A little over a month ago, the 100th anniversary of the entry into force of the first law on free zones in Uruguay was celebrated, whose objective was to stimulate trade and industry in the port area through tax benefits and exemptions user taxes.

On 24 July, 2023, FSANZ published a Call for submissions asking for industry feedback on a proposal to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to clarify exactly what nutrition content claims are – and allegedly are not – allowed on behalf of alcoholic beverages.

Significant advances in technology has resulted in a shift in the types of evidence relied upon by family law litigants. When it comes to recordings, whether audio or video, it is no longer a matter of black or white, or one version of events against the other.

Jacques and Jason discussed the intricacies of insolvency, the root of the demise of companies as well as how to navigate the turbulent waters of insolvency. 

The use of electronic receipts to document commercial operations has been promoted in Uruguay, which has provided significant benefits to companies. However, this also entails challenges when debtors do not make the payment voluntarily and legal action must be taken.