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Cayman Grand Court permits joint provisional liquidators to control the timing of their discharge of office

Given that the restructuring had been achieved, the JPLs applied for their discharge and the Court acceded to that application.

Stress-free conveyancing in Cayman

The Cayman Islands has a world-class land title registration system, with strict rules relating to documents and filings.

EU triggers Convention to help businesses enforce foreign court rulings

The Convention will be binding on all EU member states other than Denmark.

UPC Rules of Procedure take effect

There are advantages and disadvantages to patents being subject to the UPC’s jurisdiction that each business has to consider in respect of each of the EPs in its portfolio.

Implementing the new FCA consumer duty

We know you’re keen to understand how the FCA’s higher expectations for the standard of care will translate into practical steps

Germany responds to FATF concerns with the establishment of a new Federal Financial Crime Agency

As part of this comprehensive evaluation, both legal and regulatory requirements and the effectiveness of anti-money laundering measures are examined.

Inflation Reduction Act

This note provides a very brief overview of some of the key provisions of the Act.

How Truss win will shape UK policy for businesses

If the court rules against the Scottish government, Sturgeon has indicated that she will approach the next general election as a de-facto referendum on Scottish independence.

A new Prime Minister: employment law changes ahead?

The proposals to reform industrial action legislation are significant

Two BCLP Paris lawyers write an article on competition law inspections in Option Droit & Affaires

They review the main contributions of case law in terms of search and seizure operations

Bermuda Insurance Code of Conduct and Independent Directors

This revised draft of the Insurance Code of Conduct comes into force on 1 September 2022

Cayman Islands' new restructuring officer regime is now in force

Although the courts had been adept at adapting the provisional liquidation process for the purposes of restructuring, liquidation proceedings had been less than ideal for these purposes.

UK businesses underpaid £25 million in import duties, HMRC records suggest

The change means that any goods imported into the UK from the EU that do not wholly or largely originate from the EU will attract customs duties when they enter the country.

CARB Finalizes Zero-Emission Auto Rules

California continues to push toward its statewide carbon-neutrality goals.

SEC Proposed ESG Rules

Lance estimates the likelihood of the SEC’s proposed rules to be adopted and offers tips on how fund managers can prepare for the new requirements.

PCAOB and Chinese Authorities Sign Agreement, Taking First Step Toward Complete Access for PCAOB to Inspect and Investigate Auditors in China and Hong Kong

Roughly 200 issuers, representing a market capitalization of approximately $1 trillion to $2 trillion, could face trading prohibitions in the United States

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