Skip to content

SCC Times

SCC Times SCC Times

Bringing you the Best Analytical Legal News

appstoreplaystore
Navigation

Site navigation

  • Home
  • News
    • Appointments & Transfers
    • Business News
    • Events/Webinars
    • Fact Checks
    • Hot Off The Press
    • New releases
    • Law Firms News
    • Treaties/Conventions/International Agreements
  • OP. ED.
    • Op Eds
    • SCC Journal Section Archives
    • Practical Lawyer Archives
    • Tributes and Obituries
  • Experts Corner
    • Judiciary
      • Justice Hemant Gupta
    • Individual
      • Akaant Mittal
      • ‘Lex Mercatoria’ by Hasit Seth
      • Murali Neelakantan
      • Siddharth R Gupta
      • Tarun Jain (Tax Attorney)
      • Vasanth Rajasekaran
    • Law Firm
      • Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
      • DSK Legal
      • JSA Advocates & Solicitors
      • Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
      • Khaitan & Co
      • Nomos Solutions
      • Numen Law Offices
      • Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas
      • Fox & Mandal
  • Case Briefs
    • Supreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)
    • Supreme Court
    • High Courts
    • Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies
    • Advance Rulings
    • Foreign Courts
    • International Courts/Regulatory Authorities
    • District Court
  • Legislation
    • Statutes/Bills/Ordinances
    • Cabinet Decisions
    • Foreign Legislation
    • Rules & Regulations
    • Notifications/Circulars/Directions/Orders
  • Legal RoundUp
    • Supreme Court Round Up
    • High Courts Round Up
    • Legislation Roundup
    • Tribunals/Regulatory Bodies/Commissions Monthly Roundup
    • Topic-wise Roundup
    • Weekly Roundup
  • Cases Reported
    • ITR & GSTR Cases
    • High Court Cases
    • SCC Weekly
    • SCC Archives
    • Never Reported Judgments
  • Law School News
    • Moot Court Announcements
    • ADR/Debate Competition
    • Conference/Seminars/Lectures/Webinars
    • Call For Papers/Blogs
    • Live Blogging
    • Achievement Updates
    • Others
    • Event Reports
  • Law made Easy
    • Law made Easy
    • The Landlord Can’t Just Force You Out: Your Rights as a Tenant in IndiaThe Landlord Can’t Just Force You Out: Your Rights as a Tenant in India
    • Cases That Made Law | Can an Advertisement Create a Binding Contract? Revisiting Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. [1892 2 Q.B. 484]Cases That Made Law | Can an Advertisement Create a Binding Contract? Revisiting Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. [1892 2 Q.B. 484]
    • Can Police arrest you anytime? Understanding police powers, arrest procedure and your rights under lawCan Police arrest you anytime? Understanding police powers, arrest procedure and your rights under law
    • Your Employer Will Issue Form 130 This June — Not Form 16. Here Is What Changed and What It Means for Your Tax ReturnYour Employer Will Issue Form 130 This June — Not Form 16. Here Is What Changed and What It Means for Your Tax Return
    • Cases That Made Law| Can a Minor Enter into a Binding Contract? Understanding Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose [1903 SCC OnLine PC 4]Cases That Made Law| Can a Minor Enter into a Binding Contract? Understanding Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose [1903 SCC OnLine PC 4]
  • Know thy Judge
    • Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice M.M. Sundresh’s Inspiring Career and Notable JudgmentsKnow Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice M.M. Sundresh’s Inspiring Career and Notable Judgments
    • Know Thy Judge | From Student Union to the Supreme Court: Explore Justice Aravind Kumar’s inspirational journey & notable judgmentsKnow Thy Judge | From Student Union to the Supreme Court: Explore Justice Aravind Kumar’s inspirational journey & notable judgments
    • Justice Ashok Bhushan concludes tenure as NCLAT Chairman: Throwback to an illustrious career and key decisionsJustice Ashok Bhushan concludes tenure as NCLAT Chairman: Throwback to an illustrious career and key decisions
    • Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice V. MohanaKnow Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice V. Mohana
    • Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Arun PalliKnow Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Arun Palli
  • Interviews
    • The Work is not Finished: Adab Singh Kapoor on Family Law, Reform, and Building a Modern Litigation PracticeThe Work is not Finished: Adab Singh Kapoor on Family Law, Reform, and Building a Modern Litigation Practice
    • Lawyers Who Understand Technology Will Be the Fastest to Grow: In Conversation with Shrutanjaya BhardwajLawyers Who Understand Technology Will Be the Fastest to Grow: In Conversation with Shrutanjaya Bhardwaj
    • Real learning begins when you step into practice: In Conversation with Mr. Himanshu GoswamiReal learning begins when you step into practice: In Conversation with Mr. Himanshu Goswami
    • Charting the Course of Dispute Resolution: Insights from Sanjeev KumarCharting the Course of Dispute Resolution: Insights from Sanjeev Kumar
    • In Conversation with Vivek Sood: Mindset, Ethics and Professional RigourIn Conversation with Vivek Sood: Mindset, Ethics and Professional Rigour
  • Events & Collaborations
    • International
      • Cyprus Arbitration Day
      • Eurasia Arbitration Week
      • GCAI Conference
      • ICA Conference
      • LegalTechTalk
      • London International Disputes Week
      • Russian International Arbitration Congress
      • Institutional Events
      • Asia ADR Week
      • Uzbekistan Arbitration Week
    • Domestic
      • ILA Conference
      • ICA International Conference
      • IBBI & INSOL India International Conclave
      • ICC India Conference on International Arbitration
      • IICA–AIPE National Conference
      • IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium
      • Delhi Arbitration Weekend
      • Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial National Symposium
      • National Conference on Institutional Arbitration
  • Mental Health
    • Articles
    • A Talk
  • Book Reviews
  • Jobs & Internships
  • Master SCC Online
  • WATCH NOW
    • SCC Times Newsflash
    • Masterclass with EBC Authors
    • Book Releases/Events
    • Law Made Easy
    • SideBar Tales
    • Law, Camera & Conversations
    • SCC Dialogues
  • Subscribe
    • SCC Online Web Edition
    • Supreme Court Cases (SCC)
    • EBC Learning
    • EBC Reader
    • Practical Lawyer

