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The European Blacklist Has Been Approved: 17 Country Included

The Council of the European Union has issued its own black list of non-cooperative states and territories. The list was constructed identifying three basic parameters relating to non-EU countries.
New Experiences, New Retail Opportunities

Despite the rise of e-commerce and omni-channel distribution and the demise of brick-and-mortar, 85% of sales are still made in physical stores, and these will continue to be at the core of retailers’ efforts to enhance their brands and drive sales.
MAPIC 2017

For the 5th consecutive year, Manubens Lawyers were once again in attendance in Cannes, France at MAPIC – the leading International Retail Property Market Exhibition
Corporate Criminal Liability

The National Congress passed a new law setting forth corporate criminal liability. Corporate criminal liability will apply only to private legal entities, of national or foreign capital, with or without state participation.
Looking Inside the Mind of a Gen Z Shopper

Although one might assume that having grown up in a world of technology, Gen Z consumers prefer exercising their buying power online, Gen Z buyers surprisingly prefer shopping in brick-and-mortar stores.
Romanian Companies

Natural and legal persons may freely enter into partnerships and set up companies in order to develop business activities under the Romanian Law. According to the Romanian Company Law, there may be incorporated five types of companies.
Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in the European Union

The Directive EU 2017/1852 lays down a mechanism to resolve disputes between Member States when those arise from the interpretation and application of agreements and conventions that provide for the elimination of double taxation.
Old and New VAT Obligations for "Call-Off Stocks" Between Italy and Germany

Companies often need to deliver goods to their customers based in UE and adopt different solutions, one of the most widely used is the "call of stock".
The Attorney-Client Privilege in the Age of Email Proliferation

We all know the allure of email. Easy, rapid, mobile, less intrusive than a phone call, less laborious than a letter, the supremely flexible and ubiquitous facilitator of communication. Businesses run more and more so on email. Unsurprisingly, so too does the legal profession.
Surprises For International Retailers Coming to the USA

Successful international retailers are aware of this potentially lucrative avenue to increase revenues. Frequently, international retailers encounter operational requirements which differ drastically from their home turf.
The Shipping Industry in Cyprus

Do you have a shipping company and looking for the most advantageous location for your business? Cyprus is the ideal location for numerous reasons.
Troubles with the Italian “Spesometro” Fulfilment and new Deadline for October 16th

Italian VAT registered firms are required since 2011 to submit an annual declaration - with the data of all domestic sales and purchases - using the internet channel of the Italian Revenue Agency, the so called “spesometro”.
Transfer Pricing News

The fiscal year 2017 is full of important news related to transfer pricing rules. The 2017 edition of the Transfer Pricing Guidelines mainly reflects a consolidation of the changes resulting from the OECD/G20 BEPS Project.
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