09/07/2022
UPC Rules of Procedure take effect
There are advantages and disadvantages to patents being subject to the UPC’s jurisdiction that each business has to consider in respect of each of the EPs in its portfolio.
Government Regulation
09/06/2022
Implementing the new FCA consumer duty
We know you’re keen to understand how the FCA’s higher expectations for the standard of care will translate into practical steps
09/06/2022
Germany responds to FATF concerns with the establishment of a new Federal Financial Crime Agency
As part of this comprehensive evaluation, both legal and regulatory requirements and the effectiveness of anti-money laundering measures are examined.
09/06/2022
Inflation Reduction Act
This note provides a very brief overview of some of the key provisions of the Act.
09/05/2022
How Truss win will shape UK policy for businesses
If the court rules against the Scottish government, Sturgeon has indicated that she will approach the next general election as a de-facto referendum on Scottish independence.
09/05/2022
A new Prime Minister: employment law changes ahead?
The proposals to reform industrial action legislation are significant
09/05/2022
Two BCLP Paris lawyers write an article on competition law inspections in Option Droit & Affaires
They review the main contributions of case law in terms of search and seizure operations
09/02/2022
Bermuda Insurance Code of Conduct and Independent Directors
This revised draft of the Insurance Code of Conduct comes into force on 1 September 2022
09/02/2022
Cayman Islands' new restructuring officer regime is now in force
Although the courts had been adept at adapting the provisional liquidation process for the purposes of restructuring, liquidation proceedings had been less than ideal for these purposes.
09/01/2022
UK businesses underpaid £25 million in import duties, HMRC records suggest
The change means that any goods imported into the UK from the EU that do not wholly or largely originate from the EU will attract customs duties when they enter the country.
08/31/2022
CARB Finalizes Zero-Emission Auto Rules
California continues to push toward its statewide carbon-neutrality goals.
08/31/2022
SEC Proposed ESG Rules
Lance estimates the likelihood of the SEC’s proposed rules to be adopted and offers tips on how fund managers can prepare for the new requirements.
08/31/2022
PCAOB and Chinese Authorities Sign Agreement, Taking First Step Toward Complete Access for PCAOB to Inspect and Investigate Auditors in China and Hong Kong
Roughly 200 issuers, representing a market capitalization of approximately $1 trillion to $2 trillion, could face trading prohibitions in the United States
08/31/2022
CMA and Ofcom publish a joint statement on online safety and competition in digital markets in the UK
Policy synergies occur where interventions in relation to competition can also positively impact online safety objectives, and vice versa.
08/31/2022
When a development approval is not enough: other regulatory pitfalls that can make or break a project
A development approval is a significant step on the path to developing land.
08/31/2022
NYDFS Considering Significant Updates to Its Cybersecurity Rule
The Draft Amendments would create new requirements to notify NYDFS of certain incidents.
08/30/2022
To ESG or Not: “Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t,” at Least in Some US States
The listed funds were screened by using public information and requests for verification sent to the related fund managers.
08/30/2022
Drive ESG in infrastructure through procurement, experts urge
Workman said financing solutions had previously been found for the problem of small balance sheets behind new technology in the waste management industry.
08/30/2022
Companies wanting to prioritize ESG compliance face headwinds integrating ESG into their compliance programs
According to a survey of 600 multinational companies, meeting ESG challenges will require improved knowledge of ESG concerns
08/29/2022
Legal Compass: FINMA Authorization for Independent Asset Managers
In principle, all persons who invest and manage assets for the account of third parties on a professional basis must obtain a licence from the supervisory authority.