Foreign Legislation

Information about Foreign Legislation and notifications

Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

USA | New York Passes Additional Whistle-blower Retaliation Law

The Government of New York signed into law Senate Bill S4394A, which amends section 740 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL)

Continue reading
Published on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
Leave a comment2204 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

UAE | Government notifies new family law for non-muslims in Abu Dhabi

UAE government has notified a new legislation in Abu Dhabi, regulating family matters for non-Muslims including marriage, divorce and inheritance.   Key

Continue reading
Published on November 8, 2021November 8, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
1 Comment3613 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

New York | Paid family leave to include siblings; legislation signed by Governor

Governor of New York has signed new bill S.2928-A/A.06098-A, that expands New York State’s Paid Family Leave legislation to allow caring for

Continue reading
Published on November 2, 2021November 2, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
Leave a comment2578 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

UK Government proposes ban on LGBT Conversion Therapy; consultation launched

The UK Government has set out proposals to ban the practice of LGBT conversion therapy vide press release dated October 29, 2021.

Continue reading
Published on October 31, 2021October 30, 2021By Editor
Leave a comment2104 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

Hong Kong passes new film censorship law

The Government of Hong Kong has passed a new legislation banning films that are contrary to China’s national security interest. The new

Continue reading
Published on October 28, 2021October 27, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
Leave a comment2474 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

USA- California| New Law Regulating Charitable Fundraising Platforms

The Government of California has notified Assembly Bill 488 on October 7, 2021. The law amends The Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes

Continue reading
Published on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
Leave a comment2068 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

New York | NYC Council passes Food Delivery App Laws, offering protection to delivery persons; awaiting assent

The New York City Council has passed various bills on September 23, 2021, offering protection to delivery workers in New York. The bills are awaiting Mayor’s assent. The key

Continue reading
Published on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
1 Comment3522 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

USA | President signs K-12 Cybersecurity Act, 2021 into law

On October 08, 2021, K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 signed by President into law. The Act highlights the significance of protecting the sensitive

