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Events October 25, 2016

On-Demand Webinar: New Protections for Confidential Business Information: The US Defend Trade Secrets Act and EU Trade Secrets Directive of 2016

Trade secrets are an increasingly important form of intellectual property protection but also a source of business risk, with the FBI estimating that U.S. businesses suffer US $13 billion in losses annually. Losses come from departing employees, potential business partners who acquire confidential information under nondisclosure agreements, or data security breaches. Early- and growth-stage companies are often most at risk, having developed valuable technology or business information but not yet implementing inadequate controls.

Events October 19, 2016

Jason Masimore Focuses on Internal Investigation Life Cycle at Anti-Corruption Conference in Spain

Former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor and London-based lawyer Jason Masimore addressed how to begin and conduct internal investigations, including the investigative process and how to report findings to stakeholders and/or regulators, at the C5 anti-corruption conference in Spain.

Events October 17, 2016

On-Demand Webinar: Eric Bruce, William McGovern, and Shaun Wu Untangle Hazards of Internal Investigations Conducted in Asia

Internal investigations in Asia are rife with risk for the unprepared.

Events September 27, 2016

IP Lawyer Michael Ng Tackles Global Implications of IP Protection Strategies at Palo Alto Trade Secrets Forum

Michael Ng, San Francisco-based IP trial lawyer, led a discussion focused on protection strategies, global implications, and international enforcement of foreign subsidiaries at the Managing Intellectual Property Trade Secrets Forum in Palo Alto.

Events September 20, 2016

Jef Klazen Discussed Navigating Corporate Scandals at the Annual Conference of the International Bar Association

Global corporations are increasingly facing scandals that require the assistance of legal counsel with backgrounds in both criminal and commercial litigation. Jef Klazen, a Kobre & Kim lawyer with extensive litigation experience, spoke September 20 at the International Bar Association Annual Conference.

Events September 11, 2016

Danielle Rose Speaks at 2016 Benchmark Women in Litigation Forum

The Benchmark Women in Litigation Forum, featuring top female litigators from around the United States, included a presentation by Danielle Rose, a Kobre & Kim litigator who often serves as lead counsel in high-stakes commercial litigation and arbitration matters. Ms. Rose discussed the challenges of coordinating litigation and arbitration efforts in different jurisdictions on the September 20 panel.

Events September 10, 2016

Tim Prudhoe and Jef Klazen to discuss Navigating Treacherous Onshore and Offshore Jurisdictional Terrain

Tim Prudhoe and Jef Klazen will explore the interplay of onshore and offshore jurisdictions at an upcoming program and live webcast hosted by the New York City Bar.

Events June 21, 2016

Kobre & Kim Panel: The U.S. Defend Trade Secrets Act and European Trade Secrets Directive of 2016

James Pooley, former deputy director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization; Michael Ng, intellectual property trial lawyer; and Andrew Stafford KC, trade secret litigator based in the firm’s London office, discuss the U.S. Defend Trade Secrets Act, the European Trade Secrets Directive, and what businesses must do now to prepare.

Events June 17, 2016

Former DOJ Prosecutor Jason A. Masimore Offers Key Insights on U.S. Government Investigations

Jason Masimore, a former prosecutor in the Criminal Division at the U.S. Department of Justice who is member of the firm’s Europe government enforcement defense and investigation team in London, discussed the impact of the U.S. government’s growing regulatory regime in the UK.

Events June 2, 2016

Jonathan Cogan, John Couriel, and Robin Rathmell Share Techniques for Collecting Evidence in the U.S. and UK

Citing the growth of cross-border litigation, Jonathan Cogan, John Couriel, and Robin Rathmell hosted a webinar on ways to locate and gather evidence in the U.S., the UK, and English-law jurisdictions.

Events April 25, 2016

Vasu Muthyala Discusses Anti-Corruption and US Government Enforcement Trends for Companies Operating in India

Former U.S. federal prosecutor Vasu Muthyala, based in Asia, will share insights on U.S. anti-corruption enforcement trends in India at the 2016 FCPA Master Class hosted by BDO INDIA and the American Chamber of Commerce in India to take place in New Delhi.

Events April 15, 2016

Where in the World is the Money? Michael Kim Discusses Strategies for an Effective Cross-Border Asset Tracing Operation

Michael Kim explored strategic approaches for effective asset tracing investigations in Asia at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 34^th Annual Spring Meeting in Washington DC.

Events February 26, 2016

Kobre & Kim Lawyers Discuss Cross-Border Insolvency and International Judgment Enforcement at the International Litigation, Arbitration, and Transactions Conference

Adriana Riviere-Badell, based in the firm’s Miami office, and barrister James Corbett QC, discussed the increasing trend of multijurisdictional bankruptcies and insolvencies, together with the complications involved in such proceedings, at the International Litigation, Arbitration & Transactions (ILAT) Conference in Miami.

Events February 25, 2016

Vasu Muthyala Examines Anti-Money Laundering Regulation and FCPA issues in India Cross-Border Acquisition

Vasu Muthyala, a former federal prosecutor and a member of the firm’s Asia government enforcement and investigations team, explored the current regulatory environment in the U.S. and its global impact at the ABA India Annual Conference.

Events February 17, 2016

Steven Perlstein Discusses Data Breach Litigation

Steven W. Perlstein led a session that examined issues related to data breaches, including the different types of civil and criminal litigation that can ensue.

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