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This table lists the most frequently read articles that have been published in the last ten days. It is updated each Sunday, and represents usage figures for the previous ten days.
The firms who receive the greatest usage are generally those who, through continuous contributions, maintain reader familiarity and interest.
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UK
Changes Expected To Cut Net Migration (December 2023)
New changes are expected to be implemented by next Spring to curb the net migration into the United Kingdom.
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Malta
Bank Of Valletta Acquires New Funding To Relaunch The BOV SME Invest Package
Bank of Valletta announced the re-launch of the BOV SME Invest Package after securing new funding through the Malta Development Bank's SME Guarantee Scheme.
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India
Maharashtra Stamp Duty Amnesty Scheme 2023
The Maharashtra Government vide an Order dated 7 December 2023 introduced ‘ Maharashtra Mudrank Shulk Abhay Yojana 2023' i.e., Maharashtra Stamp Duty Amnesty Scheme – 2023...
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Nigeria
Rights Of A Landlord And Tenant In Tenancy Matters
Most people usually do not want to rent an apartment where the Landlord also resides. This mindset appears to be predicated on the different harrowing brought on by such landlords...
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India
Whether Notice Served Through Electronic Mode Is Valid Or Not?
There was a common practice that people played tactics of not receiving legal notice or documents so the courts had recognized the process of sending Legal notice via whatsapp, mail, fax.
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UK
New National Minimum Wage Rates Announced For 2024/2025 In The UK
The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission's recommendations for the rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage that will apply from April 2024...
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India
Attempt And Abetment Of Suicide: Impact Of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
In the realm of mental health legislation, the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 stands as a pivotal milestone, aiming to reshape the understanding and treatment of mental...
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India
Marriage & Divorce Under Special Marriage Act
India is a diverse country, home to many languages, cultures, customs and religions. To protect an individual's right to practice his/her own religion, personal laws were enacted like ...
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United States
COVID-19 Requirements Lift In 2024
Although many new employment laws went into effect on January 1, 2024, several COVID-19-related regulations and requirements expire this year.
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India
Remedies When Chargesheet Is Filed Without Arrest
Various remedies are available to protect the liberty of a person who has not been arrested during investigation but is fearful of being taken into custody by the court upon his first appearance.
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United States
Eastern District Of Pennsylvania Dismisses Purported Securities Fraud Class Action Against It Services Company For Failure To Adequately Allege Falsity, Scienter And Loss Causation
On February 1, 2024, Judge Gerald J. Pappert of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania granted a motion to dismiss a putative securities class action against an IT solutions company ...
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India
Maharashtra Government Announces Stamp Duty Amnesty Scheme-2023
On 07 December 2023, the Maharashtra government introduced the Maharashtra Stamp Duty Amnesty Scheme 2023 (Scheme).
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India
Unregistered Agreement To Sell Admissible In Evidence
The Registration Act, 1908 (Registration Act) plays an important role when it comes to dealing with and managing information related to land and immovable property.
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India
Extension Of Limitation Period In Light Of Third Wave Of Pandemic
On 23 March 2020, the Supreme Court had taken suo motu cognizance of the issue of limitation running vis-a-vis the strict Covid-19 restrictions.
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India
Dual Employment Or Moonlighting In India
‘Moonlighting' or dual employment, refers to the practice of taking up a second job, often covertly, outside normal business hours, while continuing to be formally employed with another employer.
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Kenya
Labour and Employment Comparative Guide
Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Kenya, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
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Canada
Canadian Government Introduces Online Harms Act To Combat Harmful Social Media Content
On February 26, 2024, the federal government introduced Bill C-63, entitled An Act to enact the Online Harms Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Human Rights Act and an Act respecting...
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Turkey
Davadan Feragat Ve Davadan Vazgeçme
Davacının, açtığı davanın sonucundan vazgeçmesine davadan feragat denir. Feragat kısmen veya tamamen yapılabilir. Feragat ile davacı dava dilekçesinde sonuç kısmında talep...
