is New advertising tax introduced in Hungary By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-09-26 As of the 20th August 2014, businesses in Hungary are required to pay tax in connection with their advertising activities. The new legislation applies to individuals or organisations that publish adverts (“Publishers”);and place orders f... Full Article
is Cyber liability: how can businesses protect themselves against underestimated cyber risks? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-12-03 Cyber risk is the risk of financial loss, disruption, or damage to reputation as a result of breaches of data security, including unauthorised disclosure of data, and compromise or failures of IT systems. Specific examples include: ... Full Article
is Managing office Christmas parties By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-12-04 Whether an office Christmas party takes place within working hours, out of hours, in the office or away from the office, it is considered an extension of the working environment. While no one wants to be the office scrooge and take away the po... Full Article
is Advising on restaurant opening in Milan By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-06-19 Lume recently awarded prestigious Michelin star ?Our client, AUREA srl, is the proud owner of a now Michelin-Starred restaurant which is gaining huge attention in a new multi-use development in Milan. The area, formally a factory site, has un... Full Article
is COVID Spread May Put Native Americans at Increased Risk of Violence By www.voanews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:54:29 -0400 Native American advocacy groups worry lockdowns can lead to increases in alcohol, drug and domestic abuse Full Article
is Brazil Ex-Prisoners Distribute Aid to Poor Amid COVID Lockdown By www.voanews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:48:28 -0400 Members of the Eu Sou Eu group are giving a hand to residents of Rio de Janeiro's favelas, supplying the needy with food and face masks Full Article
is Legal Factors every non-profit must consider before expanding into new countries- The NGO Whisperer Magazine By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-09-04 ... Full Article
is Tightening the Rules of Backdoor Listings By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-09-16 In recent years, there have been growing concerns over backdoor listings and shell activities in Hong Kong as a result of which new businesses have been able to be listed without going through the listing requirements contained in the Rules Gover... Full Article
is Eversheds Sutherland has advised Baladna Food Industries W.L.L By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-11-30 Eversheds Sutherland has advised Baladna Food Industries W.L.L (“Baladna”), the largest dairy producer in Qatar and one of the largest fully integrated producers in the MENA region, on all legal and regulatory issues in connection with i... Full Article
is Final Report of the Brydon review into the quality and effectiveness of audit published By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-08 On 18 December 2019, the Government published the final report of the independent review undertaken by Sir Donald Brydon into the quality and effectiveness of audit (Report). The Report contains recommendations ... Full Article
is New ESG requirements for Hong Kong listed issuers By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-17 Companies nowadays are placing a greater emphasis on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) matters as they recognise what the impact of these may have on their businesses. Coupled with the increased demands from investors on discl... Full Article
is Disclosure of Beneficial Owners of Counterparties in Corporate Transactions By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-27 The Rules Governing the Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”) impose certain disclosure obligations on listed issuers when they engage in different types of corporate transactions. However, it has be... Full Article
is Eversheds Sutherland advises on Baird Capitals investment in Aura Futures By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-19 Eversheds Sutherland has advised Baird Capital, the direct investment arm of Baird, on its investment in Aura Futures (Aura), a leading provider of workspace technology solutions to mid to large-size enterprises operating in over 60 countries... Full Article
is Online Annual General Meetings and more flexibility for corporate reorganisations how the German legislator reacts with new corporate law measures to the Corovid-19 crisis By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-25 1. Upcoming German Annual General Meetings season 2020 A lot of German corporates have traditionally lined up their annual general meetings (AGM) for May, June and July. In the wake of the co-rona virus crisis, the boards of a large number of compa... Full Article
is Coronavirus - Impact on working capital and fundraising options - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-02 Background The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is a public health crisis which has quickly developed into a deep economic crisis. Many businesses, particularly those in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors, are facing a complete and indefinite c... Full Article
is Coronavirus - FCA announces additional measures to aid listed companies with fundraisings - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-09 Listed companies and recapitalisation issuances The FCA has announced a series of measures aimed to assist companies in raising additional capital in response to the Coronavirus crisis, whilst at the same time aiming to retain appropriate protection... Full Article
is Coronavirus Fiducie Facilitating the obtaining of secured financing and the disposal of distressed assets France By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-15 When the economic situation deteriorates, when the financial situation becomes strained, when the granting of credit becomes more difficult, being able to provide effective collateral in order to obtain cash from lenders is more important than ever ... Full Article
