Artificial intelligence is having a major impact on merger and acquisitions practice. AI is being used to automate tasks, identify potential targets, evaluate targets, negotiate deals, and manage risk. This is leading to faster, more efficient, and more successful M&A transactions.

Technology investments in payment systems are on the rise, as businesses and consumers increasingly adopt digital payment methods, these are having a significant impact on the legal industry in a few ways.

Innovative start-ups are a key component of the modern economy, as they foster innovation, stimulate economic growth and generate new job opportunities. To support and promote the development of these companies, Italy has introduced tax incentives for investors who decide to finance this type of company.

On 19 September 2023, the NSW Treasurer handed down the 2023-2024 NSW State Budget. The Treasury and Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 will, once passed, implement several key measures announced in the Budget.

On August 21, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“CVM”) published Guidance Opinion No. 41 (“Opinion”), which deals with Football Corporations (“SAF”) and their dialogue with – and access to – securities market.

As we approach 2024, companies should prepare for the upcoming change in the GST rate starting January 1, 2024. The rate will increase from 8% to 9%, which is the final step of the dual rate increment mentioned in the 2022 budget.

In a significant move for the medical and health industry, the State Revenue Office of Victoria has released a ruling clarifying its position on the payroll tax liabilities of medical centres and other health practices.

A little over a month ago, the 100th anniversary of the entry into force of the first law on free zones in Uruguay was celebrated, whose objective was to stimulate trade and industry in the port area through tax benefits and exemptions user taxes.

On 24 July, 2023, FSANZ published a Call for submissions asking for industry feedback on a proposal to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to clarify exactly what nutrition content claims are – and allegedly are not – allowed on behalf of alcoholic beverages.

Significant advances in technology has resulted in a shift in the types of evidence relied upon by family law litigants. When it comes to recordings, whether audio or video, it is no longer a matter of black or white, or one version of events against the other.

Jacques and Jason discussed the intricacies of insolvency, the root of the demise of companies as well as how to navigate the turbulent waters of insolvency. 

The use of electronic receipts to document commercial operations has been promoted in Uruguay, which has provided significant benefits to companies. However, this also entails challenges when debtors do not make the payment voluntarily and legal action must be taken.

An executor or trustee who engages in litigation without the Court’s approval does so at their own peril and risks having to pay their own costs personally.