Daren Tang

In the sixty-third session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (15-26 April 2024), schematic overview of #national regulatory frameworks for space activities is shared by the Commitee. (It is not first, the commitee shared such overview in the past years: https://lnkd.in/d_i3adMf) The document dated 15 April 2024 attached shows the status and application of the five #UN treaties on outer space, and ways and means, including #capacity-building, to promote their implementation by briefly mentioning the national #laws and #regulations. See: https://lnkd.in/dVCCadHY #outerspace

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As evident in the drawn-out Pissarro restitution case, the Cassirer heirs vs.the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation, vague international agreements are not enough to compel the return of valuable artworks. To combat disregard of agreements like the Washington Principles, the creation of a third party arbitration board to handle Nazi-era museum restitution cases, much similar what is used for repatriation of human remains, provides a possible solution. “Evaluating legislation, litigation, international agreements, and museum policies weaknesses are evident in current art restitution systems. US museums often allow Nazi era art claims to be handled in court systems, defending retention utilising technical defences. Additionally, current museum ethical policies and international agreements, such as the Washington Principles and the Terezin Declaration, amount to nothing more than broad ambiguous statements. Therefore, litigation proves unethical, and vague guidelines and policies prove unenforceable. Also, while US legislation has effectively compelled repatriation of human remains, differences in museum governance, funding, and the monetary value of art negates the use of law in addressing the restitution of Holocaust spoliation. A viable solution lies in the creation of a third party arbitration board put in place cooperatively by the AAM and the AAMD.”

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On 6th of June, the first anniversary of the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP, Truth Hounds (TH) and Project Expedite Justice (PEJ) are publishing a comprehensive report on the causes, and aftermath of the dam explosion. The organizations also call on the ICC to investigate the destruction of Kakhovka Dam as an environmental war crime. 🔴 Watch the presentation today from 7 p.m: https://lnkd.in/dtdJMeia This report explores various aspects of the dam’s destruction, including evidence-based findings on the potential war crimes; legal analyses examining the possibility of holding perpetrators accountable; the consequences on the region’s economy and agricultural resources after the dam’s destruction. 💬 “As observed with other military operations of the Russian armed forces in Ukraine, this destruction was conducted in blatant disregard for the consequences not only on civilians and civilian infrastructure but also on the environment in general,” PEagram Director Pascal Turlan stated, “The massive, strategic importance of the dam and the potentially devastating consequences of its destruction were common knowledge. Yet, the Russian armed forces took the deliberate decision to attack it, without any consideration for the foreseeable disproportionate environmental damage, agreed to let the catastrophe unfold“. By examining this specific case, this research offers a foundation for the International Criminal Court’s first use of Article 8(2)(b)(iv) of the Rome Statute. Significantly, it also contributes to the development of international practices for addressing environmental crimes through existing criminal law. 💬 “Overall, this comprehensive report will serve as a crucial resource for understanding the full scope of the Kakhovka Dam destruction by Russian troops and its lasting global impact,” TH Legal Director and PEJ adviser Dmytro Koval remarked. “The Kakhovka Dam case is a catalyst for revitalizing environmental law. It presents a pivotal opportunity to transform dormant international law norms into active deterrents against environmental crimes. Let’s collaborate to strengthen environmental law’s effectiveness, expanding its scope, enhancing enforcement, and promoting universal adherence.” 💬 “In order prevent further environmental war crimes, including the potential disaster at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, those who already committed those crimes need to be held accountable. Justice for environmental war crimes is needed now,” said Anna von Gall, international lawyer at Greenpeace Deutschland. “There are grounds for the ICC to undertake a more thorough investigation into the attack on the Kakhovka Dam and treat it as a potential war crime. Greenpeace commends the investigations of Truth Hounds and Project Expedite in defense of the people and the environment of Ukraine,” said von Gall.

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Looking to submit and rank in the Chambers Europe 2025 guide? The next submission deadline is 30 May. To see the full list of practice areas included in this deadline, click here: https://lnkd.in/dnmPX8t7 #chambersandpartners #chambersEurope #legalrankings #law #lawyers

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Poland’s competition office publishes updated guidelines on foreign investment (FDI). Find out more in our Law-Now article from Krzysztof Sikora #cmslaw #competitionla #fdi

