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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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Asia Pacific guide to public-private partnerships

With USD billions of infrastructure required in the Asia Pacific region, this comprehensive guide highlights how governments are turning to Public-Private Finance as a means of utilising private sector investment to deliver infrastructure and economic stimulus.

Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 10 May 2012 | Practice Area: Project Finance

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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

What will be the shape of public procurement from 2014?

Public procurement law is set to change, following new draft directives issued by the European Commission in December. The proposals form part of an overall programme aimed at modernising public procurement in the European Union. Wragge & Co provide a summary of some of the possible changes.

Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 22 February 2012 | Practice Area: Public Procurement

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Indian education sector - joint venture potential and pitfalls

As India's current spend on education is at 5% of average household income, it is one of the most attractive counter-cyclical areas for foreign investment. This briefing discusses the potential for international joint ventures in the sector, as well as the legal structures involved.

Law Firm: Penningtons | Published: 09 January 2012 | Practice Area: Joint Ventures

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Protection of Freedoms Bill - what it means for the private sector working with public authorities

In this briefing, Eversheds provides an overview of the transparency agenda and its impact on the Freedom of Information Law for the private sector, with particular reference to public authority subsidiaries, disclosure of datasets, open data, the Public Data Corporation and ICO developments.

Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 14 December 2011 | Practice Area: Freedom of Information

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Workplace Pension Reform and the public sector

Major reforms to the provision of workplace pensions will bring significant costs and administrative burdens to all employers from October 2012. Wragge & Co's public sector pensions team examines the reforms and what they mean for public sector employers.

Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 06 December 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement

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