Implementation of the data privacy act in Philippines now in full swing
November 11, 2016
Since 2012, the Philippines has had a comprehensive law governing personal data privacy. However, full implementation …
The Enforcement Decree of the Act on Fair Agency Transactions
November 11, 2016
On July 26, 2016, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) made a pre-announcement of proposed legislation known as the …
Transfer of a registered domain name in Vietnam
November 11, 2016
Pursuant to Article 49 of the Law on Telecommunications No. 41/2009/QH12, holders of a registered national …
Hogan Lovells forms Shanghai free-trade zone partnership
November 2, 2016
Hogan Lovells has entered into a formal association with Fujian Fidelity Law Firm in Shanghai’s free-trade zone (FTZ)….
Beware of the Allure of an Automatic Termination Clause in South Africa
November 2, 2016
Despite the automatic termination clause, employers must ensure that the employees’ dismissal is substantively and procedurally fair.
Doing Business in Iran: The Momentum Builds
November 2, 2016
The momentum for doing business in Iran is expected to increase at an even greater pace after the November US elections.
Environmental Authorisations and Licences now publicly accessible in South Africa
November 2, 2016
Holders of environmental permits and licenses may find their activities and compliance subject to greater public scrutiny.
Change in threshold for registration as a credit provider in South Africa
November 2, 2016
All credit providers will now have to register under the National Credit Act, irrespective of the amount owed to them.
Accelerated Capital Allowance for Renewable Energy Projects in South Africa
November 2, 2016
An amendment proposes to widen the scope of allowable capital allowances for supporting infrastructure used in producing renewable energy.
Certainly Uncertain: Construction Trusts after Iona in Canada
November 2, 2016
A recent decision clarifies the law regarding provincial statutory trusts in the insolvency context, particularly in the construction sector.
The Fight against Climate Change and the Overhaul of Canada’s Environment Quality Act
November 2, 2016
A bill allows government to require a “climate test” from a project proponent.
Anti-Trust & Competition Special Report
October 14, 2016
Keeping Hong Kong competitive
Rose Webb, chief executive officer of the Competition Commission of Hong Kong, talks about the city’s new Competition Ordinance.
Recent examples of consent decrees in Korea and their implications
The system, introduced in 2011, is expected to be used more actively in the future as companies have begun to view it as a viable way to resolve free-trade cases, write Chang-Ho Kum, Kenneth T Kim and Jin Woo Hwang of Yoon & Yang.
Levelling the playing field in the Philippines
Until last year, the Philippines was the only founding member of Asean that did not have a comprehensive competition law in place. Francisco Ed Lim, Patricia-Ann T Prodigalidad, Eric R Recalde of ACCRALAW review the Philippine Competition Act.
India: The ‘single economic entity’ defence
Although India’s competition law framework is in its early stages, the Competition Commission has reviewed several cases where the ‘single economic entity’ defence has been raised. Ritika Ganju and Ankur Verma of Phoenix Legal analyse the precedent.
India: The ‘single economic entity’ defence
October 14, 2016
Although India’s competition law framework is in its early stages, the Competition Commission has reviewed several cases where the ‘single economic entity’ defence has been raised. Ritika Ganju and Ankur Verma of Phoenix Legal analyse the precedent.
Levelling the playing field in the Philippines
October 14, 2016
Before the enactment of the Philippine Competition Act in 2015, the Philippines was the only founding member of Asean that did not have a comprehensive competition law in place. Francisco Ed Lim, Patricia-Ann T Prodigalidad, Eric R Recalde of ACCRALAW review the new regime.
Recent examples of consent decrees in Korea and their implications
October 14, 2016
Despite an animated exchange of opinions regarding consent decrees since their introduction in Korea in 2011, expect the system to be used more actively in the future as companies have begun to view it as a viable way to resolve free-trade cases, write Chang-Ho Kum, Kenneth T Kim and Jin Woo Hwang of Yoon & Yang.
Keeping Hong Kong competitive
October 14, 2016
Rose Webb, chief executive officer of the Competition Commission of Hong Kong, talks about the city’s new Competition Ordinance.