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UK to end extradition to Russia

This move by the Government firmly slams the door shut.

Ukraine: Talk of Full Confiscation Risks «Rule of Law»

The UK government is discussing whether to place refugees in the mansions of wealthy Russians, effectively confiscating them.

Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act Signed Into US Law as Part of Omnibus Appropriations Legislation

The legislation also provides a suit dismissal provision associated with the new reporting requirements.

To arbitrate or not to arbitrate? – The pertinent question for non-signatory third parties

On this basis, the extension of the arbitration agreement has been successful in the context of a group of contracts and where several companies from a same group take part in a complex contractual relationship.

Asset protection for foreign investors in Russia: international and domestic remedies

Russia has IIAs in force with various States.

Electronic Signatures and Registered Land - No Change in Practice Despite New Irish Regulations

The Regulations apply to interests in registered land only.

Employment Practice: Alert

Special solutions adopted for Ukrainian citizens in connection with the armed conflict on the territory of that state

An introduction to the Zondo Commission in South Africa

The findings of the Commission are likely to have a profound impact on the activities of public authorities in the country and on private companies and individuals that operate in South Africa and abroad too.

SEC Proposes New Rules on Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosures

Under the existing regulatory framework, neither Regulation S-K nor Regulation S-X expressly requires that cybersecurity risk management procedures, cybersecurity risks or incidents be disclosed.

Aircraft registries count the cost of sanctions

Bermuda’s government last week announced it expects a multimillion-dollar loss in fees from enforcing sanctions on Russian planes registered in the island.

Biden Executive Order Calls for Regulatory Proposals on Digital Assets and Central Bank Digital Currency

Financial stability risks and regulatory gaps posed by various types of digital assets.

New Powers for Companies House sweeping in to oversee British and Overseas Business Entities

Companies House will, in future, play a major role in preventing the abuse and the reforms to the role of Companies House will be fundamental to the control of white-collar financial crime.

MAS Announces New Financial Measures for Russia Dealings

Financial measures in relation to Russia

Tencent Faces Possible Record Fine for Anti-Money-Laundering Violations

China’s central bank found regulatory breaches and lapses during recent inspection of the ubiquitous payments network

Court dismisses FCA appeal on ipagoo and finds no trust in e-money regulations

E-money holders may not hold a proprietary interest in the relevant funds but they could still benefit from rights over the firm’s assets in priority to other creditors.

Smart Working at the countdown: last ideas, tricks and questions in view of March 31st

Among the topics covered, the management of green passes and protocols, the transfer and delocalization, the right to disconnect and the conscious use of technological tools, the protection of the confidentiality of corporate information, the work-life ba

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