On Monday, March 16th, 2020, the U.S. will be extending the March 13th, 2020 “European Travel Ban” to certain foreign nationals who have been in the United Kingdom and Ireland for 14 days prior to boarding. These two countries were
U.S. Legal Insights for French Businesses
U.S. Legal Insights for French Businesses, published by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, focuses on legal developments affecting French companies operating in or interacting with the U.S. market. The blog covers topics such as U.S. tax legislation impacting foreign investors, immigration policies relevant to business operations, trade regulations including tariffs and sanctions, government contracts, and compliance with federal procurement rules. It also addresses cross-border legal issues, international arbitration, and regulatory changes that influence French businesses' strategic decisions in the U.S. legal environment.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Insights
By Karl Buhler
With the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, Sheppard Mullin has created a webpage dedicated to the issue.
It contains multiple information for those who work in or with the United States, including information regarding labor law, immigration law and other relevant…
From CFIUS, With Love: The FIRRMA Regulations
The most pressing question around the new FIRRMA regulations is “Will my transaction be covered?” To provide a bit of guidance on that point, we present an illustration from our upcoming Second Edition of The CFIUS Book due out in…
Getting Prepared for a Decade of Privacy
By Liisa Thomas
As we get settled into the reality of living with both CCPA and GDPR, companies are looking for new approaches for keeping their privacy houses in order. CCPA reminds us that there is no end to new legislation: proposals are…
Potential Impact of U.S.-France Trade Tension on U.S. Imports of French Products and Luxury Goods
On December 2, 2019, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that in response to a digital services tax law passed in France, it would be retaliating with stringent tariffs on luxury products coming from France. The potential tariffs could target…
U.S. Visas – A Pocket Guide for Employers and Entrepreneurs
By Greg Berk
Hiring the best talent can maximize the success of your company. Sometimes that means hiring a foreign national on a work visa. We prepared this booklet to help you navigate the complex U.S. employment-based visa options. This guide provides general…
Employee Privacy by Design: Guidance for Employers Beginning to Comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act
On September 13, 2019, the California Senate and Assembly unanimously passed an amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) that places onerous obligations on employers and entitles employees to statutory damages for data breaches. The landmark measure—AB 25…
French Picasso Judgment is Abstract Expression to U.S. Law
Last week, Sheppard Mullin partner Neil Popović (San Francisco) secured summary judgment against recognition of a €2 million ($2.2 million) French judgment against art editor Alan Wofsy and Wofsy’s company Alan Wofsy & Associates.…
CFIUS Proposes Rules to Implement FIRRMA
Key Takeaways:
- Technology Infrastructure and Data. CFIUS will focus its review on investments in critical Technology, critical Infrastructure, and sensitive personal Data (“TID Businesses”).
- Critical technologies is defined to include certain items subject to export controls along with emerging and
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French Regulator Says “Oui” to GDPR Fines for Under-Protected and Over-Retained Data
By Alyssa Sones