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Bankers’ bonuses on the racks again as Government set to clamp down on cronyism
In previous economic downturns, calls for change to executive pay went unheeded. However, this time it looks different. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Freshfields' Simon Evans and Alice Greenwell examine whether the Government's pay proposals will drive change.
Law Firm: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Published: 30 January 2012 | Practice Area: Central Government
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The 2012 report on global developments in government regulation and enforcement
The 2012 Annual Outlook from K&L Gates analyses of recent newsmaking events, regulatory developments, and government policies of interest to leaders in the public and private sector. More than 40 articles examine issues and trends driving the agenda for business and global government.
Law Firm: K&L Gates | Published: 19 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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An overview of the amendments to the Russian Civil Procedure Code
Amendments to the Russian Civil Procedure Code will come into force from 1 January 2012. Pepeliaev Group outline what this means for cases heard in the court of appeal, the period for filing the cassation appeal and the wider implications of the amendments to CPC.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 15 December 2011 | Practice Area: Public Procurement
Potential Eurozone break-up: some questions and answers
This briefing from Herbert Smith considers some of the issues which would arise if a Member State were to leave the Eurozone. The article outlines the potential ways a Member State could exit, and sets out some of the key issues creditors would face recovering euro-denominated debts.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 12 December 2011 | Practice Area: Central Government
China jails two PRC government officials for divulging State secrets
The Supreme People's Procuratorate and the State Secrecy Bureau recently prosecuted two cases involving PRC government officials disclosing State secrets. Herbert Smith detail the cases, the individuals involved, the law used to prosecute them and implications for foreigners doing business in China.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 18 November 2011 | Practice Area: Confidentiality
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The proposed Common European Sales Law – contract calamity?
The EC has published its proposal for an optional Common European Sales Law which it says is aimed at facilitating cross-border transactions in the EU. This briefing outlines the legal basis for the Regulation, the next steps for adoption and the opposition to the proposal by the UK Government.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 09 November 2011 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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China’s offshore repatriation rules relaxed – a step towards internationalisation
The People's Bank of China recently promulgated the framework for Renminbi denominated foreign direct investment into China. This briefing summarises the key points from the 'New Regime' and outlines why it's an important step towards the internationalisation of China's currency.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 28 October 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Asia Pacific economic outlook – October 2011
This monthly guide from Deloitte's Asia Pacific team offers an economic point-of-view on developments in the region. The October 2011 edition gives a short-term outlook for China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, and South Korea, providing news and analysis on all the major economic events.
Law Firm: Deloitte | Published: 27 October 2011 | Practice Area: Central Government
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Protecting reputations: the draft Defamation Bill full report
The Government’s draft Bill proposes reforms of defamation law, notably in effectively removing trial by jury, with its associated high costs, and in providing better protection for publishers by introducing the new single publication rule. This joint committee report analyses the core principles.
Law Firm: Ministry of Justice | Published: 19 October 2011 | Practice Area: Central Government
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How do you grow the UK's legal services sector? The Government has a plan...
The Government’s Plan for Growth, announced as part of the 2011 Budget, aims to put the UK "on a path to sustainable, long term growth". This Action Plan sets out the UK legal services' strengths, what has been done so far to encourage growth and future activities to promote the legal sector.
Law Firm: Ministry of Justice | Published: 30 September 2011 | Practice Area: Central Government
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