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Opening the door: further liberalisation in Malaysia’s service sector
In view that the service sector has been the main driving force of Malaysia's economic growth, it is proposed under the Budget 2012 that the Government will further liberalise 17 service sub-sectors in phases. This client alert provides a full breakdown of these service sub-sectors.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Sale and Supply of Goods and Services
How Australia proposes to overhaul its media landscape
The media landscape in Australia could be set for a substantial overhaul after the Convergence Review Committee confirmed their preference for a new direction in regulatory structure and approach. Baker & McKenzie outline the key proposals and what they would mean for media organisations.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 23 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and enforcement
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Technology, media & telecoms - a look back to 2011 and forward to 2012
2011 saw a wide range of significant and interesting developments in the UK technology, media and telecoms sectors. This briefing from Herbert Smith outlines the key stories from each of these sectors and offers a preview of 2012 with a summary of expected developments.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 12 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Guernsey's innovative new image rights legislation
The Guernsey government has recently approved the introduction of specific legislation to allow celebrities and media personalities to register and protect their identity in Guernsey. The proposed legislation will make Guernsey the first jurisdiction in the world to offer a registered image right.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 11 November 2011 | Practice Area: Copyright
You can't say that... or can you? The sweeping changes to the UK's libel laws
A Joint Committee of MPs and peers from the House of Commons and House of Lords has issued a report on the Draft Defamation Bill, approving many of the Government's proposals but also recommending further changes that should be made to libel laws. This briefing summarises the core principles.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 08 November 2011 | Practice Area: Libel
Social media – new laws for new attitudes
Social media has become a pervasive and important part of everyday life. This research study from DLA Piper and YouGov surveyed over 2000 respondents to establish how internet users' attitudes and understanding of their legal responsibilities have changed over the last few years.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 31 October 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Bulgaria: new sport crime legislation
Until August 2011, Bulgarian criminal law did not cover bribes or other unlawful means of influencing the course or outcome of sport competitions. However, new crime legislation could see punishments of up to 10 years imprisonment and fines of up to EUR 15,000. This briefing gives full details.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 05 October 2011 | Practice Area: Financial Crime and Fraud
Red card for FA Premier League exclusive broadcasting rights
The European Court of Justice recently decided that restrictions on the import, use and sale of foreign decoder cards giving access to Premier League matches were contrary to the EU rules on freedom to provide services and competition. This briefing outlines the decision's background and impact.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 05 October 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and enforcement
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Pub Landlady 1, BSkyB 0 – why TV football broadcasting is about to change
A six-year battle between a pub landlady and BSkyB could finally be over after the European Court of Justice ruled today that she could use a Greek decoder to screen Premier League football matches in her pub. This briefing explains why the judgment may change the face of English football.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 04 October 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and enforcement
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The Communications Bill: can 'digital Britain' cure our economic woes?
The aims of the proposed Communications Bill are that it will promote growth in Britain’s digital economy, engender freedom of expression across all forms of media, and simultaneously give protection to legitimate content providers. This briefing outlines the future of Britain's digital economy.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 28 September 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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