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THE STABILIZATION AND ASSOCIATION AGREEMENTS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS AS A TOOL FOR TRADE PROMOTION AND REGIONAL RECONCILIATION Today, I’d like to present one more paper recently published in the journal Corporate Law and Governance Review. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of the #StabilizationandAssociationAgreement (SAA) on the #economicdevelopment of the #WesternBalkans. The basic aim of this agreement was the economic development of the countries of this region. Many firms would benefit from trade and contractual relationships with the #EuropeanUnion (EU). The methodology used is the #gravitymodel, which predicts #bilateraltradeflows based on the economic sizes and distance between the EU and the Western Balkans. The model has been used in #internationalrelations to evaluate the impact of #treatiesontrade, and it has been used to test the effectiveness of #tradeagreements on the #economy. This paper concludes that the SAA has not ensured the #exportgrowth of these countries because products originating from this region are not competitive in the #EUmarket, #EUexports to this region have increased more than the other way around. Our sincere gratitude to Dukagjin Leka and Gezim Jusufi for their insightful finding. The full paper is available at the following link: https://lnkd.in/eZB9nAXk Osman Sejfijaj PhD, Dr. Gëzim Tosuni, Shkumbin Misini, Ardian Emini, Xhevat Sopi, Mensur Morina, Ahmet Imami

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On 10 April 2024, the General Court of the Court of Justice of the EU annulled the inclusion of Petr Aven and Mikhail Fridman on the EU sanctions list for the period 22 February 2022 to 13 March 2023. In this blog, we look at some of the reasoning that led the Court to annul the designations. (Note: Messrs Aven and Fridman still remain subject to EU asset freeze sanctions by virtue of subsequent decisions of the EU authorities.) Read more in this post from Aki Corsoni-Husain, Angelos Lanitis, and Neofytos Makris: https://lnkd.in/eHFn-s_q #EUSanctions #Sanctions #RegulatoryBlog

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What are the implications of electronic trade documents law reform for Scotland? This question was examined in the first workshop of Aberdeen’s RSE-funded Digital Assets project and the workshop report is now available on the project website. A blog post written by Luci Carey, Prof Burcu Yüksel Ripley and Dr Alisdair MacPherson summarises key issues from the first workshop here http://abdn.io/Ji.

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And here it is - The Dialogue's submission to the MCA on the Digital Competition Bill. https://lnkd.in/d_UtPm9i

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Last week, IP WEEK 2024 took place from April 22 to 26. A series of events organized by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the IP Office was dedicated to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is the theme chosen by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for this year's World IP Day, which is celebrated on April 26. During IP WEEK 2024, the Ukrainian IP Office explored the issue of intellectual property and the SDGs in the context of war, that gave a new meaning to enduring truths, and to found out how innovation and creativity can help us build a common future. Important events within IP WEEK 2024 included: IP Enlightenment Day. World Book and Copyright Day. IP Protection Day. The National IP&Innovations Hub day. World IP Day. Forums and presentations. The events were held in online and offline formats. I will write about each of them separately. In the meantime, here you can to familiarize yourself with the detailed program of the Ukrainian IP Week, as well as information on registration for the events on the IP WEEK 2024 page: https://lnkd.in/dz4Je-5n We respond to new modern challenges and look for tools to overcome them together 🇺🇦

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Thank you Cylegalnews. com for sharing my article on your website 🙏 https://lnkd.in/dmhQYZ5y The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid transformation driven by technological advancements. Regulatory bodies face the challenge of fostering innovation while ensuring investor protection and market integrity. One approach to address this challenge is the creation of a regulatory sandbox. What is a Regulatory Sandbox? A regulatory sandbox is a controlled testing environment established by a regulatory body to facilitate the testing of innovative financial products, services, and business models. It allows firms, both regulated and unregulated, to test their innovations in a real-world setting with a limited number of participants under the supervision of the regulator. This enables firms to gather valuable feedback and refine their offerings before a full-scale launch.

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Gabriel Resources v #Romania #ICSID Case No. ARB/15/31 - Award and Note of Dissent by Arbitrator Horacio A. Grigera Naon - 8 March 2024 https://lnkd.in/evEaq7Xz For the reasons set forth above the Arbitral Tribunal decides the following:  1. Unanimously rejects Respondent’s objections to the Tribunal’s jurisdiction and to the admissibility of the claims. 2. By majority: a. Rejects Claimants’ claims on the merits under the Canada-Romania BIT and under the UK-Romania BIT. b. Orders Claimants to reimburse Respondent for the costs of the arbitration proceedings in the amount of USD 1,437,574.01, together with simple interest at a risk-free rate as represented by the rate of interest on a three-month US Treasury bill as from the date of this Award and until full payment. c. Orders Claimants to reimburse Respondent for a portion of its legal costs in the amount of EUR 1,154,774.34, RON 30,284,053.32, and USD 928,641.70, together with simple interest at a risk-free rate as represented by the rate of interest on a three-month US Treasury bill as from the date of this Award and until full payment. d. Rejects all other claims made by the Parties. ... Horacio A. Grigera Naon: After giving anxious consideration to the text ofthe draft award on the merits shared by my colleagues in the Arbitral Tribunal (the "Draft"), I find myselfin the need of issuing the following dissenting opinion....

