SEC charges 36 firms with bond market violations
By Sue Reisinger, From Corporate Counsel Banking in-house counsel have been waiting for another shoe to drop, and Thursday it landed—but softly. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it took action against 36 underwriting firms for violating rules in…
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Africa: Caribbean alliance eyes new era for youth entrepreneurship
From All Africa Young people hoping to transform their business ideas into successful enterprises are set to benefit from the creation of a new Commonwealth alliance to promote youth entrepreneurship across the Caribbean and Americas. The Commonwealth Alliance of Young…
Big changes in overtime pay, big challenges for [US] companies
By Rebekah Mintzer, From Corporate Counsel In a long-awaited announcement this week, the U.S. Department of Labor released new regulations requiring companies to give overtime pay to a whole new group of formerly exempt workers. Under these revisions to the…
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association says Cuba is the region’s wake up call
Newswire – For far too long the Caribbean has taken tourism for granted, according to a white paper recently issued by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) entitled, “Cuba: The Great Disruption for the Good of the Caribbean.” The…
It’s a ‘scary’ post-‘Alice’ world for software patents
By Sheri Qualters, From The National Law Journal In the year since the seminal U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Alice v. CLS Bank International, courts and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office increasingly have nullified inventions involving computers or the…
Promoting democratic, local governance in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Evelyn Perez From FIU News The city of Miami recently welcomed more then 550 authorities and public servants from Latin America and the Caribbean for the 21st annual Inter-American Conference of Mayors and Local Authorities. Organized by FIU’s Institute…
O’Melveny throws punch in fight for control of boxing
By Marisa Kendall, From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — Lawyers with O’Melveny & Myers are going after one of boxing’s biggest behind-the-scenes names, accusing him of illegally trying to take over the industry. Alan Haymon, who manages legendary boxer Floyd…
Emerging trends in Cayman Islands healthcare to be discussed
Emerging trends in healthcare on the agenda for this year’s Healthcare Conference Always delivering up-to-date information on the latest developments in healthcare, this year’s Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference, which takes place from 29 to 31 October, 2015 will be embracing…
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Community Events THU JULY 2 Child Month Board Game Child Month organisers invite families to enjoy the rescheduled Board Games evening on Tuesday (2 Jun) at Book Nook, in the Galleria Plaza on West Bay Road, 6.00- 8.00pm National Gallery…
Alan Grayson hedge funds [in Cayman Islands] skirt ethics rule
By Matt Dixon From Politico TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Rep. Alan Grayson manages hedge funds that use his name in their title, a practice prohibited by congressional ethics rules designed to prevent members from using their elected post for financial gain….
