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SEC adopts new rule mandating proxy access
This briefing from Weil Gotshal reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved measures substantially changing the nomination and election process for directors of public companies.
Law Firm: Weil Gotshal & Manges | Published: 31 August 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Germany bans use of Facebook research for hiring decisions
The German Government resolved a new law on 25 August that bans the use of Facebook research for hiring decisions in Germany (Beschäftigtendatenschutzgesetz). Baker & McKenzie reports.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 31 August 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Essential corporate news - week ending 27 August
This weekly round-up from Norton Rose covers topics including: FSA - further information on the National Storage Mechanism; and AIC - a guide for directors of investment companies on procuring Directors' and Officers' insurance.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 31 August 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Carbon capture and storage: round-up of global developments
Baker & McKenzie's newsletter highlights recent developments concerning carbon capture and storage (CCS) around the world. This edition covers topics including: Germany agrees to draft CCS legislation; and UK DECC publishes initial guidance documents for NER300.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 27 August 2010 | Practice Area: Pollution of air, land and water
Clean energy and sustainability bulletin: focus on South Africa
The articles in this bulletin by Eversheds focus on the legal issues surrounding water in South Africa. They explore the impact of water on the economic growth in South Africa, and whether privatisation is an option for South Africa's fresh water resources.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 26 August 2010 | Practice Area: Renewables
Guide to doing business in Russia 2010
Each year, Baker & McKenzie produces Doing Business in Russia - a comprehensive guide for companies operating in or considering investment into the Russian Federation. The guide presents an overview of the key aspects of the Russian legal system and regulation of business activities in this country...view abstract
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 26 August 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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EU Emissions Trading System advances towards auctioning of allowances
European Union Member States have expressed their support for a draft regulation concerning the auctioning of emission allowances during the third trading period of the EU Emissions Trading System beginning in 2013. Herbert Smith reports.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 24 August 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Overview of public incentives for producing electricity from renewable energy sources
Eversheds has produced this overview of public incentives for producing electricity from renewable energy sources in Italy.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 18 August 2010 | Practice Area: Renewables
Government overturns ban on local authorities selling green electricity
Eversheds reports that the Government has created new scope for local authorities to sell electricity which has been produced from renewables, by amending legislation which restricted this.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 17 August 2010 | Practice Area: Local Authorities
Registration deadline approaches for the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
The UK's new mandatory emissions trading scheme, the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, is rapidly progressing towards its first milestone: the 30 September registration deadline. CRC is already becoming a due diligence point on UK real estate and M&A deals. Travers Smith provides more information.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 16 August 2010 | Practice Area: Renewables
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