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Key Strategies to enhance Law Firm’s Public Relations

Key Strategies to enhance Law Firm’s Public Relations

01.10.24

Have you ever wondered how some law firms consistently attract high-quality clients, build a strong reputation, and command premium fees?......

Top 12 Law Firm Marketing Strategies

Top 12 Law Firm Marketing Strategies

20.09.24

Are you ready to break free from traditional marketing methods and unlock the full potential of your law firm? In......

Legal Marketing Challenges & Solutions for Law Firms

Legal Marketing Challenges & Solutions for Law Firms

10.09.24

Is your law firm struggling to stand out in today’s competitive legal environment? Many law firm leaders and marketing directors......

A Guide to Data Security for Law Firms

A Guide to Data Security for Law Firms

19.07.24

Imagine this scenario: You are a partner at a prestigious law firm, handling sensitive negotiations for a high-profile merger. In......

15 Negotiation Tips for Lawyers

15 Negotiation Tips for Lawyers

11.07.24

Have you ever felt that despite your technical proficiency, your negotiation skills might be holding you back? As a legal......

A Guide to Retainer Fees for Lawyers

A Guide to Retainer Fees for Lawyers

02.07.24

As a lawyer, have you ever grappled with the complexities and benefits of implementing retainer fees in your practice? Whether......

How to Manage Partnerships with Foreign Law Firms

How to Manage Partnerships with Foreign Law Firms

24.04.24

Partnership with foreign Law firms is rapidly increasing common practice in the legal field, which involves collaboration between two or......

Comprehensive Guide On Billing And Pricing Models For Law Firms

Comprehensive Guide On Billing And Pricing Models For Law Firms

05.03.24

Wondering how to improvise your law firm’s pricing and billing strategies to maximise profit? Then read on to ace the......

Client Retention For Law Firms: Strategies For Growing Your Business

Client Retention For Law Firms: Strategies For Growing Your Business

19.02.24

Are you looking for client retention strategies to grow your law firm? Then you are at the right place. Acquiring......

How To Prioritize Attorney-Client Confidentiality At Your Firm

How To Prioritize Attorney-Client Confidentiality At Your Firm

24.01.24

Are you looking to prioritise attorney-client confidentiality at your firm? Then you are on the track. Client Confidentiality is one......

How Can I Expand The Client Base Of My Law Firm Globally?

How Can I Expand The Client Base Of My Law Firm Globally?

19.01.24

Are you planning to expand your law firm globally? Then you are on the right track. With recent advancements in......

What Are The Best Ways To Market Your Law Firm To International Clients?

What Are The Best Ways To Market Your Law Firm To International Clients?

15.01.24

Looking to acquire international clients for your law firm? The process may be difficult but not impossible, especially when you......

Client Acquisition Strategies for Law Firms & Attorneys

Client Acquisition Strategies for Law Firms & Attorneys

03.01.24

In today's digital age, traditional marketing methods no longer work for law firms. Instead, there are numerous online platforms and......

Insights from Around the Globe: Challenges Faced By Businesses In Complying With The Indian Data Protection Statute 

Insights from Around the Globe: Challenges Faced By Businesses In Complying With The Indian Data Protection Statute 

12.12.23

In our continuous quest to understand the landscape of data protection laws and regulations, we reached out to legal professionals......

Insights from Around the Globe: Challenges for businesses when complying with data protection regulations

Insights from Around the Globe: Challenges for businesses when complying with data protection regulations

07.12.23

In our quest to understand the challenges faced while complying with data protection regulations, we reached out to professionals around......

Insights from Around the Globe: Business Challenges In Complying With Data Protection Regulations

Insights from Around the Globe: Business Challenges In Complying With Data Protection Regulations

05.12.23

In our pursuit to identify the challenges in the data protection landscape, we connected with legal professionals around the globe.......

Insights from Around the Globe: Key Elements in Indian Employment Contracts

Insights from Around the Globe: Key Elements in Indian Employment Contracts

16.11.23

In our quest to understand the intricacies of employment contracts in various jurisdictions, we reached out to professionals across the......

