Environmental Law: Technical Concepts
Abatement – The reduction in degree or intensity of pollution. Absorbed Dose – The amount of a substance absorbed into the body, usually, per unit of time. The most common…
France Update 2013: The French Petroplus Case prompts new Law
The Decree No. 2012-1190 of October 25, 2012 has recently clarified the Law No. 2012-346 of March 12, 2012 on protective measures (mesures conservatoires) applicable to French safeguard, recovery and…
Myanmar Foreign Investment Law Implementing Regulations (2013 Update)
On January 31, 2013, the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development released the new Implementing Regulations for the Myanmar Foreign Investment Law No. 21 (FIL No. 21). FIL No.…
UK Energy Update: Reform of concurrent powers
The UK government has tabled reforms to UK competition law which could allow the removal of the “concurrent” powers of sector regulators to apply competition law. The changes extend to…
China; 2013 Guidelines For The Development Of Energy Sector
To ensure a healthy development of the economy, on January 23, 2013, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China announced the long-awaited Energy Development 12th Five Year Plan,…
Chinese Regulation Update 2012-2013
The Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on Revising the Labor Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China Released On December 28, 2012, the Standing…
Top Oil Discoveries 2013 (Jan-March)
These discoveries are significant due to their size or the fact that they indicate new important exploration concepts, even though no reserves figure might have been announced. 1. Brazil Five…
European Commission’s Cybersecurity Strategy Update
On 7 February 2013, the European Commission published two cybersecurity documents designed to provide a comprehensive vision of how European Union Member States, national authorities, and private industry will prevent…
EU Commission opens anti-dumping investigation into imports of solar glass originating in China
On 28 February 2012, the European Commission launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of solar glass originating in China, following a complaint lodged on 15 January 2013, by industry association…
EU Commission concludes that the REACH Regulation has brought significant improvements
On 5 February 2013, the European Commission (“Commission”) published its general report on Regulation 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (“REACH”). The publication of the report…
A review of the BP Oil Spill (updated 2023)
Health and Environmental Problems After the BP Oil Spill (updated 2023) The Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which occurred on April 20, 2010, is still haunting the lives of thousands of…
Abortion Law in Pakistan
Revisions in Pakistan’s Abortion Laws: Balancing Islamic Teachings and Legal Framework In 1990, the Pakistani government took a significant step by revising the outdated colonial-era Penal Code of 1860, specifically…
New Draft CCP Guidelines to prevent deceptive marketing practices
Pakistan Telecom sector : CCP’s guidelines to prevent deceptive marketing practices As a part of its efforts to protect consumers from anti-competitive behaviour and promote voluntary compliance of law, the…
FBR Tax Alert (Sales Tax) S.R.O 98 (1) 2013)
All Companies and Exporters to pay Withholding Sales Tax from 14 February 2013!
Energy Charter Alert: Afghanistan About to Become the 54th Member of the Energy Charter Conference
On 19 February 2013 the government of Afghanistan informed the Energy Charter Secretariat that the country’s internal procedures for ratifying the Energy Charter Treaty were successfully completed. The next step…
