Publications - Gibson Dunn

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California Supreme Court Holds That Employers Have A Good-Faith Defense To Statutory Penalties For Wage-Statement Violations

The California Supreme Court held today that an employer is not subject to statutory penalties for providing incomplete or inaccurate wage statements if it reasonably and in good faith believed the statements were accurate.

Client Alert | May 6, 2024

AIFMD II: The Impact of EU Reforms on Non-EU Sponsors Accessing European Capital

Our lawyers review the changes introduced by the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive II and assess the likely impact of such changes on non-EU sponsors of private investment funds that are marketed in the EU.

Client Alert | May 2, 2024

EU Enhances Protection of the Environment Through Criminal Law

The Directive extends the list of criminal offenses to the environment on EU level. EU Member States have two years to transpose the directive into national law after the its entry into force on May 20, 2024.

Client Alert | May 2, 2024

Webcast: The FTC’s Non-Compete Rule

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission released a new rule outlawing the vast majority of non-compete agreements in the United States. This webinar provides an overview of the rule and its ramifications, discusses recommended next steps for businesses, and discusses legal challenges to the rule.

Webcasts | May 2, 2024

Why competition law and data privacy are coming to a crossroads in the Asia-Pacific Region

Hong Kong partners Sébastien Evrard and Connell O'Neill and associates Nick Hay and Katie Cheung are the authors of “Why competition law and data privacy are coming to a crossroads in the Asia-Pacific Region” [PDF].

Article | May 1, 2024

Webcast: Unlocking Value – The What, Why and How of Spin-Offs

Our presenters explain the basic structure of spin-off transactions and discuss the pros and cons as compared to other separation alternatives, including carve-out IPOs.

Webcasts | May 1, 2024

Gibson Dunn Digital Assets Recent Updates – April 2024

Our digital assets update covers recent legal news regarding all types of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, CBDCs, and NFTs, as well as other blockchain and Web3 technologies.

Client Alert | May 1, 2024

Monthly Bank Regulatory Report (April 2024)

This update covers recent federal banking agency initiatives and legal news updates on the Community Reinvestment Act final rules and Federal Reserve Bank master accounts. 

Client Alert | May 1, 2024

Landmark EU “Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive” Imposing Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Obligations on EU and Non-EU Companies Approved by European Parliament

The obligations apply with respect to a company’s own operations and those of its subsidiaries — but also to those carried out by a company’s “business partners” in the company’s “chain of activities”.

Client Alert | April 30, 2024

Derivatives, Legislative and Regulatory Weekly Update (April 26, 2024)

Gibson Dunn's lawyers bring you the latest in U.S. derivatives news from the past week.

Client Alert | April 26, 2024

IRS and Treasury Issue Final Regulations Regarding Domestically Controlled REIT Qualification Test

The Final Regulations modify the “look-through” rule for certain domestic C corporations, and introduce a new ten-year transition rule.

Client Alert | April 26, 2024

Webcast: Joint Ventures – Hot Topics 2024

In this recorded webcast, seasoned practitioners from Gibson Dunn’s Corporate and Antitrust practices discuss best practices and the latest developments in joint venture formation and operation.

Webcasts | April 25, 2024

New York State’s 2024-2025 Budget Brings First-of-Its-Kind Paid Prenatal Leave, Expanded Nursing Protections, and the End of Covid-19 Leave

New York State’s 2024-2025 budget includes three notable amendments to New York labor law: paid prenatal leave, paid nursing breaks, and the end of COVID-19 leave.

Client Alert | April 25, 2024

DEI Task Force Update (April 24, 2024)

Our DEI Task Force provides an update on key developments, media coverage and commentary, and current litigation.

Client Alert | April 24, 2024

FTC Issues Final Rule Barring Employee Non-Compete Agreements

This near categorical ban on non-compete agreements marks an abrupt departure from existing law in many jurisdictions and has drawn almost immediate legal challenges.  

Client Alert | April 24, 2024

Top 10 Issues in Arbitration Clauses in Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore partner Paul Tan, Hong Kong of counsel Alex Wong and Singapore associates Jonathan Lai and Viraen Vaswani are the authors of "Top 10 Issues in Arbitration Clauses in Singapore and Hong Kong" [PDF] published by Dispute Resolution Journal in its May-June 2024 issue. 

Article | April 23, 2024

Accounting Firm Quarterly Update, Q1 2024

Our Accounting Firm Quarterly Update for Q1 2024 covers news on a range of topics.

Client Alert | April 22, 2024

Derivatives, Legislative and Regulatory Weekly Update (April 19, 2024)

Gibson Dunn's lawyers bring you the latest in U.S. derivatives news from the past week.

Client Alert | April 19, 2024

The Payoffs and Pitfalls of ESG Due Diligence

A recent global survey of dealmakers by BCG and Gibson Dunn reveals a striking consensus: conducting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence is now indispensable for M&A transactions.

Article | April 18, 2024

What does the EU Digital Markets Act mean for the tech sector?

Brussels managing director Nicholas Banasevic, London partner Robert Spano and Palo Alto partner Vivek Mohan are the authors of "What does the EU Digital Markets Act mean for the tech sector?" [PDF] published by the Daily Journal on April 17, 2024. 

Article | April 18, 2024