Continue reading
Published on October 16, 2021October 16, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
Leave a comment2553 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

USA- California | New Health Care Debt and Fair Billing Rules for Hospitals, comes into force

California Government had passed Assembly Bill 1020, which was signed by the Governor on October 4, 2021. The new law will impose

Continue reading
Published on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
Leave a comment2349 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

USA- California | New law regulates industrial hemp products including CBD

The Government of California has signed, Assembly Bill AB-45, into law which will regulate industrial hemp products, removing restrictions on the sale

Continue reading
Published on October 11, 2021October 12, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
Leave a comment2670 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

New York | Government passes legislation extending help to Homeless, disabled and Elderly SNAP Recipients to Purchase Prepared Meals

The Government of New York has passed legislation establishing a state-wide Restaurant Meals Program as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,

Continue reading
Published on October 6, 2021October 6, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
Leave a comment2499 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

US-Connecticut | Breach notification law enters into effect from October 01, 2021

The Act concerning Data Privacy Breaches was signed on 16 June 2021, by the Connecticut State Governor and entered into effect, on

Continue reading
Published on October 6, 2021October 6, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
Leave a comment3370 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

USA- California | Governor signs new legislation on wage theft

The California’s Governor has signed Assembly Bill 1003, concerning wage theft by employer, into law on September 28, 2021. The highlights of

Continue reading
Published on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
Leave a comment2419 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

Saudi Arabia | Royal Court publishes new Personal Data Protection Law

On September 24, 2021, the National Centre for Documents and Archives Royal Court published the new Personal Data Protection Law (‘PDPL’), implemented

Continue reading
Published on September 28, 2021September 28, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
6 Comments4020 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

USA- Ohio | Government releases new guidance on COVID-19 booster doses

The Ohio Department of Health has released guidelines for administering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine across the state. Key points

Continue reading
Published on September 27, 2021September 27, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
Leave a comment2719 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

USA-California | Bill establishing Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) passed by Senate and awaiting Governor’s assent

The Government of California has passed Senate Bill 41 on September 9, 2021. The Bill seeks to establish Genetic Information Privacy Act

Continue reading
Published on September 25, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
Leave a comment2856 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

UK | Government launches 10-year plan to make UK a global AI superpower

The Government of United Kingdom has launched its first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy to boost business use of Artificial Intelligence, attract

Continue reading
Published on September 24, 2021September 24, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
Leave a comment2050 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

Ireland | Data Protection Commission announces release of new breach notification web-forms

On September 15, 2021, the Data Protection Commission (‘DPC’) released breach notification web-forms. The purpose of the revised breach web-form is: To

Continue reading
Published on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
4 Comments6776 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

US- California| Senate passes bill on genetic testing companies

On September 08, 2021, the California State Senate passed Senate Bill (SB-41) on genetic testing companies’ data practices. Key highlights: Genetic data

Continue reading
Published on September 16, 2021September 16, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
Leave a comment2600 views
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

UK Government launches consultation on proposed changes to the data landscape

UK Government has released various reforms in the data sector of United Kingdom. The key objectives of the reforms are: The guidance

Continue reading
Published on September 16, 2021September 16, 2021By Prachi Bhardwaj
Leave a comment2111 views

Posts navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →
Newsletter
SUBSCRIBE OUR NEWSLETTER for Latest Updates including Case Briefs, Legislation Updates, Law School News, Experts Corner and a lot more

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Get weekly latest news and updates in your e-mail



Subscribe to our Newsletter

Get weekly latest news and updates in your e-mail

News Submissions

blog@scconline.com

Article Submissions

articles@scconline.com

Download SCC Online App for Android Users/IOS Users

Disclaimer : The content of this Blog are for informational purposes only and for the reader's personal non-commercial use. The views expressed are not the personal views of EBC Publishing Pvt. Ltd. and do not constitute legal advice. The contents are intended, but not guaranteed, to be correct, complete, or up to date. EBC Publishing Pvt. Ltd. disclaims all liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions, whether arising from negligence, accident or any other cause.

© EBC Publishing Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.

×