Regulatory Update: Regulation of Virtual Assets in the UAE
In this article, Associate Haya Al Bawab reports on recent regulatory updates to crypto and virtual asset regulations in the United Arab Emirates.
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New funding opportunity: climate protection treaties
Climate protection contracts between the state and companies from the energy-intensive industry are intended to compensate for the additional costs of climate-friendly production processes compared to conventional processes.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 115
Read the 115th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 169
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we discuss decisions on the duty of care of a building designer, a charterer’s obligation to pay for underwater cleaning, interpretation of a notice period and the interplay of a court disclosure order and German data protection laws.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 114
Read the 114th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
What’s that trundling over the hill – is it an answer? (or will the Hong Kong Convention solve the world’s ship recycling hot mess?)
The Hong Kong Convention is finally coming into force. Will this clean up ship recycling’s act for good?
15% registration tax for the establishment of surface rights on agricultural lands
The Italian Revenue Agency confirmed the application of 15% registration tax on surface rights granted on agricultural land.
The EU Critical Raw Materials Act – vital legislation to secure sustainable supply chains
Proposed legislation is underway to secure the EU’s future self-reliance in mining, processing and recycling critical materials. What does this mean for future mining projects?
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: Possible Scenarios for Part II of the International Seabed Authority’s 28th Session
The International Seabed Authority is facing a key deadline in July 2023 when it is due to adopt regulations on the exploitation of deep seabed mineral resources. This article outlines the key legal issues for the July session and implications for Sponsoring States, contractors and investors with an interest in deep seabed mining.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 168
The cases in this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly show the English court’s supportive role, in respect of party autonomy in contract, choice of jurisdiction clauses, security for costs in arbitration and international conventions.