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First Judgment Declaring Void the Dismissal of a Worker on Leave Due to Accident for Being Considered as Discriminatory

Victor Bescós Victor Bescós from  Manubens Abogados  on 
The Labour Court number 33 of Barcelona in a ruling of December 23, 2016 has declared the dismissal of a worker on temporary disability leave caused by an accident at work.

Tax Bonus for Taxpayers Moving to Italy

Federico Rossi Federico Rossi from  Studio Rossi-Gerosa Commercialisti Associati  on 
In order to attract high skilled subjects the Government provides a tax bonus in favor of those who moved their residency to Italy, the bonus consists of taxable income reduction of 50% for five years.

Supreme Court Says ‘Give Me a ©’ to the Fashion Industry

Andrew O'Connor Andrew O'Connor from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
A recent U.S. Supreme Court copyright decision analyzing cheerleader uniforms may have a profound impact on retailers, and on the fashion industry in particular.

OMA, well-known trademark

Jorge Vera Jorge Vera from  Vera Abogados  on 
Colombian justice denied registration of "Cafe Soma" after recognizing gourmet coffee shop "OMA" as a well-known trademark.

The Sole Shareholder Corporation According To Argentine Law

edc@ccvz.com.ar Enrique del Carril from  CCVZ  on 
The possibility of limiting liability by allocating just a part of the estate to a particular business was one of the major successes of the legal development in the tradition of Roman law.

Special Tax Regime for Res non Dom in Italy

Maurizio Bottoni Maurizio Bottoni from  Interconsulting Studio Associato  on 
A special tax regime has been introduced in Italy, effective from January 1, 2017, in favour of high net worth individuals who decide to move in Italy and meet specific conditions

End Of An Era Or Simply a Moment In Time?

Matthew E. Epstein Matthew E. Epstein from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
What conclusions can we draw from the increasing vacancy rates in prime NYC retail real estate? Something we’ve seen many times before, only to be followed by the climb in rents to stratospheric levels?

The MIPIM 2017 Experience

Mandeep Johal Mandeep Johal from  Manubens Abogados  on 
Manubens Lawyers had a successful 3 days this year at MIPIM, the world’s leading property market. Every year, international property players descend to MIPIM to engage with professionals from the real estate world.

When in Rome: Our Take on the ICSC OAC (Open Air Summit)

David Rabinowitz David J. Rabinowitz from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
We know that public shopping centers have been around since the days of the Roman Empire, if not before. As we heard at this month’s ICSC OAC conference in Miami, the industry is seeing a return to days long ago.

The Spanish Central Economic-Administrative Court (TEAC) now Admits the Reduction of 60%

Francisco Rey Francisco Rey from  Manubens Abogados  on 
Three recent Decisions by the Central Economic-Administrative Court have come to unify the criteria regarding the income tax and the VAT on houses leased to companies to be transferred to their employees.

Copyright Compliance: (Re-)Register Your DMCA Agent in 2017 to Keep Your Website Docked in the Safe Harbor

Thuy-Dien Bui Thuy-Dien Bui from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) “safe harbor” provisions shield certain online service providers from copyright infringement liability arising from content posted by users on their website.

The Ascendency of Accessibility: Surge in Website Lawsuits Continues

Matthew P. Horvitz Matthew P. Horvitz from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

The proliferation of accessibility lawsuits under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has not abated. In fact, ADA-related litigation increased by 37% from 2015 to 2016.

After Mortgage Floor Clauses and Mortgage Expenses ... Now Comes the Increase in the Value of Urban Land

Salvador Balcells i Iranzo Salvador Balcells i Iranzo from  Manubens Abogados  on 
The constitutionality of the Tax on the Increase of the Value of Urban Land has been called into question for several years now. Many of these lawsuits will depend on the decision of the Constitutional Court.
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