Summary much back and forth, the German Whistleblower Protection Act (Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz; HinSchG) was passed by the German parliament on 12 May 2023 and will come into force one month after its announcement (most likely mid-June 2023). The HinSchG is intended to create standardization and comprehensive protection for whistleblowers in the implementation of the European Whistleblowing […]
Continue ReadingAuthor: Rosalind English The Online Safety Bill is currently making its way through the House of Commons, having reached the report stage in July. The bill’s concept of “legal but harmful” is controversial, and has attracted criticism from high places, not least of all former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption. Lord Sumption joins Rosalind English […]
Continue ReadingEkinops’ SixSq announces updates to the Nuvla platform and marketplace legal framework for improved business enablement Ekinops’ SixSq announces updates to the Nuvla platform and marketplace legal framework for improved business enablement PR Newswire PARIS, May 23, 2023 PARIS, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — EKINOPS (Euronext Paris – FR0011466069 – EKI)a leading network access and […]
Continue ReadingDanny Masterson made headlines in 2017 when he was first accused of sexual assault. He has since pleaded not guilty after being charged in June 2020 with allegedly rapping three women. Four women claimed in March 2017 that the That ’70s Show alums sexually assaulted them in the early 2000s. A fifth woman came forward […]
Continue ReadingDates: November 17, 2022; 9:30 – 17:00 (in-person) and November 18, 2022; 9:00 – 13:00 (on line) Venue: Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DR the Information Law & Policy Centre’s The 7th Annual Conference 2022 will explore the impact of policymaking focused on ensuring ‘online safety’ and the increased use […]
Continue ReadingUpdates: Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems reached a settlement on Tuesday just as the trial was starting. read the latest here. Our earlier story is below. The high-stakes legal battle between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systemsset to kick off in court on Tuesday, poses serious risks for the media company should it lose […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the biggest win of his career against against Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis’ future in boxing could be in limbo pending his May 5 court date. Davis recently appeared in court for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run incident in November 2020. Davis pleaded guilty to four traffic offenses, though the judge rejected a plea […]
Continue ReadingUS Customs and Border Protection’s (“CBP”) implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) remains a work in progress, as importers work to mitigate shipment detentions and respond to UFLPA reviews and enforcement actions. Emerging best practices may guide stakeholders as they navigate these uncertainties. Develop a Due Diligence System Due diligence systems allow […]
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