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Shipping: incorporation of time charterparty terms into a bill of lading

Reviewing the law and the impact on it of both the arguments in the Anna Bo [2015] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 578 and the Congenbill 2016 form The issue Bills of lading often include wording which purports to incorporate charterparty terms. Attempts to inc...




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Are 261/2004 claims redundant? -impact of the Consumer Rights Act 2015

Following the outcome of a Government consultation paper, the full force of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA) will apply to the aviation sector as from the 1 October 2016. The result could lead to compensation being paid up to the price of the air ...




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A review of the Online Harms White Paper

In response to the surge of harmful and illegal content being spread online, the Government currently deliberates legislation for 2020 to establish a regulatory framework that will attempt to make the UK “the safest place in the world to be on...




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Update: Advocate General advises that the validity of standard contractual clauses is not affected by complaints made in Schrems II

What do I need to know? On Thursday 19 December, Advocate General Saugmandsgaard Øe published his Opinion in Full Article



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Coronavirus – Data Protection considerations for alternative communication platforms – Global

How does the communication within a team take place in the home office? Due to the increasing intensity of preventive measures against the spread of corona, more and more companies are closing down their locations and, where possible, relocating bus...




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UK Government loses case relating to Saudi Arabia arms exports

On 20 June 2019, the UK Court of Appeal ruled that the UK Government’s decision to continue licensing exports of military equipment to Saudi Arabia for possible use in the conflict in Yemen was unlawful. The judgment comes amidst global concer...




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Highest EU court confirms pay for delay settlement agreements may be abusive and restrict competition by object or effect

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...




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Regulating firms’ culture - The increasing focus by financial regulators internationally on supervising firms’ culture

Introduction Financial services firms’ corporate governance and risk cultures is a ‘hot’ topic with financial regulators globally. Regulators have noted that serious corporate governance and conduct failings of financial services f...




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EU Securitisation Regulation – Considerations for AIFMs, UCITS managers and institutional investors

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 ...




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FM reaffirms Jordan-EU partnership

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, May 9 (Petra) �� Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi on Saturday reaffirmed the partnership ... ......




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India Inc launches 600 hotel rooms as quarantine facilities

(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Indian industry has come forward to support the government in expanding the network of isolation facilities i... ......




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10 Films to Watch for Mother's Day

Remind her that she’s the best: You can stream these shorts right here, from the safety of home. ......




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Demand for wills has surged. But the coronavirus pandemic is causing problems.

Reopening Virginia Phase 1: Haircuts? Yes. Dining inside? No. North Carolina says Outer Banks renters are due refunds. Many find red tape instead. Norfolk students won’t be graded for work done from home during pandemic Virginia beaches could...




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Obama slams DOJ for dropping Flynn case

Former President Barack Obama slammed the Justice...




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Shocker: Dems could lose a special House election — in Los Angeles?

Enjoy it while you can, California Republicans … all three of you. That’s an exaggeration, but it also puts the potentially...




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05/09/2020 Vale informs on Dicão Leste dam

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Fox News and Fox Business hosts say Happy Mother's Day to their moms

To mark Mother's Day 2020, the hosts and reporters of Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network expressed their appreciation to their mothers and all the moms across America who are helping their families through the coronavirus pandemic. ......




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Vale informs on Dicão Leste dam

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ICMR teams up with Bharat Biotech to develop Covid-19 vaccine - Hindustan Times

  1. ICMR teams up with Bharat Biotech to develop Covid-19 vaccine  Hindustan Times
  2. Bharat Biotech to lead monoclonal antibodies project for Covid-19 therapy  The Financial Express
  3. Bharat Biotech leads CSIR project to develop antibodies against Covid-19  Times of India
  4. Bharat Biotech to lead project on monoclonal antibodies therapy for COVID-19  The New Indian Express
  5. Indian scientists to develop medicine against COVID-19  Deccan Herald
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Hacker Claims Android App Store Breached: Publishes 20 Million User Credentials

The stolen records of 20 million users of a popular Android app store have been published online by a hacker who claims to have 19 million more. Not all app stores are the same. Android users have access to the … read more



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Top 20 museums in Turkey

As a historic home to great civilizations like the Roman and Ottoman empires, Turkey has some of the world’s best museums. Click through for our top 20...




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Top 10 hamams in Turkey ranked by Hürriyet jury

Hamam, or Turkish bath, is one of the defining features of Turkish culture. A culture passed down over history, the baths, besides being a place to get pampered, is a spot for socializing and entertainment. Hürriyet’s jury have chosen the best traditional Roman and Ottoman baths of Turkey. Click through for the full list...




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Top 10 museums in Istanbul, ranked by our jury

Being the capital of three empires, Istanbul hosts 82 different museums. The Hürriyet jury, composed of eminent historians, travelers and journalists, has picked the top 10 museums in Istanbul. Click through for the full list...




