SPACs
SPAC Attack: The Rise in Popularity of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies
By now, we’ve all heard the acronym, but what are SPACs, and why are they so popular now? A SPAC
04/03/2021
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Paycheck Protection Program
Biden Makes Changes to the US Paycheck Protection Program to Prioritize Small Businesses
Adds clarity on the eligibility of noncitizens who hold Green Cards or work visas The Biden administration announced adjustments to
23/02/2021
Employee Retention Credit
5 Important Things You Should Know About the US Employee Retention Credit
If you have any questions or need help, please email Allan Rooney, Tim Davis, Elannie Damianos, or Abbey Docherty or call +1 212 545
16/02/2021
Article
Top Reasons You Need a Law Firm with Transatlantic Experience
A transatlantic law firm like Rooney Nimmo can help your business succeed, whether you already have international branches, or you
16/02/2021
Employment
Vaccine or no vaccine – can a UK employer require its workforce to be vaccinated?
If you have any questions on the scheme or need advice, please contact Dawn Robertson on +44 (0)131 220 9579
16/02/2021
Employment
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies: 6 Things to Consider
If you have any questions or need advice, please contact Allan Rooney, Tim Davis, Elannie Damianos, or Abbey Docherty or
16/02/2021
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Regulatory
Guidelines for US Inbound Businesses [2021 Edition]
Many companies want to establish a foothold in the US, to create connections with other businesses and reach the sizeable
09/02/2021
Immigration
What Is an E2 Visa?
Citizens of a foreign country who wish to enter and work in the United States to control an investment will
02/02/2021
COVID-19
UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Updated HMRC Guidance and More
If you have any questions on the scheme or need advice, please contact Dawn Robertson on +44 (0)131 220 9579
19/01/2021
COVID-19
The New Stimulus Package – What are My Tax Liabilities?
On December 27, 2020, the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed into law by the President. It funded an additional
08/01/2021
COVID-19
Relief in Sight – Congress Agrees $900 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill
If you have any questions or need help, please email Allan Rooney, Tim Davis, Elannie Damianos, or Abbey Docherty or
22/12/2020
Employment
2021 – The Year of the (Unlimited) Holiday?
The gardens of Britain have never looked better, probably. As 2020 comes to a close with hopeful news of an
15/12/2020
Immigration
Federal Court Issues Injunction on Working Visa Ban with a Limited Scope
By Rooney Nimmo Associate, Abbey Docherty +1 212 545 8022 abbey.docherty@rooneynimmo.com On October 1st, 2020, Federal District Judge Jeffrey S.
17/11/2020
Brexit
The Changing UK Foreign Employment Landscape: Post-Brexit Transition
Contact Rooney Nimmo UK Employment Partner – Dawn Robertson +44 (0) 131 220 9579 – dawn.robertson@rooneynimmo.com With the Brexit transition
10/11/2020
Venture Debt
In the Fledgling Scottish Technology Ecosystem, there is a Glaring Lack of Venture Debt as a Funding Vehicle
An independent commission by the Scottish Government entitled “Scottish Technology Ecosystem: Review,” also known as The Logan Report sets out
27/10/2020
Tax
Pre-Election Estate Planning – What to Expect from a new Administration
With the election looming and year-end approaching, we are beginning to focus on tax planning, particularly estate tax. The estate
26/10/2020
Capital Raising
Finders Keepers – SEC Proposes Relief from Broker-Dealer Registration for Certain Finders
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week proposed an exemption from the broker-dealer registration requirements for certain “Finders”
19/10/2020
Privacy
US Government Responds to EU Invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield
In our recent article entitled “Privacy Shield Invalidated – The Battle For Adequate Data Protection Between The US and EU
13/10/2020
ESG
Stay ESG compliant by knowing your supply chain – Lesson Learned from the Boohoo plc Scandal
The recent controversy surrounding Boohoo plc and modern ESG investment principles has raised some questions about the importance of due
12/10/2020
Employment
With one month left of furlough and another lockdown looming – What employers and employees need to know
Rooney Nimmo has been advising employers and workers on employment strategies and policies for many years. However, the game has
06/10/2020
Wrongful Trading
Protection Against Wrongful Trading During COVID Ends – 5 Considerations for Directors
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020, introduced in June this year allowed companies that encountered difficult trading conditions as
05/10/2020
Employment
New UK Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules: changes to increase flexibility and boost capacity
A new statutory instrument has been put before parliament, which amends the existing employment tribunal procedure rules, in order to
21/09/2020
Employment
Case Watch – A Review of Three Aspects of UK Employment Law
We take a look at three cases that highlight different aspects of employment law – Unfair Dismissal after a breakdown
09/09/2020
Privacy
Privacy Shield Invalidated – The Battle for Adequate Data Protection Between the US and EU Continues
In July, the Court of Justice for the European Union found that the EU-US Privacy Shield, which protects the data
04/09/2020
Data Protection
Brexit – Data Protection Changes Following the UK-EU Transition Period – Here’s What You Should Know
This note explains key changes that will be made to UK data protection legislation at the end of the UK-EU
26/08/2020
COVID-19
Liability Shields for Universities During COVID-19
We have written many pieces outlining the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on nearly every aspect of life over
24/08/2020
Competition
Is the Consumer IoT Market Anti-Competitive? The European Commission Launches an Inquiry
On 16 July 2020, the European Commission (“Commission”) announced that it has, under Article 17 of Regulation 1/2003, launched a
28/07/2020
COVID-19
The UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act – A Closer Look at Commercial Supply Contracts
As the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act (CIGA), which we have published numerous articles on, has now come into force,
22/07/2020
COVID-19
A Sharp Rise in Settlement Agreements as Employers Face Tough Decisions on Workforce Reductions due to COVID-19
With the UK Government announcing further relaxation of lockdown rules, individuals, businesses, and employers are attempting to adapt to new
15/07/2020
M&A
WEBINAR PLAYBACK Preparing for Exit – Buying British
On 9 July, Rooney Nimmo founding partner, John Nimmo hosted a conversation with Paul Tselentis, CEO of 24Haymarket, and Douglas Lawson,
13/07/2020
