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Implementation of the European Working Conditions Directive – Effects on contracts
In June 2019, the European Union adopted Directive 2019/1152 ("EU Directive") on transparent and predictable working conditions. In order to achieve this objective, the Directive provides, inter alia, for the...
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Canada Update: Are documents prepared during an internal investigation always protected by litigation privilege?
Litigation privilege is an exception to complete disclosure of the relevant facts in a pre-trial examination and may be invoked in respect of documents drawn up in preparation for litigation,...
read moreThailand Lowers Market Value Threshold for DSI to Investigate IP Infringement
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has recently changed the criteria for accepting cases under their jurisdiction, which greatly benefits intellectual property (IP) owners who wish to bring legal action...
read moreLaos Raises Minimum Wage
On June 13, 2022, Laos’ Prime Minister’s Office issued Notification No. 829/PMO modifying the country’s minimum monthly wage. The notification calls for two increases over the next 11 months. The...
read morePENNSYLVANIA FEDERAL COURT FINDS NO COVERAGE FOR HACKING CLAIM UNDER E&O POLICY
On June 9, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania held, on summary judgment, that an insured was not entitled to coverage under a Professional Errors...
read moreItaly Labour Law Update
Communication pursuant to art. Article 5(9) of Law No 223/199 must be single so as to allow an assessment of the final structure of the undertaking and the selection criteria...
read moreNew Zealand Update: New legislation regarding protected disclosures is coming into force on 1 July 2022
New legislation regarding protected disclosures is coming into force on 1 July 2022. The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 will repeal and replace the current Protected Disclosures Act...
read moreSaudi Arabia Update: What Are the Legal Implications of Health-Tech?
Over the years, there has been unprecedented growth in digital health used in delivering healthcare across the GCC states. However, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has accelerated digital transformation...
read moreUK Sanctions Update: Changes to OFSI’s enforcement powers and updated guidance
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s (OFSI) powers in continued response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These changes came into effect today (15 June 2022). For any breaches of financial...
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