illinois has certified a class of nearly 5 million policyholders in a case alleging that the insurance... Here's Who's Been Nominated for the Georgia Court of Appeals Daily Report The Judicial Nominating Commission is moving forward to fill the anticipated vacancy left by Presiding Judge Herbert... Brangelina Divorce Lawyer Seen as 'Cool, Calm, Practical' Law.com Laura Wasser the lawyer representing Angelina Jolie Pitt in her divorce from Brad Pitt is synonymous with Hollywood's... Connect With Legal Week Law This newsletter was sent to anjeri2010.lawyerinfo@blogger.com Unsubscribe |  More eNewsletters |  About Us |  Privacy Policy Legal Week Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: Cheapside House, 138 Cheapside, Seventh Floor, EC2, London EC2V6BJ. Registered number: 9901879. Legal Week Limited is a subsidiary of ALM Media, LLC. Copyright © 2011 – 2016 Legal Week Limited All Rights Reserved. 120 Broadway, 5th Floor | New York, NY 10271-1101 | 1-877-256-2472