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Ireland to prepare new AML legislation on crypto assets ahead of December EU deadline

Ireland has emerged as an attractive destination for crypto firms setting up their European operations.

UK’s DMCC Act imposes broader duty for protecting ‘vulnerable consumers’

The DMCC Act, which became law on 24 May 2024, will bring significant changes to the consumer law

Outsourcing in the BVI - when can a licensee outsource and what limits apply?

The guidance notes to the Regulatory Code stipulate that the service provider should normally be required to seek the consent of the licensee before entering into a sub-contract arrangement with respect to any outsourced activity.

The use of BVI joint ventures in Asia

BVI companies are designed to facilitate the return of capital with ease

Future of Work in Singapore: Aligning Return-To-Office policies with Flexible Work Arrangements

Some of these businesses have cautioned employees that non-compliance with return-to-office ("RTO") policies may result in an "accountability process"

Will 2025 see pharmaceutical and biotech companies embrace the UPC?

The UK has lost none of its shine in playing a key role in high value patent disputes

Channel Islands contract law

The good faith blade may thus cut in relational contracts (unless excluded by the parties) but is not as sharp as it might appear.

NIS2: EU chases 23 countries on cyber law implementation

Cyber law expert Stuart Davey of Pinsent Masons said the lack of national implementing legislation for NIS2 is hampering business efforts to comply with the new regime.

Irish businesses urged to familiarise themselves with new Companies Act provisions now commenced

It is expected that the remaining provisions will be commenced in early 2025.

The French Competition Authority approves the acquisition of Flowbird by EasyPark with AO Shearman advising

Following an examination of the effects of the transaction on the markets concerned, the Autorité has cleared the acquisition without condition, in a decision of November 20, 2024.

Employment status code updated in Ireland

Tax expert Robert Dever of Pinsent Masons in Dublin said the code was originally published in 2001

French supreme court asks CJEU to clarify scope of sanctions

The questions essentially ask how broadly the concept of the indirect availability of funds or economic resources

Digital identity services in Bermuda

Under the supervision of an Office for Digital Identities and Attributes, the UK DIATF defines the rules, standards and governance oversight for all DISPs.

Shaping the future: 2024 trust law developments across Ogier's offshore jurisdictions

In Guernsey, significant strides have been made through regulatory changes

Corporate sustainability reporting requirement concerns remain for Irish businesses

The minister for enterprise, trade and employment enacted the EU (Corporate Sustainability Reporting) Regulations 2024 on that date.

Guernsey funds legal and regulatory update December 2024

The implementation date for the amended Code is 3 February 2025 with a transition period of two years for companies that will cease to be subject to the Code as a result of these changes to allow these companies to put in place alternative arrangements.

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