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From 'think before you speak’ to 'think before you WhatsApp': the validity of WhatsApp and other electronic messages as evidence before Dubai courts

The current era of technology and reachable-everywhere-and-anytime lawyers imposed its rules. This wide adoption of instant messaging in some of the Middle East jurisdictions, including the UAE, has been encouraged and regularized by legislation and court decisions that afforded validity and evidentiary weight to instant messaging and electronic communications on equal footing with conventional means of communication and written documentation.

Venezuela: Currency crisis brings economy to standstill

At the end of 2016, President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro announced the withdrawal from circulation of the 100-bolívar note – Venezuela’s highest form of currency, which has accounted for as much as 48 per cent of all paper money in the country. The decision has pushed the country further into a humanitarian disaster.

New rules for digital currencies – but not yet a new era

Even as the European Commission proposes a new regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies, they remain a niche product – for now. Polly Botsford explores the concerns and legal questions that remain for digital currencies.

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Job-retention programmes – and their aftermath

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused governments the world over to implement schemes to avoid mass unemployment during periods of economic shutdown. Margaret Taylor assesses the programmes in place across a number of jurisdictions and the consequences as these schemes wind down.

The digitisation of central bank currencies among the major economies – the current landscape

To date, the central banks of approximately 65 countries are in some stage of initiating or developing a programme of digitising their central bank currencies. This digitisation has the potential to minimise costs in cross-border transactions, increase financial inclusion and improve the efficiency of monetary policy implementation. This article details the programmes among the world’s major economies.

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Outcomes of the Jobs and Skills Summit 2022

On 1–2 September 2022, members of parliament, trade union figures and council officials, to name a few, came together to work constructively on the challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s labour market and economy. This is notably in the wake of the global economies recovery post-pandemic, where states and countries alike have turned to an imminent focus on the workforce to rebuild their economic shortfalls caused by the enormous effects of border closures and isolation orders on the workforce and key industries. This article explores a variety of outcomes, as a result of the consensus reached at the Summit.

Comments on Brazil’s new foreign exchange law

Brazil’s new Foreign Exchange Law comes into effect during 2022. It will promote broad changes in Brazil’s capital market and represents a milestone for the nation’s business environment, as it should facilitate operations in the financial and economic market and increase the circulation of BRL (Brazilian Reais) in the foreign exchange market.

Covid-19: digital contact tracing raises both hopes and concerns

In late March, the Guatemalan government introduced a Covid-19 alert app, called Alerta Guate. Privacy concerns mounted quickly. For example, the app’s privacy policy allows for user data to be held for up to ten years, far beyond the likely duration of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Trump White House contact with Justice Department breaches ethical rules

Podcast - Trump White House contact with Justice Department breaches ethical rules ‘Russiagate’ – the alleged ties between Russia and the Trump presidential campaign – has prompted growing scrutiny of improper political influence in the United States justice system.

The new Brazilian foreign exchange and foreign capital law

Law No 14,286, published in December 2021, revamps, streamlines, and consolidates existing legislation on the Brazilian foreign exchange market, Brazilian capital abroad and foreign capital in Brazil.

Gender equity in the Brazilian job market and the importance of role models

Despite their higher frequency in tertiary education, women face great challenges in securing management positions. Numerous studies have reported how invisible barriers, such as unconscious bias, are responsible for perpetuating the workplace gender gap.

Child contact arrangements during the Covid-19 lockdown in England and Wales

An article discussing the legal advice surrounding the following UK government lockdown guidance: ‘Where parents do not live in the same household, children under 18 can be moved between their parents’ homes’.

Why Brazil proposes a reform of its foreign exchange regulation

The Central Bank of Brazil is preparing a significant reform of the country's foreign exchange regulation, which aims to simplify the current laws and regulation. The old rules, which are still in force, reflect the previous governmental concern about foreign exchange control and the impact on the daily operation and currency flows of the market. The intention behind the reform is to grant to foreign capital the same legal treatment offered to local capital under equivalent conditions.

