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Morgan & Morgan acted as counsel to Grupo Mercantil in connection with the registration of 104,760,961 common shares of its Panamanian holding Mercantil Servicios Financieros Internacional, S.A. with the Superintendency of Capital Markets of Panama for its negotiation in the secondary market, shares that have been also listed on the Panama Stock Exchange since August 22, 2019.

Morgan & Morgan acted as counsel to Cirsa Enterprises S.L.U. in connection with the offering of €490,000,000 senior secured notes due 2025 with a floating interest rate of three-month EURIBOR (subject to a 0% floor) plus 362.5 basis points per year, reset quarterly, issued by Cirsa Finance International S.à.r.l., and to be guaranteed by the Cirsa Enterprises S.L.U. and, among others, Gaming & Services de Panama, S.A.

Kochhar & Co. provides an update on current developments in the Companies Act, 2013 for July-August 2019.

In Spain, ownership is evidenced by a title deed (Property deed) signed before a Spanish Notary Public and registered with the corresponding Land Register to the location of the Property. Registration itself is the essential feature to prove ownership.

Employers and their attorneys must be mindful of the laws of the state or states in which they operate, while ensuring compliance with any applicable federal laws or regulations regarding the use of marijuana.

At the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Japan Law Awards 2019, Hiroo Atsumi (Partner) was chosen as Managing Partner of the Year, and the Firm was chosen as Overseas Practice Law Firm of the Year.

Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A. attorneys Jeff Peairs and Andy Douberly achieved defense verdicts against two Plaintiffs, both claiming injuries as a result of a clear liability, rear-end motor vehicle accident in Manatee County, FL. Both Plaintiffs underwent cervical fusion surgeries and had no pre-existing history of neck complaints. Their combined medical bills were in excess of $500,000, and Plaintiffs asked for nearly $1,000,000 in damages from the jury. After a five day jury trial, the jury ruled that the subject accident was not the cause of the Plaintiffs' alleged injuries or any of their post-accident medical treatment.

There is a myriad of issues facing employers regarding substances in the workplace, policies and protocols, and testing concerns. Employees’ privacy, medical and recreational marijuana, safety, hiring, training, and employee discipline are just a few of the complex and nuanced topics to be considered. Notably, this article focuses on new legislation and its impact on testing in certain states.

On behalf of a proposed plaintiff class of nearly every Facebook user, the plaintiffs’ firm Outten & Golden sued a proposed defendant class of every employer who has posted recruiting ads on Facebook using age targeting limitations. This ongoing litigation raises fascinating and complex procedural and merits issues, like Rule 23 defendant class actions, ADEA applicant disparate impact theories, the juridical link doctrine, advertising claims, and more. There are lessons to be learned from those litigating the case on how to prepare for your own defense.

Employers with multistate offices or employees are often confronted with confusing and conflicting state laws protecting trade secrets and confidential information, as well as new and pending statutes governing non-competes and non-solicits. This article offers drafting tips, discuss consideration needed, and consider the impact of the federal Defend Against Trade Secrets Act. It also discusses practical steps that companies should be taking to protect their confidential information even before an employee leaves. Find out how to best address choice of law issues, California’s new statute that is a game changer on choice of law, and arbitration vs. court for the aftermath of injunctive relief. Finally, get practical advice for enforcing these covenants, including the all-important forensic examination.

This article discusses issues regarding removal of class/collective actions under CAFA, use of individual arbitration, PAGA overlap in California, discovery strategies and how best to avoid serial litigation.

Service animals are a recognized reasonable accommodation. Learn more about the differences between service and emotional support, comfort, and therapy animals, the laws that apply to these animals, the EEOC’s position on these animals, and how employers can deal with certain challenges that may occur when employees request or are permitted to bring these animals to their workplaces.