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Taiwan's Competition Compliance on Legal and Regulatory Framework

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

The Fair Trade Act and the Enforcement Rules of Fair Trade Act are two basic rules pertaining to various competitive behaviours in Taiwan. This field of law may be roughly divided into two parts: restraints of competition and unfair competition.

D.C. FY25 Budget Expands CRE Revitalization Initiatives

Lawrence Ferris Lawrence Ferris from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

The 2025 budget includes the “Central Washington Activation Conversion Program Amendment Act of 2024,” a new property tax freeze to help further commercial real estate initiatives in the City core.

Do You Have a College Student? Maintaining Decision-Making Rights During Unexpected Situations

Kerry Spindler Kerry Spindler from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

If you are a parent with children ages 18 or older, you should consider taking a few simple steps so that in the event of an emergency, you can make important decisions.

Colombia The Country Of Beauty

Carolina Vera Carolina Vera from  Vera Abogados  on 

The launching of the new brand COLOMBIA THE COUNTRY OF BEAUTY has as its fundamental aim to promote Colombian culture, foment exports and foreign investment as well as tourism nationwide.

"You Are A New Yorker The First Time You Say, '"That Used To Be…'"

Hara Perkins Hara Perkins from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

According to one of my favorite novelists, Colson Whitehead, “No matter how long you have been here, you are a New Yorker the first time you say, 'That used to be Munsey's' or ‘That used to be the Tic Toc Lounge.’” 

Michigan Supreme Court Dodges Thorny Drone Law Issues

Jonathan Hayden Jonathan Hayden from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

In Long Lake Township v. Maxon, the Michigan Supreme Court had the opportunity to critically consider the extent to which property owners have an inherent right to prevent unwanted drone incursions into the airspace immediately above their land.

Boston’s Planning-Led Rezoning: New Skyline Districts

Matthew Kiefer Matthew Kiefer from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

Boston is continuing its commitment to planning-led rezoning with the recent release by the Boston Planning and Development Agency ("BPDA") of a draft zoning text amendment and zoning map to implement the PLAN: Downtown planning study adopted in December 2023.

Insights Into The 2024 Victorian State Budget

Harry Giannakidis Harry Giannakidis from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

The Labor Government has been tight lipped on the contents of the 2024-25 Victorian State Budget (2024-25 Budget) with Premier Jacinta Allan suggesting the first budget under her reign would be family focused, yet today’s unveiling has brought less-than-optimistic news for some.

Complying With A Moving Target: The Challenges Of Export Trade Controls In A World Of Frequent Regulations

Safak Herdem Safak Herdem from  Herdem Law  on 

The globalized world thrives on international trade, but navigating the complex web of export controls can feel like hitting a moving target. Governments constantly update regulations to address national security concerns, technological advancements, and shifting geopolitical landscapes. This constant flux creates significant challenges for businesses engaged in international trade.

Privilege Waived For Documents Voluntarily Disclosed To Asic

Paul Welling Paul Welling from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

In another key decision regarding legal professional privilege the Federal Court has ruled that a company waived privilege by disclosing a report to ASIC, despite a voluntary disclosure agreement (VDA) aiming to restrict its use.

Frequently Asked Questions for Investing in Taiwan (part 2)

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

This article aims to assist the readers to understand how foreign companies can invest in Taiwan, by establishing a subsidiary, a branch office, or a representative office.

Challenge Of The New Regulation Of Computer Access By The Tax Administration

Salvador Balcells i Iranzo Salvador Balcells i Iranzo from  Manubens Abogados  on 

Royal Decree 1007/2023, was published in the Official State Gazette, which approves the Regulation that establishes the requirements that computer or electronic systems and programs that must support the billing processes of businessmen and professionals, and the standardization of billing record formats, colloquially known as “Verifactu”.

Taxpayer Strikes Gold! AAT Rejects Commissioners Claim Of Anti-Avoidance

Laura Spencer Laura Spencer from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

In what has been a saga of losses in pursuit of gold, the latest Administrative Appeals Tribunal case of HNMF v Commissioner of Taxation has seen the Commissioner again face defeat, this time in respect of the anti-avoidance provisions in the GST Act.

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