Knowledge and newshttps://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/rss-feeds/knowledge-and-newsFeed for NRF knowledge and newsen{D9D9B504-D111-4233-A4A4-5B516E499653}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/d4134653/christy-to-lead-technology-transactions-practice-teamPress ReleaseChristy to lead Technology Transactions practice teamGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the launch of its Technology Transactions practice team in the United States.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:15:00 Z{E3AA8159-25F4-4CE8-B512-D1DF1382A65B}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/e948265b/major-overhaul-to-environmental-legislationPublicationMajor overhaul to environmental legislation: What does it mean for you?Penalties for many environmental crimes will double under the Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Stronger Regulation and Penalties) Bill 2024.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:04:00 Z{2BA0AFDD-546D-46F0-8CE4-BAEB292165C8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/2dd045c8/lawyers-act-as-real-estate-counsel-for-sol-systems-in-solar-facility-financingPress ReleaseLawyers act as real estate counsel for Sol Systems in solar facility financingA team of lawyers from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright acted as local real estate counsel for Sol Systems, LLC in the US$251m construction loan and tax equity financing of a 150 MW utility-scale solar facility located in Saline County, Illinois. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:52:00 Z{0D5FD151-3D77-419A-B484-8D5A4D5E2251}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/017a4251/canadian-sustainability-standards-board-publishes-sustainabilityPublicationCanadian Sustainability Standards Board publishes sustainability and climate-related disclosure exposure draftsOn March 13, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) published two Canadian sustainability standard exposure drafts.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:24:49 Z{750E6826-68A8-4C40-AABB-8067470883A4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/7680b3a4/office-of-the-comptroller-of-the-currencyPublicationOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency issues “buy now, pay later” guidance to banksThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued guidance (Bulletin 2023-37) on December 6, 2023.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:34:04 Z{3CD30F31-FA60-462A-BE8A-7ADD107ADEAA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/310aaeaa/tmt-ma-trends-road-to-recovery-as-sector-looks-to-exploit-technology-deal-driversPublicationTMT M&A trends: Road to recovery as sector looks to exploit technology deal drivers After a lacklustre finish to 2022 when compared to the vintage year for M&A that was 2021, dealmakers expected 2023 to see the market continue to cool in most sectors, in response to the economic headwinds of rising inflation (with its corresponding impact on financing costs), declining market valuations, tightening regulatory scrutiny and increasing geopolitical tensions. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:46:46 Z{E95D4672-C134-4F59-BF09-2B04C361EAB7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/e2499ab7/norton-rose-fulbright-energy-infrastructure-and-resources-practice-recognized-at-ijglobal-awardsPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright’s energy, infrastructure and resources practice recognized at IJGlobal Awards 2023Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been named on numerous winning deals at the IJGlobal Awards 2023.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:28:06 Z{1A3D9FCA-FA7D-4F7F-954D-0206AAA413A0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/1adfd3a0/essential-corporate-news-week-ending-15-march-2024PublicationEssential Corporate News – Week ending 15 March 2024Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:58:53 Z{FF023F54-377A-4D93-A7D1-C8ADAC04FD91}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/f4a31d91/projects-team-represents-exus-north-america-holdings-in-us230m-new-mexico-solar-portfolioPress ReleaseProjects team represents Exus North America Holdings in US$230m New Mexico solar portfolio acquisitionProjects team advised International Finance Corporation (IFC) in connection with its R$500m loan to Randoncorp, a Brazilian company involved in the mobility sector.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:32:00 Z{B8AAF191-E754-4DDA-84C6-7EB131149396}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/b14a6396/virtual-only-shareholder-meetings-virtually-overPublicationVirtual-only shareholder meetings: virtually over?A continuing topic of debate is whether companies should hold their annual shareholder meetings virtually, return to an in-person format, or adopt a hybrid approach. