US lawyer Ben Stockman tells HRNews about a proposed ban on non-compete agreements in the US
Bank beats ‘novel’ attempt to use Quincecare to benefit creditors of failed firm
The UK Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from the liquidators of an overseas bank which argued that HSBC failed in its duty of care over disputed payments to some the defunct company’s creditors.
Net zero dubbed ‘growth opportunity of the 21st century’ in UK Skidmore review
A comprehensive plan designed to help the UK meet its main climate change target and realise economic growth at the same time has been outlined by a former UK government minister.
Indonesia policemen on trial for negligence over deadly football stampede that killed 135
The court heard charges against three police officers, a security official and a match organiser, who could each be jailed for five years if convicted.
Reforms to UAE’s civil procedure law take effect
Litigants should pay close attention to a raft of upcoming reforms to the judicial system in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to legal experts.
NIS2 cybersecurity directive expands obligations in EU tech sector
Online platforms and other technology providers should review how updated EU cybersecurity laws will impact their business and consider the policies and practices they will need to amend, an expert in data and cyber risk has said.
2 workers killed in clash at China-backed nickel smelter in Indonesia
An Indonesian and a Chinese worker died after a clash broke out following a protest over pay at PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry in Central Sulawesi.
Myanmar’s shadow government raises US$100 million to topple military junta, fund democracy
Almost half the money is from sale of so-called Spring Revolution Special Treasury Bonds; allies of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi remain confident they can regain control of the entire country soon.
Can Malaysia’s e-commerce side hustles survive as ‘low-value goods’ tax hike bites?
Social media users questioned the additional burden on medium- to lower-income Malaysians who will be most affected by the 10 per cent tax on purchases of ‘low-value goods’ under 500 ringgit (US$115).
Russian ex-president Medvedev says Japan’s prime minister should disembowel himself
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev accused Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of shameful subservience to the US and suggested he should ritually disembowel himself at a meeting of the Japanese cabinet after Kishida’s return.