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Uncertainty around companies’ disclosure duties in South Africa under amended Companies Act

The amended section 26 puts into question the efficacy of PAIA which confers additional rights on those requesting access to company records.

EU moves to clarify AI Act scope for gen-AI

The proposals are the subject of a survey the European Commission has opened, through which it is seeking the views of industry and other stakeholders.

Freezing injunctions in Bermuda

This briefing note provides an overview of freezing injunctions in Bermuda.

Increasing EU defence spending will need creativity and wider application, say experts

The STEP regulation already provides scope for EU funding

Navigating breaches of technology and commercial contracts

Contracts and agreements serve as the foundation for collaboration between tech companies, developers, suppliers, and consumers.

Ofgem approves GB electricity grid connection reform

The current grid connections process has long been a bottleneck for new energy generation and demand projects.

Guide to companies in the Isle of Man

A protected cell company (PCC) is a type of Manx Company that permits the creation of “cells” in which the company’s assets and liabilities are statutorily segregated.

Carey Olsen and Selectron in PIPA’s Pink Sandbox

The Pink Sandbox encourages a privacy by design approach that anticipates issues early, allowing partners to avoid missteps and build privacy into their products or services as a default setting.

Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration, Thea Kendler, and former Senior Policy Advisor, Aiysha Hussain, join Mayer Brown

As Assistant Secretary, Thea was the senior BIS official leading policy-making and implementation of all dual-use export controls

Enforcing security over Guernsey real property

When the Register closes, the Principal Creditor must summon those creditors who have registered a claim in the Register to appear before a Commissioner.

The Cayman Islands virtual asset service providers regime

The VASP Act also contains vicarious liability provisions relating to offences committed by corporate entities

Court of Appeal confirms limitations on investors’ statutory right to “true and full information” in Abraaj Group Fraud

Since the global financial crisis, there has been rapid growth in exempted limited partnerships (ELPs) in the Cayman Islands

AIFMD II: Timeline to implementation - One year on

Our Irish Asset Management & Investment Funds team have updated our comprehensive timeline outlining the key milestones, leading to implementation of AIFMD II across the EU.

British Virgin Islands Update: New Additional Information (CRS Form) Released

The Additional Information Form is issued by the ITA pursuant to its power to request information

UK bankers’ remuneration reform: proposed relaxation of deferral and retention rules in focus

These proposals are part of a broader trend of deregulatory reforms, including the removal of the bankers’ bonus cap.

Grants of probate, letters of administration and resealing foreign grants in the Cayman Islands

The grant of representation appoints a personal representative in Cayman who may thereafter administer the estate of the deceased

Update on the right to statutory sick leave in Ireland

The adjudicator acknowledged that the company adhered to its attendance and disciplinary policy.

AED Expands AML/CFT Reporting Obligations for Unregulated AIFs

The questionnaire is designed to help the CSSF identify money laundering/terrorist financing (“ML/TF”) risks and forms part of the CSSF’s supervisory activities.

Creation of security by a BVI company

This guide examines the key BVI aspects of the creation by a BVI company of security over its foreign assets under foreign law.

M&A transactions under PIPA (Bermuda)

Standard form M&A engagement agreements, including NDAs, may need to be reviewed and updated to reflect Pipa’s grounds to allow such transactional use and possibly export from Bermuda.

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