Insights from Around the Globe: Key Elements in Norwegian Employment Contract

Insights from Around the Globe: Key Elements in Norwegian Employment Contract

09.11.23

In our quest to understand the intricacies of employment contracts in various jurisdictions, we reached out to professionals across the......

Insights from Around the Globe: Key Elements in Employment Contracts

Insights from Around the Globe: Key Elements in Employment Contracts

07.11.23

In our quest to understand the intricacies of employment contracts in various jurisdictions, we reached out to professionals across the......

Best Practices for Effectively Managing a Law Firm 

Best Practices for Effectively Managing a Law Firm 

21.09.23

Need help managing a law firm? Then keep reading further to find the perfect solution. In today’s highly competitive legal......

Tips for Managing Client Expectations as a Law Firm

Tips for Managing Client Expectations as a Law Firm

18.09.23

Wondering how to manage client expectations as a law firm? Then you are at the right place.  With clients becoming......

Enhancing Your Firm’s Visibility and Brand Recognition: Discover Creative Networking Methods Relevant to Your Jurisdiction

Enhancing Your Firm’s Visibility and Brand Recognition: Discover Creative Networking Methods Relevant to Your Jurisdiction

25.08.23

In the competitive landscape of the legal industry, visibility and brand recognition have emerged as essential assets for law firms......

Comprehensive overview of the top growing legal practice areas in California – 2023

Comprehensive overview of the top growing legal practice areas in California – 2023

11.08.23

If you are a legal professional seeking interestingly new opportunities in one of the most dynamic and promising states in......

How to Pick the Best Legal Network for your Law Firm?

How to Pick the Best Legal Network for your Law Firm?

31.07.23

One of the most effective ways for a law firm to expand its reach internationally is by joining a reputable......

Regulations related to climate change throughout the world in 2023 : A reflection of the urgency of the situation – Portugal

Regulations related to climate change throughout the world in 2023 : A reflection of the urgency of the situation – Portugal

09.06.23

In this write-up, Dr. João Paulo Menezes Falcão, Partner at MF & AC Advogados, highlights Portugal's commitment to addressing the......

Regulations related to climate change throughout the world in 2023 : A reflection of the urgency of the situation – India

Regulations related to climate change throughout the world in 2023 : A reflection of the urgency of the situation – India

09.06.23

Shreyika Walia, an advocate at Ahlawat and Associates, provides valuable insights on India's environmental governance and regulatory landscape in the......

Regulations related to climate change throughout the world in 2023 : A reflection of the urgency of the situation – Brazil

Regulations related to climate change throughout the world in 2023 : A reflection of the urgency of the situation – Brazil

08.06.23

Andre Lucas Durigan Sardinha, from Miguel Neto Advogados, provides valuable insights on the global impact of climate change and the......

Regulations related to climate change throughout the world in 2023 : A reflection of the urgency of the situation – Thailand

Regulations related to climate change throughout the world in 2023 : A reflection of the urgency of the situation – Thailand

07.06.23

Alexandre Dupont, a legal expert at Orbis Legal Advisory Ltd., provides insights on Thailand's efforts to combat climate change through......

Regulations related to climate change throughout the world in 2023 : A reflection of the urgency of the situation – Luxembourg

Regulations related to climate change throughout the world in 2023 : A reflection of the urgency of the situation – Luxembourg

06.06.23

Anaëlle Seiwert, an Avocat à la Cour at KAUFHOLD & REVEILLAUD, provides insights on the impact of sustainable finance regulations......

World Intellectual Property Day

World Intellectual Property Day

26.04.23

To make a long story short: Let’s make it 50/50! WIPO with its 193 members aims to develop and establish......

World Copyright and Book Day 2023: A Celebration of Authors and Authors Rights

World Copyright and Book Day 2023: A Celebration of Authors and Authors Rights

22.04.23

Do you know how books are protected? It is commonly understood that a book is the subject matter of copyright,......

Two Areas In Which The Covid Pandemic Has Changed Law Practice In The United States

Two Areas In Which The Covid Pandemic Has Changed Law Practice In The United States

21.04.23

There are several changes in law firm and court operations in the United States that many believe will become permanent. ......

