Joint Check Agreement Held Enforceable
Cureton Caplan, P.C.
The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court has ruled that a "joint check" agreemen.
Western Companies and China: No Longer a Slow Boat
Nicholas A. Pasciullo of White and Williams LLP
The People's Republic of China (PRC) and its people welcome American business ventures, but without the knowledge and expertise of an experienced legal team, companies seeking to do business in China can place themselves at risk.
WTO & Its Impact On China's Retail and Franchise Industries
Ron Rongwei Cai of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Prior to China's entry into WTO, foreign investments were severely restricted from providing retail services in China for both their own proprietary operations and for third parties. The PRC retail sector was first opened to foreign investment with the promulgation of the Official Reply to Utilizing Foreign Investment in Commercial Retail issued by the State Council in July, 1992.
The Post Sarbanes-Oxley World
Jordan Eth of Morrison & Foerster LLP
Jordan Eth, a Partner at Morrison Foerster, presented a discussion on securities enforcement and litigation, and focused particular attention on the top pitfalls for corporate clients in the area of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance that deals with requests for documents from the SEC.
San Francisco's New Domestic Partners Benefits Rule: Some Frequently Asked Questions
This report contains FAQ's concerning the rules of San Francisco's domestic partners benefits regulation.
OIG Issues Special Advisory Bulletin on Contractual Joint Ventures
Robert G. Homchick of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
The Special Advisory Bulletin issued on April 23, 2003, by the Office of Inspector General is raising concerns throughout the health care industry about the legality of a variety of provider joint ventures. The suspect arrangements involve a health care provider expanding into a related service line by contracting with an existing provider of that service to serve the Provider's existing patient population.
Technology-Based Joint Ventures
Richard Raysman and Peter Brown
Technology-based joint ventures are subject to rapidly changing technical standards, fluctuating markets and an emphasis on intangible services. But with careful legal planning, the joint venture can be an extremely effective vehicle for bringing together technology companies wishing to tap each otherÃÂs intellectual property assets, often allowing these parties to reach new markets or expand existing relationships.
IRS Issues Ruling Setting Standards for Hospital Joint Ventures
Dykema Gossett PLLC
On March 4, 1998, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Ruling 98-15 outlining the standards it will use in.
The Indonesian Bank Guarantee Program
Michael S Horn of Coudert Brothers LLP
On 26 January 1998, in an effort to support the ailing Indonesian banking sector, then President Suharto announced.
Transfer Of Foreign Employees To The United States (L-1)
Linda F. Kaplan
L-1 VISAS, INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFEREE The L-1 visa allows Business Executives, Managers and employees with "speciali.
IP Strategies In Deals. Seminar Summary of Speaker Jorge Contreras of Hale and Dorr LLP
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Jorge Contreras, partner at Hale and Dorr LLP, discussed how to select the best structure for deals in IP joint ventures. He observed that in his experience, clients use contractual relationships versus formal joint ventures with equal frequency.
Ten Rules For Negotiating Business Transactions
George F. Eaton of Rudman & Winchell
I believe the most effective negotiating techniques for business transactions are slightly different than.
Co-Marketing Agreements and Cross Selling Energy Products and Services
Michael A. Walker of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
While co-marketing arrangements have be utilized for years in competitive products and service industries, they are.
How To Get Your Share Of Venture Capital Financing
Carl A. Cohen of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Wall Street is flourishing at unheard-of levels and is creating record amounts of wealth for many investors. Becau.
The Antitrust "Dos" and "Don`ts" for Physician Networks
Coudert Brothers LLP
As the health care industry continues to move from traditional fee-for-service arrangements to managed-care concep.
Joint Venture Expansions: Know It All
Michael M Sax of Michael M. Sax
Mr. Sax provides an overview of the potential stumbling blocks to using joint ventures as a way of expanding your company's' market and production facilities into newly emerging markets.
Del. Sup. Ct. Rules On Brokers' Disclosure Duties to Customers
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
The Delaware Supreme Court recently held that a securities broker owes the same fiduciary duty of full disclosure o.
