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Australia
K&L Gates
Australia welcomes new business and foreign investment by providing a strong economy, a stable political environment and a skilled and talented workforce.
K&L Gates
On 12 March 2024, the Australian Treasury released for consultation an exposure draft legislative package that proposes to amend the current regulatory framework to regulate low cost credit contracts (LCCCs), including Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) arrangements and other types of credit contracts.
Bahrain
Raees + Co
The impact of technology in the legal world is undebatable. Legislators are continuously faced with new technological challenges and possibilities to enact laws that safeguard individuals from harm.
Canada
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
On March 27, 2024, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released its much-awaited decision in Palmer v. Teva. The decision sends a clear signal that claims based on weak science...
Nelligan Law
In residential transactions, Halal financing typically involves structures such as Murabaha (cost-plus sale), Ijarah (leasing), Musharakah (partnership), and Istisna'a (manufacturing contracts).
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
The 2024 federal budget (the "Budget") includes a number of measures directed to the financial services sector, including: (i) developments in respect of a Consumer-Driven...
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
The federal government released alongside the 2024 federal budget a paper entitled Budget 2024: Canada's Consumer-Driven Banking Framework (the "Paper"), setting out additional details...
Gowling WLG
Canada's Consumer-Driven Banking Framework (Framework) was released alongside the 2024 federal budget, and serves as an update to the previously released 2023 Fall Economic Statement...
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
On February 29, 2024, McCarthy Tétrault proudly hosted our 14th Annual National Retail and Consumer Markets Summit. Each year, this gathering is carefully curated...
India
S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
In the realm of consumer goods, advertising serves as a powerful tool to inform and persuade.
Singhania Secretarial Consultancy LLP
"Hurry! Only 2 pieces left, 100 people viewing the product, make the purchase now or regret later", "Sign up now and get your first month FREE!", "Time is Running Out!
Khaitan & Co LLP
On 26 March 2024, a press release (Press Release) has been made available on the website of Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), which indicates that it has forged a strategic alliance with Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) to combat the issue of misleading advertisements in India.
NovoJuris Legal
The Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") has recently issued an amendment to the Master Direction – Credit Card and Debit Card – Issuance and Conduct Directions, 2022.
Ireland
Matheson
Following on from our Initial Observations on the Central Bank of Ireland's Consumer Protection Code Consultation Paper we will be releasing a series of Insights...
Nigeria
Stren & Blan Partners
In February 2024, the Nigerian equities market faced volatility, resulting in a N1.3 trillion loss for investors.
Stren & Blan Partners
In February 2024, the Nigerian equities market faced volatility, resulting in a N1.3 trillion loss for investors. The NGX All Share Index depreciated by 2.4%, breaking a four-month growth streak.
Solola & Akpana
The Restrictive and Trade Practices Regulation, 2022 was established to provide a regulatory framework for the implementation of Part VIII and some aspects of Part XIV of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 ...
Solola & Akpana
On December 27, 2023, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the "Commission", "FCCPC") imposed a fine of $110 million...
Tope Adebayo LP
Money lending has long historical roots and inancial technology has enabled the recent rise of digital lending platforms. These digital platforms provide quick and easy access...
ENS
The Rules Board for Courts of Law, approved by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, issued amendments to the rules regulating the conduct of the proceedings...
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