The Road Ahead for Gig Worker Protection in Karnataka
We write to bring to your attention the key compliance requirements under the recently introduced Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Rules, 2025. (“Rules”). The Rules must be read together with the previously notified Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025. (“Ordinance”). The Government of Karnataka on May, …
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Real-Time Balancing Mechanism in the Electricity Market
Introduction The load increase/reduction instructions issued by the Türkiye Elektrik İletim Anonim Şirketi (‘TEİAŞ’) and market participants’ obligations concerning real-time balancing typically become a point of interest following power outages, malfunctions, and/or administrative investigations. Indeed, in mid-August, various media outlets reported that the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (‘EMRA’) had requested information from 66 electricity generation …
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Processing of Personal Data in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Models
Introduction The European Data Protection Board (‘EDPB’) published Opinion 28/2024[1] examining principal data protection issues arising from the processing of personal data within artificial intelligence (‘AI’) model environments. This Opinion was formulated in response to a request from the Irish Supervisory Authority pursuant to Article 64(2) of the GDPR,[2] acknowledging the extensive deployment[3] of AI …
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An End to Sending Verification Codes by SMS During the Provision of Goods and Services
Introduction In Türkiye, it has recently become increasingly common, particularly in retail stores, to send verification codes to data subjects via SMS during the provision of goods and services and to process personal data in this manner. In the complaints submitted to the Personal Data Protection Board (‘Board’), it has been observed that, during transactions …
Introduction of Directors’ Duty to Protect Shareholders’ Interests and Other Changes to Regulatory Framework on Corporate Governance
The National Assembly passed the first amendment to the Korean Commercial Code (the “KCC”), expanding the fiduciary duties of directors to include the protection of shareholders’ interests (the “First KCC Amendment”) on July 3, 2025.
Key Antitrust and Competition Policy Directions of New Administration
On June 4, 2025, President Lee Jae-Myung commenced his five-year term as the 21st President of the Republic of Korea. During his inaugural speech, President Lee emphasized his commitment to building a market economy ecosystem based on fairness and shared prosperity.
“Yellow Envelope Act” Passes National Assembly Plenary Session
On August 24, 2025, the National Assembly passed the amendment to the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act (the “TULRAA”), commonly known as the “Yellow Envelope Act.”
UK Relationship Visas: Costs, Timescales & Application Tips
Relationship visas are expensive, time pressured and document heavy. For many couples, the real difficulty is not understanding that a route exists, but managing the cost, the timing and the evidence demands over several years. Applications under the UK spouse visa, the partner visa UK, the unmarried partner visa UK, the fiancé visa, the marriage …
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Troubleshooting UK Family and Child Visa Application Issues
Family and child visa applications often feel overwhelming when problems arise. Even well prepared families find themselves facing unexpected questions, missing documents, unclear refusals or delays that affect everyday life. Difficulties occur across the full range of categories, from the family visa UK route to child, parent and humanitarian applications. The wider rules in Appendix …
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A Turning Point: The Barrick Settlement and What It Means for Investors in the Mining Sector of Pakistan
In March 2022, Pakistan reached a landmark agreement with Barrick Gold and its partners to reconstitute the Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan’s province of Balochistan. This settlement ended years of legal dispute, including a massive arbitration award against Pakistan, and opened the door to what the authorities hope will be a new era of …