Singapore’s reputation as a dispute resolution hub has long been associated with arbitration. But as discussed during WLG’s recent Dispute Resolution Group meeting, the jurisdiction now offers a broader range of options for international parties considering where and how to resolve cross-border disputes.

When three senior in-house counsel from Starbucks, Microsoft, and T-Mobile sat down with moderator Dustin O'Quinn of Ballard Spahr during WLG | summit Seattle '25, they delivered a clear message.

What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on businesses?

World Law Group recently hosted a virtual session, Powering the Future with Data Centers, with guest speaker Roberto Miranda de Lima, Founder and CEO of Arch Capital.

What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in Malaysia that could have a big impact on businesses?

Alumni programs in law firms are often treated as light-touch engagement initiatives. At Troutman Pepper Locke, WLG member firm for Massachusetts, USA, Director of Alumni Relations Clare Martin Roath described a more structured approach. Instead, the strategy in place positions alumni as an integral part of the firm’s ongoing efforts to maintain client, talent, and market connectivity.

The Dominican Republic has been one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America and the largest in the Caribbean for several years.

The pandemic has been slowly clearing up although there is still some uncertainty, especially generated by the proximity of the presidential elections and what a pre-electoral year in any country means.

Is there a law to protect whistleblowers? If so, which law? Yes. The German Whistleblower Protection Act came into force on July 2, 2023, to implement the EU Whistleblowing Directive into national law.

What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska that could have a big impact on businesses?

As the Seattle Seahawks clinched a Super Bowl LX victory on Sunday, it's a fitting moment to revisit the insights shared at WLG | summit Seattle last November.

Regulators across jurisdictions are increasing scrutiny of financial institutions’ anti-money laundering controls, with enforcement efforts focusing not only on whether compliance frameworks exist, but on whether they function effectively in practice. Those themes emerged during WLG’s recent Compliance & Investigations Group discussion, where Isadora Fingermann and Karla Lini Maeji of TozziniFreire, Theresa Sauerwein of Taylor Wessing, and Suegene Ang of WongPartnership examined how AML enforcement is evolving in Brazil, Germany, Singapore, and beyond.

What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction, including major political, economic, and/or legal activities on the horizon in Namibia that could have a big impact on businesses?

Foreign investors view Finland's technological prowess, skilled workforce, stable business climate, and commitment to sustainability as the primary drivers for investing in Finland

Cross-border mobility has quickly become a boardroom issue. What used to be a routine HR or compliance matter now directly affects how companies deploy talent, manage risk, and maintain business continuity.

WLG's Labor & Employment Group held its first meeting of 2025 on January 21. Participants discussed key 2025 trends, collaboration opportunities, and the L&E conferences taking place this year.

Is there a law to protect whistleblowers? If so, which law?

Is there a law to protect whistleblowers? If so, which law?

Is there a law to protect whistleblowers? If so, which law?

Yes, several laws in the US protect whistleblowers. For example, 31 USC. § 3730(h) of the US False Claims Act ("FCA") provides a cause of action for a whistleblower who is retaliated against because of the whistleblower's efforts to stop a violation of the FCA, a law that applies broadly to companies or individuals that contract with the US government or sell products reimbursed by US government programs.