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Enforcement of foreign judgment debts in England and Wales

This is an important case for practitioners dealing with cross-border enforcement

Employment Law Alert UK – March 2025

The Court of Appeal held that the Claimant’s dismissal was not objectively justified

Seychelles: Clarity on treatment of Virtual Asset based Contract of Differences

The buying, selling or trading of VAs involves ownership changes (transfer of asset) and their liquidity/value is based on the popularity or frequency of trade.

Legal 500 Family Law Country Comparative Guides 2024 - Jersey

Pursuant to Rule 9 of the Matrimonial Causes Rules 2005, service may be effected either personally or by post.

Draft guidelines provide clarity on confidentiality regime under South Africa’s competition law

They also apply to proceedings before the Competition Tribunal and Competition Appeal Court.

French anti-corruption regulator continues investigation methods

In the past, when corruption matters of this nature were resolved in other countries through non-prosecution deals, it has typically signaled the end of the matter with some exceptions involving the pursuit of individual wrongdoers.

Hogan Lovells wins key class certification ruling in NY rent case

The decision may signal a turning of the tide for New York landlords

How Could Trump Administration Actions Affect the EU-US Data Privacy Framework?

They note that the DPF is crucial for US companies receiving personal data from European customers

Cayman Islands third party rights legislation

Persons contracting under Cayman law should take care expressly to apply or dis-apply the Act in all arrangements

Cayman Islands: Legitimate Interest Access of Beneficial Ownership

Legitimate Interest Access searches of the Beneficial Ownership Register must be specific and can only be conducted on the name of the Legal Person.

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive: proposed amendments exclude special purpose vehicles from scope

The amendments proposed by the European Commission recognise that the costs and regulatory burdens imposed by CSRD should be targeted, which is a welcome development.

Ogier partners with Every Child Our Future to enhance literacy in Jersey primary schools

The funding will enable Every Child Our Future to continue to recruit and train volunteers

South Africa legislates to protect against agricultural land loss

The PDALA binds all organs of state in all spheres of government and is also applicable to the mining sector.

Significant Company Law update

That provision will come into force on 1 April 2025.

Planning reforms proposed for nationally significant gigafactories, data centres and laboratories

The government confirmed plans to do so in a written answer published in January.

‘Know Your Assets’ for Due Diligence Best Practice

With decades of experience and accumulated knowledge in KYC and due diligence / compliance, the Maples Group can leverage a large team

Bahamas Trade Marks Act implemented

Accompanying rules have not yet been published and it is currently unclear as to whether there will be any changes to the official fees.

Priority under the Security Interests (Jersey) Law 2012: A game of snakes and ladders?

Suffice to say priority under the Security Interests (Jersey) Law 2012 (the SIJL) is complicated and differs depending on the type of Jersey situs intangible movable security that you are securing.

Lending and borrowing: changes to moveable property assignation and security in Scotland in force from April

Discussions are ongoing with the UK government to include shares within the purview of the statutory pledge

Northern Ireland Programme for Government signals growth opportunity for construction

The programme sets out immediate priorities in nine focus areas.

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