Publications and News

On October 6, 2021, Jessica Zaroski Bauer was announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of ALFA International, The Global Legal Network (ALFAI) by Kevin Owens, Chair of ALFAI’s Board of Directors. Jessica becomes the first woman to hold the CEO position in the legal network’s 41-year history.

ALFA International (ALFAI), the global legal network, mourns the loss of Walter (Wally) Sweek. Prior to his retirement in 2019 from Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, the ALFAI member firm in Portland, Oregon, Wally was an ALFAI contact partner and actively participated in the Business Litigation, Construction, Labor & Employment, Product Liability & Complex Torts and Transportation Practice Group Steering Committees.

Tiefenbacher released the attached newsletter on the latest developments on German corporate law amendments.

On June 23, 2021, the Department of Telecom (“DoT”) released revised regulations relating to Other Service Providers (“OSP”) replacing the previous OSP regulations that were issued last year. Kochhar & Co.'s client update provides a summary of key issues that have been addressed by the new regulations.

ALFA International (ALFAI), the global legal network, mourns the loss of Paul R. Leitner, who was a partner with Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC, the ALFAI member firm in Chattanooga and Nashville, Tennessee, for more than 60 years. He retired from practice in 2012.

This month, the European Commission published the final version of the new "standard data protection clauses" for transfers of personal data to third countries and, at the same time, the final version of the "standard contractual clauses" (SCCs) for order processing contracts for processing in the EU. Tiefenbacher's article outlines the final version of these clauses and why it is essential to analyze specific data transfers in detail to determine which laws of the third country apply.

The Spanish legislation regulates four actions that shareholders can file in connection with M&A transactions. Buigas analyzed each of them as well as the type of transaction in which they might be exercised and the requirements for these actions to be successful.

Fundamorgan, the non-profit organization which channels the social-community actions of Morgan & Morgan, MMG Bank, and other related companies, celebrates its 20th Anniversary. The Foundation was established to honor the memory of Eduardo Morgan Alvarez (1902-1988), founder of Morgan & Morgan, a self-taught lawyer by vocation who dedicated his life to the successful exercise of the law, to procure an equal access to justice and to serve his country.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are various implications for those already in Canada, as well as those looking to travel to, or return to Canada, from abroad. Travel restrictions currently in place will particularly impact foreign nationals who may wish to enter Canada for work or similar purposes. This publication by ALFA International member firm, Stewart McKelvey, provides an overview aimed to inform employers of current travel restrictions and other related immigration issues that pertain to foreign workers attempting to enter Canada. Last updated on May 31, 2021. Please note that this update will be the last regular update to this publication,

On May 21, 2021 Chairman Stephen Morelli issued Memorandum No. 2021-04 which reestablishes the deadlines that were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Halloran Sage's article provides a brief overview of the reinstated workers' compensation filing deadlines and procedures.

Kochhar & Co.'s article discusses the use of patent waivers for COVID-19 vaccines.

LCS & Partners, ALFA International's member firm in Taiwan, recently announced that IFLR 1000, the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms, selected Amy Chin, senior counsel, as one of the “2021 Women Leaders" in Taiwan.