ArticleIRS Releases Guidance Regarding Opportunity Zone FundsOn October 19, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service released much anticipated guidance regarding opportunity zone funds. United StatesFinance and BankingWithers LLP
ArticleUS Corporate Law News: CFTC Extends Swap Dealer De Minimis Threshold Until December 31, 2019On October 26, 2017, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an order extending until December 31, 2019 the threshold phase-in termination date for the de minimis exception...United StatesFinance and BankingWithers LLP
ArticleU.S. Corporate Law News: CFTC Extends Swap Dealer De Minimis Threshold Until December 31, 2019On October 26, 2017, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an order extending until December 31...United StatesFinance and BankingWithers LLP
ArticleUS Corporate Law News: NFA Develops Required Proficiency Programs For SwapsThe National Futures Association is developing a required proficiency program for persons engaged in swap related activities, in the form of an online learning program with an embedded examination. United StatesFinance and BankingWithers LLP
ArticleRecent Ruling Reopens Federal Court For Climate Tort LitigationU.S. District Judge William H. Alsup ruled that San Francisco and Oakland California's claims, which alleged that Exxon, BP and other fossil fuel producers are liable for global warming, ...United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWithers LLP
ArticleCanelo Alvarez Signs Largest Contract In Sports HistoryCanelo Alvarez, a professional boxer hailing from Mexico, recently signed a 5-year, $365 million contract with DAZN (pronounced "Da Zone"). United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWithers LLP
ArticleIndiana University To Pilot Alcohol Sales At Football GamesBeginning this fall, Indiana University ("IU") will begin serving beer and wine during football games. IU joins a growing number of universities that have rolled out similar programs in recent years.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWithers LLP
ArticleNew Jersey Sports Betting Licensees Report 'Stunning' September RevenueThe Division of Gaming Enforcement announced that around $184 million was wagered on sports in New Jersey in September.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWithers LLP
ArticleUS Corporate Law News: New Disclosure Requirements For Virtual Currency FuturesThe National Futures Association will begin requiring brokers and other financial professionals to provide customers with enhanced disclosures and warnings about the risks associated...United StatesTechnologyWithers LLP
ArticleUS Corporate Law News: SEC Issues Updated Cybersecurity GuidanceOn February 20, 2018, the SEC issued updated guidance to assist public companies when preparing disclosures about cybersecurity risks and incidents, reinforcing and expanding guidance issued ...United StatesTechnologyWithers LLP
ArticleArt: Where Are You In Your Privacy Journey?In this podcast, we discuss the planning and preparing essentials for US galleries & UK galleries as the global art market moves from opaque to regulated. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki ...WorldwideMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWithers LLP
PodcastFootball, Career Transitions And Stepping Outside Of Your Comfort Zone (Podcast)Aasmah Mir is an award winning broadcaster and journalist. WorldwideMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWithers LLP
ArticleWith...Legal And Business Insights | Episode 3: Recap And Looking ForwardIn episode 3 of our With… Legal and Business Insights podcast, Joe Morales gives a brief recap of key happenings with the podcast and Withers from 2018 ...United StatesStrategyWithers LLP
ArticleArt: One Asset Of The EstateIn this podcast, we address estate administration issues we encounter with art. Our host and art lawyer Diana Wierbicki talks to Jimmy Dougherty about the different layers of complexities...United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWithers LLP
PodcastFamily Matters – Navigating The Turbulent Waves Of Change (Podcast)Michael sits down with Samantha Klein, of the Withers Family Law Team, to discuss the complex nature of family law, and the particular complexities for those in the public eye.United StatesFamily and MatrimonialWithers LLP
ArticleWithers Talks: Cryptocurrency | Ep 8 - Trusts Issues With Cryptocurrency - A European PerspectiveTrusts are typically utilized as part of an estate plan or for asset protection purposes, and investors in cryptocurrency and other digital assets.United KingdomTechnologyWithers LLP
ArticleWithers Tech Advises As SI2 Fund Leads A £550k Investment Into We Are DigitalThe Withers tech team has advised SI2 Fund on its investment into We Are Digital, a social impact company providing people across the UK with digital skills.United KingdomFinance and BankingWithers LLP
ArticleWithers Tech Advises As Food And Ag-tech Company Roslin Technologies Limited Closes £11 Million Series A Funding RoundCultivated meat is grown directly from animal cells without the need to raise animals. United KingdomFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesWithers LLP
ArticleLaw360 Features Gina Bibby's Fashion-Tech Focused IP PracticeFashion tech partner Gina Bibby, who recently joined Withers' Los Angeles office, was featured in the Law360 article, "Withers Nabs Fashion Tech-Focused IP Partner For LA Office"United KingdomIntellectual PropertyWithers LLP
ArticleWithers Advises SilverNeedle Hospitality On Major Hotel Leasing Deal With Queensland Investment CorporationInternational law firm Withers is advising leading company SilverNeedle Hospitality Group on a major three hotel lease deal with the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), valued at over A$300 million.United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWithers LLP