Looking The Other Way: Recent Cases Of AML And Sanctions Failings In Scandinavia
In a landmark decision, France has joined the ranks of leading jurisdictions in recognizing blockchain as a valid method for establishing proof of authorship and intellectual property (IP) rights....more
Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more
In the last post, we discussed the fact that INTERPOL’s new president, Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi, is the subject of multiple human rights violations allegations (these have been raised in the countries named in the post title,...more
Prior to being elected President of INTERPOL, Major General Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi was the subject of several accusations of human rights violations in connection with his law enforcement role in the United Arab Emirates. For...more
On 19 November 2020, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) ruled on the French ban of cannabidiol (“CBD”) extracted from whole hemp plants in a case relating to the marketing and distribution of hemp oil containing CBD (case...more
According to the United Nations, 127 countries have passed regulations on single-use plastic bags in an effort to incentivize consumers to use reusable bags when shopping. The scope of these regulations varies from country...more
This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of paid leave in the requisite jurisdictions.... ...This guide describes the law in force in the requisite jurisdictions at the dates of preparation. This may be some time ago...more
This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of temporary layoffs in the requisite jurisdictions. It is meant as an overview in these marketplaces... This guide describes the law in force in the requisite jurisdictions...more
Industry Expert Insights - We reached out to one of our Lex Mundi partners and a well-known expert in France in the energy and legal industries to get his thoughts on the current energy climate. Michel Guénaire is a...more
With ongoing advances in technology and communications, the number of contracting parties looking beyond their local jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum continues to grow It is easier than ever for...more