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Thinking of a Drone for Christmas? A Guide to Drone Tech and UK Rules You Need to Know

Phoebe Simoes Phoebe Simoes from  Carter Lemon Camerons LLP  on 

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

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.

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.

Proposed Action Plan for Article 80 Modernization

Matthew Kiefer Matthew Kiefer from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

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

Seamus Smyth Seamus Smyth from  Carter Lemon Camerons LLP  on 

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

Andrew Taylor Andrew Taylor from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

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?

Alex Dittel Alex Dittel from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

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.

The Importance of Government Investment in Prison Security: Lessons from the Vale dos Judeus Escape in Portugal

Filipe Consciência Filipe Consciência from  Caria Mendes Advogados  on 

In late August 2024, several inmates managed to escape from Vale dos Judeus prison, a high-security facility located in Alcoentre, Portugal.

Do You Have Freedom of Speech When Conducting Anonymous Restaurant Evaluations in Taiwan?

Cheng-Yu Ma Cheng-Yu Ma from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

For business operators, customer or commentator reviews can serve as both powerful endorsements and potential challenges, depending on their content.

Personal Data Protection Law

Gustavo Cuevas Gustavo Cuevas from  Cuevas Abogados  on 

On August 27, Congress sent to the executive branch the Law that establishes a new framework for the treatment of Personal Data, modifying the current Law No. 19,628 on the protection of private life.

Commercial Real Estate Note Purchases: Lender’s Loss, Investor’s Gain

Jonathan Stein Jonathan Stein from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

More than two years have passed since the Federal Reserve seismically shifted its fiscal policy and began hiking interest rates.

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