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Unified Patent Court
French, German and Italian UPC local divisions to now offer English as alternative language of proceedings
A late-stage U-turn may not provide claimants with as much control over language of proceedings as it initially appears
Unified Patent Court
UPC publishes list of the acceptable languages before the local and regional divisions
The language of proceedings has caused controversy but the system adopted provides some flexibility for claimants
Real estate
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 to apply to existing rented residential properties
Landlords should be aware that all residential occupation contracts in Wales, whenever granted, will require written statement
Dispute resolution
Changes to the eviction process in Spain
The Housing Rights Law introduces far-reaching amendments to the eviction process
Financial Services
Fund managers in the Netherlands urged to up anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance
Dutch financial regulator sees progress in transaction monitoring and sanction compliance and training but wants more
Regulatory Outlook
Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023
EU proposes new criminal laws to fight corruption | UK's new fraud strategy for tech platforms | Updates to Wolfsberg
Dispute resolution
High Court rules on substantial modification test in the UK Public Contract Regulations
Judgment considers when changes are substantial and need to be in a 'safe harbour' to proceed without new procurement
Blockchain
Defending claims against crypto exchanges in English law: the surprising benefit of turning up
High Court decision raises hurdle for crypto-fraud victims when tracing into the pooled assets of 'bona fide' exchanges
Intellectual property
UPC: former London Central Division competences provisionally split between Paris and Munich
With the UK no longer participating, cases due to have been heard in London will be heard for now in
Intellectual property
Case management system problems for UPC underscore need to file opt-outs immediately
Application surge has highlighted that immediate action is required to avoid missing the 'sunrise' deadline
Real estate
Long-awaited Renters' (Reform) Bill introduced to UK Parliament
Reforms to the UK's private rented sector finally arrive four years after the government's response to consultation
Dispute resolution
Liability creep in England: when can parent company directors be held liable as de facto directors of subsidiaries?
Recent High Court case serves as reminder of the risk of being found liable
