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Aug 15, 2025

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Navigating the Legal Landscape: Key Industry Updates (August 2025)

Australia Enacts Major Family Law Reforms Australia's new family law reforms took effect, changing the framework for property settlements, expanding the definition of family violence, and introducing new considerations for the ownership of pets. Source: FCFCOAAustralia Creates...

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Aug 15, 2025

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Amnesty International Links Climate Crisis to Escalating Human Rights Harms

In a briefing released for the Bonn Climate Conference, Amnesty International warned that the climate crisis is causing devastating new harms to human rights worldwide. The report highlights how climate-fueled disasters are driving people into...

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Aug 15, 2025

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Canada Halts and Plans to Rescind Digital Services Tax

The Canadian government announced that it intends to rescind its controversial Digital Services Tax (DST) and has halted the collection of payments that were due at the end of June. The 3% tax on revenues...

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Aug 15, 2025

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New Zealand Introduces Bill to Clarify Contractor vs. Employee Status

New Zealand's government introduced the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which aims to create a clearer legal distinction between independent contractors and employees. The legislation proposes a "gateway test" to provide more certainty for businesses. Under...

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Aug 15, 2025

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Amnesty International: Colombian Law to Protect Women Searchers Not Implemented

One year after Colombia passed a landmark law to protect women who search for victims of enforced disappearance, the legislation has still not been implemented, leaving the women vulnerable to violence and threats, Amnesty International...

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Aug 15, 2025

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Vietnam Enacts New Law on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership

Vietnam's National Assembly passed amendments to its Law on Enterprises, introducing a comprehensive legal framework for identifying and disclosing Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs). The law, effective July 1, 2025, defines a UBO as an individual...

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Aug 15, 2025

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UK Announces Sweeping Changes to Immigration Rules

The UK government announced a significant overhaul of its immigration system, with a series of new rules designed to reduce net migration and prioritize higher-skilled workers. The changes, which begin to take effect in July,...

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Aug 15, 2025

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Canada Passes "One Canadian Economy Act" to Boost Internal Trade

Canada's Parliament gave Royal Assent to the "One Canadian Economy Act", a major piece of legislation aimed at strengthening the domestic economy by removing internal barriers to trade and fast-tracking major infrastructure projects. The Act has...

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Aug 15, 2025

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Australia Creates New Right to Sue for Serious Privacy Breaches

A new federal privacy law came into force in Australia, introducing a statutory tort that allows individuals to sue for serious invasions of privacy. This landmark reform creates a new legal pathway for individuals to...

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Aug 15, 2025

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Australia Enacts Major Family Law Reforms

Australia implemented significant changes to its family law system with the commencement of the Family Law Amendment Act 2024. The reforms overhaul how property settlements are determined for separating couples, introducing a clearer framework for...

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