The Impact of COVID on Quebec’s Judicial System

The Impact of COVID on Quebec’s Judicial System

21.04.23

Not too long ago, our state-run lottery in Quebec came up with a television advertisement campaign and slogan to generate......

Right to be forgotten: The Indian scenario

Right to be forgotten: The Indian scenario

17.04.23

In most jurisdictions, the ‘right to be forgotten’ forms part of their respective data protection statutes. In India, the extant......

Right to be forgotten in Turkey

Right to be forgotten in Turkey

17.04.23

Is it possible to be forgotten at a time when our every move leaves its mark on the digital world?......

Right to be forgotten in Canada

Right to be forgotten in Canada

17.04.23

In Canada, the federal and provincial governments share jurisdiction with respect to the protection of privacy in the private sector.......

Right to be forgotten in Sweden

Right to be forgotten in Sweden

17.04.23

Is it possible for a natural person to exercise the right to be forgotten in Sweden and under the Swedish......

Challenges in lawyering during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, and Long Covid-19 consequences of the pandemic in the Legal Profession

Challenges in lawyering during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, and Long Covid-19 consequences of the pandemic in the Legal Profession

10.04.23

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the Member Law Firms of Interlegal have experienced substantial changes in the conditions and ways......

The Interlegal Digital Experiment: Digital Topics by Digital Tools

The Interlegal Digital Experiment: Digital Topics by Digital Tools

03.04.23

Drafting contracts. Answering every query. Providing instant solutions. Just a few of the pros of using AI tools to solve......

Sustainable Finance and the Impact on the Financial Services Sector in Malta

Sustainable Finance and the Impact on the Financial Services Sector in Malta

13.03.23

What is ESG? With the effects of negative environmental consequences of economic growth and globalisation, ESG has arisen to the......

Public Companies – Annual General Meetings Regulations to be Repealed

Public Companies – Annual General Meetings Regulations to be Repealed

13.03.23

On the 21st of February 2023, Legal Notice 41 of 2023 named ‘Companies Act (Public Companies - Annual General Meetings) (Repeal)......

International Maritime Organization requires ships to use fuel with less sulphur content when in the Mediterranean Sea

International Maritime Organization requires ships to use fuel with less sulphur content when in the Mediterranean Sea

13.03.23

In December 2022, at the 79th session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee, the IMO took......

Global Collaboration: Bringing Together the Wisdom of Members

Global Collaboration: Bringing Together the Wisdom of Members

02.03.23

Our Interlegal members are truly treasures of experience and legal wisdom. Members not only get to forge great global connections......

Global Collaboration: Bringing together the Wisdom of Members – Part 2

Global Collaboration: Bringing together the Wisdom of Members – Part 2

02.03.23

Our Interlegal members are truly treasures of experience and legal wisdom. Members not only get to forge great global connections......

Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (“ARUC”) Licensing Guidelines

Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (“ARUC”) Licensing Guidelines

20.02.23

Malta has legalised recreational cannabis for personal use. This law allows the formation of cannabis clubs (or cannabis associations) in......

5 Reasons why Outreach Planning is important for your Law Firm

5 Reasons why Outreach Planning is important for your Law Firm

16.01.23

Being a lawyer needs extensive education and years of concentration on trying to interpret and comprehend the complex nuances of......

Top growing Legal Practice areas for 2022

Top growing Legal Practice areas for 2022

16.01.23

As we reflect upon 2022, it's clear that the legal industry went through major upheavals due to the ongoing pandemic......

<strong>International Lawyer: What Do They Do? And How To Become One?</strong>

International Lawyer: What Do They Do? And How To Become One?

16.12.22

A profession in international law may sound extremely appealing and people may envision a life of flying across the world......

Law Firm Advertising Rules Around the World

Law Firm Advertising Rules Around the World

14.11.22

The last decade has seen a radical evolution in the field of marketing and advertising around the globe. This need......

Power of Attorney Granted Only by One of the Joint Administrators

Power of Attorney Granted Only by One of the Joint Administrators

11.11.22

The Resolution of the DGSJFP of September 5, 2022, published in the BOE on October 14, is to determine whether......

