and Changes to Charity Law The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill 2015 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-09-24 Introduction The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill 2015 (“the Bill”) is currently before Parliament. The Bill is relatively short and deals with two areas in particular: i) the powers of charities to make social investmen... Full Article
and UK HR and Pensions Speedbrief: Public sector exit pay reform Exit pay schemes must conform By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-09-27 A commitment to reduce public sector termination packages has seen the Government explore various proposals for reform in recent years; from draft regulations seeking recovery of termination payments, to a financial cap upon the amount of any indivi... Full Article
and 3D printing at home: what does it mean for retailers and IP owners? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-03-17 3D printing is becoming an increasingly versatile and commercially attractive tool. The technology has many applications beyond its roots in prototyping and it is being used to create products such as clothes, cars, musical instruments and even huma... Full Article
and Is the UK fashion sector anti-competitive? Competition and Markets Authority investigation launched By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-03-30 Competition Law E-Briefing: Fashion sector competition probe On Tuesday 24 March 2015, the UKs competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (the CMA), opened an investigation into suspected anti-competitive arrangements in the UK ... Full Article
and All change on business rates: 2017 revaluation, Check Challenge Appeal and other developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-10-03 The last two years have brought challenging times for ratepayers and there is little respite on the horizon. With the 2017 Revaluation looming, rateable values are likely to increase substantially throughout large swathes of the country. Together wi... Full Article
and E-commerce: Commission probes suspected competition infringements in consumer electronics, videogames and hotel sectors By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-02-03 The European Commission has launched three investigations into suspected breach of the competition rules by companies in the consumer electronics, videogames and hotel sectors. The consumer electronics and videogames probes come out of the Com... Full Article
and Timber Regulation: Recent updates and developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-02-14 Background Since coming into force in 2013, the EU Timber Regulation 995/2010 (“Timber Regulation”) has placed a due diligence obligation on businesses, requiring systems to be put in place to minimise the possibility that illegally harv... Full Article
and Competition and Markets Authority publishes updated retail mergers commentary By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-04-25 Introduction The Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”), the authority responsible for operating and enforcing the UK merger control regime, has published its updated Retail Mergers Commentary (“New Commentary”).1 The CMA ... Full Article
and E-commerce: can luxury brands prevent retailers selling via online marketplaces? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-07-31 On 26 July 2017, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) published an opinion issued by Advocate General Nils Wahl (the “AG’s Opinion”) indicating that luxury brands may prevent retailers from selling via online marketpla... Full Article
and Shipping and International Trade: what the Insurance Act 2015 means for you By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-06-30 On 12 August this year, the Insurance Act 2015 will introduce the most significant changes to insurance law in 110 years how will it affect the shipping industry? The Act applies to all insurance policies taken out by businesses which are subject ... Full Article
and Spar Shipping A.S v Grand China Logistics Holding (Group) Co. Ltd [2016] EWCA CIV 982 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-12-06 In this case, the Court of Appeal provided a long awaited decision answering whether a charterer’s failure to pay an instalment of hire punctually is a breach of condition under a time charterparty thus enabling the shipowner to terminate the ... Full Article
and ORR opens consultation on changes to complaints handling By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-10-10 Background The Office for Rail and Road (“ORR”) has opened a consultation on its proposals to introduce a voluntary binding Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) scheme for the resolution of consumer complaints in the rail s... Full Article
and Update: Draft EU Implementing Regulation on access to service facilities and use of rail-related services By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-11-28 Executive Summary The European Commission has consulted on an implementing regulation which will provide additional detail for procedures and criteria to be followed by service facility operators in order to satisfy their obligations under Directive... Full Article
and Update: The Competition and Markets Authoritys consultation on proposed guidance for the evaluation of competition issues in passenger rail franchise awards By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-02-01 Background The Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) has recently published draft guidance on its approach to assessing rail franchise awards under its merger control powers (the “Draft Guidance”)1. The guidance has been ... Full Article
and China's Belt and Road Initiative: Investing in key Belt and Road countries By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-03-06 The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a multi-trillion Chinese led initiative to strengthen trade routes and related infrastructure across over 150 countries worldwide. The initiative covers over 60% of the world’s population in terms of ... Full Article
and Highways England starts its market and supply chain engagement for two major transport projects under the new PF2 approach By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-03-07 Highways England are moving forward with the A303 Stonehenge project (A303) and the Lower Thames crossing (LTC) and will be starting their market and supply chain engagement in March 2018. These projects are two of the largest in Highway England's R... Full Article
