Regulatory Authorities to regulate Relevant Activities in accordance with Economic Substance Regulations announced
November 6, 2019
Businesses licensed in the UAE should fast track an assessment to determine if they are subject to the regulations.
What every in-house counsel must know about handling data breaches
November 6, 2019
Mishandling data breaches is now on the list of “career killers” for lawyers.
Development of collaborative economy in Vietnam
November 6, 2019
New regulation promises a clear and effective regulatory environment for collaborative economy investors.
Positive changes of IPR protection in China under the trade war
November 6, 2019
A recent case highlights the measures China has taken to protect intellectual property rights.
Bringing eDiscovery In-House? Four Tips to Get You Started
October 31, 2019
With an increase in litigation and in costs for document review, more and more companies are considering bringing parts, if not all, of the eDiscovery process in house …
Disrupting the law
October 31, 2019
Technology has been changing the world of work since the dawn of the industrial revolution, but it is only in the past decade or so that technological innovations have truly started to disrupt the way that legal services are delivered …
NewLaw takes-off in Southeast Asia
October 31, 2019
Rob Shakespeare of KorumLegal discusses the market for flexible and innovative legal solutions in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions …
The five stages of the board management maturity model
October 31, 2019
The tools boards use to communicate should be simple to use, meet their needs (and no more) and be secure …
Hong Kong studies arbitration success fees
October 30, 2019
Two Herbert Smith Freehills partners will co-chair a study on the introduction of outcome-related fees.
Pioneering New Law in Asia
October 30, 2019
Kirsty Dougan, managing director of Vario Asia, lays out her vision for the company in Asia and how she has seen the legal industry change …
The blockchain effect on investment funds
October 30, 2019
Blockchain was originally considered to be the innovative technology that only supported cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum …
Use of public property as payment in Vietnamese build-transfer projects
October 30, 2019
Under this new and favourable regulation, projects will attract more investor interest from across the region.
Amended Patent Act to increase value of Korean IP
October 30, 2019
The Act has recently been amended primarily to introduce punitive damages and relieve patentees of some responsibility to prove acts of infringement.
Compulsory investment of branch offices in the Philippines
October 30, 2019
The Revised Corporation Code introduced amendments to the otherwise outdated Corporation Code.
Sun, wind and water stir up Africa’s energy mix
October 30, 2019
Obstacles to faster development of green energy abound everywhere, but the trend is clear and the momentum unstoppable.
Impact of permit and reporting system on location information business in South Korea
October 23, 2019
Korea’s permit system is unlike legislation found in other countries, such as the EU or US.