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:08:08 Z{AC41A9E9-B60E-4C99-AD4D-FF4E12ADB4ED}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/a9e9d4ed/chancellor-announces-pension-fund-reforms-to-boost-uk-businessPublicationChancellor announces pension fund reforms to boost UK businessOn March 4, 2024, ahead of this week’s Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced pension fund reforms as another step in the Government’s plan to boost British business and increase returns for savers. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{C80F9A39-7A1D-489E-B8A5-85DCF2C8909A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/c9de509a/regulator-publishes-consultation-on-statement-of-strategy-for-db-schemesPublicationRegulator publishes consultation on Statement of Strategy for DB schemesOn March 5, 2024, the Regulator published a consultation on the statement of strategy for DB schemes. Producing a statement is a fundamental part of trustees’ obligations under the new Funding and Investment Regulations which come into force on April 6, 2024.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{694DF41A-F1F2-4157-B555-AD76908DB38A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/6a27538a/regulator-publishes-blog-on-auto-enrolmentPublicationRegulator publishes blog on auto-enrolmentOn March 4, 2024, the Regulator published a blog on auto-enrolment, announcing a more user-friendly “refreshed” site for employers declaring their compliance.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{A0E65F74-32DE-43E7-B78E-991F2486573F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/a4e7e73f/regulator-publishes-annual-report-on-overview-of-db-and-hybrid-schemesPublicationRegulator publishes annual report on overview of DB and hybrid schemesWed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{F6D06C33-DF8F-4D51-98EC-433DE5A1EBF5}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/f3f1cbf5/pensions-regulator-publishes-blog-on-esg-risks-and-opportunitiesPublicationPensions Regulator publishes blog on ESG risks and opportunities On February 21, 2024, the Regulator published a blog encouraging trustees to take stock and plan for wider ESG risks and opportunities, as climate reporting should now be “business as usual” for trustees. The Regulator acknowledges that ESG and related reporting is a significant challenge for trustees but failure to take into account climate related risks and opportunities could put savers at risk.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{C8F2C8BE-416D-401D-B268-6E43AD14044A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/cedd844a/pensions-regulator-announces-new-organisational-structurePublicationPensions Regulator announces new organisational structureIn a press release issued on February 22, 2024, the Regulator announced organisational changes to “reinforce its strategic shift in overseeing the workplace pensions market.” Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{4BE26D46-99F5-4AD8-9284-CAC2EDB0A7C8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/465847c8/pensions-dashboards-financial-services-and-markets-act-2000-regulated-activitiesPublicationPensions Dashboards: Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2024 publishedWed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{FFBF905C-F266-4CD8-B9A9-888FE41AC432}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/fc689432/ombudsman-finds-administrator-not-responsible-for-memberPublicationOmbudsman finds administrator not responsible for member's decision to opt out following letter on LTA changesThe Deputy Pensions Ombudsman has partly upheld a complaint by a member of a DB public sector scheme who alleged that the administrator had provided incorrect information about his lifetime allowance (LTA) which led him to opt out of the scheme. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{955026C4-2BD8-46A2-B23C-80A28F0EABE1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/9482cbe1/high-court-partly-dismisses-data-protectionPublicationHigh Court partly dismisses data protection breach and misuse of private information claims after pension statements sent to wrong addresses In Farley (formerly CR) and others v Paymaster (1836) Ltd [2024], the High Court partially dismissed a claim for misuse of private information and breach of the data protection law when annual pension benefit statements containing personal details of about 450 current and former police officers were sent in error to out-of-date addresses by the defendant administrator. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{4F24629B-6309-476A-A1E1-A9CB5C5CDEEA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/4b9a1eea/finance-bill-2024-receives-royal-assentPublicationFinance Bill 2024 receives Royal AssentThe Finance Bill 2024 had its second and third readings in the House of Lords on February 21, 2024. No amendments were made during these remaining Lords stages and the Bill received Royal Assent on February 22, 2024, becoming the Finance Act 2024.