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News
In Brief
February 2019 • Vol 6 Issue 1
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We are pleased to announce that the firm has moved to a newly built full floor at 711 Third Avenue. We are enjoying our new home with an abundance of conference rooms, the latest technology, and a bright, modern aesthetic. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and say hello, and stay tuned for an open house celebration soon.
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BritishAmerican Business Inc. will hold its 2019 Annual Tax Forum at Barton on March 5th. Business leaders from the U.S. and U.K. will gather to hear tax experts from Barton and Frank Hirth address both the economic consequences and opportunities arising from recently implemented tax reforms.
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Last month’s Legal Week New York saw attorneys and other legal professionals from around the country gather to discuss the latest trends, tech, and insights in the legal business. Partner Kenneth N. Rashbaum was joined by Amie Taal of Strategem Consulting UK, Richard Vestuto of Deloitte, and Robert Brownstone of Fenwick & West as he led an interactive dialogue entitled “GDPR Eight Months Later.” This discussion focused on the practicalities of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including its many business opportunities. Ken further expands upon how the GDPR is affecting personal data and privacy in his Legal News article featured in this newsletter.
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Long-time Barton client Sandana Dass is the CEO and Managing Director of the largest pure rubber trading company in the world, R1 International. But what exactly does it take to become highly successful in a global, billion-dollar industry? Mr. Dass answers this question and others in his recently published book Passion to Serve, Grow, and Prosper: R1 International’s Journey to Become the World’s Largest Rubber Trading Company. In his book, Mr. Dass reflects on his 45 years in the rubber industry, noting the motivations and moments of personal growth that led to his success. He shares his simple, yet highly poignant purpose: “to do good, to do well.” Mr. Dass’ book is available on Amazon, with all sale proceeds benefitting charity. Barton congratulates Mr. Dass and wishes him continued success.
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LEGAL NEWS: TRENDING TOPICS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
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20th Century author and poet T.S. Eliot once famously claimed that “good writers borrow; great writers steal.” While perhaps a clever adage for the budding writer, this philosophy is...
The data protection authority of France, the CNIL, assessed the first penalty against a US company, Google, on January 21, 2019. The penalty, 50,000,000 Euro, was levied on the basis that Google’s information regarding...
In two recent cases involving contract disputes and arbitrability, the Supreme Court has issued two different opinions—one in favor of the arbitrator’s authority and the other in favor of the court’s authority. While the conclusions to these cases...
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