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South Africa legislates to protect against agricultural land loss

The PDALA binds all organs of state in all spheres of government and is also applicable to the mining sector.

Significant Company Law update

That provision will come into force on 1 April 2025.

Planning reforms proposed for nationally significant gigafactories, data centres and laboratories

The government confirmed plans to do so in a written answer published in January.

‘Know Your Assets’ for Due Diligence Best Practice

With decades of experience and accumulated knowledge in KYC and due diligence / compliance, the Maples Group can leverage a large team

Bahamas Trade Marks Act implemented

Accompanying rules have not yet been published and it is currently unclear as to whether there will be any changes to the official fees.

Priority under the Security Interests (Jersey) Law 2012: A game of snakes and ladders?

Suffice to say priority under the Security Interests (Jersey) Law 2012 (the SIJL) is complicated and differs depending on the type of Jersey situs intangible movable security that you are securing.

Lending and borrowing: changes to moveable property assignation and security in Scotland in force from April

Discussions are ongoing with the UK government to include shares within the purview of the statutory pledge

Northern Ireland Programme for Government signals growth opportunity for construction

The programme sets out immediate priorities in nine focus areas.

Singapore Budget 2025: new measures to enhance recruitment and workforce resilience

Initiatives aimed at driving recruitment of older workers and ex-offenders, as well as the upskilling of existing employees, were among those announced by Wong in his speech.

In International Financing Review, Jennifer Cormier Examines DEI Challenge Over Sustainability-Linked Bonds Diversity Targets

“These DEI numerical targets could raise issues, especially if it is directly linked to a financial incentive,” said Jennifer.

Workplace Gender Equality Agency Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement 2025

A higher proportion of women in casual or part-time work, also contributes to our pay gap.

Insolvency Practitioners' Roles and Responsibilities - Jurisdictional Insights - Jersey

Worldwide, insolvency practitioners have similar objectives

International estate planning: registering a foreign lasting power of attorney for use in Jersey

Some would argue that Lasting Powers of Attorney are more vital than wills, as they are designed to operate at a time when the donor is alive but vulnerable.

Legacy combustible cladding risks drive recent cases in Victoria

Two recent decisions by the Victorian courts have shaped the way forward for the state’s rights to recover the costs of CSV funded cladding rectification work from companies.

CRS and FATCA: The Basics for Private Wealth

The reporting is done on an annual basis rather than being based on specific requests issued by one tax authority to another.

UK government sets out further sweeping reforms to toughen construction safety rules

The aim is to improve standards in the industry and ensure those responsible for building safety are held to account.

What does Ronan's Law on knife control mean for UK retailers?

This may affect luxury goods makers both online and in retail stores - below we outline the key information which may be helpful to those in the retail sector.

CJEU’s First Ruling on the Validity of Asymmetric Jurisdiction Clauses

After the hearing, the Court deemed a prior opinion from the Advocate General not necessary.

Trump’s return: implications for US investment in Ireland

Trump’s previous administration was marked by a protectionist trade stance

Changes to first-time registration of immigration permission in Ireland

The Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) will now be the sole department responsible for these applications

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