is Eversheds Sutherland advises CEO and owner of Sarcus group on the sale to private equity investor Maxburg Capital Partners By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-21 Eversheds Sutherland has advised the CEO and owner of Saracus group on the sale of the group to an investment fund managed by private equity investor Maxburg Capital Partners. The parties agreed to keep the purchase price confidential. The client wi... Full Article
is Coronavirus - Guidance issued to Remuneration Committees - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-30 The Investment Association (IA) has issued guidance to UK listed companies on how to approach executive pay issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. The IA published a Full Article
is Coronavirus Podcast: DAC6 implications on corporate reorganisations - Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-05 ... Full Article
is Eversheds Sutherland have advised the management team shareholders on the sale of a minority stake in Waterlogic By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 Eversheds Sutherland have advised the management team shareholders on the sale of a significant minority stake in Waterlogic, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of purified water dispensers, to four strong instituti... Full Article
is Eversheds Sutherland has advised Investment House Q.P.S.C. (IH), one of the leading investment banks and asset managers in Qatar By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 Eversheds Sutherland has advised Investment House Q.P.S.C. (IH), one of the leading investment banks and asset managers in Qatar, in connection with the first private fund in the country to invest in the alternative asset class of commercial shipp... Full Article
is The rise of AI and Robotics in Retail - is it forging ahead of the law? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-06-28 AI AND ROBOTICS IN RETAIL HAS UNSTOPPABLE MOMENTUM. IT WILL BE A KEY FOCUS AND POTENTIAL DIFFERENTIATOR FOR RETAILERS Earlier this year, MEPs voted for a set of regulations to be drafted to govern the use and creation of robots and artificial intell... Full Article
is UK Government announces legislation for implementation of a UK digital service tax from April 2020 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-07-12 Speed brief: On 11 July 2019, the UK Government published legislation confirming its intention to introduce a digital services tax (DST). The key features of this DST are as follows: • 2% tax on revenues (not profit) generated from UK users &bu... Full Article
is New decisions on the admissibility of cookies By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-07-19 There has long been discussion as to whether the use of cookies and other technologies for the purposes of web analysis, tracking and individualised advertising requires the explicit consent of those concerned or whether this can also be based on le... Full Article
is The European Commission White Paper on Artificial Intelligence published By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-10 Throughout 2019, we saw a growing promulgation of guidance, consultations and new laws across the world. In light of such a regulatory landscape beginning to form, there is growing debate as to whether or not Artificial Intelligence (“A... Full Article
is Local Government Briefing Note 38 of 2012: Expert evidence in procurement claims - no general admission By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2012-12-17 Expert evidence in procurement claims – no general admission On 28 September 2012 the High Court rejected an application under... Full Article
is Local Government Briefing Note 39 of 2012: Registered Providers to face longer, more complicated and more expensive claims? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2012-12-18 Registered Providers to face longer, more complicated and more expensive claims? The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 ("LAPSO") LAPSO received Royal Assent on 1 May 2012 and will come into force on 1 April 2013. It will hav... Full Article
is Local Government Briefing Note 2 of 2013 - Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) Available Soon! By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-01-14 The Charities Act 2006 (now the Charities Act 2011) introduced a new form of incorporated charitable entity, the CIO. There has been a long delay in making CIOs available but their imminent arrival has been heralded by a recent government anno... Full Article
is Local Government Briefing Note 6 of 2013 - State Aid Modernisation: proposed amendments to the Enabling and the Procedural Regulations By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-01-23 The European Commission (the "EC") presented two proposals on 5 December 2012, as part of its State Aid Modernisation initiative. The proposals will include amendments to two key State aid instruments, the Enabling Regulation and... Full Article
is Local Government Briefing Note 9 of 2013 - The Administrative Court considers effective and lawful consultation By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-04-03 The court has recently considered the extent of disclosure required to satisfy the obligation of fairness in a consultation exercise in the case of R (on the application of Save our Surgery Limited) v Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts (&l... Full Article
is UK HR Local Government e-briefing - Today's employment law changes; and what else to expect this year By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-06-26 Today’s employment law changes; and what else to expect this year Various changes to employment legislation take effect today, including amendments to whistleblowing laws. Other changes will follow over coming months. In this briefing we... Full Article
is Planning Provisions in the Infrastructure Bill By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-06-30 From a planning perspective the Bill does not envisage major regime change, but rather concentrates on refinements to the nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIP) system and includes a measure aimed at accelerating decisions at a local ... Full Article
is Decision to cut libraries quashed by High Court By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-07-23 Following the unsuccessful “save the library” challenge against Brent Council in 2011, comes another High Court judgment in judicial review proceedings involving a Council’s decision to achieve spending cuts by reducing its l... Full Article
