Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | USA | 22 Aug 2019
A wave of new unclaimed property statutes and rules is changing whether and when businesses should escheat gift, payroll, loyalty, and other…
Greenberg Traurig LLP | USA | 24 Jun 2019
The use of blockchain technology and the issuance of cryptocurrencies have grown considerably in recent years, inviting heightened scrutiny and…
Bowmans | South Africa | 14 Feb 2018
The recent promulgation of the International Arbitration Act gave the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration the force of law in South Africa. Given the cross-border nature of shipping disputes, the act promises to enhance the attraction of what is already a litigation-friendly jurisdiction.
McDermott Will & Emery | USA | 18 Jan 2018
On January 10, 2018, a bill was introduced in the Washington State Legislature that would substantially enact the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property…
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | Global | 22 Dec 2017
Almost 18 years after the Uniform Act on OHADA arbitration law was adopted and the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration created (the CCJA), the…
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | Global | 22 Dec 2017
Près de 18 ans après l'adoption de Acte Uniforme relatif au droit de l'arbitrage au sein de l'espace...
Jones Day | Global | 21 Dec 2017
In November 2017, 17 states of sub-Saharan Africa adopted the Uniform Act on Mediation. The practice of mediation, although it already has legislative…
Epstein Becker Green | USA | 19 Oct 2017
It is highly likely that the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC") will adopt a model data cyber security law premised largely on…
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | USA | 11 Aug 2016
The 2016 Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (2016 Act) was adopted unanimously by the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) in a 49-0 vote at its 2016 summer…
K&L Gates LLP | USA | 27 Jul 2016
Significant changes affecting all holders of unclaimed property were included in amendments to Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code adopted as part of the…