Comment on this storyComments TORONTO — When Google opened a new office in Kitchener, Ontario, in 2016, it welcomed a special guest. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who months earlier swept to power in a campaign that leveraged digital tools, praised the tech giant for “always” working “very, very hard not just to be a good […]
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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 companies operating in China? Partners George Grammas and Ed Newberry will discuss the current political […]
Uganda’s President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law
Uganda’s government has resisted pressure to drop the legislation 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 from seeking vital health services for fear of attacks and punishment, they added. President Yoweri […]
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 exportation, and to ensure proper domestic distribution, and that (ii) international cooperation is necessary for […]
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 stakeholders as they navigate these uncertainties. Develop a Due Diligence System Due diligence systems allow […]
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. Researchers said a “staggering” 19% of the top 100 law firms let people sign up […]
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 retainer fee that needed to be paid to keep her lawyer, Jinha says she was […]
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 identification results, 224 OJK regulations have to be created and 43 government regulations as derivative […]






