This is the first in a 5-part series about what I see as the top 5 international business law trends in 2013. The first trend to watch out for in 2013 is the diminished role of location in global manufacturing. Look for Indonesia, Nigeria, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and various players in East Africa to lead the pack of emerging contenders in the international … [Read more...]
What Multinational Corporations Need to Know About New Anti-Corruption Rules in the UK and China.
Several months ago, I received a call from the general counsel of a multinational corporation concerned about new anti-corruption laws that are now part of the international business law landscape. He was particularly concerned with the recently enacted UK Bribery Act, which he characterized as the FCPA “on steroids.” While the UK’s Bribery Act certainly has quite a bite, I … [Read more...]