17 April 2018
Commission Consultation on Regulation 1008/2008
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/commission-consultation-on-regulation-1008-2008

On 15 March 2018 the European Commission launched a public consultation on Regulation No 1008/2008. This is one of two consultations being carried out concurrently, with a view to its potential revision.

17 April 2018
Recent developments in Aviation - April 2018
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/recent-developments-in-aviation-april-2018

Consumer protection, protection for disabled passengers, DfT report on aviation strategy, Airport Charges Directive, and the European Aviation Safety Agency.

17 April 2018
Aviation regulation roundup, April 2018
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/aviation-regulation-roundup-april-2018

Bird & Bird's Aviation team takes a look at recent updates to European Aviation Regulation and asks how these will impact the aviation industry moving forward.

16 January 2020
Singapore Regulatory Update: Healthcare Services Bill
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/singapore-regulatory-update-healthcare-services-bill

The Healthcare Services Bill (the "Bill") was passed on 6 January 2020, replacing the Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act ("PHMCA"), which was last amended in 1999. The Bill seeks to strengthen the safeguards for ...

09 April 2020
COVID-19: Singapore has ordered the closure of all "non-essential" business premises, how can MNCs in Singapore maintain operations?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/covid-19-singapore-has-ordered-the-closure-of-all-non-essential-business-premises

On 3 April 2020, the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Singapore (“MTI”) announced an unprecedented order requiring all non-essential business premises to close effective 7 April 2020.

21 April 2020
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 Update: Applicable Duration and Regulations to Obtain Temporary Contractual Relief in Singapore
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/covid-19-temporary-measures-act-2020-update-applicable-duration-and-regulations

Following our previous article (COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020: Legal circuit breaker), a number of regulations were introduced on 20 April 2020 which sets out the relevant details and processes for a party ...

01 December 2020
Poland raises arguments on copyright versus freedom of expression
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/poland/poland-raises-arguments-on-copyright-versus-freedom-of-expression

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on 10 November heard the case C-401/19, which concerns a crucial part of the new EU Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, namely Article 17.

06 February 2020
The Payment Services Act of Singapore
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/the-payment-services-act-of-singapore

The payment services landscape globally and in Singapore has transformed considerably in recent years. In adapting to these changes, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) promulgated the Payment Services Act (PS ...

22 January 2020
Australian Chapter in The Space Law Review
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/australian-chapter-in-the-space-law-review

Thomas Jones and Tom Macken recently wrote the Australian Chapter for the Space Law Review. Australia has a long and distinguished history as a space-faring nation. In this review we cover, an Introduction to the ...

06 July 2020
Transatlantic tensions mount over Digital Services Tax
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/transatlantic-tensions-mount-over-digital-services-tax

Transatlantic tensions have mounted over discussions to strike a deal on a new Digital Services Tax that will impact leading tech platforms and other large companies operating cross-border. Angel Gurría, ...