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Poland's new Civil Procedure Code: summary of the key changes
Significant amendments to the Polish Civil Procedure Code recently came into force. The most important changes brought by the Amendment involve the end of separate civil proceedings for disputes among entrepreneurs and the introduction of a new model of evidence collection.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Central Government
Deferred prosecution agreements - the Government's new enforcement tool against white collar crime?
This consultation paper from the Ministry of Justice argues that deferred prosecution agreements can make a valuable contribution to efforts to identify and address corporate economic crime. The paper details the need for new enforcement approaches; models for new approaches; and how to respond.
Law Firm: Ministry of Justice | Published: 17 May 2012 | Practice Area: Financial Crime and Fraud
Health and Social Care Act 2012: everything the health sector needs to know
At over 450 pages and 309 sections, the Health and Social Care Act 2012 is both long and complicated. In this special Health Legal Update, Mills & Reeve analyse the key provisions of the Act in detail and assess the impact on health and social care providers, commissioners and regulators.
Law Firm: Mills & Reeve | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Health Care
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Big Brother’s watching you – but only if the Court says so
The Government recently passed the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 as part of a series of reforms aimed at protecting individuals from intrusion by public bodies. Eversheds summarise what is currently known about the new Act and outline why it is advisable for local authorities to act now.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Czech Republic: major amendment to the Public Procurement Act
As of 1 April 2012, the Czech Public Procurement Act has been significantly amended. The aim of the Amendment, according to its promoters, is to obtain the best price without the possibility of collusion. This briefing from Schoenherr looks in detail at the various changes the Amendment brings.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 04 May 2012 | Practice Area: Public Procurement
Fortune's firms: what does the future hold for Chinese law firms?
Just as Chinese companies are moving up the value chain, so are its law firms. The internationalisation of China's legal market has seen the country's law firms prosper both locally and abroad. This article asks whether they can continue to dominate their market as other global firms move in.
Law Firm: Legal Week | Published: 30 April 2012 | Practice Area: Partnerships and LLPs
No room at the inn: Government's plans to reduce net migration
In an effort to reduce net migration to the UK and to "break the link between work and staying in the UK permanently", the Government has published two "Statements of Intent" outlining further changes to Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the Points-Based System with effect from 6 April 2012.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 05 April 2012 | Practice Area: Private Client
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State insolvency – what bondholders and other creditors should know
This detailed paper from Allen & Overy's Global Law Intelligence Unit aims to discover and delineate what rules there are when a state becomes bankrupt. Areas discussed include the ladder of priorities; collective action clauses; monetary sovereignty; withdrawal from the euro; and much more.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 30 March 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Finance Bill 2012 - the Government's strategy to reduce the deficit and promote tax reform
On 29 March 2012, the Government published the Finance Bill, which will enact tax measures announced in the 2011 and 2012 Budget. The Bill includes measures which maintain the Government's strategy to reduce the deficit, while promoting far-reaching tax reform, supporting growth and rewarding work.
Law Firm: HM Treasury | Published: 29 March 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
EU significantly extends sanctions on Iran
On 24 March 2012, the EU published Council Regulation No.267, further extending its programme of sanctions on Iran. Baker & McKenzie outline how the Regulation implements several new measures which will particularly affect those involved in the Iranian oil and gas and petrochemicals industries.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 29 March 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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