Even though Law no.361/2022 regarding the protection of whistle-blowers (‘Law no.361/2022’) has entered into force in December 2022, the date for transposing all the legal provisions was 17 December 2023, which leads us to the following question: ‘Is whistleblowing now mandatory in Romania or not?’
Introduction The UAE’s well-developed legal and regulatory system, alongside its geographical location, is fundamental to its role as a global trade and transport hub. However, the system is complex – comprised of federal and emirate-level laws and enforcement agencies operating differently across jurisdictions including on-shore UAE and the country’s freezones. Many of the advantages and …
What are some of the recent key developments in the Irish white-collar crime landscape that in-house counsel should be aware of?
Are there any emerging trends or issues in white-collar crime law in Singapore that UK companies should be aware of?
1. What are the key legal frameworks and regulations related to white-collar crime in Türkiye that a general counsel should be aware of when conducting business in the region?
By Sholto Lindsay-Smith, Founding Partner and Director of Brand Strategy at Industry, an international brand and business consultancy. As the management mantra goes, ‘you can’t manage what you can’t measure’. Law firms often undertake evaluation of their brand in pockets throughout the organisation by teams in HR, customer experience, internal and external communications. What is …
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BT acknowledges diversity efforts of Addleshaw Goddard BT Group has announced that Addleshaw Goddard has already been appointed to its next legal panel, which will be confirmed in full in 2024. The firm has been recognised as the firm on BT’s existing panel, which has driven diversity and inclusion across all areas of its organisation …
In recent years the role in-house of legal teams has expanded beyond its traditional boundaries. In-house lawyers across the board are becoming strategic partners to their commercial counterparts and are advising on the likes of ESG, digital transformation, and risk or reputation management.
As an in-house counsel navigating disputes, managing litigation risk and having to communicate those to the board, it’s critical to understand the key trends shaping the legal landscape. It is intended that this insight will allow for GCs to prepare for emerging challenges, leverage new technologies, and adopt strategies that lead to the best outcomes …
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Doing business in France for manufacturers and sellers of products or services is becoming increasingly challenging. Indeed, French law but also the way regulators interpret it and the types of claims that are filed by NGOs or consumers/users make it complex for businesses to anticipate all grounds that can be raised against them. Other factors …
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