27 April 2024 Pierson Ferdinand To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Have you ever heard of me-too evidence? Plaintiffs in discrimination cases may attempt to introduce me-too evidence to the jury to establish that the same harasser directed the same acts of…
This week we look at the introduction of retrospective applications to re-prioritise the grid connections queue, the Scottish government’s adjustment to its 2030 climate change target, the Industrial Growth Plan which outlines how the UK government can meet 2050 offshore wind targets, and more. Grid connections queue to be re-jigged by the introduction of retrospective…
Introduction Insurance industry has been in existence since the 12th century, but the last century has witnessed widescale adoption among the general masses. With the growth of the insurance industry, life insurance policies as well as annuities in the modern-day have come to be developed as highly complex products, so much so that both products…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. A market update of the asset management industry focusing on D&O and E&O insurance. In this H1 2024 Asset Management Market Update, we are pleased to provide our thoughts on the current state of the insurance market…
Introduction A restrictive covenant is a provision in a contract to restrict, limit or prevent certain actions by one or more parties to that contract. Also referred to as a “negative” covenant, restrictive covenants serve to mitigate risk and conflicts (real or perceived) by placing constraints on the conduct of one or all of the…
27 April 2024 Nelligan Law To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Halal financing adheres to Islamic principles, which prohibit the payment or receipt of interest (riba) and promote ethical and equitable financial practices. In residential transactions, Halal financing typically involves structures such…
Ethics washing – top tips to help protect your charity Ethics washing, greenwashing, bluewashing, pinkwashing, ethical laundering, eco washing…the list of terms continues to grow, and with it grows the risk of charities coming under scrutiny if what they do doesn’t align with their stated values, the promises they make publicly, the services they offer,…
Many nonprofit organizations, such as summer camps, schools, sports leagues, membership associations, religious organizations, childcare centers, and youth clubs for various hobbies, regularly host programs involving participation by children. When working with children, nonprofits must establish and implement safeguarding practices and procedures to prevent the abuse and mistreatment of children. Below are proactive measures nonprofits…
Michael Bacina, Steven Pettigrove, Tim Masters, Jake Huang, Luke Higgins, Luke Misthos & Kelly Kim of the Piper Alderman Blockchain Group bring you the latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law. ASIC doubles down on crypto strategy ASIC Chair Joe Longo outlined ASIC’s stance in relation to cryptocurrency in a recent…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The CMA has published an update paper building upon its initial review of Foundation Models (FMs) (the technology underpinning generative AI tools such as ChatGPT). The CMA is concerned that the ways in which the sector is …