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Regulatory Updates of the Month: India

2nd July 2019
Investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) in Debt On 25 April 2019, the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) issued a circular permitting foreign portfolio investors (“FPI”) to invest in municipal bonds with a view to broaden access of non–resident investors to debt instruments in India. As per the circular, FPI investment in municipal bonds[1] shall […]
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What Are Your Rights in a HMRC Investigation Under Caution?

26th June 2019
If HMRC becomes suspicious of your company’s tax-related activities, it’s likely that you will receive notice of an investigation under caution.
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Navigating the Government’s No Deal Brexit Preparations for Data Protection

18th June 2019
The UK government’s recently announced certain Brexit/No Deal preparations when it comes to data protection and privacy, but very little is understood about these so far.
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Dementia Drivers Barred from Getting Behind the Wheel

17th June 2019
One in every three people with dementia still drives. What matters currently from both a legal and a practical perspective, is whether the person is still able to drive safely. Driving although automatic for some, involves a host of mental abilities including attention, concentration, spatial awareness, decision making, being reactive and focused. A Bill backed […]
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Pinsent Masons on Enhancing Client Delivery

6th June 2019
Identifying a gap in the market, Pinsent Masons created a dedicated forensic investigative capability, offering a unique multi-disciplinary offering. This drives significant efficiencies and collaboration, enabling Pinsent Masons to conduct internal investigations that are efficient, proportionate, reliable and, where appropriate, privileged. Below we discuss the forensic accountant’s role and how Pinsent Masons has brought this […]
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What’s Next for US Data Privacy Legislation?

5th June 2019
With the EU already beginning to look back on the implementation of GDPR, and looking ahead for new ways to protect data and privacy, legislation in the US still has a way to go.
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What Do You Do if You Have Been Falsely Accused of a Crime?

4th June 2019
The Fourth Amendment in the United States prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, and requires warrants to be issued by the judge or magistrates and for it to be justified by a probable cause and paired with the Fifth Amendment, most known for the police to issue Miranda rights prior to arrest, citizens of the US […]
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How Common Is False Accusation in Criminal Law?

4th June 2019
In that position, he handled all manner of serious offenses, and was privileged to represent a defendant on a First Degree Murder in 2010 in Brockton. He was able to gain a favorable verdict for that defendant of involuntary manslaughter. In 2012, he left the public defenders office to start his own practice. Since that […]
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GDPR One Year On: A Completed Task for Legal Counsel?

4th June 2019
On 25th May 2019, the world will no doubt have noted the first anniversary of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Contractual Abuse: What Can Employees Learn from Uber’s Mistakes?

31st May 2019
We speak to Paul Stevens from Judge & Priestley who sheds light into contractual abuse in employment law. With over 25 years of experience, he touches on where employees often raise concern regarding their employment contract; what should employees be aware of and how should they handle the situation if they think their rights have […]
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