ArticleNew Sanctions For Labour Law ViolationOn 2 February 2020, the Law of Ukraine "On amendments to the Labour Code of Ukraine" No. 378-IX (the Law) became effective.UkraineEmployment and HRDLA Piper UK LLP
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ArticleThe Future European Drones Regulation: Per Aspera Ad AstraDrones are currently a hot topic. Now that several countries already have national drone legislation, there was a pressing need to regulate things at European level as well. United KingdomTransportDLA Piper UK LLP
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ArticleBank Regulatory News And Trends - August 26, 2019This regular publication from DLA Piper focuses on helping banking and financial services clients navigate the ever-changing federal regulatory landscape.United StatesFinance and BankingDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleWhat Is The Future Of LNG Pricing?The price of liquefied natural gas (LNG) usually reflects the energy market into which it is sold. United KingdomEnergy and Natural ResourcesDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticlePensions Ombudsman Round-Up January 2020In this edition of Pensions Ombudsman Round-Up we look at some determinations from August and September 2020, which cover the following issues: United KingdomEmployment and HRDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleDOJ Issues Guidance Regarding Business Entities' Inability To Pay Corporate Fines And Penalties: Key TakeawaysUS Sentencing Guidelines and sentencing laws address the inability to pay fines and penalties in some respects, but do not provide prosecutors with specific guidance.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleOntario Securities Commission Creates Path For Publically Traded Cryptocurrency Investment FundsOn October 29, 2019, a panel of the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC") issued a decision (the "Decision") that will allow The Bitcoin Fund (the "Fund"), managed by 3iQ Corp. ("3iQ"), ...CanadaTechnologyDLA Piper UK LLP
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ArticleGovernment Amends KiwiSaver To Increase FlexibilityThe Government will shortly be finalising a number of changes to KiwiSaver. KiwiSaver has now been operating in New Zealand for over 12 years and is becoming an increasingly ...New ZealandGovernment, Public SectorDLA Piper UK LLP
ArticleEnergy Update – Victoria Acts To Enable Transmission Upgrades Required For Renewable Generation ProjectsOn Tuesday 18 February, the Victorian Government introduced legislation to Parliament that will allow it to side-step...United KingdomEnergy and Natural ResourcesDLA Piper UK LLP
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ArticleNew Federal Overtime Rule Set To Take Effect January 1, 2020The $455 per week threshold (referred to in the rule as the "standard salary level") had been in effect since 2004.United StatesEmployment and HRDLA Piper UK LLP