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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
An overview of Italy’s new rules on executive pay transparency
On 23 December 2011, the Italian Financial Authority ‘Consob’ adopted a resolution to implement new regulations on executive compensation of Italian listed companies. Latham & Watkins describe the main innovations introduced by the Resolution and discusses the new regime on Issuer transparency.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Digital media and intellectual property: a comprehensive review of recent issues
There is a lot of change on the horizon for copyright at the moment; a constant stream of cases highlights the struggle for current laws to keep up with the pace of modern day technological advances. Baker & McKenzie outlines why a clear copyright strategy is key in the digital media industry.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
Lightbulb moment? An overview of the draft Energy Bill 2012
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced the Government's draft Energy Bill 2012 with the aim of establishing a legislative framework to support the delivery of secure, affordable and low-carbon energy. Nabarro look in detail at the Bill's objectives.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Financial services update: recovery and resolution plans; payment for order flow; Stressed Value-at-Risk
Macfarlanes' weekly financial services update includes details on the FSA's feedback statement on recovery and resolution plan rules; guidance on payment for order flow arrangements; FSA guidelines on Stressed Value-At-Risk; and the ESA consultation on financial conglomerates directive.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Beecroft Report on employment law reform - a storm in a tea cup?
The Government has been forced to publish a controversial report on reforming employment law prepared for the BIS last year. Shoosmiths provides background details on the report and outline which of its points are being taken further or considered, and which proposals are not being taken forward.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Asia corporate update: Hong Kong Listing Rules; disclosure of use of proceeds; latest PRC developments
DLA Piper's Asia corporate newsletter looks at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's new disclosure requirements for subsidiaries acquired during the trading record period; HKEx guidance on the disclosure of the intended use of proceeds; the latest PRC developments; and more.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Stock Exchange Listing
Bullish on the Bear: an overview of Russia's investment opportunities
With one hundred and forty million consumers and massive foreign reserves, Russia is an opportunity rich country with enormous growth potential. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Hogan Lovells' Richard Cowie assesses moves by Russia to encourage funds to invest in the national economy.
Law Firm: Hogan Lovells | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Legal Week Student: Q&A with BPP Law School
In this Q&A, Legal Week's editor-in-chief talks to Peter Crisp, dean of BPP Law School about the pressure to improve diversity in the legal profession, the 2020 Review of legal education and how candidates can stand out from the crowd when applying for a coveted training contract.
Law Firm: Legal Week Video | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Career development
High Speed Rail 2 - coming to a field near you?
HS2 Ltd is to start environmental and engineering survey work along the planned route of the new rail line between London and the Midlands. As landowners are being contacted for site visits, Travers Smith outline the HS2 plans over the next few years and the likely impact they will have.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Rail
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