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R&D Tax Bonus: Even for Branch of Non Resident Companies

Italian legislation grants, since 2015 and till 31th December 2020, a tax bonus to the resident companies for the investment in research and development (R&D).
“We’ve Updated Our Privacy Policy”: How the EU’s New Data Protection Law is Changing Data Policy Considerations for American Retailers

If you have ever made an online purchase, chances are that you have received at least one email in the last month notifying you that a company’s privacy policy has changed. These emails are part of efforts to comply with the GDPR.
The dissafection and sale of the porter's lodge in buildings divided into horizontal property

The appearance of technological innovations such as electronic doormen, video door phones, etc. they have led many Homeowners' Associations to consider the possibility of selling homes initially intended to be the residence of the building's doorman.
A World of Trademarks at INTA 2018 Annual Meeting in Seattle

The INTA 2018 Annual Meeting attracted an incredibly diverse group of brand owners, in-house counsel, outside counsel, government officials, academics and other intellectual property professionals from over 150 countries.
Navigating Rising Waters: The Public Waterfront Act

Chapter 91 is a comprehensive licensing program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”), to ensure that proposed waterfront development projects meet public benefit standards
News on 2017 Annual Accounts: the Obligation to Include Information on the Beneficial Owner of the Company

The annual accounts for the year 2017, 2015 intended to prevent the use of the financial system for money laundering or financing of terrorism.
A New Regulatory Framework on Personal Data Protection Comes on the Scene with New Obligations for Companies

This new regulatory framework for the protection of personal data significantly modifies the current regulatory framework in Spain (and also in Europe). It introduces a set of new obligations to be fulfilled by companies.
No More Lifetime Guarantees – The Importance of a Balanced Return Policy

In February 2018, L.L. Bean made the tough decision to change its lifetime return policy, which had been in existence for over a century. Following the policy change, the company received backlash from its customers.
Does Trademark Protection Extend to On-Line Advertising- Apparently It All Depends

It seems that nearly every day another retailer announces the large-scale closure of brick-and-mortar storefronts, with such household brands as Toys “R” Us and J. Crew, just to name two, planning to shutter stores in 2018.
Fintech in Mexico: Growing Investment Opportunity

Financial technology gives rise to numerous business opportunities and is currently positioned as one of the most useful tools in the financial market.
Credit Card Evolution: Goodbye John Hancock

Effective this month, four of the country’s largest credit card providers will no longer require a signature to complete a purchase via credit card.
Important Judgment in Relation to the City Tax on the Value of Urban Land

Recently the law firm Manubens Abogados, has obtained the first judgment in Spain upholding the appeal against of the City Tax on the Increase in the Value of Urban Land in case of a property transfer with capital gains for the seller.
Portuguese Citizenship for Sephardic Jewish Descendants

The Portuguese citizenship, by naturalization, is granted to the descendants of Portuguese Sephardic Jews, provided that the following requirements are met.
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