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International Dispute Resolution in Evolution: The Technological and Legal Perspectives - 2024 Taipei International Conference on Arbitration and Mediation (Call for Papers) 🗓 29-30 October 2024 🌐 Taipei, Taiwan 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eUfPQkKs Important Dates - Abstracts submission deadline: July 10, 2024 - Abstracts acceptance notification: July 31, 2024 - Full paper submission deadline: September 30, 2024 - Conference dates: October 29-30, 2024 The #UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial #Arbitration, adopted in 1985, represents a significant milestone in international dispute resolution law. As its 40th anniversary approaches, it is time to reflect on its achievements and resilience. We will explore how different legal systems incorporate the UNCITRAL Model Law, its role in harmonizing legal disparities, its extension to other types of disputes like investment and world trade, and the challenges posed by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. Submissions of abstracts (500 to 1000 words) on any of the following topics are welcome: 1. Technological Evolution and International Dispute Resolution Laws: - Challenges posed by emerging technologies to international dispute resolution. - The impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, smart contracts, video meetings, electronic signatures, biometrics, cloud storage, and data analytics on arbitration processes. - Opportunities and risks introduced by these technologies. - Adaptations required in international dispute resolution laws to accommodate technological advances. ... 2. Legal Systems and UNCITRAL Model Law: - How different legal systems have adopted international dispute resolution laws. - The enactment and practice of the UNCITRAL Model Law across different legal frameworks. - The capacity of the UNCITRAL Model Law to harmonize divergent legal systems. - Potential redesigns of the UNCITRAL Model Law to better accommodate various legal systems. ... 3. Redesigning or Refining the Laws and Mechanisms for Resolving International Public Disputes: - Development and redesign of dispute resolution mechanisms for international public disputes like ISDS and WTO disputes. - The relevance of existing international dispute resolution laws to new forms of disputes. - Concerns and initiatives regarding the reform of dispute resolution mechanisms. ... The Chinese Arbitration Association, Taipei ("CAA"), and the Asian Center for WTO & International Health Law and Policy, College of Law, National Taiwan University ("ACWH")

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🌍✨ The Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic concluded a visit to the Taiwan Constitutional Court this April! Led by President Josef Baxa, the delegation engaged in enriching discussions on constitutional judiciary practices and shared experiences that transcend geographical boundaries. 🇨🇿🇹🇼 📅 Following last year's successful meet in Brno, this year’s discussions in Taipei opened more avenues for bilateral cooperation and shared learning in safeguarding constitutionality. #CzechTaiwan #ConstitutionalLaw #JudicialExchange #GlobalJustice https://lnkd.in/eX-rAS4q

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White & Case partner, Ivo Janda, recently participated in a panel discussion on " The Foreign Subsidies Regulation and its impact on the entities/subjects in the Czech Republic," at the 2024 State Aid Conference of the Czech Office for the Protection of Competition in Brno. Ivo focused his presentation on the in-depth investigative powers of the European Commission in FSR cases and shared his recent experience with negotiating remedies between parties and the Commission in such cases. Learn more about the conference here: https://whcs.law/3KP6JcV #foreignsubsidies #FSR

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The Polish authorities have postponed the new E-Delivery Address requirement ❗ Poland introduced an E-Delivery Address requirement for established liberal professionals and entities entered in the Polish Register of Entrepreneurs, consisting of setting up a mailbox to receive correspondence from public entities. It will replace paper correspondence and the current ePUAP (Electronic Platform of Public Administration Services). Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02sd9pW0 #VAT #VATcompliance #Internationaltax #taxtechnology

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The #EC in tandem with the Polish and Dutch competition authorities conducted its first unannounced inspection under the new #EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (#FSR)! They were searching for evidence to substantiate “indications” of foreign subsidies that could distort the internal market at the offices of the Chinese company Nuctech. A quick recap of the case so far, the facts and assumptions in the case, and the first take-away are all covered in the article by Maren Tamke and Dr. Dominika Wojewska of Dentons. Read the full article on the Kluwer #Competition Law Blog #competition #internationallaw #dawnraid #foreignsubsidies

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