http://www.legalweeklaw.com/wpl Use Legalweeklaw RSS Feeds to keep up-to-date with new research on the topics that are most important to you. Asset or liability? How contingency fees could change commercial litigation This briefing summarises the key points which emerged from Herbert Smith's recent seminar on how anticipated changes to the costs and funding regime are likely to change the litigation landscape for those who bring and defend claims. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/asset-liability-contingency-fees-change-commercial-litigation-9822?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS EU data protection law - sanctions get serious, governance grows up and individuals can erase their online past lives On 25 January 2012, the European Commission released its long awaited proposals to revise the 1995 EU Data Protection Directive. The draft law takes the form of a Regulation and signifies a major reform of the general data protection law, which has been under review for the last few years. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/eu-protection-law-sanctions-governance-grows-individuals-erase-online-past-lives-9796?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS Preview of 2012: a comprehensive guide for general counsel Staying on top of the broad sweep of developments is a substantial challenge, as is the importance of preparing for the impact of anticipated developments. This extensive preview of 2012 identifies the broad trends and issues which are expected to be on the legal agenda in the year ahead. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/preview-2012-comprehensive-guide-counsel-9720?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS 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. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/technology-media-telecoms-look-2011-forward-2012-9697?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS House of Commons objects to proposed Common European Sales Law The House of Commons has objected to the proposed regulation to introduce a Common European Sales Law on the basis that it does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity. This briefing discusses the House's opinion and why the objections have been raised. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/house-commons-objects-proposed-common-european-sales-law-9649?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS The year in review: 2011 tax developments in the investment funds sector The last 12 months have still seen a number of changes and proposals for the reform of UK tax rules affecting investment funds. Herbert Smith analyse the year's key developments including the new ITC tax regime, the draft Finance Bill 2012, the EU-wide transactions tax and the US 'FACTA' rules. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/review-2011-tax-developments-investment-funds-sector-9617?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS The draft 2012 Finance Bill - key tax developments The Government has published the Finance Bill 2012 in draft form together with a number of technical notes, responses to consultations held over the summer and other supplementary documents. Herbert Smith outline how the draft Bill deals with key tax issues, including CFC reform and patent box. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/draft-2012-finance-key-tax-developments-9551?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS A comprehensive guide to China’s Anti-Monopoly Law China's Anti-Monopoly Law entered into force on 1 August 2008 and is the first modern antitrust law. It prohibits "monopolistic conduct" in anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance and restricting mergers. Herbert Smith look in detail at the AML's framework, enforcement and sanctions. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/comprehensive-guide-china-s-anti-monopoly-law-9539?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS 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. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/potential-eurozone-break-questions-answers-9526?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS General counsel update - December 2011 This Herbert Smith general counsel update, which aims to summarise major developments in key areas, includes news on the EC's proposals to amend the Transparency Directive; Government plans for unfair dismissal, tribunal fees and equal pay; the proposed GAAR rule and much more. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/counsel-update-december-2011-9516?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS