The introduction of the new Commercial Companies Law (New CCL), which came into effect on 17 April 2019 repealing the old Commercial Companies Law (No 4/74) (Old CCL), brings a number of measures aimed at creating a more transparent and robust...By: Dentons
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In the recent case, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited v. Shi Huaifang [2019] HKCFI 1212, the court was asked to continue an injunction obtained by an employer against a former employee to prevent him from disclosing the employer's confidential...By: Dentons
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We are seeing a significant increase in M&A activity in the renewable energy space in Australia as global companies become more aware of the potential opportunities and the sector begins to mature....By: Dentons
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We would like to alert you to a resolution by Russia’s Chief State Sanitary Physician that affects employers of foreign nationals, including those temporarily or permanently residing in Russia. This is Resolution No. 2 “On Measles Catch-Up...By: Dentons
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The 2019 Federal Budget proposed a $200,000 annual limit on employee stock option grants based on fair market value of the underlying securities at the time the options are granted that could continue to receive tax-preferred treatment under the...By: Dentons
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, has enacted Employment Law DIFC Law No. 2 of 2019 (the New Employment Law) which will come into effect on 28 August...By: Dentons
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On June 6, 2019, Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act received Royal Assent. The Bill includes extensive amendments to legislation related to housing development in Ontario, including substantial changes to the planning and appeal process,...By: Dentons
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In the 2006 case Childs v. Desormeaux, the Supreme Court of Canada provided initial clarification on the law of social host liability, finding that hosting a party at which alcohol is served does not, without more, establish the degree of proximity...By: Dentons
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On May 15, 2019, the President of Uzbekistan signed a decree making the entire territory of Navoi region a free economic zone (FEZ)....By: Dentons
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