Improving Law Firm Client Relationships Organically

Improving Law Firm Client Relationships Organically

12.10.22

According to the survey conducted by Thomson Reuters Solo and Small Law Firm group[1], 78% of lawyers state that acquiring......

Verticals to Explore for Leading a Successful Law Firm

Verticals to Explore for Leading a Successful Law Firm

05.08.22

Whether setting up a new law firm or trying to scale up an existing law firm, creating a successful practice......

Lawyer Skills: How to be the Best Lawyer in 2022?

Lawyer Skills: How to be the Best Lawyer in 2022?

29.07.22

Are knowledge of the law, analytical ability, sound judgement, logical reasoning, and attention to detail sufficient skills in today's day......

Cryptocurrency Regulation around the World in 2022?

Cryptocurrency Regulation around the World in 2022?

20.07.22

Are you curious about NFTs making rounds on twitter memes? Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTS are a form of cryptocurrency that......

World Industrial Design Day “Let’s talk: Leadership”

World Industrial Design Day “Let’s talk: Leadership”

29.06.22

Did you know that User Graphic interfaces could be protected? All predatory actions by rival companies can be proceeded against......

What are Antitrust Laws?

What are Antitrust Laws?

29.06.22

Antitrust law refers to a group of laws that were established for the purpose of regulating business practices, in order......

DMA and DSA The new regulation of the European digital market

DMA and DSA The new regulation of the European digital market

02.06.22

Two provisional political agreements were reached between the Council and the European Parliament on digital market legislation on 24 March......

Why Networking Is Essential To Be A Successful Lawyer

Why Networking Is Essential To Be A Successful Lawyer

25.05.22

Networking essentially implies, meeting people via other people. A person who is determined to become a lawyer will do whatever......

Top 10 Tips for Networking within the Legal Industry for your Law Firm

Top 10 Tips for Networking within the Legal Industry for your Law Firm

25.05.22

“Networking is the Number 1 unwritten rule of success in businesses.”  Most people have a misconception that networking is only......

Why You Should Consider Networking For Your Law Firm

Why You Should Consider Networking For Your Law Firm

10.05.22

Networking may seem like an antique skill to many. However, in the day and age of social media, video calls......

7 Rewarding Benefits of A Professional Legal Network

7 Rewarding Benefits of A Professional Legal Network

18.04.22

Wondering how a professional legal network works? What would be the advantages of the professional legal network to a law......

Tax Havens and Transfer Pricing

Tax Havens and Transfer Pricing

08.04.22

ESCURA informs you that those taxpayers who carry out transactions or hold securities in countries or territories classified as tax......

DATA ACT: The New EU Data Use Regulation

DATA ACT: The New EU Data Use Regulation

16.03.22

The need to rebalance access and use of data between businesses and consumers. On 23 February 2022, a proposal for......

When is it mandatory for a company to have a Whistleblowing Channel?

When is it mandatory for a company to have a Whistleblowing Channel?

14.02.22

On 17 December 2021, Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on......

Anti-Waste : The new resolutions of 2022

Anti-Waste : The new resolutions of 2022

11.02.22

The anti-waste law for a circular economy (known as the "AGEC Act") was adopted on 10 February 2020 with the......

New obligation related to the controlling beneficiary in Mexico

New obligation related to the controlling beneficiary in Mexico

03.02.22

ln accordance with the various tax reforms in effect as of January 1st, 2022, it is essential to comment on......

Legal developments in electric vehicle charging services market

Legal developments in electric vehicle charging services market

26.01.22

The market share of electrically powered vehicles increased from 0.1 percent to 0.5 percent in 2021 compared to 2020 based......

Criminal Compliance as a requisite for receiving Next Generation EU funding

Criminal Compliance as a requisite for receiving Next Generation EU funding

13.01.22

The Ministry of Finance has approved Order HFP/1030/2021, of September 29th, which establishes the procedure and conditions for the Recovery,......

