by Johanna Collins-Wood, Associate, Pepper Hamilton Globalization is no longer sexy. Brexit, the election of nationalist leaders across both Europe and the United States, and Russia’s resurrection have clearly proven that in today’s world, countries are back to focusing on themselves. The disparate approaches to regulating blockchain and cryptocurrency technology taken by the European Union (EU), Switzerland and the United States (US) all seek to promote their own bloc’s needs and views on technology, rather than to promote a global...

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by Scott Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer, World Trade Centers Association It is no secret that cities are drivers of economic prosperity. As national governments and policy makers seem engaged in an ever-shifting tug-of-war, urban centers have found a way to create wealth and opportunity for their people in a way that larger governing bodies just haven’t mastered. But even among them, some cities seem to prevail where others continue to struggle. When we partnered with FP Analytics to craft and release...

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By Dr. Torsten Kraul, LL.M. Noerr The ambitious project of a European digital single market is entering its decisive phase. The European Commission released a digital single market strategy as a central part of its agenda in May 2015. The strategy provides for far-reaching measures to facilitate better access to digital goods and services, create the right conditions for digital networks and services and maximize the growth potential of the digital economy. The aim is to create an open, interconnected and digital single market. Of...

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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that the firm will open an office in London to provide US access and support to UK-based technology and life sciences companies, extending the firm's practice into one of the world's top technology markets. The firm's London office is scheduled to open on August 1, and it will be located at 41 Old Street, in the heart of London's technology...

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Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce the release of BreachLawWATCH, a unique mobile app that provides easy, consistent access to data breach statutes across the United States and a growing number of jurisdictions, including Europe and Asia. Easy-to-use functionality enables users to find specific and relevant state and global breach notification regulations at their fingertips. The app is sorted by jurisdiction and includes various categories such as notification requirements, definitions of personal information and breach of security, and timeframes for...

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Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Lotus Bakeries has acquired Kiddylicious. The transaction closed on 26 July 2018.   Lotus Bakeries is a snacks and biscuits business with worldwide presence through the Lotus, Lotus Biscoff, Lotus Dinosaurus, Lotus Suzy, Peijnenburg, Snelle Jelle, Annas, Nākd, TREK, BEAR, and Urban Fruit brands. By maintaining a healthy balance between tradition and innovation, the Lotus brand indulges consumers with a unique range of high-quality, tasty products. Under the Nākd, TREK, BEAR, and Urban Fruit brands,...

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