Desiree Sainthrope is a Legal expert with extensive experience drafting and analyzing trade agreements. She is a recognized authority in global compliance and possesses a broad range of interests within the legal field, including intellectual property and the evolving implications of technologies
Desiree Sainthrope is a legal expert with extensive experience in drafting and analyzing trade agreements. She is a recognized authority in global compliance and possesses a broad range of interests within the legal field, including intellectual property and the evolving implications of
In today's rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, global enterprises face increasing challenges in maintaining compliance. Traditional reactive approaches to compliance are no longer sufficient, often resulting in costly violations and inefficiencies. The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
On December 20, 2024, the Hong Kong government gazetted the Companies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024, designed to introduce Hong Kong’s long-anticipated inward re-domiciliation regime. This Bill was introduced to the Legislative Council on January 8, 2025, and once it becomes law, it will enable
Belgium's new Private Investigation Act (PIA), published in the Official Gazette on December 6, 2024, and primarily effective from December 16, 2024, marks a significant shift in the legal landscape for private investigations. This legislation replaces the 1991 Belgian Act on Private Detectives,
The recent imposition of a $5.6 million civil penalty for gun-jumping violations in the merger between XCL Resources Holdings, LLC (XCL), Verdun Oil Company II LLC (Verdun), and EP Energy LLC (EP) has sent shockwaves through the business community. This landmark penalty, the largest ever for such a
