Fenech & Fenech Advocates | Malta | 27 Sep 2023
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is a testament to the International Maritime Organization's commitment to the protection of the marine environment from vessel source pollution through operational or accidental causes. The MARPOL was promulgated to tackle the international need for regulatory framework to prevent and minimise pollution from ships.
CGM Advogados | Brazil | 27 Sep 2023
After a long discussion, the Brazilian Supreme Court has authorised unions to charge assistance contributions from all employees. This decision means that unions now can charge contributions from all employees, even those who are not unionised, and those who are just mandatorily represented by the unions. The charge of the contribution will happen unless employees oppose it.
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Bulgaria, European Union, etc. | 26 Sep 2023
MAS issues guidance on the effective detection of sanctions-related risks, the UK FCA assesses the impact of international de-risking, and India steps up its money laundering prevention efforts – plus other key updates.