Breaking The Cycle: New Domestic Violence Law Paves Way for Safer Communities
The UAE government recently abrogated Federal Decree-Law No. 10/2019 and replaced it with Federal Decree-Law No. 13/2024 On the Protection from Domestic Violence (“Law”). The new Law is being hailed for its stricter punishments towards offenders and the inclusion of psychological, sexual, and economic violence within its ambit. The Law also establishes provisions for the …
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MRF 2.0 Goes Live: Optimizing MRF Scheme and Expanding Cross-Border Business Opportunities
On December 20, 2024, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”) released the Provisions on the Administration of Recognised Hong Kong Funds (“MRF Regulation”),
Can Parents Monitor Their Children’s Phone?
In today’s world, social media is being seen less and less favorably by experts and intellectuals around the world. It has found to have physical, emotional and psychological implications on its users. We are periodically hit with news articles about people meeting with accidents due to the usage of mobile phones, or children developing long …
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ESG Legal Framework in Malaysia: What Companies Need to Know
Introduction In today’s business landscape, it is no longer possible to ignore the role Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) principles play in businesses.
Countdown to Compliance Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 in Force Starting 1 January 2025
Introduction The Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 (“Amendment Act”), which represents the first legislative update to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”) since it became effective on 15 November 2013,
The Unsettling Law On Housing Liquidated Ascertained Damages (LAD) After Ang Ming Lee Has Finally Been Resolved
Introduction In November 2019, when Ang Ming Lee & Ors v Menteri Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan & Anor and other appeals [2020] 1 MLJ 281 (“Ang Ming Lee”) was first delivered by the apex court, the decision caused ripples in the housing industry.
The Continuation and Additional Tax Incentives for Real Estate Sector for 2025
Introduction Following the Royal Government’s decision in the Special Statement on “One Year Achievement of the 7th Legislature” on August 22, 2024,
Family Offices in Hong Kong: what lies ahead in 2025?
A year on from our previous article, “What Does the Future Hold for Family Offices in Hong Kong?”, our fourth instalment in our series in exploring the development and opportunities of family offices in Hong Kong in 2025.
Highlights of the 55th GST Council Meeting
The 55th GST Council meeting was held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on December 21st, 2024 under the chairmanship of the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt.
Baker & Partners secure the first DPA in Jersey
Baker & Partners in conjunction with Baker Regulatory Services Limited have successfully negotiated Jersey’s first deferred prosecution agreement following the introduction of the Criminal Justice Deferred Prosecution Agreements (Jersey) Law 2023 that came into force on the 3rd of March 2023.