The Global Pact project is extensively built on existing principles, many of them enshrined in the Stockholm Declaration of 1972 and the Rio Declaration of 1992.

Chapter 2 of the Commercial torts Law -1999 deals with protect against misappropriation of trade secrets. Trades secrets are considered as non-registered intellectual property.

The expansion of e-commerce in Nigeria has created complex questions about legal responsibility when defective products sold by third-party vendors cause harm to consumers. When faulty electronics, counterfeit goods, or hazardous items reach buyers through platforms like Jumia and Konga, determining liability becomes challenging: should the often-untraceable third-party seller bear responsibility, or does the platform that facilitated, profited from, and controlled the transaction share the burden?

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has determined that Contract for Differences (CFDs) with VA as the underlying asset should NOT be considered as a virtual asset service under the VASP Act.

The new legal provisions on the limited qualified investor fund (L-QIF) were adopted unanimously (with one abstention) by the Swiss Council of States on 9 June 2021.

BCL partners Michael Drury and John Binns' article titled ‘Corruption and sanctions: the wrong tool for the job?' has been published by Money Laundering Bulletin.

Two recent EAT decisions have reached opposite conclusions on whether the Equality Act 2010 covers victimisation after an employee has left employment.

The United Kingdom places a significant emphasis on maintaining a fair and lawful workforce. Employers and individuals alike are expected to adhere to regulations outlined...

This recent County Court decision makes clear that the provisions of the FCA Handbook, even if they do not directly apply, can still inform the duty of care that a financial adviser will be held to.

This case surrounded two licences to make and sell Umbro’s football clothes in the US. One licence (to Dick’s) was for the exclusive sale of on-field sports clothing and the other (to Hudson Bay) was for the exclusive sale of off-field clothing.

Disputes arise for all organizations. Dealing with a dispute constructively can enable the organization to achieve its ultimate objectives, save on resources, avoid financial exposure, and protect its reputation.

The government spending bill passed by Congress on December 23 includes several antitrust measures. The most notable of these makes significant changes to pre-merger notification filing fees...

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has outlined a three-pillar initiative to modernize the IPO process and make public markets more accessible to companies. The reforms focus on streamlining disclosure requirements, clarifying the division between federal securities regulation and state corporate governance, and establishing litigation alternatives that balance protection against frivolous claims while preserving shareholder rights.

The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance has determined that, until at least September 30, 2026, it will not respond to requests by issuers for no-action relief for their decisions...

Last night, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (the "5th Circuit") granted the petitioners' motion for a stay pending judicial review of OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccination...

As 2013 drew to a close, would-be tipsters across California received tidings of great joy in the form of new laws that took effect Jan. 1, 2014, greatly expanding whistleblower protections in their state.

Connecticut has added to the list of "financial institutions" exempted under the state’s existing law limiting credit checks for purposes of employment.

National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") Acting General Counsel Lafe E. Solomon recently issued a second report reviewing fourteen NLRB decisions involving employee use of social media and online communications.

On January 7, James Murphy and Scott Mayer, as National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) members, and Crystal Carey, as the NLRB's General Counsel (GC)...