Legal Updates - Page 14
Greenwashing: scrutinising eco-friendly imagery, labels and claims
Cyril Abrol and Radha Khera discuss the legal framework in India for making misleading sustainability claims
EU VAT in the digital age
A wave of major tax and legal implications are coming for luxury businesses operating in the European Union, writes Andy van Esdonk
The perils of the DoJ's new corporate self-reporting guidance
Greater incentives are now available for businesses which report wrongdoing in the US, write Anoushka Warlow and Suzanne Gallagher. But at what price for the individuals? And should the UK's SFO follow suit?
Hermès victorious in battle with NFT digital artist
French luxury house, represented by BakerHostetler, wins pivotal case that tests the scope of trademark protection in the digital age
Samsung agrees to pay $150m to Nanoco following patent dispute
Kirkland and Mintz Levin among advisers as ‘no fault’ settlement reached in wrangle over patents relating to the production of QLED televisions
'An unnecessary battleground' - senior judge speaks out on new disclosure rules
Sir Julian Flaux has sent a strong message that parties and their legal advisers must make a real effort to cooperate on disclosure, writes Natalie Osafo
Responsible fashion marketing or misleading greenwashing?
Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny, brands need not fear sustainability marketing so long as it is unambiguous and rooted in fact, writes Hilma-Karoliina Markkanen
Natasha Harrison: 'My top five international disputes trends to watch out for in 2023'
A 'perfect storm' for insolvency disputes and an uptick in securities litigation are among the trends we can expect to see in the coming year, says Pallas Partners' founder and managing partner
Empathetic leadership is key to understanding menopause in the workplace
Employers, business leaders and managers must be proactive in understanding the realities of the menopause and providing appropriate support, writes Kelly Thomson
Slapps: beyond the slogans
Reforms aimed to curb strategic lawsuits against public participation could easily create more problems than they resolve, argues Jon Oakley
The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area evens out Africa’s trade landscape
The AfCFTA can be a catalyst in the promotion of trade in Africa, argues Abraham Abia, managing director of Clarence Abogados & Asociados
FTX and the need to be careful regarding crypto regulation
Syed Rahman advises against a knee-jerk regulatory response to the collapse of the world's second-largest crypto exchange
Mass environmental tort claim may be heard in the UK
The Court of Appeal's Samarco decision continues the trend of UK courts opening their doors to cross-border ESG litigation, writes Suzanne Spears
Guide for investors in the mining sector in Equatorial Guinea
The government has strived to improve the mining regime given its important economic role, explains Abraham Abia, managing director of Clarence Abogados & Asociados
The Kabab-Ji case: identifying the law governing an international arbitration agreement
Flore Poloni and Kimberley Bazelais of Signature Litigation explain how the case highlighted differences in legal philosophy on either side of the Channel