Dispute Resolution

Asia dispute resolution and arbitration quarterly (English)

PRC Arbitration Law – clarification from the Supreme People's Court; Reciprocal enforcement of Hong Kong and PRC court judgments; Anti-money Laundering Law; The new Malaysian Arbitration Act 2005.

Draft provisions on serving judicial documents in civil or commercial cases involving Hong Kong and Macau; Parties now have two years to enforce arbitral awards in China; Retrial cases shifted to courts of higher level in China; China enters into free trade agreement with New Zealand, permitting investor-state arbitration; Japan arbitration made more attractive; HKIAC signs additional co-operation agreements; Dubai taking steps to become a leading regional arbitration centre

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Dispute resolution focus (English)

No liability for failing to comply with freezing order. Commercial Court symposium. The UAE ratifies the New York Convention

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EPR news (English)

EU: Commission releases new CSR strategy. France: Changes to award of public procurement contracts in the defence and security fields. Germany: ECJ reinforces land-use planning requirements under the Seveso II Directive. UK: Final report on impact of Fukushima disaster published; Corporate manslaughter: appeal denied and second company to be charged; Marks and Spencer and contractors fined for asbestos breaches; Government consults on proposed changes to company reporting requirements; DECC invites comment on the emissions performance standard for new power stations; Better access to CCS infrastructure guaranteed.

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European market abuse news (English)

This fourth issue of our European market abuse newsletter focuses on the proposals to replace Directive 2003/6/EC on insider dealing and market manipulation (MAD) published by the European Commission on 20 October this year. We summarise the key issues of the proposals from an enforcement perspective and then consider the comparative effect of the proposals on enforcement of market abuse in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.

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Food safety update (English)

INTERNATIONAL: Hungary and France introduce new ‘fat taxes’, while Denmark mulls them over; G20 agrees food price action plan; EU: Food labelling rules to give consumers clearer information; Draft regulation adopted to improve information on specialised food products; UK: FSA contacts food businesses about changes to the food business approval process; USA: FDA unveils new global strategy to help ensure safety and quality of imported products; NEWSWATCH

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Insurance and reinsurance news (English)

In this newsletter we give an update on progress with the Solvency II project. The project is intended to create a new regime for the prudential regulation of insurance in the European Economic Area. We have described it in general terms in our client guide Solvency II: the new prudential regime for the insurance industry.

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Insurance and reinsurance news (English)

The European Commission has published a proposal to introduce a common framework for regulatory sanctioning regimes across the EU. The aim is to ensure a consistent and effective application of financial services rules in all member states, at a time when there is increasing convergence and a stronger regulatory framework at European level. These proposals could lead to significant changes in enforcement powers and procedures in some EU member states. Comments are sought by 19 February 2011. The legislative timetable is tight, with adoption expected in November 2011.

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Le bloc-notes du contentieux (French)

Les sociétés étrangères et l'abus de biens sociaux; Création du titre exécutoire européen pour le recouvrement des créances incontestées; Accès des huissiers de justice au fichier des comptes bancaires des débiteurs; Sur l'option de compétence territoriale en matière délictuelle et quasi-délictuelle; Règlement communautaire sur les procédures d'insolvabilité : des précisions; Transposition de la directive européenne sur l'assainissement et la liquidation des entreprises d'assurance

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Product risk and liability news (English)

EU/UK Consumer Rights Directive finalised and UK Consumer Rights Bill revealed EU Report on liability for defective products; Changes to product safety legislation foreseen for 2012; Consumer rights – installed defective goods; European Commission publishes definition of 'nanomaterial' UK Gym clubs membership contracts: unfair contract terms; OFT indicates concerns about its own future

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The Asia brief (English)

Regional developments: Welcoming the Civil Justice Reforms: Hong Kong; Updates on the enforcement process in the PRC; Case reports: Hong Kong court rejects misselling claim; Ex-employees’ non-compete obligations

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