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Employee Benefit Trusts – advantages of structuring in Guernsey and Jersey

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Employers are increasingly aware of the essential role top-performing employees play in the success of their business. With a globalised workforce and competitive job market, companies that do not focus on employee retention...more

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Health Policy: Expected Movements in the Lame Duck Session – November/December 2024

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Congress returned to Washington this week with just five weeks left in this year’s legislative calendar. With a Continuing Resolution (CR) that expires December 20, 2024, either a year-end spending package or a new Continuing...more

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The human touch - AI’s role in commerce - The Visionaries

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The Productivity Paradox: Does more technology mean less growth? Is there scope to use AI in commercial contracts? Will it save time, or ultimately cost more time in review and pose greater risk?...more

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Planning for the uncertain - The Visionaries

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Q1 How should businesses and individuals prepare for and respond to new governments across the world? Governments play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape by imposing regulations, setting corporate and...more

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California’s New AI Laws Limit Uses of Digital Likeness

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On September 17, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a pair of artificial intelligence (AI) bills, Assembly Bill 2602 (AB 2602) and Assembly Bill 1836 (AB 1836), which introduce new regulatory requirements and...more

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Beneficial ownership registers: Jersey’s latest consultation paper on access to information

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Jersey: Consultation paper on access to information - On 26 April 2024, the States of Jersey published its latest consultation paper on "Access to information on Jersey's Central Register of Companies and legal persons"....more

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Employment Litigation Roundup: February 2024

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Former HR Executive Sues Financial Services Company for Equal Pay Violations in New Jersey Federal Court - A former head of human resources sued a financial services company for allegedly underpaying her relative to her...more

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Unveiling Tax Realities: Debunking Myths about the British Virgin Islands

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In this review of taxation and the British Virgin Islands, Conyers Corporate Counsel Nicholas Kuria discusses some of the most commonly misunderstood notions relating to the use of offshore jurisdictions, with a focus on the...more

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Congress Expands DOJ’s Power to Prosecute Corruption with the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act

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Adding to federal prosecutors’ tool kit in fighting global corruption, on December 14, 2023, Congress passed with bipartisan support, the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA). As part of the National Defense Authorization...more

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Bi-Partisan PHMSA Reauthorization Effort Underway

On December 6, 2023, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act of 2023 (PIPES or the Bill) to reauthorize the Pipeline and Hazardous...more

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Key Considerations for Managing Multijurisdictional Merger Review Proceedings

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During TransPerfect Legal’s third annual Antitrust Clearance and Merger Enforcement conference, a panel of leading antitrust attorneys shared their strategies for overcoming the challenges presented by multijurisdictional...more

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Guernsey Guide: legal, regulatory, transparency and supervisory framework

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This briefing explains Guernsey’s adoption of rigorous international tax and regulatory standards, which, in conjunction with its local tax law, make it an ideal location for investment funds and other investment vehicles....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

China's Cyberspace Administration Proposes Draft Rules to Regulate Generative AI

Regulator proposes requiring content moderation, algorithmic transparency, data protection and security, nondiscrimination, and quality of training data - Regulators around the globe are paying close attention to the...more

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Data Privacy Laws and Blocking Statutes: Five Practical Strategies for Counsel

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Background Note: Data privacy has become a critical issue in the digital era, with laws and regulations constantly evolving. As a result, it’s important for cybersecurity, information governance, and legal discovery...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Act Now to Comply with the UK Register of Overseas Entities

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act), enacted in March 2022, introduced a Register of Overseas Entities. Under this legislation, overseas entities which own certain interests in United Kingdom...more

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COVID-19: Measures taken by financial supervisory authorities in certain jurisdictions - as at 15 May 2020

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The current situation is fast-moving in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many financial supervisory and regulatory authorities as well as local governments have issued measures which are relevant for financial institutions and...more

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Assessing Slavery and Human Trafficking Risks

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The Modern Slavery Act (“MSA”) was introduced in the United Kingdom in October 2015 introducing criminal offences of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. However, its most profound impact has...more

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US Finalizes CFIUS Reform: What It Means for Dealmakers and Foreign Investment

After significant deliberation and discussion, Congress passed and the president is expected to shortly sign the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA), the first legislation in over a decade to...more

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California Governor Announces Deal to Remove Regulation of Lyft, Uber from PUC

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On June 27, 2016, California Governor Jerry Brown, Senator Jerry Hill, Senator Mark Leno, and Assemblymember Mike Gatto announced a blockbuster agreement to transfer oversight of ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft...more

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Alberta's Policy on Consultation with First Nations on Land and Natural Resource Management, 2013

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On August 16, 2013, the Government of Alberta ("Alberta") released its Policy on Consultation with First Nations on Natural Resource Management, 2013 (the "Policy"). The Policy is the product of extensive consultation with...more

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