Extension rights in matters of Guarantees

Extension rights in matters of Guarantees

25.10.21

The “Real Decreto Ley 7/2021”, of 27th April transposes two EU directives that affect the General Law for the Defence......

Intellectual Property Protection Around the World

Intellectual Property Protection Around the World

22.10.21

https://youtu.be/WRmM6Y608HU How can you (or your clients) protect your intellectual property (IP) internationally? In this video, Virginie Brien Gagnon, attorney......

Intellectual Property Books: To Overcome The Digital Hydra

Intellectual Property Books: To Overcome The Digital Hydra

20.10.21

This article is a series of editorial comments on five Canadian decisions rendered in 2020 relating to intellectual property in......

Covid-19 : Health Pass required in France to travel and to enter public spaces

Covid-19 : Health Pass required in France to travel and to enter public spaces

16.08.21

Since, August 9, 2021, in France, merchants and professionals must require their customers over 18 years old to present a......

3 Types of Licenses to Use as a Pivot in your Corporation

3 Types of Licenses to Use as a Pivot in your Corporation

03.08.21

By Me Léa Psenak and Me Frédéric Letendre Innovative corporations own valuable intellectual property. No matter its field of expertise,......

The Trademark Application Process in the United States

The Trademark Application Process in the United States

31.07.21

By Maria Tzokova, Esq., Counsel, Solomon Blum Heymann LLPNew York, NY and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Introduction Manufacturers and service......

The Open COVID Pledge: Contribute to the fight against COVID with your IP

The Open COVID Pledge: Contribute to the fight against COVID with your IP

21.06.21

By Virginie Brien Gagnon and Frédéric Letendre The current pandemic has spurred innovation, collaboration and technological improvements to combat COVID-19.......

Development and Codification of Private Law in Portugal with Regard to the Codificational Experience in Hungary

Development and Codification of Private Law in Portugal with Regard to the Codificational Experience in Hungary

16.06.21

Dr. Dr. iur. DDr. h.c. Gábor HAMZA Professor of law, full member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) Faculty......

Covid-19 consequences on commercial leases terminations under French Law

Covid-19 consequences on commercial leases terminations under French Law

02.06.21

The Covid-19 pandemic, which led the French government to close all “non-essential” businesses for several months, had a major impact......

Six Reasons to Join Interlegal

Six Reasons to Join Interlegal

29.04.21

Interlegal is one of the longest established and most respected international legal networks. Interlegal’s philosophy is to develop meaningful relationships......

Uber decision: What are the key lessons?

Uber decision: What are the key lessons?

01.04.21

On 19 February, the UK Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited decision in the case of Uber BV and ors.......

Initiatives for Gender Equality in Spain

Initiatives for Gender Equality in Spain

11.03.21

During 2019, there have been several changes in various areas of labor law. There have been amendments made to initiatives......

Setup a Free Zone Company in the UAE

Setup a Free Zone Company in the UAE

18.02.21

Free zone Company Setup – Free zones in UAE are a boon for foreign entrepreneurs/investors. These are economic areas developed......

Liabilities of the Social Network Providers in Turkey

Liabilities of the Social Network Providers in Turkey

11.02.21

Written by Tolga Poyraz, Associate LLM, Obligations imposed on social network providers with the amendments made in the Law No.5651......

“Kid Influencer”: What Are The Legal Issues?

“Kid Influencer”: What Are The Legal Issues?

13.01.21

To fill a legal vacuum in videos featuring children who are successful on social networks, the French legislator has adopted......

New Remote Working Law in Spain

New Remote Working Law in Spain

07.01.21

After months of negotiations, the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy has managed to approve the new Royal Decree-Law 28/2020......

French Law Regarding Short-term Property Rental

French Law Regarding Short-term Property Rental

22.12.20

By a decision of 22 September 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union confirmed that French legislation on......

Corona chronicles: the situation in France

Corona chronicles: the situation in France

21.12.20

In early 2020, from afar, with other concerns in mind, France is observing what is happening in China. On 24 January 2020,......

Transitional period: Britons living in Spain

Transitional period: Britons living in Spain

17.12.20

The Withdrawal Agreement concluded between the European Union and the United Kingdom establishes the terms and conditions of the withdraw......

Retirement and residence abroad: the French case

Retirement and residence abroad: the French case

02.09.20

At the end of 2019, France faced the longest social conflict in its history due to pension reform. ​ This reform was......

International Arbitration and its advantages

International Arbitration and its advantages

20.07.20

There are many clients who establish in commercial contracts the international arbitration as the way to resolve conflicts. But what......

Corona chronicles: the situation in Brazil

Corona chronicles: the situation in Brazil

20.07.20

Overwhelmed as we are by virus-pundits and covid-bulletins on an hourly basis, it’s frustrating to fill the reader in on all local......

Corporate responsibility, Covid-19 and health emergency

Corporate responsibility, Covid-19 and health emergency

13.07.20

France started to ease its lockdown measures on May 11th 2020. All shops and businesses are now allowed to reopen.......

Competent Court in International family processes

Competent Court in International family processes

07.07.20

There are different issues related with matrimonial matters: the dissolution of the Marriage Bond and other issues that may affect......

The Canadian  Quarantine Act and its consequences for directors and officers in the COVID-19 era

The Canadian  Quarantine Act and its consequences for directors and officers in the COVID-19 era

02.07.20

(Updated July 1st, 2020) Slowly but surely, various governments are relaxing COVID-19 related measures. However, we are not there yet.  Domestic corporations, foreign subsidiaries, and their directors and officers (“D&O”) still have......

Best Practices for Founders During the Rise of COVID19

Best Practices for Founders During the Rise of COVID19

18.05.20

We are experiencing a global health crisis i.e. the Coronavirus (COVID-19) that is inevitably in the nub of causing a......

Intellectual Property and Innovation in Times of Crisis

Intellectual Property and Innovation in Times of Crisis

18.05.20

Nowadays, more than ever, it is important to recall the importance of intellectual property rights and to inspire innovative as......

Consequences of Brexit in Spain

Consequences of Brexit in Spain

12.05.20

What are the consequence of Brexit in Spain? Following the confirmation of the UK exiting the European Union on 31......

How Have we Adapted our Business Through the Use of Digital Tools?

How Have we Adapted our Business Through the Use of Digital Tools?

12.05.20

Due to the current COVID19 epidemic, France has been under strict lockdown since 16 March 2020 and members of our office work......

Constitution of a company – corporate and tax issues

Constitution of a company – corporate and tax issues

17.03.20

CORPORATE ISSUES 1) To obtain the Foreigner Identification Number (NIE). 2) By-Laws: Company name Company purpose Number of shares Share......

New European Directive on the protection of people who report through the Whistleblowing Channels

New European Directive on the protection of people who report through the Whistleblowing Channels

03.02.20

On November 26, 2019, the new Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council, dated October 23,......

Injunction Order to Block Illegal Websites: A First in Canada

Injunction Order to Block Illegal Websites: A First in Canada

20.01.20

On November 15, 2019, the Federal Court of Canada issued an injunction order requiring some of the country’s largest Internet......

Q&A for Entrepreneurs Hoping to Start Their Business in Malta

Q&A for Entrepreneurs Hoping to Start Their Business in Malta

21.11.19

Q1: If you had one piece of advice to share with an entrepreneur who wants to launch his/her startup, what would......

The Court of Justice of the EU rules the Requirements for an Object to Have Copyright Protection

The Court of Justice of the EU rules the Requirements for an Object to Have Copyright Protection

31.10.19

The recent judgement from the Court of justice of the EU concludes that designs and models do not benefit from......

Should a Spanish Tax Non-Resident be Entitled to Pay Taxes in Spain for the Sale of Bitcoins in Exchange for Euros?

Should a Spanish Tax Non-Resident be Entitled to Pay Taxes in Spain for the Sale of Bitcoins in Exchange for Euros?

31.10.19

The Spanish General Directorate of Taxation concluded in its binding consultation V1069-19 of 20 May 2019 the obligation for tax......

