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Class actions may be going global. This session addressed the current waves of new or proposed class action laws outside the US and the compatibility of such actions with European and other civil law jurisdictions. Italy has a proposed law under consideration that is expected to be enacted. France is reported to be reviving a 2007 proposal. Israel, Korea, and Germany created class action rights within the last two years. Even the European Commission issued a “green paper” regarding private enforcement actions in the competition area.

There exists a divergent approach to enforcement of intellectual property rights across the major European countries, and if you aren’t aware of the implications, there could be a huge impact on your company’s competitive advantage.

Companies faced with creating and implementing an effective global ethics and compliance program have a gargantuan task. While simplicity may be a worthy goal, it may also be stymied by the numerous requirements that need to be met. A global program must address not only multiple laws and regulations of the countries in which the company has employees and/or operations, but must also give consideration to language, cultural, and ethical differences and issues. Our panel of experts have “been there, done that.”

The fundamental responsibility of the Board of Directors is to promote the best interests of the Company and its shareholders by overseeing the management of the Company’s business and affairs. In doing so, directors have two basic obligations to the Company and its shareholders: (1) the duty of care, which generally requires that directors exercise appropriate diligence in making decisions and in overseeing management of the Company, and (2) the duty

Competition laws around the world vary greatly. Corporate practitioners need to be familiar with these laws and how they could affect your company's business. This session will provide an overview of global competition law with a focus on harmonization within the EU and a comparison with Eastern European models.

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A sample of an acquisition agreement between subsidiary and parent companies organized under the laws of The Netherlands. Includes articles of definitions, purchase and sale of the assets, representations and warranties of the seller, representations of warranties and parent purchaser, covenants related to conduct of business, additional agreements, employee matters, tax matters, etc.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
Jan Dop, Russell Advocaten B.V.

The #MeToo movement impacts everyone in the workplace. Here are a few tips to understand and incorporate policy into your current environment.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
Russell Advocaten B.V.

In the Netherlands, business owners have to request the advice of the Works Council (OR) well in advance of a merger of takeover decision. If the business owner fails to make the request for advice timely, the Enterprise Chamber may require him or her to withdraw the decision. Therefore, it is crucial to follow the advisory path correctly and consult the works council well in advance. But what does "well in advance" mean?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
Reinier W.L. Russell, LL.M, Russell Advocaten B.V.
4 pages

In the Netherlands, before the takeover of a company the board of the buyer usually commissions due diligence investigations (also known as audits) of the company they intend to take over. This sample will answer some questions about this type of investigation.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
Reinier W.L. Russell, LL.M., Russell Advocaten, B.V., Netherlands
3 pages

This article discusses warranties and indemnities in acquisition agreements in the Netherlands.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
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