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February 17, 2021 by Duane Morris

UK National Security & Investment Bill

Over the past decade, the UK has seen foreign direct investment worth three-quarters of a trillion dollars. One of the key elements of the UK government’s strategy for 2021 and beyond must inevitably be to maintain and enhance the UK’s attractiveness as a place to invest and conduct business.

To read the full text of this Duane Morris Alert, please visit the firm website.

We also direct your attention to another Alert discussing the issue of foreign direct investment in Europe in a broader context influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 24, 2017 by Eric J. Sinrod

Using Fiber Optic Cables to Predict Earthquakes

Earthquakes can be devastating in terms of their destructive impacts. For decades, there have been scientific efforts seeking to predict earthquakes. If an earthquake could be predicted reliably in advance, people could be warned and they potentially could move toward safety before the earthquake strikes.

Unfortunately, earthquake prediction efforts generally have not met with success. But what about fiber optic cables — the very cables that deliver internet connectivity: can they help when it comes to earthquake detection? Continue reading “Using Fiber Optic Cables to Predict Earthquakes”

June 20, 2013September 16, 2014 by Sandra A. Jeskie

New FTC “Red Flag Rule” Guidance to Help Fight Identity Theft

The Federal Trade Commission recently issued revised its “Red Flag Rules” guidance. The Red Flag Rules protect consumers by requiring businesses to watch for and respond to warning signs or red flags of identity theft. The guidance outlines which businesses are covered by the Rule. A copy of the guidance can be viewed at http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus23-fighting-identity-theft-red-flags-rule-how-guide-business.