In brief Baker McKenzie’s recent victory in the United States Supreme Court in Yegiazarian v. Smagin, 143 S. Ct., 1900 (22 June 2023), opens the…
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- Philippines: DOJ Circulars introduce new evidentiary standard for pursuing criminal cases, and new case build-up procedures
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Vietnam: New Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights, new obligations for digital services providers
In brief On 20 June 2023, the National Assembly (NA) passed the Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights (amended) (“New LPCR”), with an effective…
United States: Finally, a court decides – XRP, by itself, is not a security. Your turn, Congress.
In brief On July 13, 2023, Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York issued an Order on competing motions for summary…
A claim against one of the UK’s largest water companies for allegedly misleading regulators about the number of times it discharged sewage into waterways…
Australia: ACCC issues new draft greenwashing guidance
In brief With the rapid rise of environmental consciousness in Australia and abroad, consumer-facing businesses are increasingly making claims about the environmental qualities of…
Vietnam: New Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights to take effect from 1 July 2024
In brief On 20 June 2023, the National Assembly passed the Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights (amended) (“New Law”), with an effective date…
Philippines: DOJ Circulars introduce new evidentiary standard for pursuing criminal cases, and new case build-up procedures
In brief The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a series of Circulars that modify criminal procedure in the Philippines, by introducing the “reasonable certainty…
United States: Third Circuit decision increases risk of wiretapping liability for website operators
In brief In Ashley Popa v. Harriet Carter Gifts, Inc., the Third Circuit reversed a Pennsylvania district court’s grant of summary judgment for defendants on…