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India
Law Relating To Setting Aside Of Arbitral Award By Courts
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act') was enacted to consolidate and amend the law governing Domestic Arbitration, International Commercial...
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Indonesia
Investing In Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN): Indonesia's New Capital City
The ambitious plans made by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia (the "Government") to build a new capital city in East Kalimantan is in full-swing.
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Turkey
Turkish Competition Board Concluded The Investigation Against Gerçek Kozmetik By Applying Both The Settlement And Commitment Mechanisms Simultaneously
This case summary includes an analysis of the Turkish Competition Board's Gerçek Kozmetik Turizm San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. decision, where the Board concluded the investigation initiated upon Gerçek Kozmetik ...
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India
Antil Trilogy: 3 Decisions Of The Supreme Court
The decisions of the Supreme Court in Satender Kumar Antil v CBI regarding procedure to be followed by courts in cases where the investigation agency has not arrested the accused person and filed its chargesheet...
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India
Twin Conditions For Bail Under The PMLA
The stringent twin conditions for grant of bail to persons arrested under the offence of money laundering are always in debate with frequent changes in jurisprudence around them.
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24
United States
DoD Updates Section 1260H List Of Chinese Military Companies Operating Directly Or Indirectly In The United States
On January 31, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) released an update to its list of "Chinese military companies" that are "operating directly or indirectly in the United States" in accordance...
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India
Freezing Of Bank Accounts By Investigating Authorities: Breaking The Ice On The Legal Position And Remedies
The rampant rise of white-collar crimes and economic offences is ubiquitous and often cited as a gnawing threat to India's economic interests.
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Cyprus
Cyprus Joining The Schengen Area
Starting, July 25, Cyprus is joining the Schengen Information System (SIS) that has been built to ensure safe passage as well as freedom of movement of those who have the right to move freely
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Cyprus
Cyprus And France Sign A New Double Tax Treaty
On 11 December 2023 Cyprus and France signed a Double Tax Treaty (DTT) which, once it enters in to force, will replace the existing treaty between the two countries, dated back in 1981.
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United States
FTC Updates (March 6 – March 10, 2023)
This week, the FTC extended the comment period for its proposed rule banning harmful noncompete agreements through April 19. As part of a trend in challenging this practice...
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India
What Is Fair Use Of Copyright Doctrine?
Have you ever used a copyrighted work without permission, and wondered whether it was legal or not? You might have heard of the term "fair use," but what exactly does it mean?
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United States
The Week In Weed: March 17, 2023
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what's happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
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UK
India Young Professionals Youth Mobility Scheme Ballot For 2024 Announced
Home Office has announced start of its 2024 ballot for India Young Professionals Scheme visa. The next ballot will open at 2:30pm India Standard Time on 20 February 2024.
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United States
Reporting Companies Under The Corporate Transparency Act Beware: Using Service Providers To Comply Creates New Data Privacy Risk
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which became effective on January 1, requires that U.S. and foreign companies authorized to do business in the U.S...
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India
Fintech Laws In India: Understanding The Regulatory Regime
The rapid advancement of financial technology, or fintech, with an overall transaction value of $24 Trillion in FY21-22 alone, has revolutionised the way financial services are delivered...
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India
Merchanting Trade In India
Recent times have seen several huge business houses shut down their merchanting trade verticals owing to regulatory, tax, and legal pressures.
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Guernsey
Family Offices: Steps, Stages And Structures – Private Trust Companies And The Guernsey Private Foundation
There are a variety of structures and arrangements available to Individuals and their families both for estate and succession planning and to protect their assets from uncertainty and volatility.
