Richard L. Cassin
August 23, 2007
“There are moral problems as well as legal problems that go far beyond simply the question of illegal payoffs to foreign officials.
“There are questions concerning the role of multinational corporations, the extent to which they have obligations to the countries in which they conduct their business, the extent to which they should seek to raise the standards of conduct there, the respect which they should show the laws of other countries.… Continue Reading
Richard L. Cassin
August 22, 2007
The press is reporting that the Department of Justice on August 21, 2007 appealed the dismissal of FCPA charges against three men in connection with a bribery scheme in Azerbaijan.
Medina Spirit Claims the Garland of Roses in the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
Medina Spirit Claims the Garland of Roses in the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Medina Spirit claimed the Garland of Roses in the 147
th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. The Company reported that 51,838 fans reveled under cloudless skies to watch as the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” triumphantly returned to the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”).
By Kyle Brasseur2021-04-28T21:38:00+01:00
The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Enforcement Division abruptly resigned for personal reasons Wednesday after less than one full week on the job.
Alex Oh was named director of the Division of Enforcement on April 22. With her departure, Melissa Hodgman will resume leading the division as acting director.
“Melissa is an exceptional attorney who has proven to be an effective leader of the Enforcement Division. I’m grateful that she will take on this role again and look forward to working closely with her to fulfill the mission of the SEC,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler in a press release. “I thank Alex for her willingness to serve the country at this important time.”
Exploring CFIUS Impact on M&A Sep. 15, 2021
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Recent CFIUS legislation has had significant effects on the range of transactions and investments that are potentially subject to regulatory review. Navigating the review process can be a daunting task, and it appears that CFIUS is moving quickly and proactively to stop risky deals from closing. Although CFIUS is largely a voluntary process, recent mandatory filing requirements have modified the criteria that triggers a mandatory filing. Should companies be concerned about CFIUS stepping up their investigations into non-notified transactions, or deals that were closed without a filing? What types of transactions are subject to a mandatory review? What sectors will be impacted under the new TID (technology, infrastructure, and data) rules?