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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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
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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Turkey
Hakem Heyeti Tarafından Atanmayan Uzmanlar: İptal Sebebi Mi?
Ancak uygulamada, hakem heyetleri nadiren kendi uzmanlarını atamaktadır.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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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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
Landmark Judgments In 2023 Shaping India's Money Laundering Legal Landscape
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) is a crucial legislative instrument that plays a significant role in the concerted effort to combat and curtail illicit financial activities.
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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
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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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 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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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United States
Here's What The Coming AI Act Means For Your Business
It is nearly impossible to find some aspect of work or life that artificial intelligence has not impacted. Consider ChatGPT, the AI chatbot software that debuted last November and quickly...
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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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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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India
May The Force (Majeure) Be With You
With the Star Wars Day around the corner, one would usually expect lots of Star Wars related events and exhibitions lined up.
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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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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
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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Guernsey
Guernsey Litigation Guides 2024 (Chambers)
The new guides provide the latest legal information on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, trials and hearings, settlement, damages...
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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
Addressing FOCC's Regulatory Hurdles Under The Non-Debt Instrument Rules
The blog piece analyses the regulatory barriers to downstream investments in India that require immediate attention and resolution from the appropriate authorities.
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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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Australia
Employees versus Contractors: ATO Indicators and Audit Resource Allocation
Businesses should review their existing contracts in reference to the updated ATO risk and assessment framework.
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India
The New Regime For Taxation Of Partnership Firms
Finance Act, 2021 has made substantial changes to the regime of taxation of partnership firms with regard to outgoing or retiring partners.
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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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United States
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against The IRS On Critical Fbar Issue
The U.S. Supreme Court recently weighed in on an issue regarding a provision of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) that has split two federal courts of appeal. Its 5-4 ruling is welcome news...
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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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United States
Health Data Corner
The Health Data Corner compiles the latest state health care data capacity innovations and policy developments and showcases select novel data use cases emerging from states...
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United States
What Every Multinational Company Needs To Know About … CBP's Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Detentions And Admissibility Reviews (Part III)
In Part I and Part II of "What Every Multinational Company Needs to Know About ... The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act" (UFLPA), we summarized the UFLPA requirements...
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Australia
Reduced Labour Market Testing For Subclass 482 And 494 Visas
The process of testing the local labour market before sponsoring a worker on a Subclass 482 or 494 Visa has now become more simple following Government changes that came into effect on 11 December 2023.
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India
Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Validity In India
In most countries Spouses are entering into pre-nuptial agreements before marriage as a precaution to safeguard their assets in case of dissolution of marriage...
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Australia
Employers in NSW may face criminal charges for contacting employees after hours
Employees in NSW could have a legal right to stop employers from contacting them after hours.
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Australia
The offences, defences and penalties for improperly discarding a cigarette in NSW
Offences and penalties for improperly discarding cigarettes, from littering to fires, and defences that may apply.
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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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United States
Enforceability Of EULAs In Government Contracts: A Tale Of Two Cases
Government contractors that sell software to the federal government, either directly or indirectly through a reseller agreement, frequently attempt to preserve...
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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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Nigeria
Legal Procedure For Child Adoption Under The Nigerian Law
Through adoption, children who will not be raised by their biological parents can legally join another family as full members while retaining their genetic and emotional ties...
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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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Nigeria
Regulatory Update: The Imposition Of Expatriate Employment Levy On Companies
On the 27th day of February, 2024, the Federal Ministry of Interior issued the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) Handbook which requires companies with expatriate workers to pay a levy.