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  01/07/2024

  Europe, Colombia

  Offshore Wind in Colombia – First Round gaining traction

  The first offshore wind round is the name given by Government of Colombia (“GoC”) to the first and ongoing international competitive process (the “Competitive Process”) that began on December 4, 2023, and is expected to result in the issuance of Temporary Occupation Permits (“Permits”) in maritime areas North of the Colombian Atlantic coast for the development of offshore wind energy generation projects (the “Projects”). As we will explain in further detail below, holders of the Permits will subsequently have the right to request maritime concessions.If...

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  01/07/2024

  International

  EU anti-dumping investigation of Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Thai epoxy resin imports

  On 1 July 2024, the EU opened an anti-dumping investigation concerning EU imports of epoxy resins originating in the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan and Thailand which could lead to substantial anti-dumping duties on future imports.The product under investigation for alleged dumping is products containing more than 35% by weight of epoxy resins.These are also known as "epoxide resins" or "polyepoxides" which are polymers or prepolymers containing reactive epoxy groups,based on epichlorohydrin (‘ECH’) and an aliphatic or aromatic alcoholic component...

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  26/06/2024

  International

  Updated CMS Expert Guide to Cannabis law and legislation

  CMS Expert Guide on cannabis law and legislation gives stakeholders detailed and updated information on the latest developments in cannabis regulation in key markets.  The Guide now covers 33 jurisdictions, including an additional new jurisdiction for Norway. In Norway, cannabis is classified as a narcotic drug, which in general may not be used for medical purposes. Nevertheless, some exceptions may be applied (e.g. two prescription-only medicines have been authorised in Norway, and cannabis-related medicines and products with a THC content of less than 1% that are not approved in Norway,...

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  25/06/2024

  Europe

  Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): Ensuring Fair and Transparent Markets

  Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) represents a comprehensive framework established by the European Union to prevent inter alia market manipulation, insider dealing, and unlawful disclosure of inside information. MAR came into force in 2016 and transposed into national law in Luxembourg by the law of 23 December 2016 on market abuse. Its main goal is to maintain the integrity of financial markets and bolster investor confidence by enforcing strict compliance standards and severe penalties for violations.MAR’s key components are the following:Insider Dealing: the use of inside information by a...

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  21/06/2024

  Europe

  EU to create new anti-money laundering authority

  On 19 June 2024, the Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May2024 establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Authority (AMLA) was published in the Official Journal. AMLA will coordinate EU efforts to combat money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF), and the threats these criminal activities pose to the integrity of the EU’s economy and security. The AMLA has been established under the new European anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing terrorism (CFT) legislative package, and regulations...

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  20/06/2024

  International

  Overview of the EU-Australia Memorandum of Understanding on Critical and Strategic Minerals

  The European Union (“EU”) and Australia on 28 May 2024 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to forge a partnership aimed at developing a secure, stable, ethical, and sustainable supply chain for critical and strategic minerals across their respective regions. This partnership aligns with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the ambition to transition to net zero economies by 2050, as well as a key objective of Australia’s ‘Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-2030’ (published in June 2023) to create diverse, resilient and sustainable supply chains through...

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