The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) released its 2019 examination priorities on December 20, 2018.

The safety of dams, especially those used to dispose of solid waste generated by mining, is becoming increasingly important in light of recent episodes that indicate the need for reviewing the regulatory framework and improving inspection procedures, duties of the public bodies that have the legal competence to implement changes in this area.

Richard looks at the government’s response to its consultation on proposed new powers for the Pensions Regulator.

The government has confirmed that the Pensions Regulator will be given new powers to better protect members of DB pension schemes, including introduction of a new offence of wilful or reckless behaviour in relation to a pension scheme which will be punishable by up to seven years’ imprisonment.

Nick looks at two recent cases which have a common theme of preventing the publication of information against the wishes of a party to the litigation. The third case looks at the interplay of statutory minimum notice and continuity of service.

On 2 January 2019, the Myanmar Ministry of Planning and Finance (MoPF) issued Announcement No.1/2019 (the "Announcement"), paving the way for foreign insurers to enter into the country's largely untapped insurance market as part of an ongoing process to liberalise the sector. At present, foreign insurers are restricted to establishing a representative office in Myanmar and have been largely barred from conducting any insurance businesses within the country, with limited exceptions in a special economic zone.

The Court of Appeal has clarified the ambit of litigation privilege in a judgment (WH Holding and anr v E20 Stadium LLP [2018] EWCA Civ 2652) concerning the treatment of internal communications regarding a commercial settlement of the dispute.

The Court of Appeal has clarified the ambit of litigation privilege in a judgment (WH Holding and anr v E20 Stadium LLP [2018] EWCA Civ 2652) concerning the treatment of internal communications regarding a commercial settlement of the dispute.

The Court of Appeal has clarified the ambit of litigation privilege in a judgment (WH Holding and anr v E20 Stadium LLP [2018] EWCA Civ 2652) concerning the treatment of internal communications regarding a commercial settlement of the dispute.

Add the New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) to the veritable orchestra of governmental entities and regulatory authorities that have issued requirements on “whistleblowing.”

Last month, the New York State Department of Financial Services (the “DFS”) became the first US regulator to impose specific, substantive requirements on the use of “unconventional sources or types of external data” in financial services.

On 30 January 2019, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore imposed a total fine of S$1,522,354 on the owners and operators of various hotels for engaging in illegal exchange of commercially sensitive information over WhatsApp. This update explores the key lessons that businesses in the hospitality sector should be aware of.

Bylined article by US Insurance Regulatory partner Lawrence Hamilton (Chicago) and associate Sanjiv Tata (New York).