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Most Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Name Borrowing in Taiwan

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

In Taiwan, name borrowing is a prevalent practice where property ownership is registered under another person's name, allowing the actual owner to manage and use the property.

Post-Election Analysis for Immigration Programs

Miki Matrician Miki Matrician from  WR Immigration  on 
The transcript version of our weekly Q&A livestream for corporate immigration professionals.

Home-Premise Liquor Licences: What You Need To Know Before You Pour

Charles Fisher Charles Fisher from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

Are you thinking about starting an online liquor business from your home? Let’s explore the key considerations you need to keep in mind, especially when it comes to the rules and regulations.

New Ways To Prove Job Stability

Bianca Labraña Bianca Labraña from  Cuevas Abogados  on 

To prove job stability, the following documents must be presented depending on the type of worker.

2024 Autumn Budget – Businesses and Business Owners

Michael Woodward Michael Woodward from  Carter Lemon Camerons LLP  on 

The Chancellor announced a set of changes to employers’ National Insurance (NI) contributions which look set to raise public funds, placing the burden of this on larger businesses while leaving small businesses largely untouched.

When Will Legal Documents Be Legitimately Served To A Taiwanese Defendant For Foreign Judgment Enforcement In Taiwan?

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

When a lawsuit is filed out of Taiwan against a Taiwanese defendant based in Taiwan, one of the most important questions will be how the legal documents can be served to the Taiwanese defendant legitimately.

2024 Autumn Budget – Non-dom Individuals

Michael Woodward Michael Woodward from  Carter Lemon Camerons LLP  on 

For a very long time the UK has operated a remittance basis of taxation for tax residents who are not classed domiciled because their permanent home is outside the UK.

Why AI Will Never Replace Our Amazing Marketing Team Members: A Humorous Legal Perspective

Filipe Consciência Filipe Consciência from  Caria Mendes Advogados  on 

Ah, marketing! That deliciously complex art of convincing people to want what they didn’t even know they needed.

Can South African Citizens Travel In and Out of South Africa on a Foreign Passport?

Jason Morris Jason Morris from  Snaid and Morris  on 

There is a little misconception amongst many people who immigrate from the Republic and/or acquire the citizenship of another country.

We Can Stop Beating Around The Bush: Court Firmly Recognises The Tort Of Invasion Of Privacy Under Australian Common Law

Alex Dittel Alex Dittel from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

In the case of Walller v Barrett, Tran J at the County Court in Victoria recognised a separate tort of invasion of privacy under Australian common law.

2024 Autumn Budget – Private Individuals

Michael Woodward Michael Woodward from  Carter Lemon Camerons LLP  on 

The 2024 Autumn Budget (the Budget), announced on 30 October, introduced several significant changes many of which will adversely affect individuals. In this series, we take a closer look at the announced adjustments.

Mitigate Risks Of Lender Liability Claims When Reworking Troubled CRE Loans

Charles Jacob Charles Jacob from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

I recently had the opportunity to present during a Strafford CLE webinar on strategies for mitigating the risks of lender liability claims when reworking troubled commercial real estate loans.

Taiwanese Competition Law Addresses Improper AI Application

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

On July 15, 2024, the Taiwanese National Science and Technology Council released a draft of the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act, revealing seven basic principles, including sustainable development, human autonomy, privacy protection, security and safety, transparency and explainability, fairness and non-discrimination, and accountability, as the directions for Taiwan to enhance the development of artificial intelligence ("AI") technology and applications. Article 9 of the draft provides: "The government shall prevent the applications of AI from causing damages to citizens' lives, bod

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