Scotland | New sentencing guidelines introduced
The Scottish Sentencing Council (“SSC”) has announced new guidelines setting out the process for all sentencing decisions in Scotland. The guidelines are
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SEBI | Circular on Prudential norms for liquidity risk management for open ended debt schemes
The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued a circular on prudential norms for liquidity risk management for open ended debt schemes
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US lawmakers have introduced Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2020 in the Senate on June 25, 2021. It has
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Connecticut | New laws on Labour and Workplace
The Connecticut General Assembly passed several laws during the 2021 regular session regulating labor and the workplace. The few laws passed by
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Amendment to SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has amended the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (“AIF Regulations”), which were notified on
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Settlement of Running Account of Client’s Funds lying with Trading Member (TM)
SEBI has issued clarification regarding settlement of running account of client’s funds lying with Trading Member (TM) vide circular dated June 16,
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Mines and Minerals (Contribution to District Mineral Foundation) Amendment Rules, 2021
The Ministry of Mines has notified Mines and Minerals (Contribution to District Mineral Foundation) Amendment Rules, 2021 on June 25, 2021, further,
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Framework for Investment Advisers under SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013
The Securities and Exchange Board of India prescribes the framework for administration and supervision of Investment Advisers under the SEBI (Investment Advisers)
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Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021 on June 23, 2021. The Accounting Standards shall come
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FSSAI extends timeline for compliance with Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Ninth Amendment Regulations, 2020
On June 22, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued the extension of timeline till January 18, 2022
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Ireland | New legislation to implement a Circular Economy
The Ireland’s Department of Environment, Climate and Communications has issued a press release dated June 15, 2021, stating the approval of the
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Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Rules, 2021
On June 16, 2021, the Department of Commerce has published Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Special Economic
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US Department of Labor announces proposed Rule for protection of Tipped Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on June 21, 2021, in order to limit the amount of
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Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Amendment Rules, 2021
The Central Government makes the Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Amendment Rules, 2021 further to amend the Companies
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Maharashtra Finance Department modifies date for filing of return
On June 17, 2021, the Finance Department of Maharashtra has amended the notification no. PFT-2014/CR 38/Taxation-3 dated August 21, 2014 which specifies
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SEBI issues norms for investment and disclosure by mutual funds in derivatives
On June 18, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a circular for the norms for investment and
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Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021 comes into force
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has notified Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021 on June 17, 2021. The Cable Television Networks
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Securities Contracts (Regulation)(Amendment) Rules, 2021
On June 18, 2021, the Central Government Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to amend the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957, namely
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USA- Connecticut | Breach Notification Bill signed by Governor
On June 16, 2021, an Act Concerning Data Privacy Breaches was signed by the Connecticut State Governor and will take effect on
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The Government of Himachal Pradesh has notified the Himachal Pradesh Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021 on 15.06.2021. The Himachal Pradesh Motor Vehicles
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