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{02225B40-A890-4634-BCA6-D44D97739CD4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/00046cd4/new-australian-failure-to-prevent-bribery-offence-will-australias-foreign-bribery-laws-finally-biteWebinar and EventsNew Australian failure to prevent bribery offence - will Australia’s foreign bribery laws finally bite?1 CPD Unit | Join our experts from the UK, Australia and the US to discuss the implications of the new law.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{4F5BB8D9-7976-413A-9CA1-3D9BEBE579FC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/496a19fc/financial-services-regulation-esg-series-part-2-esg-financial-services-trends-in-the-usWebinar and EventsESG financial services trends in the USIn this three-part webinar series, our team of experienced NRF lawyers and consultants, along with industry experts and regulators, will explore the latest developments and trends within ESG regulation. This series will take a cross jurisdictional perspective, covering ESG regulation and trends from across the globe.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:20:38 Z{5E760C89-CC81-4498-8C22-0BBD32049B49}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/59182b49/norton-rose-fulbright-south-africa-advises-pele-green-energyPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright South Africa Advises Pele Green Energy on Groundbreaking Wheeling Projects with Anglo American and EDFNorton Rose Fulbright South Africa is pleased to announce its role in advising Pele Green Energy on landmark Southern Africa first-mover wheeling projects with Anglo American and EDF as co-shareholders.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:59:50 Z{77FE416A-7C1C-4094-AD07-1F5EFFEDD765}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/video/7ac47765/rewriting-the-leadership-rulebookVideoRewriting the leadership ‘rulebook’To mark International Women’s day, the Women in Norton Rose Fulbright (WiN) network held a candid and dynamic conversation with Jennifer Teskey and Stéphanie Jules, Senior Counsel at BMO and Globe & Mail Changemaker Award Winner.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:46:00 Z{0CB1564F-4D0E-452E-8A1B-6134A5323C37}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/0feebc37/corporate-transparency-act-ruled-unconstitutional-by-district-courtPublicationCorporate Transparency Act ruled unconstitutional by district courtThe US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama held the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:11:00 Z{1DE22FD8-8F95-4ABC-AE55-0BF83A7139F0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/185c59f0/sdr-vs-sfdr-and-the-increasing-risk-of-greenwashingWebinar and EventsSDR vs SFDR and the increasing risk of greenwashingWhat are the key differences between the UK’s SDR and the EU’s SFDR regulations?Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:30:05 Z{8076B273-7C35-4705-B5A6-818911BEB912}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/83556912/essential-corporate-news-week-ending-12-january-2024PublicationEssential Corporate News – Week ending 12 January 2024Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:28:49 Z{F898BD40-78F9-443D-96AF-9D7F71DE9884}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/f09df884/fca-proposals-confirm-radical-reform-of-uk-listing-regimePublicationFCA proposals confirm radical reform of UK listing regimeOn 20 December 2023 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Consultation Paper CP23/31 setting out detailed proposals for the reform of the UK listing regime. This follows on from the blueprint contained in its previous consultation (CP 23/10) published in May 2023.Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:52:56 Z{EFF5577F-877A-48BB-890E-072F15DFD37B}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/efabe37b/uk-energy-act-2023-merger-control-and-competition-law-changesPublicationUK Energy Act 2023: Merger control and competition law changesOn 26 October 2023, the Energy Act 2023 (Energy Act), the largest piece of primary energy legislation in over a decade, received Royal Assent and became law. The breadth of the Energy Act is impressive, covering areas such as energy infrastructure, energy efficiency, regulation of nascent technologies such as CCUS and hydrogen production and strengthening the regulatory landscape around more established sectors including offshore wind and oil and gas.