and ORR publishes an update letter on the variable usage charge and infrastructure cost charges By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-05-04 Background Periodic reviews are one of the principal mechanisms by which the Office of Rail and Road (“ORR”) holds Network Rail to account, and secures value for money for users and funders of the railway. The ORR’s periodic review... Full Article
and Pacific Islands Tourism Professional Fellows Program-Fall 2020 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 22:45:22 +0000 The East-West Center's Professional Development Program is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2020 Cohort of the Pacific Islands Tourism Professional Fellows Program. Full Article
and Taking stock - what has and hasnt been working since the GDPRs introduction last May By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-05-10 Lorna Doggett examines what has and hasn’t been working since the GDPR’s introduction last May. To read the full article click here > This article was published in the April 2019 edition of Intellectual Property Magazine, and is repro... Full Article
and UK adopts new EU-driven restrictive measures to deter and respond to external cyber-attacks through financial sanctions By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-06-25 On 17 May 2019, the European Council established a framework and implemented a new sanctions regime which now allows the EU to impose targeted sanctions to “deter and respond to cyber-attacks which constitute an external threat to the EU and i... Full Article
and ICO updates guidance on manifestly unfounded and excessive in the context of responding to individuals rights By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-08-30 What you need to know UK regulatory guidance has been updated to explain what ‘manifestly unfounded’ and ‘excessive’ means in relation to the individual rights of data subjects under GDPR. This includes but is not limited to ... Full Article
and Disinformation and the digital wild west By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-12-02 The digital modern age offers huge potential – the sharing of new technologies, the promotion of economic growth and the ability for instant communication. But whilst products of this age, such as social media, may help to progress today&rsqu... Full Article
and Speed read: Useful November 2019 guidelines on controller, processor and joint controllership concepts from the European Data Protection Supervisor By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-12-06 Summary On 7 November 2019 the EDPS issued guidance on how to determine who is a controller, processor and joint controller. The EDPS is an independent supervisory authority whose primary objective is to ensure EU institutions and bodies respect the... Full Article
and Update: Advocate General advises that the validity of standard contractual clauses is not affected by complaints made in Schrems II By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-12-19 What do I need to know? On Thursday 19 December, Advocate General Saugmandsgaard Øe published his Opinion in Full Article
and New regulations permit the Central Bank of Ireland to limit the rights of data subjects under the GDPR By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-15 Precis: In this briefing, we look at the new regulations permitting the Central Bank of Ireland to limit the rights of individuals under the GDPR. On 30 October 2019 the Data Protection Act 2018 (section 60(6)) (Central Bank of Ireland) Regulations ... Full Article
and Coronavirus - Protecting your company and brand - Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-14 ... Full Article
and Punjab Police Sub Inspector and ASI Jobs 2019 PPSC Apply Online By lahoredispatch.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:02:16 +0000 SUB INSPECTOR (BS-14) (OPEN MERIT) 432 POSTS ON REGULAR BASIS Punjab Police has announced Sub Inspector and Assistant Sub Inspector Jobs 2019 Full Article Jobs
and Sainsbury's / Asda and the CMA - a statement of intent pre-Brexit By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-02-28 On 21 and 20 February 2019 respectively the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its Provisional Findings and a Full Article
and UK competition regime set to become stricter and more burdensome for businesses post-Brexit By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-03-13 The UK’s departure from the EU is set to lead to a significant change to the UK’s overall approach to competition law. Currently, the UK is required to retain close alignment with EU competition law, which includes respecting the Europea... Full Article
and Government Amends Temporary Tariffs for Lorries, Bioethanol and Clothing Products By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-10-09 On 8 October 2019, the Government announced changes to the UK’s temporary tariff regime for certain products in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Under the proposals, which were first published on 13 March 2019 , the Government intended to introd... Full Article
and The new Italian Law on Class actions and its impact on the current private antitrust enforcement regime in Italy By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-12-11 The Italian legislation on private antitrust enforcement (Legislative Decree no. 3 of 19 January 2017 - Decree) has implemented the EU Directive no. 2014/104. The Decree sets out the rules according to which any natural or legal person who has suffe... Full Article
and DOJ further aligns Export Control and Sanctions Enforcement Policy with FCPA enforcement practices By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-14 On 13 December 2019, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a revised Export Control and Sanctions Enforcement Policy for Business Organizations (Revised EC/S Policy),1 clarifying its prior guidance on voluntary self-disclosure requirements fo... Full Article
and Highest EU court confirms pay for delay settlement agreements may be abusive and restrict competition by object or effect By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-05 On 30 January 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU (“CJEU”) confirmed that an agreement in settlement of a patent dispute in the pharmaceutical sector may constitute a restriction of competition by object or effect, as well as an abuse o... Full Article
