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Online bets regime in Colombia

Online bets have become one of the most interesting and lucrative markets of the entertainment industry. Nevertheless, the private sector operation is highly regulated in Colombia.

China bets on its Silicon Valley

IBA Global Insight Dec 2016/Jan 2017 - The Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, due to launch by the end of this year, is a clear move to entice more foreign investors to China’s domestic capital markets. The new scheme will include direct access to the country’s ‘new economy’ companies.

Recent developments in the laws relating to online gaming and online betting in India

As in many other parts of the world, the age-old activity of gambling also finds various references in Indian history and mythology. While ancient texts such as the Rig Veda, Atharva Veda, Ramayana and Mahabharata caution against its harms, others such as the Katyayana Smriti, Manu Smriti and Narad Smriti support its regulated existence, citing its potential as a source of revenue for the Kingdom

Impact of Covid-19 on IP rights protection

In response to the growing number of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte declared a state of public health emergency on 9 March 2020, which was followed by a declaration placing the island of Luzon under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) a week later.

The challenge of Covid-19 for competition authorities

IBA Global Insight, Oct/Nov 2020: The Covid-19 pandemic has forced competition regulators to find new ways of working and thinking as they react to numerous challenges. Global Insight assesses how they’ve coped so far and how the competition landscape is shifting.

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IBA Global Showcase: top tips, Business Development and Marketing Subcommittee guide, October 2021

This article contains some top tips so readers can make the most of the IBA Global Showcase.

Technology Resources for Arbitration Practitioners - Translation and interpretation

Translation of documents is critical in international arbitration, both in connection with the review of large volumes of documents in multiple languages that must be translated within short timelines before they can be reviewed and/or produced, and for presenting documents to a tribunal or opposing party in the designated language of the arbitration.

Game On: How the Right of Publicity, Legalised Gambling and Fair Pay to Play Laws Are Changing US Professional & Amateur Sports

Game On: How the Right of Publicity, Legalised Gambling and Fair Pay to Play Laws Are Changing US Professional and Amateur Sports

IBAHRI condemns Turkish military operation in northern Syria

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) strongly condemns the recent assaults against Syrian Kurds by Turkish forces in northern Syria, and calls on Turkey to halt the attacks. Although Turkey has not ratified any of the additional protocols to the 1949 Geneva Convention, prohibitions of attacks on civilians are a norm of customary international law. Customary international humanitarian law provides that attacks must not be directed against civilians.

IBAHRI urges Carrie Lam to open an independent investigation into police brutality in Hong Kong

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) supports the decision of the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, to withdraw the extradition bill that would have allowed suspects to be sent from Hong Kong to mainland China for trial. Nevertheless, the IBAHRI calls on Ms Lam to start an investigation into the police brutality meted out against those protesting the bill and journalists covering the humanitarian emergency.

An Analysis of the Broader Implications of the European Commission’s International Skating Union Case

On 8 December 2017, the European Commission decided that the International Skating Union’s (ISU) Eligibility Rules breached EU competition law. The rules provided that an athlete could be sanctioned for participating in an event not authorised by the ISU. The Commission thus examined whether the rules unlawfully restrict competition under Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) by establishing a pre-authorisation procedure for third-party organisers and imposing sanctions

Vietnam: IBAHRI and Geneva Bar condemn restrictive measures against human rights defender during Covid-19 quarantine

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and Geneva Bar Association condemn the reported abuse of Covid-19 quarantine measures against a human rights defender in Vietnam. On returning to the country on 26 March 2020, Truong Thi Hà was quarantined alongside other travellers as part of the Vietnamese government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

IBAHRI applauds landmark verdict on Peruvian discriminatory LGBTQI+ torture case

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) welcomes the decision of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) that holds Peru responsible for the arbitrary detention and rape of a transgender woman. The decision, made public on 6 April 2020, marks the first ruling by the IACtHR on a complaint of discriminatory torture against a member of the LGBTQI+ community.

ICC Independent Expert Review group called on to strengthen fair trials and equality of arms

The International Bar Association’s International Criminal Court & International Criminal Law Programme (IBA ICC & ICL Programme) has submitted extensive recommendations to the Group of Independent Experts regarding urgent fair trial concerns at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The submissions draw on the IBA ICC & ICL Programme’s monitoring of fairness and equality of arms at the ICC since 2005.

