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Best Lawyers in Canada 2022 Names Gowling WLG "Law Firm of the Year" in Two Categories, Recognizes 249 Lawyers

Twenty Gowling WLG partners have been named “Lawyer of the Year.”

Employers cannot “buy their way out” of retrenchment procedures

The one purpose of the LRA is to give effect to employees’ constitutional right to fair labour practices.

High Court dismisses application to set aside B-BBEE Commission’s findings: lessons for stakeholders

CRRC was established for CSR to fulfil various contractual obligations to design, manufacture, test and supply locomotives to Transnet.

Best Lawyers in America 2022 recognizes 223 US lawyers, honors 11 as Lawyers of the Year

This award recognizes lawyers who have a high level of integrity, professionalism, and ability.

39 Dentons Davis Brown attorneys listed in 2022 The Best Lawyers in America

Selection is based on an annual peer-review survey in which more than 87,000 attorneys

A radical reform of the PRC Arbitration Law: A summary of the key revisions

One of the key objectives of the Draft Proposal is to resolve various deficiencies under the current PRC Arbitration Law.

Mastercard to face UK's first ever certified competition class claim

The claim arose from a European Commission finding that Mastercard had unlawfully inflated the interchange fees charged between banks on Mastercard transactions.

Tools for measuring culture: quality, quantity - or both?

A series of recent publications on the topic provide interesting food for thought on how to tackle those challenges

10 things to know before entering into a pre-nuptial agreement

Taking these actions seriously ensures that a relationship thrives, as each decision made together helps two people reach a common understanding and expectation on issues.

The "right to disconnect"– what is it, why is it important and how can you support your employees with their right to disconnect?

This has led to an increased focus from some governments and employers on how to implement successful "right to disconnect" policies.

Modified universalism: not a principle of universal application

In today's global economy, cross-border structures, frequently including an offshore entity, have become familiar to office holders around the world.

Fighting evolving cybersecurity threats in Singapore: No letting the guard down

2020 saw an increase in cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing attacks and online scams

KYC Will Not Protect Us, Bitcoin and Encryption Will

As regulators attempt to institute KYC and AML rules at the peril of our personal data, Bitcoin and encryption offer salvation.

New anti-money laundering rules took effect in the UK last year – but are they being adhered to?

In June 2021 the government published a new AML risk assessment specifically for art-market participants to assist them in identifying the key risk indicators in their businesses.

STAR Trusts: The Grand Court interprets the meaning of the word 'obsolete' in the Cy-près doctrine

The Chief Justice's reasons for his decision provide helpful guidance to trustees and enforcers of STAR trusts

Clifford Chance launches inaugural Sustainable Development Goals Award, targeting environmental causes

Eligible organisations will be seeking to address any of a broad range of environmental issues

Hogan Lovells responds to the European Commission’s consultation on the AI Regulation

By delegating the requirement to specify the precise obligations that need to be complied with to the provider, the Commission is potentially creating a significant degree of uncertainty for users.

EU "Fit for 55" package

This a significant moment for the European Green Deal and the EU's efforts to lead on global climate diplomacy.

Onwards and upwards: lessons learned over the past year

In June, we presented ‘back to the office’, discussing the challenges of home working and the implications of returning to the office for charities that have been mainly based at home.

Are NFTs being used for money laundering? Yes they are, claims Mr. Whale

NFT’s could be a vehicle to legitimize ill-gotten gains for the crypto elite.

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