ArticleChina Tax Regulation Update - August 2012A number of tax regulations in China have recently been updated. ChinaTaxCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleChina Tax Regulation Update - June 2012Since the last update, a number of tax regulations in China have been updated due to changes in government policy. ChinaTaxCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleTax Regulation UpdateA number of tax regulations in China have been updated due to changes in government policy.
ArticleEuropean Commission Statement on Review of Services of General Economic Interest PackageOn 26 October 2010, Joaquín Almunia, the EU Competition Commissioner, made a statement on the results of the public consultation launched in June to assess the 2005 package on the application of EU state aid rules to the financing of Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI). European UnionAntitrust/Competition LawCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleCourt Of Appeals Upholds Carrefour FineThe Court of Appeal has dismissed Carrefour’s final appeal against its fine for not complying with the conditions imposed on its 2007 takeover of Ahold. PolandAntitrust/Competition LawCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleTwo Actions Against Poland With Regard To GMO LegislationThe European Commission recently brought two actions against Poland regarding GMO legislation to the European Court of Justice. PolandAntitrust/Competition LawCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
Article6 January To Be New Public HolidayFrom 2011, 6 January (Epiphany) will be a public holiday in Poland. PolandEmployment and HRCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleExtended Data Exclusivity Period for PharmaceuticalsThe data exclusivity period applicable to pharmaceuticals for human use is to be extended by the introduction of an 8+2+1 rule to replace the current 6-year exclusivity period. PolandFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleNo Trademark Protection Over Single ColourIn a judgment handed down on 21 October 2010, the Polish Supreme Court ruled that trademark protection cannot be used to monopolise individual colours; the spectrum is limited and it would not be in line with public interest or expectation to grant exclusivity over a particular colour.PolandIntellectual PropertyCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleDisputes About Contract Validity Can Be ArbitratedDisputes whether or not a legal relationship exists between the parties may be resolved by arbitration, according to the Supreme Court. PolandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleChanges to Polish Telecommunications ActOn 8 September 2010 the Polish Sejm (lower chamber of parliament) passed some amendments to the Polish Telecommunications Act. PolandMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleMore Companies To Be Exempt From AuditFrom 1 October 2012, subsidiary companies will no longer need to have their annual accounts audited provided that, among other things, their parent company agrees to guarantee all liabilities of the subsidiary that are outstanding at the end of that financial year. United KingdomAccounting and AuditCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleChina Issues New Guidelines on the Implementation of Divestiture CommitmentsWhen China’s Ministry of Commerce ("MOFCOM") approved Pfizer’s $68 billion acquisition of rival pharmaceutical company Wyeth in last September, the Chinese anti-trust authority for the first time applied business divestiture as a structural remedy in its merger control review. United KingdomAntitrust/Competition LawCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleID Crime: Free Guide to Protecting Your BusinessForgery and impersonation have always been a threat to commerce and government.United KingdomCriminal LawCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleConstruction (Design And Management) Regulations 2007 To Be UpdatedThe Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 are to undergo re-drafting by the HSE and reissue during the course of 2014. United KingdomEmployment and HRCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleHSE Serves Improvement Notice In Relation To Legionnaire's OutbreakThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has served an Improvement Notice in relation to a cooling tower at Wheatfield Road, Edinburgh for allegedly failing to adequately control the risk of legionella.United KingdomEmployment and HRCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleNew Rate For SRP Proposed For OctoberWe sent out a Law-Now last week with details of the increase in a week's pay for statutory redundancy from £350 to £380. United KingdomEmployment and HRCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
Article27th Seaward Licensing RoundToday, the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate change (DECC) invited applications for licences in the 27th Seaward Licensing Round.United KingdomEnergy and Natural ResourcesCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleShale Gas: Legal Developments In Some Key Jurisdictions - October 2012News about shale gas continues to dominate the energy press. United KingdomEnergy and Natural ResourcesCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleAnalysis Of The New Regulatory RegimeFollowing a period of relative quiet, there has been a recent flurry of activity by the Bank of England and FSA as they released further details of the approach the new Prudential Regulation Authority will take to banking and insurance supervision.United KingdomFinance and BankingCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang