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The Dangers of Political Instability in Portugal

Portugal has recently faced a period of significant political instability, marked by frequent legislative elections that have hindered the government’s ability to implement long-term policies.
Key Pillars of Boston’s Climate Strategy

Chief Swett described the key pillars of Boston’s climate strategy, each implemented through the lens of climate justice— using climate action as an opportunity to address environmental justice communities by disproportionately investing in those communities to rectify persistent past injustices.
Top 10 Legal Malpractice Defenses As Claims Tick Up

Forty years ago, law firms were rarely sued, but today they are a favorite litigation target of both disgruntled clients and third parties, such as investors or bankruptcy trustees, when a transaction or lawsuit has a bad outcome.
Corporate Transparency Act: Nationwide Injunction Update and Key Considerations

On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”).
Thinking of a Drone for Christmas? A Guide to Drone Tech and UK Rules You Need to Know

A drone, in the simplest terms, is an uncrewed aircraft that can be remotely controlled or fly autonomously through software-controlled flight plans. These devices come in various sizes and capabilities, from small recreational models to large industrial drones.
2024 Autumn Budget – Businesses and Business Owners

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?

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

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.
2024 Autumn Budget – Private Individuals

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.
Proposed Action Plan for Article 80 Modernization

After an 18-month study process, the Boston Planning Department has released an Action Plan proposing strategies to modernize Boston’s development review process.
Smyth’s Myths: Assumptions about International Commercial Arbitration that Need Challenging

Is it true that arbitration is (1) cheaper than litigation, (2) quicker than litigation, (3) totally confidential, and therefore (4) preferable to litigation? Frequently the answer is No.
Court Finds Superannuation Trustee Engaged In Greenwashing

Australian Securities and Investments Commission v LGSS Pty Ltdi is the most recent of several enforcement actions that ASIC has taken in the last few years against ASX-listed companies and financial product issuers for ‘greenwashing.
Respect Workers’ Privacy When Spying On Them. Haha. What?

Employers continually collect data on their employees by way of monitoring computer activity, deploying on-site surveillance cameras, tracking workers’ devices, logging access and by other means.