Ukraine conflict: Russia’s crackdown on dissent escalates in wake of invasion

El IBAHRI aplaude emisión de veredicto histórico en un caso de tortura y discriminación contra integrante del colectivo LGBTQI+

El International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (Instituto de Derechos Humanos de la Asociación Internacional de Abogados - IBAHRI) acoge con beneplácito la decisión de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos que determinó la responsabilidad del Perú por la detención arbitraria y la violación de una mujer transgénero. La decisión, emitida el 6 de abril de 2020, es la primera de la Corte Interamericana sobre una denuncia de tortura discriminatoria contra un miembro de la comunidad LGBTQI+

Update about Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)

Due to the current circumstances and the uncertainly surrounding the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19), the IBA has had to take the unfortunate decision to postpone the scheduled conferences listed below.

Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program

This article outlines the eligibility requirements and types of approvals made under Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program.

The overlap between personal life and work life post lockdown

As humans we are social animals - how will social distancing affect mental health in the workplace? Domestic abuse is on the rise because of the mandatory isolation. Will employers need to make further accommodations to deal with this increase in domestic violence? Is there an obligation to accommodate employee’s personal circumstances – aged parents who are more susceptible, lack of day care for children, etc.? Managing working hours, working conditions and privacy issues for remote work.

Progression in Philippine maritime law: opening the gates via the Amended Public Service Act

The Philippines has made repeated moves to open up its economy and liberalise industries in the name of development and foreign investments. Thus, the Public Service Act has finally been amended. This is the breakthrough that supposedly a lot of industries have been waiting for, the shipping industry included. This article aims to give a glimpse into what may lie ahead for shipping and its related businesses.

Innovations for the development of remote justice in Nigeria

Like many countries around the world, Nigeria was forced to impose a lockdown in Lagos (Nigeria’s commercial hub) and Abuja (Nigeria’s capital city) to combat the spread of Covid-19. The government’s ban on public gatherings and interstate travel resulted in the judiciary’s suspension of court sittings from March to May 2020, except for hearings of cases that were considered urgent, essential or time-bound.

Hong Kong stands up for the rule of law

In their acceptance speeches for the 2019 IBA award for Outstanding Contribution by a Legal Practitioner to Human Rights, joint recipients Dr Margaret Ng and Martin Lee SC JP highlighted the importance of defending freedom, democracy and the rule of law.

Recent developments in the Brazilian Fintech environment: instant payment system and open banking

Financial technology is transforming the financial sector. The Brazilian Central Bank has been working to provide a favourable regulatory environment to foster innovation. This article discusses some of the most recent regulatory measures taken by the Brazilian Central Bank: the structuring of an instant payment system and the regulation of open banking in Brazil.

Digital economy: credit card ban presents tougher environment for gambling companies

The Gambling Commission – which regulates gambling in Great Britain – announced in January that gambling businesses will be banned from allowing British consumers to gamble using credit cards from mid-April. The move follows a public consultation and is representative of the increasingly hostile environment for gambling companies in the UK.

Employee mobility restrictions: a review of India’s sustained approach at restraining the restraint, in light of global trends on non-compete bans

Trends across the globe reflect a measured approach at limiting enforceability of post-separation non-competes in the context of workforce management. Growing voices against strangling of labour mobility under the garb of confidentiality and non-compete is being seen with immense distaste in employment rights movements. Several countries have demonstrated significant developments on banning non-compete in certain circumstances. India, however, has historically maintained a sustained approach at barring enforceability of post-separation non-competes, subject to limited exceptions. This article discusses these growing trends against non-competes, its limitations and jurisprudence in India, and popular alternate strategies adopted in practice to legally protect business interests.

When national laws and international standards are at odds: human rights responsibilities of social media platforms under Turkey’s new internet law

This article explores the risks that Turkey’s newly amended internet law poses to freedom of speech and possible mitigation strategies for social media companies, while placing the new legislation within the broader context of internet regulation in Turkey.

A very special relationship: the US and Saudi

IBA Global Insight April/May 2019 - The United States and Saudi Arabia remain strong allies despite significant challenges in recent years, from 9/11 to Jamal Khashoggi’s murder and the war in Yemen. Global Insight assesses what makes the ties that bind the two countries so remarkably resilient

Whistleblowing: signs of a shifting landscape

Whistleblowing and resulting revelations generate dramatic headlines. Despite deep-rooted challenges discouraging potential whistleblowers, significant developments are driving change.

IBA Global Insight - Dec 2016/Jan 2017

IBA Global Insight, Dec 2016/Jan 2017 - features and articles on drones and the law, financial crisis, Turkey in turmoil, David Anderson QC, UK Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, gene editing, human rights in Egypt, developments in Colombia and Chinese economy. Plus legal and business, and human rights news from the IBA