New IBA report reveals significant numbers of young lawyers want to leave their current job

A new report from the International Bar Association (IBA) has revealed that of 3,000 young lawyers – defined as aged 40 and under – surveyed around the world, a significant number of them are either leaving or considering leaving their current job in the next five years.

'My job is to give individuals the power' - An interview with Martyn Day

In this Global Insight interview, Martyn Day, co-founder of law firm Leigh Day, reflects on some of the most important cases he’s been involved in, including taking on the UK Ministry of Defence over allegations of British Army mistreatment of civilians and detainees – themes once again in the spotlight with news of SAS activity in Afghanistan.

India's Securities and Exchange Board amends norms to boost IPO market

This article provides an overview of the key changes introduced in the Amendment. Certain additional changes, which were proposed under the Consultation Paper and approved by SEBI in its board meeting held on 6 August 2021 (‘Board Meeting’) but which have not yet been notified, are also discussed below.

Film: Robert Khuzami, former Head of Enforcement, Securities and Exchange Commission

Film: Robert Khuzami, Kirkland and Ellis; former Head of Enforcement, US Securities and Exchange Commission; former General Counsel of Deutsche Bank

Argentina’s mandatory quotas for women in corporate bodies and LGBTQ+ people in public sector jobs

Argentinian national and local authorities, and important civil society actors, take affirmative actions to level the playing field for particular groups that have had difficulties gaining entry to certain sectors of society.

New article analyses Covid-19 digital contact tracing apps from a business and human rights perspective

In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, with governments adopting unprecedented technologically driven measures to deal with the emergency, the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) and the IBA Business Human Rights Committee have published Digital contact tracing for the Covid-19 epidemic: a business and human rights perspective.

Law relating to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations 2018

By Sanjay Buch and Devanshi Nanavati. Law relating to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations 2018

Is AI finally going to take our jobs? Meeting client AI/technological demands while supporting junior lawyers' development

AI, particularly generative AI, has the power to reshape the legal industry by automating repetitive tasks; improving accuracy; and allowing lawyers to focus on higher-value, strategic work. The potential is immense: firms can reduce costs; increase efficiency; and deliver better value to clients – all while driving firm profitability. But what does this shift mean for the largest employment sector for lawyers – firms themselves? Law firms now face a dual challenge: adopting AI to meet client expectations while ensuring junior lawyers are trained and equipped to thrive in an AI-enhanced legal landscape.

SAFE’s new measures on optimising administration of foreign exchange to support foreign-related businesses

SAFE’s new measures on optimising administration of foreign exchange to support foreign-related businesses- China Working Group.

Contact tracing apps and human rights – the role of the business sector to prevent a digital rights pandemic

A webinar presented by the IBA Legal Policy and Research Unit and IBA Business Human Rights Committee, 25 June 2020, 1300-1400 BST.

Postcards from the pandemic – part two

The adoption of a business-as-usual approach by immigration courts in the United States has worsened the health crisis facing the American public.

Postcards from the pandemic – part one

When the Covid-19 pandemic closed in on the United States, instead of closing down, the US immigration courts adopted a business-as-usual approach. This has furthered the health crisis facing the American public.

Pushing the Envelope: Emergency Arbitration Ex Parte

This note addresses principles, practices and pitfalls in respect to preliminary interim measures, that is, temporary decisions in the nature of ex parte preliminary orders taken before hearing the affected party (and sometimes without notice). Overall, the popular phrase ‘pushing the envelope’ provides a metaphorical template for considering whether ex parte preliminary orders ‘attempt to extend the current limits of performance’ or simply ‘go beyond commonly accepted boundaries’.

Case Comment: Concerning Enforceability of No Oral Modification Clauses: Rock Advertising Ltd v MWB Business Exchange Centres

Case Comment: Concerning the Enforceability of No Oral Modification Clauses: Rock Advertising Ltd v MWB Business Exchange Centres Ltd.

The EU’s draft regulation on artificial intelligence (part 2)

The second part of this analysis focuses on the high-risk AI systems, their scope and the requirements prescribed by the EU’s draft AI Act. It also pinpoints several important challenges that need to be addressed and issues to be resolved in the final version of the text.