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:09:00 Z{CAA2E293-8E22-4BEF-8C15-F0A9DFCF5F7D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/c32f5f7d/south-africa-faces-hard-negotiations-at-cop28PublicationSouth Africa faces hard negotiations at COP28COP28 is convening at a time of increased geopolitical tension, trade disputes and division amongst parties on issues such as cross border taxes between developed and developing countries.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:12:51 Z{B1EE473A-6CE8-4A6F-9CE0-C4280CB3A1E9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/ba8f01e9/biden-administration-clean-hydrogen-funds-come-with-elevated-enforcement-risksPublicationBiden Administration clean hydrogen funds come with elevated enforcement risksThe Biden Administration recently awarded what could amount to over US$7bn to seven regional clean hydrogen power hubs across the country.Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:29:00 Z{4C7FE74C-1692-43F3-831A-3FF0CD760AD6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/4c23aad6/ma-team-advises-aeries-technology-on-merger-with-worldwide-webb-acquisition-corpPress ReleaseM&A team advises Aeries Technology on merger with Worldwide Webb Acquisition Corp.A cross-office corporate, M&A and securities team recently advised Aeries Technology on its combination with Worldwide Webb Acquisition Corp.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:02:00 Z{D7C9CC86-93B9-4921-8E0C-97D2AF633CE3}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/d691cce3/cfpb-proposes-new-federal-supervision-of-certain-providers-of-digital-wallets-and-payment-appsPublicationCFPB proposes new federal supervision of certain providers of digital wallets and payment appsOn November 7, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a proposed rule to supervise larger nonbank companies that offer services like digital wallets and payment apps.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:34:50 Z{F83AFBB8-F5BC-4ADC-9F25-50B7E5E00F7A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/f8cc5f7a/top-tips-for-managing-a-global-product-safety-incident-and-recall-processPublicationTop tips for managing a global product safety incident and recall processManaging and executing an effective global product recall can be a complex exercise from a logistical, reputational, and financial point of view. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z{7C2105EA-B47B-4CF8-98A6-5DF02D88966D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/7ab8666d/doj-and-ftc-remain-focused-on-competition-in-healthcare-industryPublicationDOJ and FTC remain focused on competition in healthcare industryIn separate speeches on October 26, 2023, top officials from both the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) confirmed that federal antitrust enforcers have trained their focus on the healthcare sector. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:47:00 Z{B4C7922E-F66D-4FBC-8F5D-396D4FC45E39}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/bedcde39/us-sec-charges-solarwinds-and-its-ciso-for-alleged-cybersecurity-misstatements-and-controls-failuresPublicationUS SEC charges SolarWinds and its CISO for alleged cybersecurity misstatements and controls failuresThe SEC recently announced charges against software company SolarWinds Corporation and its CISO for allegedly making material misstatements regarding its cybersecurity practices.Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:00:00 Z{16A5CD68-7252-457E-9B61-6EFCEE663266}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/182e1266/bigger-fines-treble-damages-and-increased-litigation-risk-ontario-reveals-proposedPublicationBigger fines, treble damages and increased litigation risk: Ontario reveals proposed new <i>Consumer Protection Act</i>, 2023In February 2023, the Ontario Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery released a consultation paper on modernizing the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 and its regulations (CPA 2002). Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:35:07 Z{0DBBEA5B-D1AA-4058-9D14-AF0A13E190E0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/0ba840e0/insol-tokyo-2023PublicationINSOL Tokyo 2023Norton Rose Fulbright’s global restructuring team is delighted to be partnering with INSOL Tokyo 2023 as a main sponsor of the global event for the insolvency and restructuring profession.Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:03:00 Z{D8E59D9A-18FA-4762-94F2-8C4E01251139}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/daa22139/private-wealth-trusts-and-estatesPublicationPrivate wealth, trusts and estatesWelcome to our private wealth, trusts and estates publication series, where you will find a range of articles that address some of the most common issues and questions that arise for clients in the context of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charities law and related areas.