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India
Government's Initiative To Convert Collector's Land To Freehold
There have been a host of issues and challenges with respect to permissions on government and
nazul land in Maharashtra. In order to alleviate some of these concerns
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UK
UK Immigration Update For Health And Care Visa – January 2024
On Monday 4 December 2023, the Prime Minister and Home Secretary announced the plan to cut net migration which together with the package to restrict student dependants...
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India
Default Bail In India
The State Through Central Bureau of Investigation vs T. Gangi Reddy @ Yerra Gangi Reddy CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 37 OF 2023
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Canada
A Preview Of 2024: 10 Trends That GCs And Boards Need To Know
As we discussed in our article on shareholder activism, 2023 was a banner year for activism in Canada. No fewer than 47 companies were targeted by activists...
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Turkey
Hakem Heyeti Tarafından Atanmayan Uzmanlar: İptal Sebebi Mi?
Ancak uygulamada, hakem heyetleri nadiren kendi uzmanlarını atamaktadır.
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Ghana
Customary Marriages In Ghana, Its Registration And Effects In Ghana
Customary marriage may loosely be defined as a marriage contracted in accordance with the applicable customary law of the parties to the marriage.
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Nigeria
An Overview Of Garnishee Proceedings In Nigeria
Garnishee proceedings is a type of legal process used in Nigeria to recover debts owed by a debtor.
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Malta
Banking & Fintech Newsletter – Issue No. 40
Banking & Fintech newsletter – issue 40 is now available
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India
Salient Features And Significant Changes In New Criminal Laws – An Explainer
The cog to reform the criminal laws in India started turning in 2020 with the formation of a Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws (CRCL).
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Australia
What are the rules for Learner Drivers in New South Wales?
Not following these rules could lead to fines, demerit points, licence disqualification, or even a criminal conviction.
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Canada
What's Shaping Canada's IPO Market In 2024?
It doesn't come as breaking news that 2023 was a down year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in Canada, as companies faced a rare set of challenges in both the domestic and global markets.
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UK
Important Changes To Skilled Worker Visa In March 2024 And April 2024
Skilled Worker and Health and Care visa upcoming changes March 2024 and April 2024. Today, 19th February 2024 the Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules...
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Australia
How to collect statute-barred debts
In Australia, debts become statute-barred after a specific time period from the date when the cause of action arose.
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Australia
Home Sweet Hostility: FWC rules that working from home on mandatory office days is not a valid reason for dismissal
Employers should exercise discretion in choosing to dismiss employees for being absent on their office days.
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India
Legal Implications Of AI-Created Works In India
AI has become a buzzword in our lives, considering its role and impact. It has its pros and cons that is to be governed by law and order. This Blog delves into these issues, exploring AI's potential and future, especially in the context of Indian laws.
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Turkey
Turkish Competition Board Mergers And Acquisitions Outlook Report For 2023 Has Been Published
On January 5th, 2024, the Turkish Competition Authority has published the Report prepared by the Competition Board on Mergers, Acquisitions And Privatisation Transactions in 2023 ("Report").
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United Arab Emirates
All You Need To Know About Divorce, Judicial Separation, And Annulment Of Marriage In The UAE
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), until very recently, Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 (the UAE Personal Status Law) was governing divorce and other family-related conflicts.
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United Arab Emirates
Dubai Centre For Family Businesses Unveils Key Initiatives To Support Growth And Continuity
In a bid to fortify the growth and sustainability of family-owned businesses in Dubai, the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, operating under the Dubai Chambers...
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United States
"On AI And Copyrightable Authorship" (Podcast)
On January 31, 2024, Marshall Gerstein Partner Matt Carey was featured on an episode of AccelPro's podcast series discussing Artificial Intelligence and copyright protection...
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Guernsey
Fund Finance Laws And Regulations 2024 – Guernsey
Guernsey is a leading funds domicile with a proven track record of more than 50 years as an international financial centre, and as such, is recognised by fund sponsors and promoters...
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Australia
Parens Patriae: The power of courts to make decisions in a child's best interests
This NSW 2024 decision was based on the court's ‘Parens Patriae jurisdiction'.
