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AG: ‘Reduce Our Dependency On Outsourcing’
“Since 2013 Government has retained approximately 65 outside legal service providers to pursue various matters at a total cost to date of approximately 24.5 million dollars,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said, adding that “measures are warranted to increase our capacity to internally meet Government’s legal services needs... Read more of this article
Customs Clarifies Rules, Hemp Products Letter
The Customs Department said there has been no change in policy regarding the import prohibition on cannabis, cannabis resin or cannabinoids, and confirmed they sent a letter to traders earlier this month that “simply restates the effect of the relevant legal provisions.” This follows after discussion in which one store was said to be throwing... Read more of this article
Column: Transformation, Goodbye Time Sheets
[Opinion column written by Chris Garrod] The AI Transformation begins Every working day, I sit behind my desk and record what I do in increments of 6 minutes. Time recording. Every qualified lawyer in private practice has been exposed to it, whether it be in the form of manually recording it via time sheets, or entering it directly into a specialized... Read more of this article
“Bribery And Corruption Must Be Stamped Out”
Following yesterday’s announcement regarding the Bribery Act 2016 that will come into force on 1 September 2017, Attorney General & Minister of Legal Affairs Trevor Moniz has today issued a guidance document about procedures which “relevant commercial organisations can put into place to prevent persons associated with them from bribing.” Minister... Read more of this article
Photos: Ceremonial Opening Of 2017 Legal Year
A special sitting of the Supreme Court was held today [Jan 27] to mark the Ceremonial Opening of Bermuda’s 2017 Legal Year at Court No. 1 in the Sessions House on Parliament Street. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Judicial Annual Report 2016 has been released including remarks made this afternoon by Chief Justice Ian RC Kawaley at the... Read more of this article
BDA: ‘Impressive Raft Of Corporate Legislation’
Parliament has “passed an impressive recent raft of new corporate legislation to update the island’s legal framework, stimulating growth and keeping the jurisdiction globally competitive amid ever-changing market demands,” the Bermuda Business Development Agency said. “Over the past 15 months, a total of nine bills related to international... Read more of this article
AG: Enhance Bermuda’s International Reputation
Attorney-General Trevor Moniz presented a draft consultation copy of the Bribery Act 2016 in the House of Assembly today [July 15], saying it will “help to enhance Bermuda’s international reputation for the highest ethical standards.” The Attorney-General said, “The Bribery Act 2016 is modelled largely on the UK’s Bribery Act... Read more of this article
AG: Modernizing Bermuda’s Law On Fraud
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 20], Attorney-General Trevor Moniz provided an overview of Government’s intention to update and modernize Bermuda’s laws relating to fraud. Minister Moniz said, “As is the case with our parallel efforts to combat bribery and corruption, by updating and modernizing the law of fraud in Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Modernizing Bermuda’s Bribery, Corruption Laws
Speaking today [May 20] in the House of Assembly, Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Trevor Moniz provided an overview of Government’s intention to modernize Bermuda’s laws relating to bribery and corruption. Minister Moniz said, “Bermuda has made tremendous efforts in recent years to combat economic crime of all kinds, particularly... Read more of this article
Feedback Invited: Police Cautions For Cannabis
Parliament recently passed an Act which empowers the Director of Public Prosecutions to issue a guidance for formal police cautions, and Director of Public Prosecutions Larry Mussenden said he is considering issuing guidance for simple possession of cannabis, and is interested in hearing the views of the general public. Mr Mussenden said, “Recently,... Read more of this article
Oyster Consultant Offers Legal Education Lecture
Oyster Consulting [Bermuda] Ltd Consultant Henry M. Komansky presented his second CLE lecture to the Bermuda Bar Association on April 6 to discuss changes to Bermuda’s Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing requirements. A spokesperson said, “On 1 January 2016, the long-pending Bermuda Proceeds of Crime Amendment Act 2015 became law.... Read more of this article
Info Session On Island’s Liquor Licensing Laws
The Bermuda Police Service will host a public information session for entrepreneurs and promoters in conjunction with the Liquor Licensing Authority [LLA] on Wednesday, April 27 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Dame Lois Brown Evans building. A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday the 27th of April from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, the Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article
CD&P: New Legislation Will Enhance Jurisdiction
New legislation governing contracts will significantly help the Island’s commercial sector and enhance the attractiveness of the jurisdiction in both the funds and insurance space, according to some Bermuda attorneys. Elizabeth Denman, a Director in the Corporate department at Conyers Dill & Pearman, said The Contracts [Rights of Third Parties]... Read more of this article
Governor Appoints Registrar To Supreme Court
The Governor, Mr George Fergusson, has announced today that he has appointed Ms Shade Subair Williams to succeed Ms Charlene Scott as Registrar to the Supreme Court. Mr Fergusson said, “I am very pleased to announce Ms Subair Williams’ appointment, following the recommendation of the Judicial & Legal Services Committee. :She is highly qualified... Read more of this article
Oyster Consultant Gives Lecture To Bermuda Bar
Oyster Consulting Bermuda Ltd consultant Henry M. Komansky presented a CLE lecture to the Bermuda Bar Association on February 17 in order to discuss changes to Bermuda’s Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing requirements. A spokesperson said, “On January 1, 2016, the long-pending Bermuda Proceeds of Crime Amendment Act 2015 became law.... Read more of this article
DPP Implements Code For Crown Counsel
Today the Department of Public Prosecutions [DPP] has announced the creation and implementation of a Code for Crown Counsel for prosecutors within the department. The Director of the DPP, Mr. Rory Field said the aim of the new Code is to serve as an important tool for the Crown Counsel in the Department, as well as enhance the public’s understanding... Read more of this article
