SEC adopts final rule on conflict minerals disclosure requirements *

USA - August 24 2012
On Aug. 22, 2012, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a long-awaited final rule requiring public companies to disclose their use of certain "conflict minerals" (CM) originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and all adjoining nations ("Covered Countries").

Co-authors: D. Cameron Prell , Rakesh Gopalan , Kurt E. Wolfe .

SEC sets vote in August on conflict minerals disclosure rules *

USA - July 11 2012
On July 2, 2012, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it will likely vote on August 22, 2012, to finalize a contentious rule that would require public companies to fully disclose whether they produce or use designated 'conflict minerals' (tantalum, tin, gold or tungsten) mined or sourced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or any adjoining country.

Co-authors: D. Cameron Prell , Rakesh Gopalan , Kurt E. Wolfe , Jill Misage Webb .

Offshore outsourcing - the convergence of immigration, labor and tax issues *

USA - May 8 2012
Recent government scrutiny underscores the importance of U.S. companies recognizing the immigration, labor and tax issues when relying on offshore service and technology companies.

Co-authors: Robert G. McElroy, Jacquelyn E. Stone.

Government scrutiny underscores potential risks for U.S. companies with offshore service or tech operations *

USA - February 6 2012
A federal grand jury investigation targeting an Indian software and outsourcing company underscores the potentially significant exposure for U.S. companies that use or own offshore service and technology operations.

Co-authors: Robert G. McElroy, Donald Philip Renaldo II , Jacquelyn E. Stone.