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United Kingdom - October 6 2011
The UK Bribery Act 2010 (the “Act”), which came into legal effect on July 1, 2010, overhauled the UK’s arguably outdated corruption legislation and introduced a tough new regime that in some ways is more stringent and broader than the U.S.
Russia - December 27 2010
The new Federal Law No. 152-FZ (the “Concession Law Amendments") has made major amendments to Federal Law No. 115-FZ “On Concession Agreements” (the “Concession Law”).
Russia - October 1 2010
The Russian government has recently unveiled a plan to sell stakes in several major state-owned companies over the next five years to private investors with a goal of raising funds to cover budget deficits and to reduce the state's presence in the economy.
Russia - February 15 2010
The time limit for the registration of commercial mortgages by the registration authorities under Russian law is likely to be reduced from one month to 15 business days in the coming months.
Russia - February 15 2010
The Draft Law "On Amending the Arbitration Procedure Code" ("APC Draft Law"), currently progressing through the Russian legislative process, will modernize and provide further regulation to Russian arbitrazh proceedings.
