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VIDEO: Profits soar in US legal cannabis trade
2014-02-20 14:09:46| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Marijuana businesses in Colorado are legal now but cannot get financial services because the Federal government still considers cannabis illegal.
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EC launches legal action against Britain over deadly air pollution
2014-02-20 13:16:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Telegraph: The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against the UK over excessive air pollution. Last May the Supreme Court ruled that the Government was failing in its legal duty to protect people from the harmful effects of nitrogen dioxide and other air-borne contaminants. At the time judges said Britain was facing 'immediate enforcement action' and today the EC announced it would begin legal proceedings. The UK government must now either take action to reduce levels of carcinogenic...
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Senior Legal and Regulatory Counsel
2014-02-19 19:37:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior Legal and Regulatory Counsel mf Ref SES0393 Region Europe Location Luxembourg Betzdorf Company SES Category Legal Position Staff Context In this position you will act as compliance counsel for EMEA operations, in close coordination with the existing team. You will also act as the key point of contact for regulatory issues EMEA, focusing on Russia, CIS and the Middle East and nearby region. You will work closely with Legal team members responsible for compliance with country sanctions, ITAR and other trade rules, and general compliance issues. You will be expected to support existing data privacy and IT initiatives to ensure SES compliance with all pertinent rules. As Legal Counsel you will support the Legal group by managing regulatory authorizations and compliance obligations for SES satellite operations in the Middle East and CIS region. You will deal with a large territory with widely varying cultural, regulatory and legal requirements and will assume an advocacy role for SES positions and seek to lobby in these countries in coordination with the Global Legal Regulatory team. Responsibilities Regulatory ME CIS Advocate SES interests and positions related to ME CIS and work to raise SES profile in these countries Manage regulatory authorizations and compliance obligations Act as primary regulatory representative before governmental agencies Serve as key advisor for legal, regulatory and policy matters Prepare responses to national consultations, position papers, and advocacy materials Address market access and other trade issues Provide regulatory and legal support for development and commercial teams. Compliance Support lead regulatory counsel and advise on compliance with national and international export control and sanctions laws and regulations Coordinate with European colleagues to assure proper and full export control and sanctions compliance Provide employee sanctions and export control compliance training Meet with, build relationships with and advocate as appropriate before authorities responsible for SES export control licensing, regulations and policies Maintain export database Perform vetting of customers and other third parties to assure sanctions compliance Support lead regulatory counsel on IT data security and data privacy and data security matters. Experience Qualifications JD or University Law degree equivalent to Masters in Law admission to the practice of law in one or more jurisdictions preferred Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the communications industry with a law firm, government agency or private entityies, preferably with some experience in the satellite sector Experience with international legal and regulatory matters, including but not limited to compliance issues, market access, trade, ITU, and competition law Strong analytical ability and outstanding independent business judgment Demonstrated ability to work within tight time constraints in an organized manner Demonstrated ability to facilitate and coordinate teams toward a businessoriented solution Excellent written and oral communication including drafting negotiating skills Fluency in English required Foreign language skills desirable, especially any ME CIS language Wish to travel internationally Excellent negotiation skills and ability to maintain high level of legal risk mitigation for SES Ability to work across multifunction, multilevel and multicultural groups must be a team player Proactive and independent attitude and result oriented approach Strong ability to manage time, set priorities and work independently in an international oriented and demanding commercial environment Capability to work accurately and in an organized manner with attention to detail Familiarity with or ability to acquire knowledge of the regulatory and institutional frameworks applicable to SESs activities in ME CIS markets Ability to advocate SESs positions and interests outside of the organization Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to SVP, Global Regulatory Affairs Apply for this Job online
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UK: Sports Direct silent on Heatons legal action
2014-02-14 13:56:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
UK retailer Sports Direct has refused to be drawn on a report it is in the process of taking legal action against Irish department store retailer Heatons.
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Pfizer faces legal action from Australian competition regulator
2014-02-13 11:35:52| Biotech - Topix.net
Australia's competition regulator said on Thursday it was taking legal action against the local division of Pfizer Inc over the way it marketed its cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor to pharmacies.
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