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Navigating Lender Liability Complexities & Minimizing Risk

Douglas Rosner Douglas Rosner from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

As lenders and borrowers try to get creative in working through ongoing distress in the real estate market, especially in certain asset classes, it is crucial for lenders to understand the nuances of lender liability claims.

Draft Australian Data Privacy Reform Released Or “Beggars Can’t Be Choosers”?

Alex Dittel Alex Dittel from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

12 September 2024 marks the end of almost one year of anticipation following the Government’s positive response to the privacy reform consultation last year.

Do You Have Freedom of Speech When Conducting Anonymous Restaurant Evaluations in Taiwan?

Cheng-Yu Ma Cheng-Yu Ma from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

For business operators, customer or commentator reviews can serve as both powerful endorsements and potential challenges, depending on their content.

October 2024 Visa Bulletin Released: What It Means for EB-5 Investors

Joey Barnett Joey Barnett from  WR Immigration  on 

The October 2024 Visa Bulletin, and it shows very good news for the new Reform and Integrity Act EB-5 program and for Chinese and Indians waiting in line under the prior EB-5 program.

Human Rights and New Technologies: The Legal and Ethical Impact of Digital Surveillance and Biometrics

Filipe Consciência Filipe Consciência from  Caria Mendes Advogados  on 

The rapid development and deployment of new technologies, such as biometric systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital surveillance, are revolutionizing many aspects of society.

Personal Data Protection Law

Gustavo Cuevas Gustavo Cuevas from  Cuevas Abogados  on 

On August 27, Congress sent to the executive branch the Law that establishes a new framework for the treatment of Personal Data, modifying the current Law No. 19,628 on the protection of private life.

Sanctions & OFAC Strategies: Legal Challenges in the Financial Sector

Safak Herdem Safak Herdem from  Herdem Law  on 

In the complex landscape of global finance, sanctions have emerged as an essential tool for enforcing international law and maintaining geopolitical stability.

The Transport Sector Advances With Automated Recognition But Compliance Is Lost In Transit

Alex Dittel Alex Dittel from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

Automated recognition systems are a powerful tool in ensuring safety, fraud prevention and the well-being of passengers in Australia’s wider transport networks.

Commercial Real Estate Note Purchases: Lender’s Loss, Investor’s Gain

Jonathan Stein Jonathan Stein from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

More than two years have passed since the Federal Reserve seismically shifted its fiscal policy and began hiking interest rates.

Taiwan's Competition Compliance on Legal and Regulatory Framework

Hung Ou Yang Hung Ou Yang from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

The Fair Trade Act and the Enforcement Rules of Fair Trade Act are two basic rules pertaining to various competitive behaviours in Taiwan. This field of law may be roughly divided into two parts: restraints of competition and unfair competition.

Bonus Vir (The Good Man): The Ancient Roman Arbitrator and Arbitration

Ira Cohen Ira Cohen from  Ira Cohen, P.A.  on 

Roman law planted the seeds of civil law and codes, which, over time, shot down its roots and expanded its tendrils to many a nation’s system of jurisprudence.

Update Of LD Infringement Typif

Gustavo Cuevas Gustavo Cuevas from  Cuevas Abogados  on 

On August 1, 2024, the Labor Directorate updated its classification of infractions, which indicates the fines associated with non-compliance with labor regulations.

In Good Faith: How Seeking Legal Advice Can Shield You From Civil Penalties

Yudi New Yudi New from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

The Federal Court has reinforced that obtaining legal advice can protect a party from civil penalties, even if it has been proven that the party contravened the law.

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