Summary
Local content is the added value brought to the Kenyan economy through procuring locally available services, goods, supplies and work force.
The Objectives of The Bill
To provide a framework for regulation of local content by prescribing minimum local content quotas in various sectors:
To promote the local industry and sourcing of locally produced goods and services
To boost the g…
Member Publications
Following a recent federal court ruling, and despite a potential adverse ruling anticipated soon by the Michigan Court of Appeals on claims brought in Michigan state courts, employers can confidently rely upon mandatory arbitration provisions for discrimination claims brought by their employees in federal court.
In Byron Johnson and Brian Taylor v. Kelley Services, Inc., Case No. 2:25-cv-10570-BR…
Companies of every size include binding arbitration clauses in their contracts.
The typical arbitration clause states that any dispute arising under the contract will not be addressed in a court of law, but through the less formal process of arbitration. Often, arbitration is perceived as a cheaper, quicker and more private method of dispute adjudication.
But arbitration is not a “one size fits …
The Indiana Supreme Court recently provided crucial guidance for insurers facing multiple claims that exceed available liability policy limits. The Indiana Supreme Court described the predicament that insurers encounter in these situations.
When insurance coverage is insufficient to satisfy multiple claimants, insurers face a dilemma. An insurer can seek individual settlements, but this approach …
The Government has today released the outcome of its long-awaited review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003, signalling the most significant shift in the regulatory landscape for retirement village operators in two decades.
Key changes will include:
- A mandatory 12-month timeframe for the repayment of residents' capital sums.
- Requirement to pay interest on a resident's capital sum if the unit …
Argentina and the United States recently entered into a Framework for Reciprocal Trade and Investment, as announced on November 13, 2025. This Framework reflects a renewed effort by both governments to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and establish a predictable, rules-based foundation for trade and investment between the two countries.
The new Framework Agreement aims to pr…
On October 26, 2025, the Chief Revenue Officer of Snowflake Inc. appeared to overstep the bounds of Regulation Fair Disclosure (“Reg FD”) when he made statements regarding Snowflake’s future financial results during an impromptu interview posted by a social media influencer (@theschoolofhardknockz). The Chief Revenue Officer’s statements indicated Snowflake would exit the fiscal year with “probabl…
Recently the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari to hear a negligent hiring case involving the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA) from a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, No. 24-1192. The decision of the Seventh Circuit is reported at 124 F.4th 1053. Certiorari was granted to resolve a s…
In a significant decision clarifying the limits of comparative fault in New Jersey, the New Jersey Supreme Court held in Estate of Crystal Walcott Spill v. Markovitz (A-34-23) 2025 N.J. LEXIS 211 (March 11, 2025) that a jury may not allocate fault to an out-of-state tortfeasor not subject to personal jurisdiction in New Jersey under the Comparative Negligence Act (CNA), even if that individual’s a…
Governments and international organisations around the world are looking to establish their place as AI leaders. This necessitates a difficult balance between having a pro-innovation regulatory regime, whilst exercising sufficient oversight to address potential harms and public distrust. In the UK, the government has consistently proposed a pro-innovation framework, absent an AI-specific regulator…