Legal, Economic & Regulatory Affairs News by GLG Council Members

Fourth Amendment Protections for the Digital Age

August 29, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:9th Circuit Sets Doctrine for Electronic Searches Finds Steroids Case Seaarch Unlawful | www.law.com

United States v Comprehensive Drug Testing Inc 09 C.D.S.11022. In this case the 9th Circuit sets forth an extension of the Fourth Amendment to the 21st Century.The cited case restricts the "Plain View Doctrine" in searches of computer based information.

Sexual Harassment Allegations Investigate Carefully

August 29, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Antimale Remark Sparks Title VII Claim | www.insidecounsel.com

A male was accused of sexual harassment by a female coworker.The accused employee was offered two choices - resign or be fired.The employer requested a police investigation who did not find evidence to support criminal charges.

Challenging the standard views

August 27, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Fireflies and seminars: how banks court Japan's older investors | www.ft.com

This article raise Japan ageing population massive financial assets topic. However what is the real picture behind this huge savings stock ?Savings to investments cycle is well rooted in Japan however key point remainto what extent investments in all type of foreign assets will continue after one year correction as Japanese savings outflows impact foreign risk assets.When recovery will show up who will finance Japan's ever expanding debt ?

Review of federal pre-emption

August 25, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Agency Appraisal | www.insidecounsel.com

President Obama issued a memorandum which stated that federal agencies could pre-empt state laws. However, federal pre-emption can only occur when there is a sufficient legal basis for such displacement.This is a return, hopefully to the policy established by the Regan Administration and reverses Bush Administration regulatory practice.States rights will likely receive a boost across a broad spectrum of regulations.

Hands Off Government - Non Intervention in Pay Deals and Diversionary Tactics

August 22, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Obama Taking Hands-Off Stance on Citi, AIG Pay | www.bloomberg.com

The financial services industry in the UK does not care one jot what the Financial Services Authority (FSA) does, or says. The FSA truly is a creation of the politicians!

How does Obama go forward in Russia-Georgia dilemma?

August 20, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Obama walks Russia-Georgia tightrope | www.google.com

* Disagreements between the US and Russia over Georgia started during the Rose Revolution.* America and its Allies should continue to delay Georgia's accession to NATO in order not to worsen the situation.* The US needs to continue to strengthen its overall relationship with Russia.* Relations with Georgia should be based on its development as a democracy not personal links to President Saakashvili.

The “Road to Nowhere”- The Delusion of the Burgeoning Public Sector

August 20, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Government debt soars as tax receipts fall | www.citywire.co.uk

The resolution to the problem of the state sector, and Britain's burgeoning public sector debt will not be painless. Whichever party wins the next general election they will need to implement: - cuts in jobs, public sector salary freezes and an ending of defined benefit pension schemes in the state sector - tax rises The outlook for the UK is far from rosy.

Ukraine: Heading to Recovery?

August 20, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Kiev predicts rebound from deep crunch | www.ft.com

Ukraine's real GDP contracted by 18 per cent in the second quarter, according to preliminary government figures. Some economists suggest that Ukraine is beginning to come out of recession, after a record 20.3 per cent contraction in 3Q2009. International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts suggest Ukraine's GDP will contract by about 14 per cent overall this year. Our forecast is that real GDP contraction in 2009 will be about 11% (+/-1%).

Contingency Planning - The Basics

August 19, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:In case of emergency: Business contingency plan needed | www.nydailynews.com

Given the current global risks wrt terrorism, swine flu, and general "sod's law", it is appropriate to address the much overlooked issue of contingency (disaster) planning. Do you know what to do in the event of a disaster? Should you work for an organisation where there are gaps in the contingency plans, then draw their attention to this checklist.

U.S. Export Controls Must Be More Responsive to 21st Century Economic Reality

August 16, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:U.S. business welcomes Obama export control review | www.reuters.com

The failure of successive Congresses and administration to properly address outmoded systems for deciding which exports should be controlled has led to an ad hoc and unpredictable system that places U.S. exporters at an unnecessary and significant competitive disadvantage in world markets.  The current system, such as it is, has its roots in a Cold War, "Pax Americana" paradigm and cannot possibly serve U.S. economic and foreign policy interests to the extent required.

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