current legal issues in the news 2022
Upcoming Webinar: Predicting and Managing the Risks of Doing Business in China
Please join us on Wednesday, July 12 at 12PM EDT for a webinar on Predicting and Managing the Risks of Doing Business in China.
As tensions between the US and China continue to build, what does this mean for US
Uganda’s President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law
Uganda’s progress in tackling HIV is in “grave jeopardy” after the president approved tough new anti-homosexuality legislation, the UN and US have warned.
An increasing number of people are being discouraged
Fisheries Sector Legal Update – the Marine Products Proper Distribution Act
Introduction
In the field of fisheries, it is commonly understood that (i) illegal catches adversely affect the sustainable utilization of fishery resources and put pressure on fishery operators, necessary measures to prevent the distribution of illegally caught fish, including their
UFLPA Enforcement Remains Work in Progress
US Customs and Border Protection’s (“CBP”) implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) remains a work in progress, as importers work to mitigate shipment detentions and respond to UFLPA reviews and enforcement actions. Emerging best practices may guide
Top law firms invest in content marketing “which does not work”
Emails: Only some firms send regular updates
A “significant proportion” of large law firms are investing in content or ‘inbound’ marketing schemes that “simply don’t work as they should” and could even damage their reputation, a report has been found.
Going to court without a lawyer? DIY law is on the rise
When Farrah Jinha’s 15-year marriage failed, she never imagined it would result in an eight-year legal battle, culminating in 2021 with an 18-day trial pitting her — alone — against her ex-husband’s professional legal team.
But faced with a $200,000
OJK plans to issue 224 derivative regulations of P2SK Law
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Financial Services Authority (OJK) plans to issue 224 OJK regulations as derivative regulations of the Financial Sector Development and Strengthening (P2SK) Law, Deputy Chairperson of OJK’s Board of Commissioners Mirza Adityaswara stated.
“In short, based on
Witness list includes lawyers, bankers, accountants
The trial of Alex Murdaugh began Monday, Jan. 23 and we have the latest from the Colleton County Courthouse.
Murdaugh will face his first charges in a long list of criminal and civil allegations in the deaths of his wife,
Witness list includes lawyers, bankers, accountants
The trial of Alex Murdaugh began Monday, Jan. 23 and we have the latest from the Colleton County Courthouse.
Murdaugh will face his first charges in a long list of criminal and civil allegations in the deaths of his wife,