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South Africa: Consequences Of Liberating The Limitation - Eversheds

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:14:10 GMT

On 17 August 2011 the Draft Road Accident Fund Amendment Bill, 2011, was published for comment.

South Africa: Ranking Of Administration Costs Of And Claims Against A Company In Liquidation Post Business Rescue - Eversheds

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:09:53 GMT

It is inevitable that a significant number of business rescue proceedings will fail and that the company under business rescue will be placed in liquidation.

South Africa: The House Shouldn't Always Win - Eversheds

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:51:31 GMT

The National Lottery Board (NLB) holds in trust approximately R6 billion which it has accumulated over the last three years.

United States: Alabama Immigration Law Upheld – Mostly - Fisher & Phillips LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:29:40 GMT

On September 28, 2011, U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Lovelace Blackburn upheld the key provisions of Alabama's immigration law, the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act.

United States: IP Dispatches From The Political Front: Mitt Slings Copyrighted Mud At Newt - Foley Hoag LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:29:01 GMT

Along with January’s hot activity in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination, we also saw the emergence of two more stories about the intersection of intellectual property and political ads.

Japan: Amendment To The Code Of Civil Procedure: International Jurisdiction Now Specified - Davis LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:25:36 GMT

On May 2, 2011, the law concerning an amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure (the "Code") to clarify international jurisdiction was published (the "Amendment").

United Kingdom: IPC And NID Start To Plan Handover Arrangements - Bircham Dyson Bell LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:43:43 GMT

The Planning Act 2008 is one of the most important pieces of legislation affecting major infrastructure projects for many years.

Canada: Perfection And Priority: Dealing With Serial Numbered Goods - Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:42:54 GMT

Lenders should be aware that when taking security in certain goods with serial numbers in Canada, the rules regarding registration of financing statements vary across provincial jurisdictions; a detail that, if overlooked, could impact the priority of the lender’s security interest.

United States: RGGI Makes Some Changes, But Not the Overall Cap. Yet - Foley Hoag LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:35:38 GMT

The nine states still participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative are getting ready for the first auction of RGGI's second compliance period, scheduled for March 14th.

United States: Some Restrictions Apply: Ninth Circuit Restricts Scope Of Nationwide False Advertising Claims - Foley Hoag LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:34:42 GMT

In a ruling that may restrict the future viability of false advertising class actions, the Ninth Circuit recently overturned a lower court decision certifying nationwide class status to individuals who purchased or leased an Acura vehicle.

United States: Seventh Court Of Appeals Further Strengthens Rights Of Secured Lenders In Chapter 11 Cases - Andrews Kurth LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:29:06 GMT

On January 19, 2012, the Seventh Circuit in In re River East Plaza, LLC, (No. 11-3263), held in favor of a secured lender further strengthening the rights of secured creditors in bankruptcy cases.

United States: Employee Relations Checklist - Fisher & Phillips LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:27:42 GMT

If it has been a while since you last reviewed your employee relations program, then it's time to make sure that it is up to speed.

United States: IRS Releases Revised Form 990 With Changes Affecting Joint Ventures, Compensation And Hospitals - Foley Hoag LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:27:10 GMT

On January 21, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a revised version of Form 990 and accompanying instructions and schedules for tax year 2011,

United States: January 2012 Employee Benefits Update - Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:26:29 GMT

Effective February 1, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin accepting determination letter applications from remedial amendment period Cycle B individually designed plans.

United States: Retailer's Request For Zip Code Violated Law, But Generated No Harm - Foley Hoag LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:24:45 GMT

A decision in Tyler v. Michaels Stores earlier this month from the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the use of a consumer's Zip Code to find her address and send her mailings was held to be a statutory violation, but did not give rise to a claim for damages.

South Africa: South African Courts — The Continuing Trend In Business Rescue Judgments - Eversheds

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In a previous article, I commented on the trend in South African courts that the judges are saying that there must be a detailed, proposed business rescue plan before any application for business rescue will be granted.

Canada: IP Monitor - Bell Helicopter's Certified Landing Gear Does Not Infringe Eurocopter's Patent - Norton Rose OR LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On January 30, 2012, Justice Martineau of the Federal Court released his decision in the case of Eurocopter (Société par action simplifiée) v. Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limitée1, in which Eurocopter claimed infringement of its patent relating to helicopter landing gear.

Canada: Video Surveillance In The Workplace: Limits On Employer Rights - Norton Rose OR LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) is a public transit authority that provides bus services in the Gatineau and Ottawa area.

Canada: Ontario Court Of Appeal Releases Judgment On Duty To Defend - Norton Rose OR LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Piazza purchased and renovated an apartment building, then sold it to Hector. Hector later sued Piazza and others for negligent construction.

Canada: Significant Changes Proposed To The Rules Governing Prospectus Offerings In Canada - Goodmans LLP

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The rules concerning the scope of permissible marketing activities for prospectus offerings in Canada may be significantly changed under proposals made by the Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA").

United States: Court Holds That CEQA Does Not Require Analysis Of The Environment's Impacts On A Proposed Project - Meyers Nave

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:32:06 GMT

Ballona Wetlands Land Trust v. City of Los Angeles is the second in a series of challenges to CEQA review of a mixed-use residential development, the Playa Vista Phase Two Project.

United States: Court Upholds Redevelopment Dissolution Bill, Strikes Voluntary Payment Bill - Meyers Nave

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:31:55 GMT

The California Supreme Court today issued an opinion in the California Redevelopment Association v. Matosantos case, upholding Assembly Bill x1 26 (the "Redevelopment Dissolution" bill) and invalidating Assembly Bill x1 27 (the "Voluntary Payment" bill).

United States: 'Tis The Season For Reporting And Commenting - Bryan Cave LLP

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:35:28 GMT

The first quarter of 2012 brings with it several reporting deadlines required by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls ("DDTC"), Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") and Office of Antiboycott Compliance ("OAC").

United States: FTC Guidance On How To Incentivize Bloggers - Bryan Cave LLP

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:35:11 GMT

Surveys confirm what most retailers already know –- traditional advertising (e.g., television, direct mail, and print) are on the decline, and new media (e.g., blogs and viral marketing) are on the rise.

South Africa: Mines Set To Start Using Their Own Steam As Power Costs Soar - Werksmans Incorporated

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:36:50 GMT

The upsurge of interest in alternative energy sources among South African mining and industrial players is attributable to three main factors.