KFTC amends the review guidelines on unfair exercise of intellectual property rights
February 10, 2015
On December 17, 2014, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) amended the review guidelines on unfair exercise of intellectual property rights (Revised Guidelines), effective December 24, 2014. …
Dismissal for unlawful picketing…too harsh?
February 10, 2015
In October 2014, the Federal Court of Malaysia, in Harianto Effendy Zakaria & Ors v Mahkamah Perusahaan Malaysia & Anor, [2014] 6 MLJ 305, upheld the dismissal of nine former bank employees by …
UAE Competition Law – Executive Regulations now published
February 10, 2015
The executive regulations (Regulations) in relation to the UAE competition law came into force on October 27, 2014. This article examines some practical implications of the merger control provisions. …
Enterprise Law 2014 – an institutional breakthrough for Vietnam’s economy
February 10, 2015
On November 26, 2014, the same promulgation day of Investment Law 2014, the National Assembly of Vietnam promulgated a new enterprise law with many positive new regulations and meaningful …
Food export regulations and licences
February 10, 2015
Export activities in Indonesia can be carried out by individuals, institutions and business entities. Export goods are classified as free export goods, which are goods that have no restrictions or prohibitions on …
Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill passed as ordinance in India
February 10, 2015
The long-awaited Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill (the Bill) has become a provisional law in India. The Bill, which could not be passed in Parliament in its winter session, was promulgated by the President …
Oil price volatility – risks and opportunities in 2015
January 27, 2015
The crash of world oil prices can create great pressure for principals and suppliers to take a commercial decision to walk away from contracts as a result of market conditions. Should a party find themselves facing a contractual termination issue, there are some basic points to consider which may help to put you in the best position possible.
Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill passed as Ordinance in India
January 27, 2015
The long-awaited Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill has become a provisional law in India. The Bill amends the Insurance Act (1938), the General Insurance Business (Naturalisation) Act (1972), and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Act (1999).