Antitrust Considerations In Establishing Medical Provider Networks
Carlton A. Varner and Gary Gerardi of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
This article outlines the procedures a medical provider should follow in forming networks, and safeguards that should be observed to minimize anti-trust risk.
OIG Issues Ten New Safe Harbors and Clarifies Six Existing Safe Harbors
James Fabian,Stephen D. Zubiago and Richard T. Yarmel of Nixon Peabody LLP
This article reviews the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services? Office of Inspector General's (OIG) safe harbor regulations to the Anti-Kickback statute
IP Strategies In Deals. Seminar Summary of Speaker Glynna K. Christian of Thelen Reid and Priest LLP.
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Glynna K. Christian, a partner at Thelen Reid and Priest, discussed the various ways to structure IP rights in complex multi-jurisdiction and multiparty deals.
Should I Consider A Strategic Investor As A Source of Capital?
Carl A. Cohen of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Deciding what type of investor to seek for your growing company is a critical decision. Once you are past the initi.
China's Telecommunications Industry: The New Ministry of Information Industry (MII) and Foreign Investment Opportunities
Morrison & Foerster LLP
This article discusses a decision by the 9th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China to reorganize various ministries, reducing the total number from 40 to 29. This will especially effect the communication industry.
Japan's Bio-Tech Venture: Tsunami or just a bubble?
Andrew H. Thorson of Dorsey & Whitney LLP
In the wake of an anemic economy and a short-lived boom in e-commerce before the collapse of the global Internet bubble, Japan's national and local governments struggle to retrofit the economy for the 21st century. While closing companies outpace the number of new companies, national and local governments are taking steps to encourage entrepreneurs to develop new businesses. There are hopes that "bio-tech" or "BT" can help to revitalize the Japanese economy.
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Professional Advisors
Carl A. Cohen of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
In the often emotional atmosphere of building a company, leaders of growing enterprises should access not only the.
Venture Finance in the (New) New Economy
Andrew G. Humphrey and Edward Green of Faegre & Benson LLP
This article reviews how companies should have a solid business plan when seeking venture capital in the new economy.
The 1996 Justice Department/FTC Statements on Physician Joint Ventures and Multiprovider Organizations
Elinor R. Hoffmann of Coudert Brothers LLP
On August 28, 1996, the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (the "Agencies") released.
Office of Inspector General Issues New Advisory Opinions
Lester J. Perling of Broad and Cassel
Since our last newsletter, the Office of Inspector General ("OIG") has issued several advisory opinions, which rela.
Strategic Alliances: Alternate Road to Success
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
The standard playbook for the technology entrepreneur says: develop the technology yourself, market the resulting p.
Direct Investment in Indonesia: A Sectoral Review
Michael S Horn of Coudert Brothers LLP
(By Michael Horn and Yenti Abdurrachman. Messrs. Horn and Abdurrachman are a partner and a senior associate, respe.
Statements before Joint Defense Agreement Reached Not Privileged
Rosenman & Colin LLP
In affirming a conviction for obstruction of justice and perjury against the former Chief Financial Officer of E.
Creating the Design/Build Team
Stanley A. Martin of Gadsby Hannah LLP
This detailed article considers the various options in organizing the design/build team, considering various parties and the roles each may play under each team structure.
The Foreign Investment Laws of North Korea
Coudert Brothers LLP
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea ("North Korea") has recognized that foreign capital and techno.
The IRS Warning to Tax-Exempt Hospitals on Alliances
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
THE COMPETITIVE PRESSURES on nonprofit hospitals brought about by drastic changes in the economics of health care h.
Is Your Life Sciences Company Ready for Financing?
Jodi L. Hansell and David B. Lin of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
For venture capitalists, Life Science companies have become all the rage. In 2002, even amidst the continual economic downturn, investments in the Life Science industry grew significantly as a percentage of total venture capital investments. Last year, the Life Sciences sector was notably one of the few fund-raising bright spots. This bulletin examines the strength of the Life Science industry relative to the current climate of venture capital investing and provides an overview of basic issues for a Life Science company to consider before seeking venture financing.
Physicians' Unions: Handle with Care
Elinor R. Hoffmann of Coudert Brothers LLP
In the past two years, there have been a number of news articles, even a T.V. news segment, highlighting a new dri.