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PIPA: Regulating Use Of Personal Information
The Personal Information Privacy Act [PIPA] is presently on track to become law later this year and in addition to regulating the use of personal information, it is anticipated that heightened restrictions and increased protections will apply to the use of sensitive personal information, said Chen Foley, an attorney at Sedgwick Chudleigh. Mr Foley... Read more of this article
Bermuda National Trust Appoints Alma Dismont
The Bermuda National Trust announced that Ms Alma Dismont [pictured] has been selected by the Council of the Trust to serve as the Chairperson of the Advocates for the Environment committee that is charged with reviewing and responding to planning applications and practices that have significant impact on our natural environment and wellbeing; formulating... Read more of this article
Column: Julian Hall – Politician, Lawyer, Legend
[Opinion column written by Eron Hill] “The issue of disappointing anyone else must take a distant and inferior second place to the goal of pursuing your dreams and making your life choices as you think fit and with the minimum prospect of regret” – Julian Hall Those words said to his daughter have are words that we can all listen to and live... Read more of this article
Report: Harneys Planning Bermuda Launch
“Harneys is understood to be the latest multi-jurisdictional offshore firm planning a Bermuda launch, following in the wake of rival Walkers,” according to a report by thelawyer.com. The report said, “Several sources in Bermuda said at least one more firm, understood to be Harneys, is currently exploring its options to open an office... Read more of this article
LSAB To Host Legal Dialogue For Students
On Wednesday 8th July, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, the Law Students’ Association of Bermuda [LSAB] will be hosting a legal dialogue for the islands law students and final year high school students. A LSAB spokesperson said, “Students will hear from leading practitioners in their respective industry of law. The purpose of this forum is for students... Read more of this article
Sedgwick Chudleigh Offers $10K Scholarship
Sedgwick Chudleigh Ltd. invites applications for its Legal Education Award. The award is for the academic year commencing in September/October 2015, and is in the amount of $10,000. “The successful applicant will be enrolled in a law degree course [including the Legal Practice Course or the Bar Professional Training Course], and will be expected... Read more of this article
Scott & Moniz On Statements To Parliament
Attorney-General Trevor Moniz has “given inaccurate and untruthful information” to Parliament and he should “tender his resignation,” Shadow Attorney-General Michael Scott said, while Mr Moniz said the “Opposition is being mischievous in selectively quoting my words”. Shadow Attorney-General Michael Scott’s Comments Mr... Read more of this article
Bar Council Concerned About Some Proposals
The Bermuda Bar Council said while they are in general support of the Attorney General’s push to modernise the criminal justice system, some of the specific proposals being put forward “are a cause for concern.” Bar Council President Richard Horseman said, “Bar Council wish to reply to the comments by the Attorney General that... Read more of this article
Appleby Staff On 2015 Citywealth ‘Leaders List’
Five Bermuda-based professionals from leading offshore law firm and fiduciary group Appleby have been included in the 2015 Citywealth Leaders List. Appleby had the most lawyers and professional specialists on the list than any other firm in the jurisdiction. “Being named to the prestigious Leaders List by Citywealth reflects the exceptional client... Read more of this article
‘Partnership Laws Will Help Attract New Business’
Changes in Bermuda’s partnership laws will help attract new business and keep the Island ahead of other jurisdictions, according to a leading lawyer. As of last week, the Partnership Amendment Act, 2015, the Exempted Partnerships Amendment Act, 2015, the Limited Partnership Amendment Act, 2015 and the Companies Amendment Act, 2015 have been successfully... Read more of this article
Walkers Law Firm To Open Office In Bermuda
[Updated] International law firm Walkers announced it will be expanding its global legal footprint to Bermuda, where it plans to open an office by the end of this year. The company said, “Walkers will offer clients a full service operation in Bermuda, encompassing a broad range of practice areas, including: litigation, insolvency, corporate, investment... Read more of this article
Q&A: Bermuda’s First Information Commissioner
Whether in her role as a member of the legal team that won two historic United States Supreme Court cases securing the rights of men detained in Guantanamo Bay or as a volunteer attorney with the US Center for Constitutional Rights, Gitanjali S. Gutierrez has earned a reputation as an outspoken advocate for human rights and fierce critic of social injustice... Read more of this article
