Professional Services/Legal

New bill adjusts exemption criteria for private columbaria licence

It will allow ‘pre-cut-off columbaria’ to continue operation and avert ash disposal.
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HK gov’t to review criteria, scope of TAVA scheme eligibility

This is due to reports of individuals defrauding the said scheme.

Gov’t launches pro-bono mediation scheme for water seepage disputes

Parties can conduct mediation by submitting a request through eBRAM’s platform.

Gov’t launches consultation on toy safety updates

The affected product categories include babies' dummies, baby walking frames, and bottle teats.

New bill cuts tax for assisted reproductive services

The tax deduction is one of the measures announced in the 2023 Policy Address to promote fertility.

Gov't updates safety code at work in confined spaces

The Labour Department will continue to conduct surprise inspections.

Mayer Brown establishes two independent law firms in HK

Mayer Brown Hong Kong LLP comprises more than 20 lawyers.

Audit reveals overcharging of elderly care residents

The overcharged was sometimes as much as $22k.

Gov’t extends judiciary e-Appointment services

This will enable users to apply for self-bankruptcy petitions and probate applications online.

Gov’t revokes license of employment agency Saiko Hong

The license was revoked after the company was convicted of overcharging commission.

Gov’t to give HK firms more power over shares, promote paperless communication

The bill will be introduced to the Legislative Council for its first reading on 4 December.

Amendment bill boosts environmental hygiene enforcement efficiency

Its first and second readings will be on 4 December.

Gov’t probes T-PARK’s exceedance of emission standards

This included the half-hourly average concentration.

Gov't introduces bill for remote court hearings

First reading of the bill will be on 4 December.

Gov’t expands GBA data contract to cover all industry sectors

It was initially applied only to banking, credit, and healthcare sectors.