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Not only has the NSW Government announced the "ground-breaking" creation of a cash retention trust scheme for "the protection of subcontractors", but we have also been told to expect in 2015 a full review of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (SOPA).

Under a revised privacy regime, the Australian Privacy Commissioner has a range of increased powers. Businesses need to ensure that systems and procedures are up to scratch and compliant with the new rules.

The New Rules adopt both best practices and the latest developments in international commercial arbitration and accommodate the increasing needs of the parties arbitrating at CIETAC.

The Regulations define the general framework of work-related injury matters, including the scope of work-related injuries, verification of the injury, and obligations and liabilities of employers, amongst other aspects.

State Council's vision on bringing China's insurance industry into the modern age

Our IP & TMT Report includes Anjie Law Firm's article 'China makes detailed liability rules available for social media' and the 'WWE v. Reshma' case study, courtesy of Anand & Anand. We also get insights from in-house lawyers Ronald Yu and Kenneth Yip, as they discuss 'A new way to look at IP' and 'The case for having an in-house patent engineer', respectively.

‘Stamp Duty’ is a tax levied on an instrument by which any right or liability is, or purports to be created, transferred, limited, extended, extinguished or recorded …

With a population of over 250 million, Indonesia is an attractive country for investors, particularly those interested in the distribution, retail and franchise sectors. …

The construction industry, which has always been one of the more productive sectors, is constantly contributing to Malaysia’s economy. However, its fluctuating growth rates …

Due to the increasing population and increased awareness of health matters, the number of complaints and claims against healthcare providers and physicians has …

On June 13, 2014, the Seoul Administrative Court ruled in favour of Lone Star Funds and ordered the tax office to refund US$117 million in taxes collected on the sale of a block of shares …

When drafting dispute resolution clauses, parties typically focus on the law governing the contract and, where such clauses provide for arbitration, the curial law (or procedural law of the seat) …

After a career which has seen him work with some household names, Anuraag Malhotra has been the engine behind the sizeable legal department at the Landmark Group, Dubai, as its General Counsel, and also as its Strategic Investments Adviser. After almost 10 years at the helm, Malhotra has seen how the markets in the UAE and other Gulf countries have matured and become more sophisticated. He explains how he and his team have responded and adapted to these changes.

Mike Williamson, who works as Employment Counsel for global insurance broker Willis, reveals the hardships he faces working across intercontinental jurisdictions, why one might consider having an in-house lawyer oversee law on a global scale and how he sees law developing in the future. He also advises the next generation on whether to consider a similar career and gives his keys to success.