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Distribution Of Assets After Your Death – What Do You Really Own?
Dying without a will can make it more challenging for your next of kin to deal with your assets after your death. Having said that, while having a valid will does make the distribution of assets a lot easier, there are certain types of assets that your will might not be able to deal with.
Hung Ou Yang Delivering A Speech in IBA Bar Leaders' Conference
International Bar Association ("IBA") 17th Annual Bar Leaders' Conference was held in Bucharest, Romania, in May 2024. Brain Trust International Law Firm's Managing Partner, Hung OU YANG, was invited to deliver a speech.
Harinera del Valle and Promigas Inaugurate Solar Farm in Villa Rica, Cauca
Harinera del Valle and Gases de Occidente inaugurated the company's first solar farm at its plant in Villa Rica. This initiative highlights the commitment of two of the most emblematic companies in Valle del Cauca to work towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Japan Times: Legal expertise beyond borders
The Japan Times reported Brain Trust International Law Firm's achievement. "In the dynamic realm of global commerce, expertise in law that transcends borders is indispensable. Brain Trust International Law Firm, based in Taipei, excels in transnational dispute resolution and business law.
New SACE Office in Singapore
The inauguration of the new SACE office in Singapore, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam, represents a significant step towards fostering growth opportunities for Made in Italy enterprises across Southeast Asia.
Repayment Of Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) After Death
As our population ages, more people are being accommodated in supported residential aged care. On entry, the aged care provider and the resident sign a residential care agreement which often requires a payment known as a RAD to secure that accommodation.
Legal Risks In Claiming “Ocean Bound” Plastic During The Accc’S Greenwashing Campaign
You may have seen a wave of products boasting that they utilise recycled ocean plastic for their packaging. While it sounds like a win for the environment, recent actions taken by the ACCC suggest that the regulatory waters are somewhat choppy.
Surrogate’s Court Orders DNA Testing to Verify Claim to Be Decedent’s Biological Child
Can a person claiming to be the decedent’s biological child out of wedlock obtain a court order directing DNA testing of the decedent’s acknowledged children, in order to verify her claim?
Employment Law Implications When Developing And Implementing Artificial Intelligence In Your Business
For businesses, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can represent an attractive cost saving measure. In many cases well implemented AI can improve the profitability of a business. However, the recent settlement in a case involving Uber Eats continues to illustrate that this as yet imperfect technology must be implemented with care.
Hung Ou Yang: Taiwan's Top 100 Lawyers 2024
Asia Business Law Journal announced a list of Taiwan's top 100 lawyers 2024. BT International Law Firm's Managing Partner, Hung Ou Yang, not only has been consecutively put on the short list since 2019, but also received strong endorsement from clients and foreign law firms.
Ira Cohen, P.A. Attending The International Trademark Association Annual Meeting
Pragma Member Ira Cohen, Esq., of Ira Cohen, P.A. is pleased to announce that he will be attending the International Trademark Association (“INTA”) Annual Meeting for 2024, this month, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., from May 18-24, 2024.
IRAS’ Audits Of Company Tax Acompliance
IRAS takes a comprehensive approach towards tax compliance by companies by conducting both risk-based and random audits across all industries to ensure good coverage across the corporate base. To do so, IRAS uses data analytics and other tools to profile companies according to their compliance risk.
Since There Is Similarity Between The Expressions Confronted, It Must Be Concluded That They Cannot Coexist Peacefully In The Market
Denied claims for nullity filed against the act that denied registration as a trademark of the nominative sign “EXOME”, to distinguish products in Class 5 of the NICE classification, by determining that there is a competitive connection.