ESMA publishes Report on Suspicious Transaction and Order Reports (“STORs”)
Today, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) has published its Annual Report on Suspicious Transaction and Order Reports (“STORs”),
Publication of the Malta Financial Services Authority Act (Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)) Regulations, 2024
As the date of application of Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 (“DORA” or the “Regulation”) is drawing closer, on the 16th July, 2024,
UAE Implements Revised Penalties and Amendments Under Consumer Protection Law
Introduction: The Ministry of Economy in the UAE has recently introduced a comprehensive list of violations under Cabinet Decision No. 66/2023 concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law No. 15/2020 on Consumer Protection.
Protecting the Ecosystem: Penalties for Property Destruction and Animal Abuse Under the UAE Penal Code
Introduction: In the UAE, the protection of property and animals is enforced through Federal Decree-Law No. 31/2021 on the Issuance of the Crimes and Penalties Law.
Understanding UAE’s Tax Residency: Key Regulations and Implications for Individuals and Businesses
Introduction: The UAE has established comprehensive regulations to determine tax residency for individuals and businesses operating within its borders.
Disciplinary and Termination Procedures Under the UAE Labor Law
Introduction In the constantly evolving landscape of employment law, the UAE has made significant strides with the introduction of Federal-Law No. (33) of 2021, alongside Cabinet Resolution No. (1) of 2022.
Amendment of FSCMA and Its Subordinate Regulations to Introduce “Prior Disclosure Regime” for Insider Trading
On December 28, 2023, the National Assembly passed a proposed amendment to the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act (the “Amended FSCMA”)
Amendments to Protect IP Rights Holders Under the Trade Secret Protection Act and Patent Act
On January 25, 2024, the Korean National Assembly passed significant amendments to the Patent Act (the “Amended Patent Act”) and the Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act (the “Amended UCPA,”
Promulgation and Implementation of the Amended MRFTA
The amendment to the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act (the “MRFTA”) was promulgated on February 6, 2024,
Romania strengthens screening of EU investments
Further to the December 2023 amendments to the Romanian regime for screening inbound direct investments (that we previously covered here),