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The approval of the new technical requirements applicable to digital signatures represent a major innovation.

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A major new law was passed, setting out procedures for collective dismissals and now with a timeline for implementation.

This issue explores the effect of patents on generic medicines in the pharmaceutical sector in the Asia Pacific region.

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The Dubai Design and Fashion Council has been launched to promote the Emirate as a centre for design and fashion.

The INTA event served the rising numbers of multinational trademark owners who are expanding across the Middle East.

In a decision that will be welcomed by employers, the High Court has upheld the appeal in this adverse action matter.

The amendments will impose more obligations on listed companies' disclosure requirements around executive remuneration.

The launch of ICANN's new generic Top Level Domain program presents various threats and opportunities for brand owners.

Italy is in the process of introducing a tax credit on research and development activities to encourage investment. .

It’s fair to say that Commonwealth workers’ compensation has largely been in a ‘holding pattern’ this year. Whilst national harmonisation of occupational health and safety (OHS) and workers’ compensation has remained very much on the agenda, there has been a lot of talk but very little action towards bringing about any significant changes.

New Zealand’s Commerce Minister, Lianne Dalziel, has recently asked the Takeovers Panel to undertake work to look at the issue of schemes of arrangements and amalgamations potentially being used in ways that may not align with the Takeovers Code. The Takeovers Panel has agreed to take on the task.

The progress of the Small Business Commissioner Bill (SA) has been watched closely by the franchising industry.

DEHP released proposed changes to the Environmental Protection Regulation, as part of the Greentape Reduction Project.

The Convergence Review Committee's much-anticipated final report made 31 separate recommendations.

Uncertainty has returned to the US commercial real estate industry, according to 2011 State of the Market Survey.