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Australia
Can I check if someone is on the sex offenders register in New South Wales?
In New South Wales, the sex offenders registry is officially called the NSW Child Protection Registry.
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Australia
Penalty for not enrolling to vote in Australia? Fine for not voting
Enrolling to vote in federal elections was made compulsory in 1912, whereas actual voting was made compulsory in 1924.
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France
Obtenir la citoyenneté espagnole par ascendance
L'un des moyens les plus rapides et les plus faciles d'obtenir la citoyenneté espagnole est l'ascendance ou la descendance.
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Guernsey
SAR Wars: A New Approach?
Further to Bailiwick of Guernsey Consent Regime guidance issued in April 2023 (Guidance), a recent change in approach from the Guernsey Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)...
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United States
ICC Launches Green Marketing Certification Program
The International Chamber of Commerce recently launched an environmental marketing certification program based on the principles of the ICC Framework for Responsible Environmental Marketing Communications.
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India
Zero FIRs: Explained
The First Information Report (FIR) is the initial information recorded by a police officer about an alleged cognizable offence. Section 154 of the Code of Criminal...
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India
[Del HC] Pre-deposit Of 20% Tax Demand Not A Prerequisite For Keeping Tax Recovery In Abeyance
The Delhi High Court, in Dabur India Limited v CIT (TDS) [2023] 146 taxmann.com 315 (Delhi), has held that the requirement of pre-deposit payment of 20% of the tax demand in order to be granted stay of recovery.
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United Arab Emirates
Capital Markets – Walkers (Dubai) 2023 Recap
With 2023 now firmly behind us, Walkers' Dubai based capital markets team discuss the year's key transactions and the upcoming trend expectations for 2024.
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Australia
ASIC priorities in 2024
Licensees should review ASIC's 2024 enforcement priorities to further enhance compliance processes and procedures.
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Australia
Employees' right to disconnect – can your boss still contact you after hours?
Employers should review their employment contracts and policies/procedures to ensure consistency with these new laws.
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Australia
Podcast: TaxLand with Fletch and Sarah – Payroll tax grouping – applying for an exclusion order
How members of a payroll tax group can be excluded and how to apply for an exclusion order.
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United Arab Emirates
Let's Talk About The Employment Laws And Contracts In The UAE
In our previous articles, we have talked about the different types of businesses and offering a guide to starting your business in the UAE.
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India
Google V. Competition Commission Of India – A Case Review
The Competition Commission of India ("CCI") had on October 20, 2022, passed an order against Google LLC and Google India Private Limited ("Google") directing Google...
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Switzerland
Private Equity In Switzerland 2024
In Switzerland, the M&A market continued to cool off in the first half of 2023, with a 67 per cent decline in deal volume compared to the same period last year.
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India
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
The Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 formed the bedrock of India's criminal justice system.
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Australia
Report on Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 due soon in Queensland
A progress update on the bill, a refresher on its purposes and a summary of consultation feedback.
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Australia
Trust Deeds: What to do when all is lost?
If the original trust deed has been lost, the safest course of action is to seek advice and directions from the Court.
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Guernsey
UK Tribunal Finds 'Work Related Stress' Amounts To Disability – The Implications For Guernsey And Jersey Employers
In Phillips v Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board, the Cardiff Employment Tribunal ("ET") held that work related stress can amount to a disability, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010 ("EqA")...
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Canada
The Evolving Landscape Of ESG: Trends, Standards And Legislative Developments
When discussing environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, I find it helpful to shift the focus from value-based views to what simply makes business sense for the organization in question.
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Switzerland
Part 2: Popular AI Tools: What About Data Protection?
Tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are the obvious choice for using AI in the workplace. But what about data protection compliance?
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Vietnam
Patent & Design Updates From Vietnam: January 2024
The promulgation of Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP and Circular No. 23/2023/TT-BKHCN marks an important step forward in strengthening IP protection in Vietnam...
