Poison Pill
The Bitter Taste of a Poison Pill – Twitter Defends Against Approach from Elon Musk
By Founding Partner, Allan Rooney Over the past couple of weeks, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX (and richest
25/04/2022
Insight Search
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Privacy
U.S. and EU Reach an Agreement in Principle on Privacy Shield Overhaul
Written by Sean Hogle On March 25, the U.S. and European Union (EU) reached an agreement in principle to return
04/04/2022
Contracts
Russia Sanctions and the Impact on Contracts – The Force Majeure Clause
By Rooney Nimmo Partner Tim Davis The sanctions imposed by the US, UK, EU, Japan, and others on Russia in
22/03/2022
Digital Security
Digital Security in the Hybrid Workplace
Written by Elannie Damianos As the push to return to the office gathers pace, it is evident that the workplace
16/03/2022
Hiring
Rooney Nimmo is hiring in Edinburgh
ROONEY NIMMO IS SEEKING TALENTED TEAM MEMBERS IN ITS EDINBURG OFFICE NQs AND 1-3 YEARS PQE ASSOCIATES: Click for Job
14/03/2022
M&A
Lessons from M&A Battles: Anti-Fraud Disclaimers in Tech Contracts
Written by Rooney Nimmo Partner, Sean Hogle In high-stakes transactions in which vast sums of wealth are exchanged in return for
28/02/2022
Non-disclosure agreement
How to kill trade secret protection with this one simple NDA mistake
Written by Rooney Nimmo Partner, Sean Hogle In confidentiality agreements (NDA), clauses that time-bound the confidentiality obligation are not uncommon. Language
16/02/2022
China
The US District Court for the District of… China?
Based on an article written by Rooney Nimmo Partner Sean Hogle Seventy-nine years ago this month, the US District
08/02/2022
M&A
Start-up Technology Companies – Don’t Get Acqui-Poached
Written by Rooney Nimmo Partner, Sean Hogle Consider the following scenario. You’re a technology start-up that has developed a popular app
20/01/2022
Intellectual Property
Strict liability IP rights: be very afraid
Written by Rooney Nimmo Partner, Sean Hogle Professional services vendors that develop custom software or technology to the specifications of
12/01/2022
Due Diligence
Will the Elizabeth Homes Verdict Change the Due Diligence Process? Not Likely
Two stories have emerged from the Theranos collapse and the conviction of CEO Elizabeth Holmes. One story says that the
06/01/2022
Vaccination Status
QA: Can a Company Ask Employees If They Are Vaccinated and Can it be an Employment Requirement?
Back in February, we wrote an article on mandatory vaccination policies. Not a lot has changed since then, but we
30/11/2021
Appointments
Rooney Nimmo Appoints Marty Chavkin as Chief Financial Officer
November 30, 2021 – New York, NY – International corporate law firm Rooney Nimmo is delighted to announce that Marty
29/11/2021
Cross Border
Are you Aware that the UK Internationalisation Fund is Available for Businesses in England?
At the end of May this year (2021), the UK’s Department of International Trade (DIT) launched its new Internationalisation Fund
27/10/2021
Appointments
International Corporate Law Firm Rooney Nimmo Makes Two Senior Appointments in its London Office
19 October 2021 – International corporate law firm Rooney Nimmo is pleased to announce the appointment of two senior lawyers
19/10/2021
Employment
Redundancy During a Pandemic – Five Tips for a Safe, Secure, and Supported Transition
By Dawn Robertson, Employment Lawyer with Rooney Nimmo and Scott Tees, online safety and security expert and Managing Director of
18/10/2021
Data Protection
How Confidential Computing Can Help Your Business Thrive
In a time of growing cyberattacks, this presents the business owner with a serious challenge. Confidential computing deals with this threat to your business.
12/10/2021
Cross Border
Ask a Corporate Lawyer: Top Questions from US-Inbound CEOs
If you are a US-inbound CEO, you may have some questions about conducting business under the current business environment.
05/10/2021
Board diversity
Nasdaq’s Board Diversity Rules Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission
In early August the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new listing rules set for Nasdaq-listed companies. Nasdaq’s diversity
29/09/2021
Employment
Self-Isolation and the “Pingdemic”
July 19 was meant to mark the end of pandemic lockdown restrictions in England, as progress continued in vaccinating people
16/09/2021
Employment
5 Things You Need to Know About How to Prepare for a Tribunal Hearing – Part III
Before reading this article, we would invite all readers to consider Part I and Part II of the Series, “5
16/09/2021
IPO
Listing in the US: What Foreign Companies Need to Know Before Listing Their Shares in the US
Discover what you need to know before going public in the US and how working with an international business lawyer can streamline the process.
14/09/2021
Venture
Venture Capital Considerations for US Inbound Businesses
For international startups considering venture capital opportunities in the United States, careful planning will help you make the most of your investment.
07/09/2021
Startups
What Is an 83(b) Election and What’s the Benefit for Startup Founders?
If you’re a startup founder seeking angel investment and venture capital, take the time to understand 83(b) elections – they
26/08/2021
Employment
Deferred Compensation for Foreign Employees Under IRC 409A
While IRC 409A theoretically doesn’t apply to employees from another country, it does contain provisions that can ensnare employers of those working outside the United States.
24/08/2021
Gig Economy
Navigating the Gig Economy: Two Similar Cases, Two Different Rulings.
What were the differences, and what are the implications for the future? Over the recent years, there has been significant
19/08/2021
Cross Border
Our Non-Immigrant Visa Cheat Sheet
Learn as much as you can about the different non-immigrant visa types, and if you’re unsure of which visa to get, contact a knowledgeable law firm such as Rooney Nimmo for guidance.
17/08/2021
UK
Operating a US Business vs. Operating a UK Business
When planning on opening an office in the US, there are several things you should anticipate before making the move.
10/08/2021
M&A
M&A Booms in the First Half of 2021
According to the global provider of financial market data and infrastructure, Refinitiv, the value of both US and international mergers
28/07/2021
Cross Border
Cross Border Transactions: Tax and Banking
In an increasingly globalized economy, businesses must now consider local, national, and international laws with respect to their operations.
27/07/2021
