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Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011: have you analysed your products?
To comply with RoHS, producers need to analyse components and materials used in their products to ensure that the relevant prescribed levels of restricted substances are not exceeded. This briefing looks at the revised directive, including the draft regulations and Government consultation.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 26 April 2012 | Practice Area: Hazardous waste
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How does your garden grow? A legal perspective on the UK drought
Following insufficient winter refill of rivers, April 2012 saw the introduction of hosepipe bans by seven water companies in the South and South East of England. Eversheds outlines the numerous phrases used in connection with drought status and restrictions on the use of water.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 23 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Relight and regulate my fire: Indonesia's reforms to coal and mineral contracts
The Indonesian Government has formally legislated the establishment of a team tasked with negotiating amendments to existing coal and mineral Contracts of Work. This briefing provides a history of the Mining Law, who the new amendments apply to and what CoW holders should now be thinking about.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 31 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Aviation update: EU emissions trading scheme becomes reality for airlines
The EU's extension of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to include the aviation industry took effect on 1 January 2012, prompting intense criticism at an industry and State level. This briefing from explains in detail how the Scheme works and what aircraft operators should be doing to comply.
Law Firm: Holman Fenwick Willan | Published: 25 January 2012 | Practice Area: Air
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Doing business in the Czech Republic - a 2012 guide
Although not without setbacks, the Czech Republic has made great progress in its transition to a pluralistic, democratic and market-oriented society. This reference tool by Baker & McKenzie provides a general guide for companies operating in or considering investment here.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 20 January 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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Austria: a guide to environmental legislation and regulation 2012
This guide, written by Schoenherr's Christian Schmelz and Bernd Rajal, features the full 'Getting the Deal Through' chapter on environmental law in Austria. The guide acts as a comprehensive overview to all aspects of Austrian legislation and regulation and includes an update on 2011 trends.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 20 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
China's Twelfth Five-Year Plan for Environmental Protection - implications for foreign investors
China recently issued the Twelfth Five-Year Plan for Environmental Protection, which sets out policies for China's emissions reduction, pollution control and environmental risk management during 2011 to 2015. Baker & McKenzie outline what the plan says and the implications for foreign investors.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 16 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Regulation of Cayman Islands master funds: a new regime
Under the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Law, 2011 which came into force in December, certain master funds in the Cayman Islands will be subject to new regulations. This briefing explains who will be affected and what will be the impact of the regulation.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 09 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Squatting outside the law
The Government has bowed to pressure to make squatting at residential premises a criminal offence. This briefing argues an opportunity has been missed to have a radical rethink of the whole procedure around obtaining possession of premises from squatters.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 06 January 2012 | Practice Area: Landlord and Tenant
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New Year financial services update
Among a number of topics, this round up of financial services news discusses the Government's response to the Independent Commission on Banking's final report and recommendations to improve stability and competition in the UK banking industry.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 05 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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