is UK Public Sector Pensions Speedbrief: All a-Board! Final LGPS governance regulations issued By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-02-02 The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment)(Governance) Regulations 2015 were laid before Parliament on 28 January 2015. Issued under the Public Service Pensions Act 2013, these... Full Article
is Next step for the mutualisation agenda By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-06-04 With the dust settling after the recent General Election, it is possible to better speculate as to the likely direction of travel of the new Conservative government. The new administration has a slim majority, therefore, there still may be an elemen... Full Article
is Buyer beware Mystery Shopper is out there and there is more to come!! By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-07-20 Although the "Mystery Shopper" has been around since February 2011, with the release of the Public Procurement Note 09/15 ("PPN 09/15") on 1 June 2015, we can expect to see a rise in the number of procurement investigations. PPN 09/15 explains the n... Full Article
is Successful judicial review challenge against Councils home to school transport policy which was held to be indirectly discriminatory By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-08-11 In R (on the application of Diocese of Menevia and others) v Swansea City and County Council1 (“the Council”), the Administrative Court was required to consider whether a change in policy made by the Council in respect of school transpor... Full Article
is THE NEW OFFICIAL WARNINGS, A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN THE CHARITY COMMISSIONS POWER? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-01-07 Closing a loophole? One of the key features, and one of the most contentious provisions, of the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill 2015 (the Bill) is the new power it will grant the Charity Commission (the Commission) to issue of... Full Article
is Is a domain name a property right? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-02-24 The importance of the internet and the role that e-commerce plays in a company’s business have increased significantly over the past few years with many successful companies operating predominantly, some even exclusively, from online platforms... Full Article
is Retail groups with Swiss financing arrangements By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-03-02 The Swiss Federal Supreme Court recently considered whether a dividend distributed by a Swiss company that participated in a zero balancing financing arrangement had been distributed lawfully. The case refers back to 2001 when Swisscargo AG distribu... Full Article
is Retail Speed Brief: ICO issues fine for security breach involving failure to adhere to PCI-DSS By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-03-12 The security of personal information, including customer payment card data and related details, is integral to the functioning of retailers with an online offering, and there are serious consequences in the event of security breaches. Penalties... Full Article
is Is the UK fashion sector anti-competitive? Competition and Markets Authority investigation launched By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-03-30 Competition Law E-Briefing: Fashion sector competition probe On Tuesday 24 March 2015, the UKs competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (the CMA), opened an investigation into suspected anti-competitive arrangements in the UK ... Full Article
is Germany: Bundeskartellamt blocks takeover by food retailer EDEKA of Kaisers Supermarkets, Parties apply for ministerial authorization By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-06-29 On 31 March 2015, the German Federal Cartel Office (“Bundeskartellamt”, BKartA) announced that it has blocked the proposed takeover of approximately 450 Kaiser’s Tengelmann supermarket branches by EDEKA, the leading German food ret... Full Article
is Commission probes online restrictions on retailers - e-commerce sector inquiry update By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-07-14 It has been reported that the European Commission (the “Commission”) is asking retailers to detail the difficulties they face while trying to sell their products online, as part of the lengthy questionnaires sent to the retailers followi... Full Article
is Eversheds advises Windmill in successful defence of Court of Appeal challenge to retail planning permission By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-07-22 R (on the application of Tesco Stores Limited) v Forest of Dean District Council and (1) JD Norman Lydney Limited (2) Asda Stores Limited (3) Windmill Limited (4) MMC Land & Regeneration Limited1 The Court of Appeal, upholding a decision of the ... Full Article
is Food / Retail Sector Update: European Commission President calls for review of supermarkets power By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-09-18 On 9 September 2015, in his first State of the Union address, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker called for a review of the power wielded over food markets by groups of retailers and the “need to break some retail oligopolies&rd... Full Article
is Food / Retail Sector Update: European Commission President calls for review of supermarkets power By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-09-18 On 9 September 2015, in his first State of the Union address, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker called for a review of the power wielded over food markets by groups of retailers and the “need to break some retail oligopolies&rd... Full Article
is Is Safe Harbor now invalid? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-09-25 Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) publishes his opinion (the “Opinion”) questioning the validity of Safe Harbor The Opinion in summary On 23 September 2015 Advocate General (“AG&rdq... Full Article
is Commission blocks Hutchisons takeover of O2 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-05-27 On 11 May 2016 the Commission blocked an acquisition of Teléfonica UK’s O2 by Hutchison 3G UK’s Three, casting doubt on the acceptability of ‘four to three’ mergers in the mobile sector. The Commission expressed concer... Full Article
