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Singaporean employers should have vaping policies in place following crackdown

Vaping was previously treated similarly to tobacco products, with sellers and users only receiving fines.

Pension scheme trustees face ID verification deadline

Trustee directors will need to take steps to verify their identity for Companies House purposes

Neurodiversity mentoring programme launched by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London and Brussels

The new neurodiversity mentoring and Champions programmes are the latest in a series of initiatives launched by HSF Kramer as part of its commitment to support neurodivergent individuals.

Reintroduction of the trainee minimum wage rate in Jersey

These rates will apply to trainees within the first two years of an approved training programme.

Documents and information that can be obtained in respect of a BVI company

They may also be necessary for due diligence purposes of a business interested in making a deal with a BVI company

Your comprehensive guide to appointing an executor

An executor can be a family member or a trusted advisor; even banks and trust companies are possible candidates.

Navigating BVI FSC inspections – guidance and action for BVI licensees

In undertaking these inspections, the FSC will be assessing the implementation and effectiveness of the entity's established control systems through inquiry, demonstrations and sample testing of client files.

OfS shifts registration responsibility to universities in regulation push

The consultation, which closed in April, shared proposals to require eligible franchise providers to register with the OfS to ensure their courses are designated for student finance.

Saudi Arabia strengthens salary laws to offer protection for workers

Companies must submit salary files within 20 days of the due date.

Indemnity Costs and Issue-Based Costs Orders in the Bermuda Court of Appeal

These highly significant costs developments are very likely to have wider implications for the conduct of litigation in the Bermuda courts.

How do cross-border rules shape estate planning in the Crown Dependencies?

Understanding succession laws, domicile and disclosure rules is key to effective cross-border planning using Jersey and Guernsey structures.

Paul Hastings Obtains a Win for Pro Bono Client in Tehum Care Services Bankruptcy

The Paul Hastings team filed an objection to the debtor’s motion seeking to enjoin Clark-E

Renewed interest in Irish UPC referendum welcomed

“Ireland ranked 10th in Europe for unitary patent uptake in 2024, with a 33% uptake rate,” said Hannah McLoughlin, an intellectual property expert with Pinsent Masons in Dublin.

Norton Rose Fulbright achieves unusually lenient sentence for client in notable DOJ crypto fraud case

he Court noted that the attorneys did a “remarkable” job presenting the case.

SEC Extends Compliance Deadlines for Securities Lending Transparency Rule

The rule aims to provide regulators with better oversight and market participants with timely access to pricing and transaction details, improving market efficiency and investor protection.

Australian offshore decommissioning campaigns face environmental and WHS complexities

Lessons learned from these experiences will assist the industry to prepare itself to meet the large influx of decommissioning work ahead.

Dutch businesses and financiers must act ahead of receivables legislative revamp

The amendments apply only to monetary claims arising from the exercise of a profession or business.

UAE’s ‘digital dirham’ opens door to new innovati

Companies need to understand how to integrate with the CBUAE’s issuance platform and prepare wallet infrastructure for onboarding.

Navigating tariff-related risks in the negotiation of supply contracts

Both suppliers and buyers should review their contracts to determine who bears the risks of higher costs

Conyers Announces 2025 Gap Year Programme

The programme generally requires a 3-4 month commitment to a full time position

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