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Australia
Herbert Smith Freehills
On 13 February 2024, the Environmental Protection (Powers and Penalties) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Qld) (Powers and Penalties Bill) was introduced to the Queensland Parliament.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers
Offences and penalties for improperly discarding cigarettes, from littering to fires, and defences that may apply.
Brazil
Tauil & Chequer
On February 21, 2024, Deliberation of the State Environmental Council (CONSEMA) No. 01/2024 was published in the Official Gazette, establishing jurisdictions for the municipal environmental...
Tauil & Chequer
The Baltic and International Maritime Council ("BIMCO"), in conjunction with Bangladesh, India, Norway, Pakistan and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)...
Bulgaria
Schoenherr Attorneys at Law
Bulgarian and EU legislators have been focusing on waste reduction and reporting recently. We are using the latest acts of the European Parliament to...
Canada
Fasken (French)
Le 12 décembre 2023, l'Environmental Appeal Board (l'« EAB ») de la Colombie-Britannique a rendu sa décision dans l'affaire Tŝilhqot'in National Government v. Director, Environmental Management Act...
MLT Aikins LLP
The Commission approved Canadian Nuclear Laboratories' (CNL) application to amend their operating licence to construct a near-surface disposal facility at Chalk River Laboratories.
McMillan LLP
On December 30, 2023, Canada's federal government published a notice of intent (the "Notice of Intent") to issue a notice under Section 46(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 ("CEPA")...
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
As the year 2024 starts, the Canadian Government continues to implement its "Zero Plastic Waste Agenda", through judicial and legislative measures.
France
Soulier Avocats
Un accord provisoire a été conclu entre le Parlement européen et le Conseil sur la protection de l'environnement par le droit pénal.
Soulier Avocats
A provisional agreement has been reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law.
Haas Avocats
L'un des objectifs essentiels de la transition écologique est de basculer vers un modèle économique circulaire.
Hong Kong
Tauil & Chequer
The Hong Kong Convention, adopted at a 2009 diplomatic conference in Hong Kong, will enter into force on June 26, 2025.
India
Vaish Associates Advocates
In the March edition of our monthly newsletter "Legalaxy", our team analyses some of the key developments in securities market, foreign direct investment, banking and finance, labour, insolvency and liquidation, environment, power, and corporate affairs.
Legacy Law Offices
It is an undeniable fact that the Construction and Infrastructure (C&I) sector plays an integral role in driving the economy of any developing country.
IndusLaw
The construction sector in India stands as a foundation of the nation's development, fostering economic growth and infrastructural advancement.
Khaitan & Co LLP
A quarterly round up on legal updates in the Energy, Infrastructure and Resources sectors: October - December 2023.
Ireland
Arthur Cox
The High Court states, obiter, that if it is known before development consent is granted that a derogation licence is needed, it should be obtained in advance of development consent being granted.
Arthur Cox
One of the most anticipated changes in 2024 will be the enactment of the Planning and Development Bill 2023, which was published on 21 November 2023.
William Fry
The Cabinet has approved 24 bills for priority publication and 22 bills for priority drafting. Priority legislation includes the Companies...
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