Vietnam tightens financial oversight of lottery operations
Vietnam’s new decree tightens financial oversight of lottery operations, reclassifying unclaimed jackpots and reshaping revenue, expense, and profit management
Vietnam Bans Import of Specific Used Digital Tech Products
Vietnam's new circular bans the import of specific used digital technology products, effective January 1, 2027.
Vietnam Tightens Safety Rules for High-Risk Jobs
Vietnam tightens safety rules for high-risk jobs with new regulations effective January 1, 2027, covering manufacturing, construction, and chemical handling.
Vietnam Tightens Greenhouse Gas Rules with New Decree
Vietnam tightens greenhouse gas regulations with new decree, amending and supplementing Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP for emission mitigation.
Vietnam Enacts New Foreign Worker Regulations Effective December 2026
Vietnam enacts new foreign worker regulations effective December 2026, outlining provisions for work permits and employment conditions.
Law firms urged to professionalize YouTube thumbnails
For law firms, having a presence on YouTube can be a great way to reach potential clients who are searching for answers…
A&O Shearman funds $1.1B AI plan via billable hours
Two people analyzing business data on laptops with charts and graphs. Photo: Artem Podrez/Pexels A&O Shearman announced a $1.1 billion commitment to artificial intelligence over five years, planning to fund most of it through billable lawyer hours rather than cash outlays. How the Commitment Is Structured The firm expects each practice area to allocate at least 3 percent of its time to building specialized tools and services. With annual revenue…
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Wealthy using law to silence critics
In the case of Russell Brand, he was convicted of rape and sexual assaults involving four women, and was sentenced to ten and a half years. The recent fallout between Russell Brand and David Walliams has raised concerns about the use of legal tools to silence individuals who want to speak out. The Law Society Gazette has noted that the cases highlight the issue of wealthy individuals using lawyers to…