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France Update: Cookies according to the CNIL
Since the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation in 2018, the CNIL seemed rather lenient in pronouncing sanctions against companies that do not respect the law on...
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Thailand’s DBD Clarifies Updated Requirements on Publication of Shareholders’ Meeting Notices
Thailand’s Department of Business Development (DBD) has clarified that even after the amended Civil and Commercial Code (CCC) comes into effect on February 7, 2023, companies with articles of association pursuant to...
read moreThe Evolution of Saudi Arabia’s Legal Framework
Over the past two decades, Saudi Arabia has been undergoing a remarkable transformation, which has touched nearly every aspect of life in the Kingdom. This is especially true of its...
read moreGermany Update: Environmental Social Governance due diligence obligations for SMEs?
Since 01.01.2023, the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) has applied to companies of a certain size. It obliges the companies covered to prevent risks with regard to human rights...
read moreIndia’s Supreme Court upholds the horizontality of the fundamental Right of Freedom of Speech – implications on data privacy
Last month, the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) delivered an important ruling in the matter of Kaushal Kishor v. State of U.P. (Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 113 of 2016). This...
read moreThailand Opens New Clean Energy and Carbon Credit Trading Platform
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced on January 16, 2023, the opening of registration for carbon credit trading on its Renewable Energy and Carbon Credit Exchange Platform. This new...
read moreGermany Update: Bundestag adopts implementation of the EU Transformation Directive (UmRUG)
On 20 January 2023, the Bundestag passed the Act on the Implementation of the Transformation Directive (UmRUG). The amendments to the Transformation Act (UmwG) are to enter into force on...
read moreColombia Update: COMPLIANCE – PTEE (Transparency and Business Ethics Programs) IMPLEMENTATION OBLIGATION FOR NON-PROFIT ENTITIES
Pursuant to the Circular 058 of 2022, the District Legal Secretariat (the "Secretariat") issued the instructions for the preparation and submission of the Transparency and Business Ethics Programs (“PTEE”), for the management of...
read moreNEW YORK LAWMAKERS RE-INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO IMPOSE RECORDING TAX ON MEZZANINE LOANS AND PREFERRED EQUITY INVESTMENTS
New York State lawmakers have reintroduced proposals to impose a tax on the creation of mezzanine debt and preferred equity. Both the New York Senate and Assembly have put forward...
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