Canada
Stewart McKelvey
Municipalities are required to pass code of conduct bylaws in accordance with section 107 of the Municipal Government Act (the "MGA"). Subsection 107(1) of the MGA specifically states...
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
The regulation of Canada's dairy industry continues to be a point of contention between Canada and its trading partners. Specifically, Canada's practices regarding the allocation of tariff rate quotas...
Dentons
On July 1, 2020, the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force.
Egypt
Andersen in Egypt
Nestled at the crossroads of critical maritime routes, Egypt presents a compelling proposition for ship registration, thanks to its unique geographical advantage and robust legal infrastructure.
European Union
Steptoe & Johnson
On September 8, 2023, the UK Departments for Business and Trade and International Trade jointly published guidance on the scope of the sanctions on certain Russian iron and steel products...
Jones Day
This regular alert covers key regulatory developments related to EU emergency responses, including in
particular, to COVID-19, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine...
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys
In the realm of global trade, the determination of a product's origin holds immense significance. Origin not only affects tariffs but also impacts compliance with regulations, trade agreements...
Hong Kong
Mayer Brown
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has revoked the asset management licence of Axial Capital Management Limited (Axial) for repeated failures to comply with the Securities...
India
Khurana and Khurana
This article aims to understand the concepts of positive morality and analytical positivism.
Mauritius
AXIS Fiduciary Ltd
The Philippine Ambassador to Mauritius, Miss Noralyn Jubaira Baja, met with Minister Maneesh Gobin, on 12 September. Their discussion was based on the strengthening of bilateral ties, especially...
Mexico
Foley & Lardner
Multinational companies operating in Mexico are subject to Mexican regulations regarding the use of foreign goods. Mexican customs law provides that, with the exception of goods for personal use...
South Africa
Andersen in South Africa
In the world of international commerce, success often hinges on your ability to navigate the intricacies of import, export and trade regulations. South Africa, with its diverse economy and global...
Turkey
Esenyel Partners
19.09.2023 tarihli ve 32314 sayılı Resmi Gazete'de Ticaret Bakanlığınca düzenlenen "Gemi Acentelik Hizmetleri Ücret Tarifesine İlişkin Tebliğ" ("Tebliğ") yayımlandı.
Esenyel Partners
Günümüzde uluslararası deniz taşımacılığında kullanılan ticari belgelerin yaklaşık %96'sı hala kağıt tabanlıdır. Ne yazık ki, her yıl 11 milyar metrik ton kargo, 44,5 milyon kağıt belge ile sevk edilmektedir.
UK
Steptoe & Johnson
On September 6, 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"), the UK regulator for financial services firms and markets, published a review of its assessment of sanctions systems and controls...
The Sovereign Group
Free Trade Zones take many forms around the world. Liverpool City Region Freeport is one of only eight economic zones across England that were specially designated by the UK government in 2021 as ‘Freeports', ...
Steptoe & Johnson
On August 18, 2023, the UK High Court issued a judgment in the first sanctions designation challenge pursuant to the UK's Russia sanctions regime under Section 38...
Steptoe & Johnson
On August 31, 2023, OFSI made its first use of the disclosure enforcement power granted to it pursuant to the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022...
United States
Jenner & Block
Achieving the nation's climate targets will require access to raw materials and components along the clean energy and technology supply chains at competitive costs. Currently in the US, these supply chains...
Steptoe & Johnson
Last week, the California Legislature passed two bills, together the "Climate Accountability Package," that would mandate the public disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions...