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China: controversial cybersecurity law is approved

China: controversial cybersecurity law is approved

On 7 November 2016, China approved a controversial cybersecurity law. The proclaimed aim of the new law is to protect Internet users and minimize fraud. Several human rights watchdogs have notably spoken out against the law, expressing important concerns. In...



US: Congress overrides Obama’s veto on JASTA

US: Congress overrides Obama’s veto on JASTA

Earlier this month, President Barack Obama blocked the bill (Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA)) allowing victims of 9/11 and their relatives to sue the Government of Saudi Arabia over its alleged involvement in the terrorist attack. See our previous...


Russian Arbitration reform enters into force on 1st September 2016

Russian Arbitration reform enters into force on 1st September 2016

On 1st September 2016, a new law on arbitration comes into force in the Russian Federation. Key innovations of the so-called « Arbitration reform » inter alia address the following matters: the adoption of a presumption of arbitrability of disputes together with the...


Germany: Bundestag adopts new sexual assault Law

Germany: Bundestag adopts new sexual assault Law

The German Bundestag has adopted the a new criminal law regarding sexual assault at the beginning of the month . Accordingly, a sexual act will in the future also be considered as a rape if the victim does not actively defend itself. A crime is therefore also deemed...




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