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How the UK public sector can avoid judicial review of its use of AI

The UK courts may step in to regulate these functions, where claims are brought under their judicial review jurisdiction.

Jersey Occupational Pension Schemes: Applications for Approval and Notice Requirements

The Comptroller will also give notice in writing when approval is not given to a scheme.

Constructs in industry loss cat bonds

ILS investors favour them because, unlike catastrophe bonds which use an indemnity trigger

Brand owners suffer blow over goods revamping

We expect the sustainability agenda to play into disputes over the exhaustion of trade mark rights in other cases in future

Enforcing a foreign judgment in Guernsey

Enforcement against a company is generally (for debts over £750) initiated by way of statutory demand, which is served by HM Sergeant at the company's registered office.

EU and China to tackle challenges in cross-border transfer of non-personal data

Cross-border data transfer restrictions are also a major contributing factor to a declining confidence of European investors in China

Guernsey funds legal and regulatory update September 2024

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (the Commission) has issued a discussion paper (the Paper) on the future of sustainability reporting in the Bailiwick of Guernsey

Disapplication of the Rule Against Perpetuities Takes Effect in the Cayman Islands

The new legislation further strengthens the Cayman Islands position as a leading trust jurisdiction catering for the needs of global high net worth clients and their families

Collas Crill contributes to Chambers and Partners Enforcement of Judgments 2024

Within the chapter, Stephen, Annalisa and Kirsten shed light on the Cayman Islands' existing procedural framework

Application date approaching for ESMA's guidelines on funds' names

ESMA, the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published the translations [1] of the Guidelines in all official EU languages.

The new UK Listing Rules: what does this mean for Jersey companies?

The new listing rules which impact listings on the Main Market (as opposed to AIM) provide a simplified regime, which, coupled with the flexibility of Jersey companies, could make an attractive combination.

Nothing lasts forever... or does it? New perpetuities legislation introduced in the Cayman Islands

The rule against perpetuities currently applicable in the Cayman Islands is derived from English law

SEC Enhances Reporting on Forms N-PORT & N-CEN; Issues Liquidity Guidance

The SEC adopted targeted guidance on certain aspects of open-end registered fund liquidity risk management programs.

Consultation Concludes: The Future of Seychelles Virtual Assets Now in Focus

Recent consultations and proposed legislation changes under the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill are set to impact our industry significantly.

McKesson Signs Agreement to Acquire Controlling Interest in Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Core Ventures

The completion of the transaction is pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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