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United States
IRS Wins Round One Over Meaning Of "Limited Partner" For Self-Employment Income Purposes
David Griffel and David Wermuth with associate Sarah McNeill authored the Hedge Fund Law Report article, "IRS Wins Round One Over Meaning of ‘Limited Partner' for Self-Employment Income Purposes."
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Switzerland
The Most Expensive Mistakes In International Assignments
International assignments generally cost a company 2 to 2.5 times as much as when locally employed staff are deployed. In most companies, the focus is still on costs and the "return on investment" ...
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Switzerland
Newsletter 1/23: News About Foundation Law
With several hundred new foundations established each year, Switzerland continues to enjoy great popularity as a location for foundations.
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Australia
Residential Focus: Part 1 - New rules for building bonds in New South Wales
Recent amendments to the NSW Strata Building Bond & Inspections Scheme (the building bond scheme).
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France
Decoding 3 Year IP Trends In Europe – Navigating Covid, Unitary Patent, And GenAI With Orbit Intelligence
In our webinar, we explore the evolving European IP landscape over the last three years, analyzing emerging trends and anticipating future challenges.
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Australia
How do mobile speed cameras work in NSW?
Mobile speed cameras in NSW use a variety of technologies to detect and record speeding vehicles.
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India
Stamp Duty On Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreements ("PAAA")
This update includes a brief synopsis of an important Bombay High Court Order signed on March 1, 2023, with respect to stamp duty on PAAAs to be executed with society members in relation to redevelopment of societies in Maharashtra.
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India
Rental Compensation Received From A Builder For Redevelopment Of Flats Is A Capital Receipt And Not Liable To Tax
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai in its decision in Ajay Parasmal Kothari vs Income Tax Officer 30(1)(1)1, observed that even if the assessee...
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Turkey
Kira Bedelinin Ödenmemesi Nedeniyle Tahliye
Kira ödemeyen kiracı nasıl çıkarılır sorusu artan ekonomik sıkıntılar sebebiyle gündemi fazlasıyla meşgul etmektedir.
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Australia
Closing the rest of the loopholes: Final tranche of Fair Work Act amendments passes, but with some significant changes
Besides other changes to the original reform proposals, employees now will have a 'right to disconnect' from work.
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India
Key Amendments To Schedule III Of The Companies Act, 2013
On 24 March, 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) revised or amended the requirements of Schedule III.
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Guernsey
Exercise Of Regulatory Powers In Guernsey: GFSC v Domaille And Others
In our recent article (available here) we reported that the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (the "GFSC") had been granted leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal.
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Australia
How Skilled Visas Will Be Prioritised For Government Processing In 2024
Applications for employer-sponsored visas for regional Australia will be prioritised for processing in 2024 according to the Government's new Ministerial Direction (No. 105).
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Indonesia
Company Profile Information In Indonesia
How is it possible to access company information in Indonesia? In Indonesia, a company must register all related information to the data registration system of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights ("MoLHR") ...
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India
Power Of The Court To Reject A Plaint Qua Some Of The Defendants
Order VII Rule XI of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 ("Order VII Rule XI") deals with the provision of ‘rejection of plaint'.
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India
Separation Of Trials: Key Legal And Practical Issues
Absconding accused persons are the worst problem for investigating agencies and courts alike. In case the accused person is absconding from an ongoing trial...
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India
Update: Companies Act Amendment October 2023
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") on the 27th of October 2023 notified two major amendments to rules under the Companies Act, 2013.
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Switzerland
Non-Financial-Report Nach Dem OR: Pflichten Von Generalversammlung Und Verwaltungsrat
Neben der Genehmigung durch die Generalversammlung verlangt das Gesetz auch eine Genehmigung und Unterzeichnung durch den Verwaltungsrat als oberstes Leitungsorgan einer Aktiengesellschaft.