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EU legitimate interests ruling could hurt AI development, warns expert

In this respect, the CJEU said that a relevant factor will be whether data subjects can be said to reasonably expect such processing.

Number of incident reports made to UK Charity regulator fell by 17% since last year

In a drop of over 100, the OSCR received 527 incident reports this year, compared to 638 in the last.

Asia-Pacific employers could see non-compete clauses curbed

Restrictive covenants - also known as ‘restraint of trade’ clauses – are widely used throughout the region but employers in certain markets

BVI Financial Services Commission expands list of "relevant foreign countries" under Part XIX of the Insolvency Act 2003

Part XIX gives foreign representatives from "relevant foreign countries" an express right to apply to the BVI courts for assistance through BVI court orders.

Irish Budget 2025 Implications for International and Irish Business

The Bill is expected to be enacted within a short timeframe.

Jersey Company Law Series: Reduction of capital without Court approval

Within 15 days of the special resolution being passed, the company must file with the registrar of companies

Crypto assets are not considered as eligible for Gift Aid

It is now clear that crypto assets will not be eligible for Gift Aid as HMRC do not consider them to be currency or money.

Charity and company registrars will consider temporarily removing information from public register

The Commission will, as quickly as possible, grant a temporary dispensation for most likely 14 days.

CJEU Aldi price comparison ruling sets ’30-day rule’

The German court sought a preliminary ruling from the CJEU on whether this practice complied with EU law.

What Are the Duties of the Anti-Money Laundering Officers of a Cayman Fund?

The Regulations specifically impose on any designated AMLCO the broad duty to ensure that measures set out in the Regulations are adopted by the Fund.

OFSI shows willingness to impose strict liability Russia sanctions penalty

These services continued in respect of the property after the person was designated.

A&O Shearman achieves Mansfield Certification Plus status in the UK and the U.S.

This prestigious recognition underscores the firm's unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within the legal profession.

FCA proposes to extend data collection in UK consumer credit market

The FCA’s proposals build on the Product Sales Data Reporting rules confirmed earlier this year.

Preparing for a Cayman Islands Monetary Authority Inspection

CIMA’s inspections are conducted on a proportionate basis according to the nature, scale and complexity of the FSP’s activities.

New English court rules will encourage settlement of litigation

This may drive increased interest in different and hybrid forms of ADR, and in using mediation more flexibly, creatively and cost-effectively.

UK Pensions Ombudsman to launch expedited decision-making for complaints

The new scheme is part of the PO’s ongoing ‘operating model review’ aimed at improving its current operating model.

Investors in West Africa face increased uncertainty

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice is a crucial component of ECOWAS and has been essential to maintaining the rule of law in the region.

A Dismissal Without Just Cause Gives the Worker Right to Receive Compensation

He also highlighted that there are various reasons for firing employees, which implies their dismissal is subject to an authority, such as the Ministry of Labor or a judge in cases involving union jurisdiction.

Positive changes made to the approval process for the Bailiwick's primary legislation

The new procedure may be used where a Projet is deemed to be 'wholly relating to the internal affairs' of the Bailiwick.

Winding-Up Petition Struck Out, Joint Provisional Liquidators Discharged in Bermuda

The Company’s new board of directors (the “New Board”) was represented by Conyers.

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