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Update on US Sanctions Against Communist Chinese Military Companies and the Implications for Hong Kong’s Securities Market

By Richard Mazzochi, Partner and Minny Siu, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

This article provides a summary of the update on the United States (US) sanctions against Community Chinese Military companies and the implications for the securities market of Hong Kong. On 12 November 2020, the US President issued Executive Order 13959 (EO13959), which has caused significant market uncertainty; EO13959 prohibits certain transaction insecurities linked to what it has described as Communist Chinese Military Companies.

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You Can't Just Rely on an Earlier Agreement: The Good Faith Standard in the Right to Negotiate Process Requires More

By Leonie Flynn, Expertise Counsel and Anna Seddon, Lawyer, Ashurst

This article provides an overview of two cases which highlight the importance of parties needing to negotiate in good faith. In particular, it notes that every right to negotiate process requires both parties to negotiate in good faith with the view of reaching an agreement about the relevant grand, regardless of there being a prior agreement about future grants.

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The Long Shadow of Heritage Destruction: Fundamental Reset of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Protection in Australia

By Leonie Flynn, Expertise Counsel and Clare Lawrence, Partner, Ashurst

This article provides an analysis on the Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia’s report, entitled Never Again: Inquiry into the destruction of 46,000 year old caves at the Juukan Gorge in the Pilbara region of Western Australia – Interim Report (released on 9 December 2020).

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Proposed Reforms to Tackle Sexual Harassment

By Ruveni Kelleher, Partner, and Freya Booth, Associate, Johnson, Winter & Slattery

This article provides an overview of the changes a new piece of legislative reform in the Australian government would enact in order to bolster the national framework for addressing sexual harassment in Australian workplaces.

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The CARES Act: A Guide to the Resources for Nonprofit Organizations

By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq. and Nisha G. Thakker, Esq. Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC

In this article, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is explained in the context of small businesses and non-profits. Resources are available to these sectors impacted by the current crisis.

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Braced for Brexit?

By Hogan Lovells International LLP

The risk of no-deal Brexit is a live one. Many companies developed no-deal contingency plans in advance of the original Brexit deadline, including securing alternative transport routes, stockpiling products and moving licences to holder in the EU27 (European Union Member countries involved in Brexit). Follow this guide to review an safeguard your business operations.

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Navigating Brexit: Our EU Cross-Border Organizations Guide

By Robin Johnson, Partner, and Ros Kelleway, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland

Businesses across the European Union (EU) and the world will be impacted by Brexit. In this article, learn how to take steps to ensure that your company's operations and cross-border business is prepared and protected for upcoming regulatory changes.