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DFDL | April 2023

On 21 November 2022, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (“MISTI”) issued Prakas 252 on the Implementation of General Principles of Food Hygiene in Factories, Enterprises and Handicrafts (“Prakas 252”) to establish standard requirements for food factories, enterprises and handicrafts in Cambodia ...

Brandon Bundren and over 100 lawyers from around the country who practice extensively in the area of trade secrets and restrictive covenants co-signed a written submission to the Federal Trade Commission regarding its recent noncompete ban ...

Mamo TCV Advocates | April 2023

 The month of March 2023 has brought with it a new legislative Act to amend the Financial Markets Act (Chapter 345 of the Laws of Malta) and to provide for other matters ancillary or consequential thereto in the form of Act No. IX of 2023. This Act was passed by the House of Representatives on the 8th of March and assented to by the President on the 14th of March ...

In early March, Georgia's Access to Medical Cannabis Commission finally adopted rules governing the state's low-THC oil industry. As businesses navigate this new landscape, legal questions will inevitably pop up. And lawyers, being trained to answer them, will want to address their clients' questions. But a ruling from the Georgia Supreme Court means that Georgia lawyers generally cannot ethically advise participants in this new program ...

Carey | April 2023

The Chilean Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) has recently announced the possibility to apply to a program for fast-tracking patent’s and utility model’s applications, provided that said applications relate to technical solutions capable of impacting the environment positively ...

Mamo TCV Advocates | April 2023

 On the 2nd of February 2023, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (hereinafter referred to as “EIOPA”) published a Supervisory Statement on the use of governance arrangements in third countries to perform functions or activities (hereinafter referred to as the “Statement”) ...

Simonsen Vogt Wiig AS | April 2023

Simonsen Vogt Wiig is ranked a top tier firm in the following categories: Dispute resolution EU and competition Fishing and aquaculture Insolvency and corporate recovery Maritime law Offshore construction and shipbuilding Energy: Oil and gas TMT We have more than 50 lawyers acknowledged in this year’s guide, and want to highlight the following new rankings: Espen Tøndel: Hall of Fame – TMT Thomas Talén: Leading Individuals – Employment Espen Ba

Lavery Lawyers | April 2023

At a time when some are demanding that artificial intelligence (AI) research and advanced systems development be temporarily suspended and others want to close Pandora?s box, it is appropriate to ask what effect chat technology (ChatGPT, Bard and others) will have on businesses and workplaces. Some companies support its use, others prohibit it, but many have yet to take a stand. We believe that all companies should adopt a clear position and guide their employees in the use of such technology ...

Jeantet | April 2023

Don’t close, sell Closures of French industrial sites regularly make the news, across all sectors ...

Buchalter | April 2023

April 5, 2023 By: Julian Gurule Turmoil in the tech ecosystem and escalating sentiment that a recession in the U.S. might occur in the near-term, indicate that startups, their lenders, and investors may soon confront extreme financial challenges – and will force all stakeholders in a troubled venture to consider strategic options ...

Carey Olsen | April 2023

The Limited Partnerships (Jersey) Law 1994 (the “Law”) governs Jersey limited partnerships. A limited partnership seeks to combine the flexibility and “tax transparency” offered by a partnership structure with the benefits, for limited partners, of limited liability offered by a company ...

Carey Olsen | April 2023

Approval process  The Jersey Financial Services Commission (“JFSC”) does not need to review the fund structure, documentation or the promoter. Instead the fund administrator certifies to the JFSC that the fund complies with the EF Guide and once the certification and the fund’s offer document are filed the JFSC aims for a 3 day turnaround on the application for approval ...

Buchalter | April 2023

April 5, 2023 By: Nora Sheriff and Samir Hafez In their Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs), Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE) indicate plans to spend roughly $18 billion and $5.8 billion respectively over the 2023-2025 WMP cycle. These total figures represent an approximately 26% increase over the utilities’ 2020-2022 WMP expenditures ...

DFDL | April 2023

As per a state-owned daily publisher dated 4th April 2023, the grand opening of trademark registration will be launched on 26th April 2023 (“Grand Opening“). On the date of the Grand Opening, the applications for the old and new trademarks will be accepted for registration purposes. The mark intended for use without actual use in the Myanmar market will also be accepted as a new mark ...

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP | April 2023

The SEC Division of Examinations (the “Division”) issued a Risk Alert on March 27, 2023 detailing observations from examinations of newly-registered investment advisers.  The Risk Alert provides information about the typical focus areas reviewed during examinations of newly-registered investment advisers. It also provides observations regarding compliance policies and procedures, disclosures and marketing practices ...

Shoosmiths LLP | April 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK body responsible for consumer protection, has increased its focus on tackling misleading online sales practices ahead of the introduction of new legislation, expected later this year. The CMA has launched a new campaign to help consumers identify and report misleading online sales practices, including pressure selling, hidden charges, subscription traps and fake or misleading reviews ...

DFDL | April 2023

The Directorate of Investments and Company Administration (“DICA“) announced on 1st April 2023 (“Announcement“) regarding the additional requirements when the annual return (“AR“) is submitted by the companies to DICA within two months after registering their company under the Myanmar Companies Law (“MCL“) ...

Krogerus | April 2023

Krogerus Disputes Day was organised on 21 March in Little Finlandia for the first time. The conference engaged our guests and speakers in a lively discussion about overarching sustainability and ESG requirements and, on the other hand, the occurrence and prevention of corporate crimes ...

Project owners whose activities are subject to environmental permitting requirements often carry a heavy financial burden in securing and maintaining these permits. For those who also find themselves having to defend a permit appeal in Pennsylvania, this burden may be a little heavier as a result of a recent decision from the Commonwealth’s highest court ...

SyCipLaw has released the latest update of its market entry guide, SyCipLaw's Doing Business in the Philippines: A General Guide. The guide covers the setting up of a corporation or a branch office in the Philippines, post-SEC registration permits, how Philippine entities are taxed, tax incentives available, and merger notification rules ...

DFDL | March 2023

The Cambodia Competition Commission (“CCC”) has issued Decision on Pre-Notification Thresholds for Business Combinations dated 14 March 2023, which sets out the thresholds for Pre-Notification under the Law on Competition. The CCC has the power to amend the thresholds by written decision ...

Buchalter | March 2023

March 31, 2023 By: Michael Flynn and Brett Voets On March 30, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued the long-awaited final version of its rules on Small Business Lending under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.[1] The new rule imposes significant burdens and risks on lenders, and will likely result in significant amounts of loan-related data being made public, as discussed below ...

Buchalter | March 2023

By: Jeffrey M. Dennis Data privacy, sometime referred to as the protection of personal information, has developed into one of the most significant challenges facing the franchise industry.  As the number of franchises in the United States continues to increase, franchisees and franchisors are becoming more reliant on customer information to grow and maintain their loyal customer bases ...

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