https://law.temple.edu/10q/sovereign-debt-trial-century/
The sovereign debt dispute involving Argentine bonds has attracted substantial attention and raised a number of novel and significant legal issues. This short essay provides a brief overview of this controversy. In 2001, the Republic of Argentina experienced a severe economic crisis. Inflation rose to over 40%, the stock market lost 60% of its value,
https://law.temple.edu/10q/tdrs-and-me/
David Richards provides his perspective and experience with transferable development rights.
https://law.temple.edu/10q/law-firm-growth-qa-with-ajay-raju-law-96/
In early 2014, Ajay Raju arrived at white shoe Philadelphia law firm Dilworth Paxson LLP with a colorful set of new laces. As the firm’s upstart Chairman & CEO, Raju was determined to build a transformative approach to the practice and business of law upon the institution’s sterling and steadfast legacy. Recognizing that the ravenous geographic expansion lately characteristic of American ...
https://law.temple.edu/10q/facebook-ftc-settlement/
Temple Law Alumni Patrick Hromisin discusses the record-breaking Facebook-FTC settlement and what this settlement means for other companies with data privacy concerns.
https://law.temple.edu/10q/sec-adopts-significant-money-market-fund-reforms-enhances-private-liquidity-fund-reporting/
February 28, 2024 Devon Roberson (LAW ’19) and several Dechert attorneys recap significant SEC reforms on money market funds and private liquidity fund reporting.
https://law.temple.edu/10q/10-qa-episode-17-interview-with-amy-cooper-fnzs-global-chief-risk-compliance-officer/
Amy Cooper shares the personal and professional experiences that have contributed to her success, addresses the importance of diversity and mentorship in the legal profession, and offers practical advice for managing stress and uncertainty. Interviewer: Former Senior Student Editor, Jackie Dansak (LAW ’23) Guest: Amy Cooper, formerly Head of Risk for Vanguard’s Strategy, Product, Marketing
https://law.temple.edu/10q/tax-law-in-philadelphia-spring-2023-careers-in-tax-panel/
Temple’s Tax & Bankruptcy Law Society hosted a panel of four prior Temple Law students who currently work in different capacities in tax law, who discussed their experiences working as tax practitioners in the field.
https://law.temple.edu/10q/supreme-court-decision-specific-personal-jurisdiction-somethingburger/
On June 19, the Supreme Court handed down an opinion about specific personal jurisdiction that purported to be a “ nothingburger ”: in the 8-1 decision, the Court explained that “settled principles . . . control this case.” But although only time will tell how juicy Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Superior Court of California will turn out to be, it is already threatening to end a number of ...
https://law.temple.edu/10q/financial-weapons-war/
A new type of warfare is upon us. In this new mode of war, finance is the most powerful weapon, bullets are not fired, financial institutions are the targets, and almost everyone is at risk. Instead of smart bombs, improvised explosives, and unmanned drones––economic sanctions, financial restrictions, and cyber programs are the weapons of choice.
https://law.temple.edu/10q/tax-relief-may-be-ahead-for-market-participants-transitioning-away-from-libor/
Tax relief may be coming for issuers and holders of debt instruments and parties to derivatives and other financial contracts governed by LIBOR (the London Interbank Offered Rate). The IRS published new proposed regulations on October 9 to address tax concerns as parties have begun to modify financial instruments’ reference rates in anticipation of a