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At the Debt Restructuring in the Asia-Pacific seminar on 22 September 2022 co-organised by Singapore International Commercial Court, INSOL…

The Takeover Panel has published a consultation paper (PCP 2023/1) proposing certain changes to the rules governing frustrating action. The deadline…

When it comes to the regulatory regime in relation to M&A transactions in Japan, there are two major obstacles that foreign investors or acquirers…

To contribute to the discussions at the 32nd CCPCJ, the Global Initiative is organizing a range of events to highlight our latest research, campaigns and programmes.

The Supreme Court last week decided the case of O’Sullivan v HSE [2023] IESC 11, in which it considered the procedures necessitated when suspending…

Legislative Decree No. 48/2023, commonly known as the "Labour Decree", entered into force on 5 May 2023, and introduces some important changes to…

On 5 May 2023, a new law entered into force, introducing some important changes to employment regulations…

On May 9, 2023, in a press statement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen…

The report also provides an analytical overview of security at airports, factors of vulnerability in aviation departing from and arriving in the Western Balkans, and how these vulnerabilities are exploited for criminal purposes. In addition, the report considers how airports are part of a wider regional infrastructure that feeds into a network of trade and travel corridors, and particularly how they serve as nodes connecting Western Europe and Asia.

The 25th annual Task Group Cigarettes Conference took place in Bordeaux between 14 and 16 November 2022. Resuming after the disruptions caused by the pandemic, this year’s conference was organised by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the French Customs.

On 16 November 2022, the European Anti-Fraud Office held the 15th training seminar of the OLAF Anti-Fraud Communicators Network (OAFCN), with the participation of communication experts from several Member States, Europol, Eurojust and the European Investment Bank.

The EU’s Member States met in Prague at a high-level conference organised by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the Czech Ministry of Finance to discuss how to prevent, detect and investigate fraud and irregularities against EU funds.

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) signed a working arrangement on fighting fraud, corruption and other illegal activities.

The South African banking and finance landscape is continually evolving, driven by changing regulations as well as emerging trends. Recent amendments…

ON 16 MAY 2023, BILL OF Law No. 7945 HAS BEEN EXEMPTED FROM THE SECOND CONSTITUTIONAL VOTE SO THAT Luxembourg WILL SOON HAVE A WHISTLEBLOWING LAW…

On 10 May 2023, the Federal Council decided to amend Ordinance 2 to the Employment Act (EmpAO 2). The amendments, which will enter into force on 1…

Since the launch of the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act (UFLPA) in the summer of 2022, there has been an undercurrent of discussion in the trade…

当地时间2023年4月25日，美国财政部海外资产控制办公室（下称“OFAC”）与全球最大的烟草公司之一英美烟草集团…

HMRC’s recently-launched Stamp Taxes on Shares modernisation consultation gives welcome new impetus to the much-needed reform of the UK securities…

The UAE Minister of Finance by Ministerial Decision No.83/2023 dated 10 April 2023 has set out the conditions under which the presence of a natural…

Enterprises violating regulations on payment of health insurance premiums (“HIPs”) for employees is an act occurring in several places in Vietnam…

On April 17, 2023, the Italian Supervisory Authority (“Garante”) published its decision against a company operating digital marketing services…

Customs and police authorities have seized nearly 14.8 million litres illicit alcoholic beverages, wine and beer in a targeted action led by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). OLAF’s targeted action was part of Europol-Interpol operation OPSON XI.

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) recently finalised an investigation into a complex regional waste management system in Hungary. The investigation concerned four projects. Based on the irregularities established, OLAF recommended the recovery of almost €11 million of EU funding.

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has investigated several cases of alleged fraud that targeted EU funds meant for water infrastructure and wastewater modernisation projects. Over €19.5 million were defrauded from EU taxpayer’s money, OLAF investigators found.