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China’s Digital Currency and What This Could Mean For Foreign Companies and Financial Institutions in China

By Betty L. Louie, Partner, Technology Companies Group, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Martha Wang, Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate, Orrick

China is operating increasingly on a cashless basis, with the Chinese government posed to launch a digital currency called Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP or “digital yuan”). This article provides a holistic overview and answers several key questions pertaining to the DCEP.

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The Top 10 Reasons to Litigate Intellectual Property Disputes in Canada

By Jeremy Want, Partner of Smart & Biggar LLP, Barrister and Solicitor, Patent and Trademark Agent; and Jean-Sébastien Dupont, Partner of Smart & Biggar LLP, Barrister and Solicitor, Patent and Trademark Agent

It is common for disputes over intellectual property (IP) rights, including patent, trademark and copyright disputes, to be multijurisdictional in nature. As discussed below, there are a number of important litigation procedures that make Canada an attractive forum in which to litigate IP rights.

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Ten Tips for Sustainability Professionals in the Fashion & Textiles Industry

By Beveridge & Diamond PC

Increased focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship is changing the legal and regulatory landscape affecting the fashion and textiles industry, providing new challenges for textile and garment manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. This Top Ten provides a list of tips for sustainability professionals to navigate compliance issues throughout their supply chain.

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ACC Quick Overview: Canadian Litigation Issues – Key Considerations for Managing Cross-Border Disputes

By Max Shapiro, Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Toronto), Robin Linley, Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Toronto), and Natasha Lombardi, Associate, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Toronto)

Given the close relationship between the United States (US) and Canada, it is common for commercial disputes with US origins to migrate north and take on cross-border dimensions. There are certain key considerations for in-house counsel to keep in mind once a dispute reaches Canada. All Canadian provinces except for Quebec follow the common law system, to which this article is limited.

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Steering Steady: Navigating Directors’ Fiduciary Duties in Insolvency

By Jeremy Lightfoot, Litigation Partner, Xia Li, Counsel, and Catie Wang, Associate, Carey Olsen

This article provides an overview of an important case in which the United Kingdom Privy Council (UKPC) examined the fiduciary duties of a director in a company, specifically one what had recently become insolvent. It takes a look at what a company directors fiduciary duties and obligations are when insolvency occurs.

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To Litigate or Arbitrate – That is the Question

By James Noble, Partner, Kate Lan, Senior Associate, and Yan Chng, Associate, Carey Olsen

This article examines the recent trends in cases which involve the extent of a Court’s jurisdiction to determine a “just and equitable winding up petition” when the two parties involved have a valid arbitration agreement between them.

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IP in Open Waters: Understanding and Investigating the Depths of Data Risk

By Christopher Hatfield, Managing Director and Tim De Sousa, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, Inc.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led many employees to work remotely. In light of statistics from Australian authorities, this article explores how this context increases the risk of data exposure and Intellectual Property (IP) loss or theft.

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Is Your Company Prepared for the LIBOR Phase-out? Key Issues and Steps (US)

By Association of Corporate Counsel

The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is being phased out on June 30, 2023, following allegations of manipulation. This has raised questions about what will replace LIBOR. The switch to another rate depends on the country where a company is located. While companies may still use LIBOR until June 2023, that extension is specific to the US dollar. This article discusses the transition.

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