As previously reported (link), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in a 2016 decision (1B_85/2016) took a rather narrow approach to the scope of legal privilege in connection ...

The U.S. Government is considering adding digital currency addresses affiliated with individuals and entities identified to the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons ("SDN List").

At a time with M&A deal activity continues to rise in Latin America, Baker & McKenzie has released its first edition of its Latin America M&A Handbook to provide an overview of the key legal...

ING extends loan facility to Izmir Metropolitan Facility for the procurement of light rail cars following last year's loan facility for the construction of two urban tram lines.

The ACCC has now released its enforcement and compliance priorities for 2018. Below is a brief summary of the key highlights.

Cartel prosecutions will be squarely in focus during 2018, with the ACCC noting that it has five current referrals with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions and a number of investigations that are...

The new law determines the mandatory implementation of a compliance program for companies that enter into contract, partnerships, agreements, concessions, or public-private partnerships with the public administration of the Federal District.

Canada has formally repealed its exception for "facilitation payments" under its foreign anti-corruption legislation (the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act).

The Chinese government released plans to amalgamate the three agencies currently responsible for antitrust enforcement into a single department

In an opinion issued on 22 November 2017, EU-the Advocate General confirmed that the EU competition law provisions do not apply to companies that are part of the same corporate group.

On September 27, 2017, the Mexican Senate passed a bill that amended Mexico's main environmental law, the General Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection Law...

On the website of the Federal Service for Employment and Labor (Rostrud), lists of companies whose operations are categorized as high risk or substantial risk have been published.

Foreign citizens will have to undergo migration registration within one day of arrival in Russia during the FIFA competitions.

In the ever-evolving landscape of labour law in South Africa, employers face the complex challenge of maintaining a workplace that is not only productive but also fair and inclusive.

The Irish Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017 is on its way and will introduce a range of new offences which modernise the Irish anti-corruption code.

International law firm Baker & McKenzie published the Global Transactions Forecast, a projection of mergers, acquisitions and public offerings from 36 countries around the world, in cooperation with Oxford Economics.

Ultra low interest rates, tech enabled disruption and regulatory pressure, all of which have squeezed profitability and increased costs, have created an environment which will drive M&A activity...

Australia's export control rules for tangibles have been amended to more closely align with the regime for intangible supplies.

On 9 November, the IA published its revised Principles of Remuneration for 2023, together with its letter to Remuneration Committee Chairs.

People are revolting. Some people protest about the violence against women but others are just plain revolting.