02/17/2023
UK government outlines reforms to thirty-year-old cybercrime law
Cyber risk expert Stuart Davey of Pinsent Masons raised questions over the enforcement of the proposed changes, given the international nature of CMA offences.
Government Regulation
02/17/2023
The United States and United Kingdom Issue Historic Joint Cyber Sanctions
This action is the latest effort by Western nations to crack down on Russian hacking operations, which have surged in the past year as a result of the Russian-Ukraine conflict and heightened tensions with the West.
02/17/2023
Doing business in the UAE: corporate migration and redomicilation
Redomiciliation, or corporate migration, is a legal process which allows a company to transfer its seat of incorporation from one jurisdiction to another whilst continuing the same legal entity.
02/16/2023
UK's FCA signals sustainability regulation reform
The FCA said in the discussion paper that the focus on sustainability has widened, going beyond climate change to include other topics such as human rights, diversity and inclusion, nature and biodiversity.
02/16/2023
Doing business in the UAE: appointing a distributor
This enables them to benefit from local knowledge and a local distribution network, but navigating the agency laws is important to maintaining a successful and profitable relationship with local distributors.
02/15/2023
Withdrawal from the ECT: European Commission calls for a coordinated exit
This proposal has already sparked reactions from some non-EU Member States.
02/15/2023
The impact of new EU mass actions directive across Europe
Mass actions against businesses with international operations frequently span multiple jurisdictions, and the Directive recognises the need for cross-border mass action procedures.
02/15/2023
ASA rulings show that gambling brands can still utilise sports personalities
Responding to the complaints, Paddy Power said it believed that Crouch was more widely recognised as a football pundit
02/14/2023
DWF launches a Workplace Adjustments Policy
Workplace adjustments is a term we use to refer to changes that can be made to remove or reduce the impact of a barrier preventing a person from undertaking their work or activity to the best of their ability.
02/14/2023
Gibson Dunn Achieves MLT Black Equity at Work Certification, Continues Making Successful Strides Through Firm’s Black Advancement Initiative
This certification marks an important milestone and is serving as an additional platform for the firm to further demonstrate its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
02/14/2023
D.C. employment law round-up: Need-to-know developments for 2023
Employers must post the revised poster and should update their DCFMLA policies and forms as needed.
02/14/2023
Fundamental Employee Rights in Jersey
The Law does not place any requirement on an employer to pay any sick pay to employees.
02/14/2023
Some Things Change, Some Things Stay the Same: 2023 Investment Canada Act Thresholds Increase, Competition Act Thresholds Remain the Same
For the second year in a row, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development has announced that the threshold for pre-closing merger notifications under the Competition Act will not change this year
02/14/2023
Growing corruption risk should spur action from businesses
Somalia now ranks as the most corrupt country, based on perceptions, with a score of 12. South Sudan was ranked bottom in 2021 with a score of 11.
02/14/2023
Jersey limited liability companies
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02/13/2023
Experts expect Dutch policy change to influence medicine price talks
The Dutch government has estimated that it saved €383m in 2020 as a result of the lock system in place.
02/13/2023
Employment law updates: important changes for employers
The latest UK employment and business immigration law changes for employers, HR professionals and in-house lawyers
02/13/2023
Cape Town electricity plan no blueprint for all South Africa
This would ensure that the feed-in system does not have the opposite effect of placing municipal finances under strain.
02/13/2023
Ireland's approach to enforcing the GDPR
Victoria Hordern looks at the Irish Data Protection Commissioner's approach to GDPR enforcement, particularly in the context of big tech.
02/10/2023
Counting down to the end of EU law in the UK
All EU-derived secondary legislation will expire under the Bill unless the government takes positive steps to preserve it.