and CMA fines pharmaceutical companies for market sharing and information sharing By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-09 On 4 March 2020, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) fined four pharmaceutical companies for breaching competition law through market sharing and the exchange of competitively sensitive information relating to the supply of nor... Full Article
and Coronavirus Podcast series: Competition and Coronavirus - Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-29 Join us in a series of podcasts, where we address the key issues impacting the global Competition landscape as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Episode 1: Competition and Cooperation during Covid-19 This podcast is a panel style discussion mode... Full Article
and Coronavirus - Consumer cancellation and refund guidelines - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-06 On 30 April 2020, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) released a statement on consumer protection law in relation to cancellations and refund complaints. The coronavirus outbreak has seen a significant increase in consum... Full Article
and Law & Business 2017. Key changes. Trends and challenges By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-02-09 We are pleased to present to you our brochure which reviews the changes in the Polish law that we believe will have a major impact on business in Poland in 2017. Full Article
and MiFID II and MiFIR - Italian transposition By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-08-08 On 28 July 2017 the Legislative Decree transposing Directive 2014/65/EU on markets in financial instruments (MiFID II) and Regulation (EU) 600/2014 (MiFIR) in Italy (the “Decree”) has been finally approved.The Decree amends and integrate... Full Article
and Rescue Culture - MK Airlines Limited (In Liquidation) (the Company) - Administration expenses, misfeasance and priority By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-06-12 Key points: • In a judgment supportive of the rescue culture in English insolvency, the court has reaffirmed its flexible approach to the application of insolvency provisions and willingness to look at the practical effect of transactions in re... Full Article
and Smart contracts and efficient contracting By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-06-29 The idea of shifting transactions into the digital space dates back to the beginnings of computer science. The development of blockchain technology has uncovered new possibilities for regulating contractual relationships. Parties to a contract now ... Full Article
and EU Securitisation Regulation Considerations for AIFMs, UCITS managers and institutional investors By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-09-25 Overview The Securitisation Regulation (Regulation) comes into force on 1 January 2019, establishes a general framework for securitisation and creates a specific framework for simple, transparent and standardised securitisation. The Regulation is a ... Full Article
and What is market value and how can officeholders demonstrate it has been obtained? A look at Re One Blackfriars Ltd: Hyde v Bannon By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-12-28 ... Full Article
and Eversheds Harry Elias Enhances Banking and Financial Services Practice with First Lateral Partner Hire since merger By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-06-06 The Singapore office of global legal practice Eversheds Sutherland today announced the appointment of Gerard Ng as a partner in the Banking and Financial Services Practice group. With over 20 years of experience, Gerard is a specialist in len... Full Article
and Coronavirus - Insolvency and extraordinary moratorium Czech Republic By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-16 Coronavirus and the related restrictive measures directly affect not only insolvency proceedings that are already in progress, but can also cause or accelerate financial problems that will lead to bankruptcy and subsequent beginning of insolvency pr... Full Article
and Coronavirus - Judicial comment on temporary ban on Statutory Demands and Winding-up Petitions... and opportunism! - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 In Re Saint Benedict's Land Trust ... Full Article
and 64MW Wind Farm Granted in the Scottish Highlands By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-10-03 Eversheds Sutherland has helped to secure Electricity Act 1989 consent from the Scottish Ministers and deemed planning permission for Limekiln Wind Farm, a 21 turbine wind farm with an estimated generation capacity of 64MW based in the Highlands. Th... Full Article
and Our Clean Energy and Sustainability Strategy in Africa By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-10-15 Eversheds Sutherland’s Africa Group has recently announced a number of new leadership roles for John Kemkers (Head of the Africa Group), Wesley Pydiamah (Deputy Head of the Africa Group) and Farès Koussay El Heni (Deputy Head of the Afr... Full Article
and Afghanistan: The Ministry of Energy and Water (Procuring Authority) has launched a request for qualification (RFQ) for a 40 MW solar photovoltaic energy project in the Herat region ("Project") By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-10-24 Background The Procuring Authority has engaged the International Finance Corporation, acting through its Public Private Partnerships Transaction Advisory Services division, to act as lead transaction advisor in relation to the Project. The RFQ will ... Full Article
and Mining and Environmental newsletter, South Africa By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-12-02 Read our full newsletter in PDF Keep calm and breathe With 2019 coming to a rapid close, and because of the significant impacts that recent environmental trends and changes have on the Mining and Natural Resources Sector, we have decided to consolid... Full Article
and Harmonising corporate governance framework for South African mining companies: King IV, companies act and the mining charter By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-12-05 The BEE Commission’s report 2018, between 2017 and 2018, had no significant change in the levels of transformation, with black ownership reflecting a decline to 25.2% from 27% and current management control still sitting at 38% for blac... Full Article
