ArticleRegulatory Focus - Issue 107 (May 2017)In this edition of Regulatory Focus, Duff & Phelps provides a synopsis of the FCA's latest news and publications issued in May 2017.European UnionFinance and BankingDuff and Phelps
ArticleTransfer Pricing Times: OECD Publishes Discussion Draft On Financial TransactionsOn July 3, 2018, the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD") released the first public discussion draft on the transfer pricing of financial transactions. GlobalTaxDuff and Phelps
ArticleGuernsey Is Set To Flourish Post-BrexitBig Ben may not be ringing in celebration tomorrow evening but Britain will go ahead and leave the European Union at 11pm. GuernseyFinance and BankingGuernsey Finance
ArticleLease Deposit Characterized As Security Interest: Summary Of Alignvest Private Debt Ltd v Surefire Industries LtdThe decision emphasizes the importance of drafting precise language with respect to rental or security deposits.CanadaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringMiller Thomson
ArticleFlorida Government And Politics Weekly Update (Week Of November 24, 2008)The Florida Senate and House of Representatives elected their presiding officers and party leaders for the 2008 - 2010 biennium at a November 18, 2008 Organization Session. United StatesGovernment, Public SectorFoley & Lardner LLP
ArticleAutoCanada Says It Will Close Two 'Loss-Generating' Stores In ChicagoKeeping his service departments running like a well-tuned engine has always been important to Bill Wallace, owner of Wallace Automotive Group in Stuart, Fla. GlobalTransportCrowe
ArticleThird Party Ordered To Produce Documents To Respondent In Ontario Securities Commission ProceedingIn a recent decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ordered a third party – a receiver appointed pursuant to a court order – to disclose documents to a respondent in a proceeding before the Ontario Securities Commission (the OSC), in order to permit the respondent to make full answer and defence. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
ArticleCMS' Proposed Stark Rule Change And Guidance On "The Big Three": Fair Market Value, Commercial Reasonableness, And Taking Into Account Volume Or Value ReferralsAs part of a larger "Regulatory Sprint to Coordinated Care" the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesSeyfarth Shaw LLP
ArticleCMS' Proposed Stark Rule Change And Guidance On "The Big Three": Fair Market Value, Commercial Reasonableness, And Taking Into Account Volume Or Value ReferralsAs part of a larger "Regulatory Sprint to Coordinated Care" the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) recently issued a proposed ruleUnited StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesSeyfarth Shaw LLP
ArticleCOVID-19 State And Local Tax – Sales And Use Tax And Unclaimed Property GuidanceIn response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. state and local jurisdictions are responding with solutions to assist taxpayers during this time of uncertainty.United StatesTaxDuff and Phelps
ArticleTribune 2: No Actual Fraud Imputation In Avoidance Litigation Absent Control By Corporate ActorsWith its landmark ruling in Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Ams. v. Large Private Beneficial Owners (In re Tribune Co. Fraudulent Conveyance Litig.), 818 F.3d 98 (2d Cir. 2016) ("Tribune 1"), ...United StatesInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringJones Day
ArticlePractical Tips For Litigators That Work With Expert Witnesses On Damages IssuesCounsel‟s relationship with a financial expert on a particular matter can span months or years. Therefore it is important to choose carefully.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawDuff & Phelps
ArticleReducing Litigation Risk Through Transaction Independence: Takeaways From Tribune's Two-Step LBOThe failure of a leveraged buyout (LBO) can result in complex, years-long litigation. Issues involving the debtor's solvency United StatesFinance and BankingGibson, Dunn & Crutcher
ArticleFinal CFIUS Regulations Became Effective In February 2020February 13, 2020 was the effective date (the "Effective Date") for final regulations issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") United StatesGovernment, Public SectorSeyfarth Shaw LLP
ArticleSecondary Market Advisory Newsletter – Fall 2018It is true that the secondaries market in general has experienced rapid growth over the last decade and that European GP-led deals have outpaced U.S. deals.United StatesFinance and BankingDuff and Phelps
ArticlePrivate Equity (2nd edition)What proportion of transactions have involved a financial sponsor as a buyer or seller in the jurisdiction over the last 24 months?CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawFasken