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The Commitment Clause

Gustavo Cuevas Gustavo Cuevas from  Cuevas Abogados  on 
The arbitration clause is one that is contained in a contract and that submits disputes that arise after the conclusion of the agreement to the knowledge of an arbitrator.

The Limits of CVM’s Investigative and Punitive Authority

Rodrigo Monteiro de Castro Rodrigo Monteiro de Castro from  monteiro de castro, setoguti advogados  on 
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

Vincent Gautier Vincent Gautier from  Jean-Claude Coulon & Associés  on 
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

Jonathan Pearlson Jonathan Pearlson from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
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?

Louise Boesel Giannakis Louise Giannakis from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
A closer look into the economics of sales tax holidays reveals that the benefits are questionable for consumers, retailers, and states alike.
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