Shareholders Convening Extraordinary General Meeting: Can The Costs Be Recovered?
Who can convene an extraordinary general meeting?
Legal Issues in Waste to Energy Projects in Malaysia
In the era of modern technology we are living in today, the proverb of “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” has never been truer than ever. With the discovery by scientists and experts of the law of conservation of energy – where energy can neither be created or destroyed, by using modern technology, we …
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Legal Issues at the Intersection of Malaysian Real Estate and COVID-19
COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that first emerged in central China at the end of 2019 and continues to spread around the globe. On 11 March 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is already having a major effect on international commerce. As the …
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Commentaries on the Main Changes to the New Trademarks Act 2019
On 27 December 2019, the Trademarks Act 2019 (“the TA 2019”) has officially come into force in Malaysia, repealing the previous Trade Marks Act 1976 (“the TA 1976”). Trademarks Regulations 2019 is also now in force, repealing the previous Trade Mark Regulations 1997. Prior to the introduction of the TA 2019, on 27 September 2019, …
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A roundup of key IP developments of 2020
As we begin a new year, there is optimism and hope given the unprecedented challenges businesses and consumers faced during 2020. Our post provides a round-up of key developments in legislative, regulatory, and judicial arena that highlight the Indian IP environment remains vibrant.
Suspension of foreclosures involving primary residences or businesses dwellings until end of March 2
On 17.12.2020, the Parliament adopted the amendment of the Transfer and Mortgage of Property (Amending) (No. 2) Law of 2020 (the “Law”) with 31 votes in favour and 17 against .The law has been amended with the addition of article 61 which stipulates that the application of the provisions of Part VIA of the Law regarding …
Moratorium on loan repayments
As the second phase of the pandemic started to affect our country and the implementation of additional measures by the Cypriot Government to end it, the need for a new moratorium to protect certain categories of debtors arose. On 15/01/2021, the new decree imposing a suspension on loan repayments was published which provides the following:
THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE IN THE FIELDS OF CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM
Background The last few months have been marked by the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic which made obviously the need for digitalization and led the competent authorities to adopt several measures in this regard.
IMO 2020 approaches 2021 – Has the Shipping Industry Adapted to the 0.5% Sulphur Cap?
IMO 2020 introduced a 0.5% Sulphur cap on bunkers to ships operating outside Emission Control Areas.
Protecting a Vessel’s Creditors: Precautionary Measures Prohibiting Dealings and Transfers
Article 37 of the Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta) is a mechanism which is particular to Malta, further securing Malta’s position as the largest ship registry in Europe.Article 37 deals with the power of the Court to prohibit any dealing with a ship, or any share therein. Here, the Civil Court, First Hall, may, …