We review key developments in anti-corruption and FCPA enforcement and look ahead at what to expect for the rest of the year. Topics include:Notable DOJ and SEC enforcement actions and tr...
Amidst a wave of high-profile #MeToo related allegations in Taiwan, the Cabinet has approved legislative amendments specifically aimed at addressing power-based harassment, targeting work...
On June 1, 2023, Hong Kong’s licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms came into force, following the SFC’s Consultation Conclusions published on May 23, 2023 setting out t...
There have been two significant developments in China in 2023 focused on combating workplace sexual harassment (a) the revised Law on the Protection of Women’s Rights and Interests, and...
The Hong Kong Court recently revisited the legal principles of costs orders against non-parties in Hydrotech Waterproofing Solutions Limited v Shun Yuen Construction Company [2023] HKCFI ...
On 20 February 2023, the Hong Kong SFC published a Consultation Paper setting out the proposed regulatory requirements for licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers under the new regime, t...
On February 16, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China announced its first ever use of the Unreliable Entity List, designating Lockheed Martin Corporation and Raythe...
On January 31, 2023, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority published the conclusions to its earlier consultation on stablecoin regulations. The consultation conclusions set out the HKMA’s hi...
In part one of this three-part series, we summarized the key legal elements of workplace sexual harassment and highlighted lessons from recent cases. Part two discussed how to conduct eff...
On 31 October, the government and regulators of the Hong Kong financial industry signaled a clear intention to embrace digital ledger technology and its various applications such as crypt...
