Events

Total Access Japan Webinar
M&A Trends: SPACs Seeking Targets Outside of the U.S.

May.19.2021 | Online Webinar

In this webinar, Nell Scott, Hiroki Sugita and Kane Huang will discuss the mechanisms and prospects of SPACs as well as the advantages and issues that VCs may face in places other than the United States.

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Total Access Japan Webinar
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency:
Overview of Current Market Trends
(in Japan, Singapore and the U.S.)

April.23.2021 | Online Webinar

In this webinar, Yuko Ino, partner in our Tokyo office experienced in fintech, will discuss the current and upcoming trends related to the May 2020 amendments of the Payment Service Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and other regulations related to crypto assets in Japan.

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Total Access Japan Webinar
Global HR - Recent Fluidity in the Japanese HR System: Challenges and Countermeasures

March.19.2021 | Webinar - Recording Available

In this webinar, Yumiko Ohta, partner in our Tokyo office and Ken O’Friel, Co-Founder and CEO of WorkCo Inc., will explore common employment issues faced by technology companies in Japan.

Events

AI and Alternative Data in 2021 — Full Speed Ahead

February.25.2021 |

Orrick attorney Marshall Bell discussed the regulation of AI and alternative data in 2021 and beyond.

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Ranked Choice Voting Webinar 2.0

February.25.2021 | Online Webinar

Orrick is hosting the 2^nd Ranked Choice Voting Webinar on February 25, 2021.

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Total Access Japan Webinar
European VC Landscape

January.22.2021 | Webinar - Recording Available

Based on the report The State of European Tech published by Atomico in partnership with Orrick, Slush and with the support from Silicon Valley Bank, this session will focus on the European VC trends and upcoming challenges, presenting the findings for each country.

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Fair Lending Spotlight Returns to Non-Mortgage and Small Business Lending

January.13.2021 |

Orrick attorneys Marshall Bell and Jeff Naimon discussed potential fair lending priorities for auto finance, small business lending, and unsecured lending.

Events

Total Access Japan Webinar
SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) : An Overview

November.05.2020 | Webinar - Connection details will be presented upon registration.

This session will discuss the process for SPACs in the U.S. as well as the advantages and challenges of using this method of taking an unlisted company public.

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Total Access Japan Webinar:
Cross-Border Investment Regulations (CFIUS/FEFTA) and Venture Investments

October.02.2020 | Webinar - Recording Available

This webinar will discuss FIRRMA and FEFTA related issues that may be encountered by investors and VCs exploring investments in unlisted venture companies in the United States or Japan.

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The SPAC Boom – Current Trends & What You Need to Know

September.29.2020 | Zoom

This event has already taken place. To access the replay and slides please click here: The SPAC Boom – Current Trends and What You Need to Know.

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Regulatory Scrutiny of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) Tightens

July.30.2020 |

Orrick attorney Edward Somers discussed several key aspects of the EFTA and Regulation E, and provided takeaways and insights into areas in which regulators have recently focused, and how financial institutions can mitigate potential compliance risks.

Events

Total Access Japan Webinar June 4 2020

June.04.2020 | Webinar - Recording Available

Details for this webinar are available in Japanese:

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