ArticlePensions Ombudsman Round-Up February 2020In this edition of Pensions Ombudsman Round-Up we look at some determinations from October and November 2019, which cover the following issues:United KingdomEmployment and HRDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticlePensions Round-Up June 2019In this edition of Pensions Round-Up we look at key developments in pensions legislation, case law and regulatory guidance from June 2019 including:United KingdomEmployment and HRDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticlePensions Round-Up May 2019Welcome to the May 2019 edition of Pensions Round-Up which provides an overview of developments in pensions legislation, case law and regulatory guidance. United KingdomEmployment and HRDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleCargill International Trading Pte Ltd v Uttam Galva Steels Ltd [2019] EWHC 476 (Comm)In this summary judgment Cargill succeeded in arguing that an interest rate applicable to late payment did not operate as an unenforceable penalty. United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleSeventh Circuit Narrows TCPA Liability In Texting CaseThe Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has found that an automated text messaging system that dials from a stored list of numbers ...United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleEco-Friendly Practices And Sustainability – A Priority Consideration In Hotel OperationsThe team at PKF hotelexperts have published a paper "The Impact of Sustainable Practices on the Financial Statement of a Hotel", United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleThe President Announces Expansion Of Section 232 Tariffs Expected To Affect Millions Of Dollars In US ImportsThe expanded Section 232 tariffs will take effect for all affected articles entered or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 am EST, on February 8, 2020. United StatesInternational LawDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleWyoming Aims To Provide Legal Framework For Using Blockchain And Transacting In Digital AssetsIn early 2019, the Wyoming legislature enacted a flurry of laws aimed at establishing the state as a haven for businesses and investors that focus on blockchain and digital assets.United StatesTechnologyDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleBrexit: The Implications For The Life Sciences SectorDLA Piper is pleased to launch Brexit: The Implications for the Life Sciences Sector, an interactive guide designed to help companies in the sector navigate Brexit. European UnionFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleAdministering Registrations In The Customs Register Of Intellectual Property (CRIP) In The Electronic FormatOn 8 July 2019, Order of the Federal Customs Service (FCS) No. 131 dated 28 January 2019 became effective.RussiaInternational LawDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleEffective Terms Of Trade - Staying Out Of The Unsecured PackIn the current economic downturn, it is worth reviewing your current terms of trade, especially if you use retention of title clauses (also known as Romalpa clauses) to retain title to goods that are sold on credit.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionDLA Piper Australia
ArticleLocal Government And The National Greenhouse And Energy Reporting Act 2007The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (Cth) (NGER Act) came into force on 1 July 2008. In this Update we look at the implications for Councils and their facilities.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesDLA Piper Australia
ArticleFinancial Services Update - Important Developments On The Regulation And Supervision Of Financial AdvisersThe Securities Commission has issued a discussion paper on the regulation and supervision of financial advisers under the Financial Advisers Act 2008. AustraliaFinance and BankingDLA Piper Australia
ArticleReview Of Financial Products And ProvidersWith key parts of the review already enacted and moving towards implementation, the Government’s review of financial products and providers continues into 2009, with a review of the Securities Act 1978 and Regulations still on the horizon. AustraliaFinance and BankingDLA Piper Australia
ArticleWhat Amounts To ‘Regular Care And Attendance’?Disability and income protection policies often contain a requirement that the insured is under the regular care and attention of a medical practitioner for there to be cover. AustraliaInsuranceDLA Piper Australia
ArticleAged Care And Retirement Living Update - Regulatory ChangesThe NSW State Parliament has recently passed the Retirement Villages Amendment Act 2009 (NSW), which is due to commence in mid 2009. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDLA Piper Australia
ArticleCommencement Of New Provisions Of The Companies Act 1993 (NZ)The New Zealand Governor-General has recently made an order setting the commencement date of various amendments to the Companies Act 1993 that were enacted by Parliament late last year.New ZealandCorporate/Commercial LawDLA Piper Australia
ArticleWorkplace BullyingIn February this year, fines were handed down to three workers in Victoria, Australia, who physically and emotionally bullied a teenage co-worker who later committed suicide.New ZealandEmployment and HRDLA Piper Australia
ArticleClimate Change Policy UpdateIn May this year it was announced that New Zealand would aim for an emissions trading scheme as a priced-based measure to address climate change.New ZealandEnvironmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleCountry-Specific Updates - UKThe issue in this appeal case was whether digital newspapers would benefit from the same zero-rating treatment as physical newspapers.United KingdomTaxDLA Piper UK LLP