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The Limits of CVM’s Investigative and Punitive Authority

The judgment on Administrative Sanctioning Proceeding held last February 20, 2018 has set a landmark precedent concerning the extent of the investigative and punitive authority bestowed on the Brazilian Securities Commission.
Admission and Residence Conditions for Foreigners In France

France has set up a legislation framework for international mobility. These rules apply to all foreigners, except EU, EEA and Swiss nationals. These latter are free to travel and work in France without a visa, residence permit or work permit.
Updates to California Proposition 65 Affect Retailers and their Suppliers

On August 30, 2018, significant changes to California’s Proposition 65 warning regulations take effect. In the retail context, it requires businesses with 10 or more employees to warn individuals in California about products containing certain listed chemicals.
Sales Tax Holidays: Serious Savings or Serious Stunt?

A closer look into the economics of sales tax holidays reveals that the benefits are questionable for consumers, retailers, and states alike.
The Formalities and Different Ways of Investing in France

Investments in France do not require any autorisation and the formalities for setting up businesses have been simplified.
Singapore: Overview on Fiscal Budget for FY2018

Singapore Government has introduced a new round of changes for tax rebates and incentives with the Budget Statement for the year of assessment 2018, forecasting in the meanwhile a gradually reduction for the next future.
On Retaildential Densification: Unpacking the Jargon and Trends of Adding Residential Uses to Shopping Centers

Retail follows rooftops. Few real estate adages are more axiomatic. Increasingly, however, the reverse is becoming true, and rooftops, or residential uses, are cozying up to retail.
Business Opportunities in Israel

In order for one to be able to understand how to identify business opportunities in Israel, some background of this nation could be of help. Research and Development is one of the largest in the world.
Pragma Business Congress in Boston (USA): Join Us to Develop Your Business in the States, Meet Industry Leaders and Professionals and Share Knowledge and Insights

This year's annual conference of Pragma, the international network of leading independent law and consultancy firms in over 20 countries, will be held in Boston, the world-renowned center for biotech, education, healthcare and high tech.
Leveraged Returns: How Big Box Retailers are Using In-Store Fulfilment Centers to Bring Consumers Back to Brick-and-Mortar

e-commerce has forced traditional brick-and-mortar retailers to rethink their operations in order to remain competitive. For some, this means developing websites and mobile apps to entice consumers with an omnichannel shopping experience.
The Lawyer Acting as Corporate Attorney-in-fact

Appointing a lawyer to act as attorney-in-fact for the company’s routine affairs is commonplace in the corporate environment. And this is all the more true for companies held by foreign-based equity partners
A Changed World: The Supreme Court Permits State and Local Taxation of Online Sales by Retailers with No State Presence

With the growing and evolving retail world, one thing had remained constant: retailers did not have to collect sales tax for online sales to states in which they had no physical presence.
The next step after Fintech: Legaltech

In the same way that Fintech is defined, Legaltech supposes a disruption in the understanding we have of technology up to now and its relationship with Law.
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