06/20/2023
Amendments to the BVI Civil Procedure Rules Series – Part Two
Any proceeding can be heard in private with the consent of the parties.
Government Regulation
06/20/2023
New rights for parents and carers in the UK
The three Acts will come into force at different times and secondary legislation will provide further detail and bring them fully into effect.
06/20/2023
Data subject access requests (DSARs) - ICO guidance
They are entitled to be told where the information came from, what it is being used for and if and with whom it is being shared.
06/20/2023
New study highlights growing risk of climate litigation to corporations
The report also notes that just under 10% of climate litigation cases are filed against corporations.
06/20/2023
HMRC plans new single tax on securities
Tax on electronic share transfers will continue to be collected through the UK’s Central Securities Depositary (CREST) system.
06/19/2023
Personal Information Protection Amendment Bill 2023
Bermuda has recognized the growing importance of data protection and privacy in the modern digital landscape.
06/19/2023
Cayman Islands’ Joint Provisional Liquidators Appointed Over Failed Cryptocurrency Exchange
The Court’s appointment of JPLs in this matter demonstrates that the Cayman Islands Court continues to be adept at dealing with applications for the preservation of assets on an urgent basis.
06/19/2023
The Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 – a new framework for the regulation of harmful online content in Ireland
Significantly the OSMR Act also establishes, by way of Part 11, a brand new statutory regime for online safety including the regulation of harmful online content which will also be commenced on 15 March 2023.
06/19/2023
Next steps in EU employment law reform
The amendments to holiday pay rules and TUPE, if implemented, will be important but not sweeping.
06/19/2023
Forever chemicals a mounting litigation risk for businesses
There is already a move to restrict the use of PFAS in certain contexts.
06/16/2023
FCA proposes tougher rules for cryptoasset marketing
The rules will apply to ‘qualifying cryptoassets’
06/16/2023
Corporate Governance Update – Cayman Islands Regulated Entities
The Rule and Guidance will bring about several changes to the previous corporate governance requirements for regulated entities and extend them to private funds, which were not previously covered.
06/16/2023
Attorney Kurt Gerstner presents on helping foreign companies deal with US litigation discovery at IADC 2023 Annual Meeting
He will focus on difficulties foreign clients may have understanding and complying with US discovery obligations
06/15/2023
UK banks urged to prepare for new APP fraud reimbursement rules
Under the proposed new rules, payment firms will have to reimburse most APP fraud victims within five business days and additional protections will be put in place for vulnerable customers.
06/15/2023
Employing UK citizens in Germany
This means that UK citizens must leave Germany after 90 days of stay, unless they can show a residence permit that allows them to remain in the Federal territory.
06/15/2023
Cayman Islands funds - governance update
The aim of the new rules and guidance is to provide a consistent and enforceable governance regime for all regulated Cayman Islands entities, while eliminating some of the gaps in the current regime.
06/15/2023
Permanent company virtual meetings permitted in Singapore
Companies are also now required to accept proxy instructions given electronically rather than leaving this to be stipulated in the company’s constitution.
06/14/2023
Jersey 'Fast Track' Fact Sheet
The easiest way to progress matters in a fast track estate is to initially e-mail copies of all of the above documents
06/14/2023
Obligations and Filing Deadlines for Registered Cayman Islands Investment Funds
The FAR form is published on the Authority's website and a mutual fund's or private fund's local auditor must submit the required return through the Authority's REEFS web portal.
06/14/2023
Telecommunications and Information Technology Act brings change in Saudi Arabia
Under the new Act, a greater range of services are potentially subject to telecoms licensing and regulatory requirements than was the case before.