LEGAL PROFESSION
NZ Law Society rejects 'revenue harvesting' claim
The New Zealand Law Society 'totally rejects' reports it's 'revenue harvesting' as the society prepares year-end report on harassment.
Regulatory
CRYPTOASSETS
Crypto Regulation in Hong Kong on the horizon, says exiting regulator
Exiting Securities regulator's chairman says Hong Kong on verge of proposing crypto regulation, following 'close watch' announced in July.
CHILD RIGHTS
Children's rights get a boost in Russia and Vietnam
Russian ombudsman supports bill extending powers of children's rights commissioners, while Vietnam opens consultation process with children.
ANTITRUST
AAI paper calls for new merger control policy and key reforms
The American Antitrust Institute (AAI) has released a new paper setting out new a merger control policy and anticipating key reforms to come.
ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE
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Petition put to SEC for framework on ESG disclosure rulemaking
Rulemaking on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure demanded by SEC stakeholders.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Judge rules Dutch government 'acting unlawfully' on climate change
Ruling comes a day after climate scientists issued a call 'act now idiots,' and other cases are to follow.
CRYPTOCURRENCY
ICOs not working as expected say regulators
EU financial markets regulator to examines ICOs to determine road aged for regulation.
ACC EUROPE
ACC Europe elects new president
Hans Albers of Juniper Networks is to lead the European in-house network, aims for growth.
CANNABIS
What are you smoking?
UK law firm issues first report on public opinion on legalization of medical cannabis, suggests wide-spread public support.
JUDICIAL REFORM
Poland's controversial judicial reform could force 27 judicial retirements
Concerns about change in Poland's supreme court law leads to referral on grounds of incompatibility threatening judicial independence.