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US pulls anti-missile systems from Saudi Arabia amid dispute

The U.S. is pulling two Patriot missile batteries and some fighter aircraft out of Saudi Arabia, an American official said on May 7, amid tensions between the kingdom and the Trump administration over oil production.




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S&P affirms Turkey's credit rating

Standard & Poor's rating agency on  May 6 affirmed Turkey’s long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at B+ and long-term local currency sovereign credit rating at BB-. 




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Inverted tulip blossoms in eastern Van

Inverted tulips (fritillaria imperialis) are seen on a spring day in Gevaş district in the eastern province of Van. (AA Photo)




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Red Army Choir performs Ottoman war song amid pandemic

Russia's Red Army Choir shot a video at home playing notes from the Ottoman military band Mehter in support of Turkey's fight with the novel coronavirus.



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High Court considers multiple aerospace SPA warranty claims

What's happened? The High Court has considered multiple warranty claims under an aerospace SPA. The case from earlier this year is interesting due to the range of warranty claims considered and the court’s interpretation of the relevant SPA pr...




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France: strengthening of the foreign investment control mechanisms, in line with a general international trend

New regulations on foreign investment in France were published on January 1, 2020. These texts make numerous changes to the legal framework for investment control in France. Financial relations between France and foreign countries are, in principle,...




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Coronavirus – UK Investment Trusts: How to handle AGMs during the COVID-19 pandemic – UK

The restrictive measures on the movement of people to slow the spread of COVID-19 pose specific legal issues for UK Investment Trusts, which are just entering into the reporting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) season.  AGMs have traditionally ...




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Coronavirus - Forfeiture, petitions and insolvency reforms - UK

In its response to COVID-19, the UK Government has also been listening to business and seeking to provide further support mechanisms to help those businesses that have been forced to close in the short term. This has included the prohibition on land...




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Coronavirus - FCA issues draft temporary guidance for firms on motor finance agreements and coronavirus – UK

  On Friday 17 April 2020, the FCA issued a draft guidance for consultation on temporary forbearance measures to assist motor finance customers facing financial difficulty because of COVID-19. The consultation will close at 5 pm on Monday 20 Ap...




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Coronavirus exposes gaping holes in Africa’s health systems

WHO has warned that Africa could be become the next epicentre of the pandemic.




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Taiwanese teams given OK to allow fans into baseball games

As coronavirus cases dwindle in Taiwan, baseball fans will be allowed back into stadiums on Friday evening, though with a cap on numbers.Taiwan's Central Epidemic ...




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NBA teams starting to reopen practice facilities with restrictions

The NBA is taking small steps toward a return to normalcy




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Japan starts handouts to virus-hit firms, with rent relief in works

Small firms whose income has been halved by the contagion can get ¥2 million and independent businesspeople can get ¥1 million.




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U.S. rearms to nullify China’s missile supremacy in the western Pacific

A long-term struggle between the Beijing and Washington is at a turning point, with the United States rolling out new weapons and strategy in a ...




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A pandemic potpourri of Golden Week news gems

As if the COVID-19 pandemic didn't give Japan enough things to worry about, the unseasonably warm winter and resulting lack of snow may spell severe ...




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South Africa: Health Minister Confirms Total of 8 895 Confirmed Cases

[Govt of SA] As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 8895. Case Data




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Victim knifed in street over claims he went to slain Lawlor's funeral

A 38-year-old man who was stabbed multiple times in both legs and suffered a broken nose was accused by a gang of thugs of attending the funeral of slain hitman Robbie Lawlor.




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Trust teachers: The idea at heart of this year's exams

In normal times such a decision - to require teachers to judge their own students for such a high stakes process as the Leaving Certificate exams - would have caused uproar, striking terror in the hearts of many teachers, and also students and parents. But these are not normal times.



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HSA authorised to close non-compliant firms under plan

The government plan to re-open workplaces will be mandatory, and the Health and Safety Authority will be allowed to shut down businesses that do not comply.




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Seniors with COVID-19 show unusual symptoms, doctors say


COVID-19 is typically signaled by three symptoms: fever, an insistent cough and shortness of breath.




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Syrian man vandalizes Amsterdam kosher restaurant for second time


The attack was the fifth case of vandalism or intimidation in 2 ½ years.




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Israel’s strategy in Syria is less coherent than it seems


Defense Minister Naftali Bennett seems to have identified the expulsion of Iran from Syria as a clear and achievable goal.




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Danon to 'Post': UNSC must consider outcome of ending Iran arms embargo


Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said that the Iranian regime continues to divert its national resources in favor of its terror ambitions.




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Intel: US to withdraw Patriot missile systems from Saudi Arabia

The Pentagon is set to pull Patriot missile defense systems from Saudi Arabia amid internal pressure to transfer military assets to counter China.




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Malls, gyms tipped to open next

Shopping malls, gyms and amusement parks, considered high-density venues, are expected to reopen next if the number of new Covid-19 infections continues to drop for another week.