Phantom Share Plans: a Clever, No-Frills, Employee Compensation Scheme

Phantom Share Plans: a Clever, No-Frills, Employee Compensation Scheme

21.10.19

In a highly connected world, where your top performing employee is only a LinkedIn message or a Head Hunter’s call......

Possibility of the Company to Sue in the Country Where the Infringements of its Brand Arise

Possibility of the Company to Sue in the Country Where the Infringements of its Brand Arise

10.10.19

The past 5th of September of 2019 the Superior Court of Justice of the European Union clarified which is the......

Indian Finance Minister Announces Major Reduction in Corporate Tax Rates

Indian Finance Minister Announces Major Reduction in Corporate Tax Rates

09.10.19

Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman at the 37th GST Council Meet held today i.e. September 20th, 2019 has announced to reduce......

Total Lifting of Capital Controls in Greece

Total Lifting of Capital Controls in Greece

01.10.19

September 1st, 2019 marks the end of Capital controls in Greece, after four years. The European Commission on Tuesday, 27.8.2019,......

Delegation of Powers

Delegation of Powers

18.09.19

Introduction Power and responsibility are at the heart of the employment relationship. In theory, the company director is the first......

A Review of the Proposed Guidelines for Licensing and Regulation of Payment Service Banks in Nigeria

A Review of the Proposed Guidelines for Licensing and Regulation of Payment Service Banks in Nigeria

17.09.19

Introduction  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by its letter dated 5th October 2018, written to all banks, telecommunication companies,......

Parliament passes the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019

Parliament passes the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019

09.09.19

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 29th July 2019 and thereafter......

Tax Residence in Uruguay

Tax Residence in Uruguay

29.08.19

Under Uruguay Tax Laws Consolidated Text of 1996, updated, in its Chapter 7 referred to Individuals Income Tax (Section 6),......

Reserve Bank of India liberalizes the framework of External Commercial Borrowings

Reserve Bank of India liberalizes the framework of External Commercial Borrowings

23.08.19

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rationalized the end-use provisions of External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) vide RBI/2019-20/20 A.P. (DIR......

PSD II to be Fully Transposed in Maltese Law

PSD II to be Fully Transposed in Maltese Law

21.08.19

A new bill (89 of 2019) entitled "Various Financial Services Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019", proposing changes to the Banking Act (Chapter......

The Duties of the Managing Director of a German Limited Liability Company (GmbH)

The Duties of the Managing Director of a German Limited Liability Company (GmbH)

21.07.19

1. General duties and liability The managing director of a German limited liability company has an obligation to the company......

Malta: Your gateway to any EU jurisdiction

Malta: Your gateway to any EU jurisdiction

21.07.19

World Economic Forum The Global Competitiveness Report for 2018 issued by the World Economic Forum ranks Malta as 36th out......

Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

07.07.19

On 27th May 2019, Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA) was published in the Royal Government Gazette.......

Malta & Medical Cannabis: Legalisation & Regulation

Malta & Medical Cannabis: Legalisation & Regulation

06.07.19

As Malta puts its best foot forward to establish itself as the Medical Cannabis Capital of Europe, Parliament enacted the......

European Commission adopts the Work-Life Balance Directive

European Commission adopts the Work-Life Balance Directive

06.07.19

On the 13th of June 2019, the European Commission adopted the Work-Life Balance Directive which addresses the work-life balance challenges......

Directors/Managers Liability Under Hungarian Civil Code

Directors/Managers Liability Under Hungarian Civil Code

14.06.19

The Hungarian Civil Code (Act V of 2013 effective as of 15 March 2014) establishes that a corporate entity and......

New Requirements For Your Federal Corporation as of June 2019!

New Requirements For Your Federal Corporation as of June 2019!

14.06.19

As of June 13, 2019, any private corporation incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Actwill have to comply with new......

Canada’s Accession to the Madrid Protocol and Nice Agreement: A New Opening to the International Market

Canada’s Accession to the Madrid Protocol and Nice Agreement: A New Opening to the International Market

13.06.19

Canada's accession to both the Madrid Protocol and the Nice Agreement since June 17th, 2019 now makes it easier for......

