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California Legislature Steps in to Rewrite PAGA, Avoiding Ballot Measure

While the legislature may still make further amendments, major changes are unlikely as Governor Newsom indicated he would sign the current bills if they pass.

New rules for reimbursement on authorised push payment fraud (APP) are coming into force in the UK

We set out an overview of the key requirements applicable to relevant PSPs that are in scope and how the reimbursement framework is proposed to operate.

Dentons Official Partner of Decathlon Premier Padel Rotterdam

Premier Padel is known for offering world-class sport

BVI Annual Returns: Preparation for Upcoming Deadline – 30 September 2024

For companies with other ﬁnancial year-ends, the ﬁling must be made no later than 9 months after the relevant year-end.

Investment funds in Guernsey

The QIF regime is complemented by a fast-track process for consideration of any local fund manager's licence application.

Maxeon Completes Out-of-Court Recapitalization and Restructuring

The transactions provided Maxeon with up to $197.5 million in new capital from Maxeon’s parent company

ESMA Report on MiFID II Marketing Requirements

The report covers various aspects of the organisation and content of marketing communications

Labour sets tough UK transition plan pledge

Under the CSDDD, there is the requirement for in-scope companies “to adopt and put into effect a transition plan for climate change mitigation

Ogier Global obtains CSSF licence to expand European fund administration offering

With the newly acquired CSSF licence, Ogier Global is equipped to provide an expanded suite of fund administration solutions to its global clientele.

Bird & Bird and OXYGY announce together with the European Commission and Warren Brandeis the publication of the best practices report 2024

Further best practices reports for the second and third cohorts will be published following the completion of each of the cohorts

Ruling in Hong Kong SAR confirms arbitral interim measures not subject to appeal

The Court confirmed that such an arbitral decision was not an ‘award’ within the meaning of the Ordinance

UK seaman visa guidance gives clarity to offshore employers

“It would be best to correct practices now even if possible mistakes have been made in the past,” said Gravelle.

Indefinite storage of customer data can lead to GDPR fines

The online retailer had come to the authority’s attention after a customer complaint.

UK copyright law: the basics

Copyright is a hugely complex area of law which gives territorial rights on a country by country basis which are recognised globally through a series of international treaties.

Access to beneficial owner information of companies registered in Jersey is changing

This information is not currently publicly available, although it is accessible by regulatory and law enforcement bodies.

Irish fund management companies must respond to Central Bank liquidity management survey

It is the responsibility of each individual FMC to put processes in place to ensure the questionnaire is properly completed and returned.

EBA outsourcing guidelines under DORA review

DORA was written into EU law in late 2022 but it does not apply until 17 January 2025.

Deepfakes and online scams: navigating legal issues in Hong Kong and Singapore

Scam and cybercrime cases in Singapore surged by nearly 50% in 2023

Bird & Bird and OXYGY announce together with the European Commission 20 use cases selected for second cohort of European Blockchain Sandbox

Once the matching process for the second group of 20 use cases is completed, the confidential regulatory dialogues will begin.

A parental child abduction from Hong Kong to England

During the proceedings, all three of the children were consistent in saying that they found their educational routine in HK

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