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:58:00 Z{67D9376D-C10C-4796-8957-787DB9FEFC60}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/6dc67c60/principal-residence-trusts-for-disabled-personsPublicationPrincipal residence trusts for disabled persons: Proposed legislative expansionOur wealth and private client services group recently worked successfully with the Department of Finance (Finance) to find a solution to a change in the law that resulted in unfair treatment of disabled Canadians.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:05:00 Z{2588CA2B-89C3-44CE-8550-6B09DE25DA58}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/2b3e0a58/sustainable-finance-regulationPublicationFinancial Services Regulatory Developments in ESGESG is high on the regulatory agenda. Businesses, governments, regulators, financial services firms and individuals all have a part to play in tackling climate change and this view is increasingly shared across society.Tue, 16 May 2023 14:39:00 Z{869104B6-C31C-4EF5-A946-4AC0D7A065E6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/86c565e6/esg-factors-remain-relevant-to-erisa-fiduciaries-after-biden-vetoes-resolutionPublicationESG factors remain relevant to ERISA fiduciaries after Biden vetoes resolution targeting ERISA investing rulePresident Biden vetoed Congress’s resolution to overturn a DOL final rule regarding fiduciary responsibilities in selecting retirement plan investments under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:06:00 Z{A5909CBB-D7A7-48E1-B992-9A688209A14C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/ab71214c/employment-and-labor-team-secures-jury-win-for-sci-texas-funeral-services-llcPress ReleaseEmployment and labor team secures jury win for SCI Texas Funeral Services LLCAfter a week-long jury trial, a trial team from our Houston office secured a jury victory in the 61st Judicial District Court of Harris County for client SCI Texas Funeral Services LLC (“SCI”), for a case that was originally filed in June of 2017.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:39:00 Z{E3C7BCC9-BE5A-4E44-BECE-3F646E23C9E0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/e9a4e9e0/listing-regimePublicationListing regimeIn May 2022, the FCA published a discussion paper setting out a potential new single segment approach to UK listings of equity shares in commercial companies.Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:40:36 Z{39BFFE8E-4DB5-43BE-A882-9204A4D5FD47}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/3e5e2d47/overview-and-timelinePublicationOverview and timelineThe publication of the Hill Review in March 2021 commenced a range of changes and proposed changes to the UK’s listing, prospectus and secondary capital raising regimes.Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:08:37 Z{6FFF3235-3EB0-408A-B9A4-FD49ACA7FF8E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/650a4f8e/unfair-prejudice-recent-developmentsPublicationUnfair prejudice: Recent developmentsUnder English law, majority rule is the normal state of affairs for the running of a company.Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:12:00 Z{D11FB4C2-5B6D-4CB3-9BA8-B1ABF7C14A05}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/d2d38a05/us-sec-proposes-new-rules-on-climate-related-disclosuresPublicationUS SEC proposes new rules on climate-related disclosuresOn March 21, 2022, the SEC proposed new rules that would require domestic and foreign registrants to provide climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and annual reports. Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:11:00 Z{24F25CFE-6B87-45ED-85ED-7D8EF1A3540C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/2e7dd40c/preventing-another-winter-weather-crisis-ferc-and-nerc-issue-final-report-on-winter-storm-uriPublicationPreventing another winter weather crisis: FERC and NERC issue final report on winter storm UriThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released a joint report on the energy system impacts of Winter Storm Uri.Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:58:00 Z{FBEE257C-EE69-44EA-A7CE-F325A5BAD749}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/fc9ae749/digital-infrastructure-insightsPublicationDigital infrastructure insightsInvesting in a connected future.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:32:00 Z{65B3A0A6-32D0-4404-9C2B-FCCBF2FF87C3}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/6604b7c3/us-supreme-court-provides-critical-guidance-but-leaves-key-safe-berth-question-unansweredPublicationUS Supreme Court provides key safe berth warranty guidance, but charterers’ due diligence obligation remains uncertainWhat level of diligence must a charterer exercise to satisfy its contractual obligation?Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:06:00 Z