Data Protection – Newsletter on security measures – Chapter one: passwords

Data Protection – Newsletter on security measures – Chapter one: passwords

15.05.19

With the entry into force of the Regulation (EU) 679/2016 and the Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and......

Foreign Direct Investment In Real Estate Sector And Status Of Home Buyers Under IBC – India

Foreign Direct Investment In Real Estate Sector And Status Of Home Buyers Under IBC – India

02.04.19

I. INTRODUCTION The Real Estate sector is the second largest employment sector in India after the agriculture sector. It is......

Luxembourg Real Estate Investments

Luxembourg Real Estate Investments

02.04.19

(First publication September, 2017) The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg offers a lot of possibilities for real estate investments for both......

Luxembourg’s Brexit-Fueled Real Estate Boom

Luxembourg’s Brexit-Fueled Real Estate Boom

02.04.19

(First publication August, 2018) Thanks to its wide range of efficiently regulated and unregulated entities, as well as high standards......

Luxembourg’s Real Estate Market: From Record to Record

Luxembourg’s Real Estate Market: From Record to Record

09.03.19

As already reported in our last updates on real estate in Luxembourg, the Grand Duchy has further developed in the......

New Regulation On Selling Agricultural Properties in Poland

New Regulation On Selling Agricultural Properties in Poland

02.02.19

The legal basis for this comment is: 1) The act of 23.04.1964 – The Civil Code, and 2) The act......

The case for transferring your R&D to Canada

The case for transferring your R&D to Canada

17.12.18

“Hey High-Tech Corps, it Might Be a Good Idea to Talk to Your Corporate Lawyers and Tax Advisors about Transferring......

The long arm of the (Canadian) Law

The long arm of the (Canadian) Law

16.12.18

(Posted Nov. 2017) Canada is somewhat famous for its arms.  The Canadarm in particular: A highly sophisticated crane with which the......

Real Estate Market in India

Real Estate Market in India

16.12.18

INTRODUCTION (posted Dec., 2018) Home buyers who have been duped by real estate developers and agents welcomed the coming into......

The Secret is in the IP Sauce

The Secret is in the IP Sauce

02.12.18

Introduction (Click to read the Sway version) On April 26th, 2018, Interlegal joins many others to celebrate the World Intellectual......

Criminal Liability of Legal Entities: Case of Transnationality (Spain)

Criminal Liability of Legal Entities: Case of Transnationality (Spain)

20.11.18

Due to the importance of the issue of the Corporate Criminal Compliance at both national and international level, Bufete Escura......

Is your business GDPR compliant?

Is your business GDPR compliant?

14.11.18

(First post June, 2018) Our friends at our member firm from Malta, CSB Legal, have been looking at the impacts......

Tax Practice – Tax on Gifts

Tax Practice – Tax on Gifts

29.10.18

(Dec., 2015) Robert A. Ladislaw is a partner with our US member Solomon Blum Heymann LLP. In this article, Ladislaw......

Brief Presentation On OHADA

Brief Presentation On OHADA

26.10.18

OHADA is the Organization for the Harmonization of African Business law (OHADA). OHADA was founded based on an African Heads......

MAJOR SECTOR SPECIFIC CHANGES IN FDI – Foreign Direct Investment (India)

MAJOR SECTOR SPECIFIC CHANGES IN FDI – Foreign Direct Investment (India)

26.10.18

INTRODUCTION (Posted Jan., 2016) Apart from being a critical driver of economic growth, foreign direct investment (“FDI”) is a major......

Investor Residence Permits in Greece

Investor Residence Permits in Greece

26.10.18

1. Purchase of Real Estate Property (First post April, 2017) The Greek Immigration law has been recently amended and now......

Branches of Foreign Companies in Spain

Branches of Foreign Companies in Spain

26.10.18

(First post Feb., 2016) Bufete Escura reports that foreign companies with branches in Spain have to deposit their accounts in......

US Treasury focusing on cash payments for Real Estate in New York and Miami

US Treasury focusing on cash payments for Real Estate in New York and Miami

26.10.18

(Posted Feb., 2016) In its continuing efforts to curtail money laundering activities, the U.S. Department of Treasury has now turned to......

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