GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY
Objectives The exploitation of oil, gas, or minerals is usually treated as a sovereign, national policy and administration issue. However, in other to foster the development of a competitive economic region and integration into the Global Economy, it is necessary to adopt international best practices and standards that are directly related to the oil and …
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OVERVIEW OF THE NIGERIAN MINING SECTOR: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Introduction Nigeria is richly endowed with abundance of mineral resources. The country boasts of more than 40 valuable mineral deposits including clay and kaolin, gold, gypsum, iron ore, lead and zinc, phosphate, and tin across the 36 States.
Substantial Developments of the Slovenian Consumer Protection Legislation
On 26 January 2023, a new Consumer Protection Act (“the Act”) will enter into force, which combines the provisions of the currently applicable Consumer Protection Act and the Act on the Protection of Consumers against Unfair Commercial Practices.
A Lifeline for Data Transfers: EU-US Data Privacy Framework Is Back On
In the long-awaited aftermath of the havoc caused by the CJEU’s decision (adopted in 2020 in the famous Schrems II case) to invalidate the previously existing EU-US Privacy Shield Framework,
Albania – Legalization of Cannabis for Medical and Industrial Purposes
On Friday 21 July 2023, the Albanian Parliament adopted a law which legalizes medical cannabis and industrial hemp (“Cannabis Law”).
New Amendments to Construction Law: Enhancing Development and Energy Efficiency
The Serbian parliament has adopted new amendments to the Law on Planning and Construction (“Construction Law”), introducing a series of novelties expected to significantly impact the construction industry, urban planning, and energy efficiency. The most important amendments are:
Delivery Platform Workers win Employee Status
The Labour Tribunal recently ruled in favor of 6 workers (“Couriers”) who worked for a food and parcel delivery platform company (“Company”).
Mini IPO (Securities Crowdfunding) as a Financing Alternative for MSMEs and Start-Up Companies
Securities Crowdfunding (“SCF”) funding scheme is a concept of public fund raising through online collection as one of funding options for small businesses, or commonly referred to as Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (“MSMEs”), and start-up companies.
Additional Skill for Lawyers: Understanding Financial Statement
Lawyers as problem solvers Lawyers are problem solvers. As problem solvers, lawyers must have extensive knowledge because in solving problems,
Expanding the scope of digital oath taking in Singapore
The Oaths, Declarations and Notarisations (Remote Methods) Bill was passed in Parliament on 2 August 2023.