2552nd Edition: LawNewsIndex is a
UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers,
Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights &
Social Justice issues.
Today's Video Focus: In the face of a desperate labour shortage Japan has passed a
controversial bill to bring in more workers from abroad.
It is an unprecedented move in a country which has been largely
resistant to foreigners and there are concerns the new plan could lead
to worker deaths and exploitation.
Focus of the Day Article:
Patchwork laws and constant requests frustrate companies, says CIO. Goldman Sachs' top cybersecurity official argues too many regulators are taking resources away from cybersecurity teams.
Full story -The Global Legal Post
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